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U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women
Government Administration
Washington, District of Columbia 6,213 followers
OVW provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women.
About us
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In 1994 Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in recognition of the severity of crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. OVW administers both formula-based and discretionary grant programs, established under VAWA and subsequent legislation. Funding is awarded to local, state and tribal governments, courts, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and state and tribal coalitions. Since its inception, OVW has awarded nearly $9 billion in grants and cooperative agreements and has launched a multifaceted approach to implementing VAWA.
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http://www.justice.gov/ovw
External link for U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1994
Locations
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Primary
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145 N St NE
Suite 10W.121
Washington, District of Columbia 20530, US
Employees at U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women
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Holly Meyer
Grant Management Specialist at the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Maya Vizvary
Violence Prevention and Supporting Survivors
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Sybil B.
Executive Officer, Office on Violence Against Women at U.S. Department of Justice
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Julie Aldrich
Interim Associate Director at U.S. Department of Justice
Updates
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Join the pre-application webinar for the Expanding Legal Services Initiative! This funding helps organizations develop legal representation programs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Register by emailing OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov
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OVW is hosting a pre-application webinar for its Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program which funds legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by funding comprehensive legal services projects. Register at: OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov
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OVW has announced members of the first Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women Tribal Leaders Council. See the announcement of the 12 members that represent each of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' regional areas. https://lnkd.in/gcYsp8m7
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Yesterday, U.S. Department of Justice announced additional Community Oriented Policing Services' "Guiding Principles for School Resource Officer Programs," a groundbreaking effort to safeguard children nationwide. OVW contributed to guidance included in the principles, available here: https://lnkd.in/gzNBVya8
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Thank you again to all who joined us for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. Written testimony may be submitted to: tribalconsultationsupport@chickasaw.com. For more information, visit the website at www.ovwconsultation.org
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Are you interested in applying for funding from the Justice for Families Program in FY 2025? OVW is hosting a pre-application information session for potential applicants. Learn more about the notice of funding opportunity: https://lnkd.in/etjfwQZN
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NOW POSTED: The FY2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative (ELSI) funding opportunity is open and available for applications. Grants.gov deadline: Jan. 28, 2025 JustGrants deadline: Jan. 30, 2025 Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gZzMMz7H
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NOW POSTED: The FY2025 Legal Assistance for Victims Program funding opportunity is open and available for applications. 📅Grants.gov deadline: Jan. 28, 2025 📅JustGrants deadline: Jan. 30, 2025 ✅Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dSdsB2WM
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Yesterday was International Human Rights Day, marking the end of #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence. OVW stands in solidarity with survivors, advocates, and leaders around the world working to end #GenderBasedViolence #NoExcuse