NOW POSTED: Tribal Financial Assistance Initiative This new initiative supports flexible financial assistance to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking & sex trafficking through Tribal victim service providers. For info: https://lnkd.in/dsJ8sgxx
U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women
Government Administration
Washington, District of Columbia 4,673 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
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1994
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Suite 10W.121
Washington, District of Columbia 20530, US
Employees at U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women
Updates
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NOW POSTED: Financial Assistance Grants for Victims (FAV) Program This new program supports victim service providers, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations to provide flexible financial assistance to survivors. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dpccSBni
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Important information for Alaska Native Tribal governments: We've extended the deadlines for OVW's special initiative solicitation that assists Alaska Native Tribal Governments in exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gdMW6mb3
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CLOSING SOON: Time is running out to apply for the Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Program. Learn more and finish your application today! https://lnkd.in/g8JaWQmh
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The 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation will take place November 19-21, 2024. Registration is now open, please visit the consultation website to explore virtual and in-person options: https://lnkd.in/dinVpTx
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NOW POSTED: Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program (TSASP) This program supports Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, & Tribal nonprofit organizations in operating sexual assault programs & projects to assist those victimized by sexual assault. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grd3KR5G
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Director Rosie Hidalgo commemorates #PrideMonth2024 by uplifting the work of the advocates in and for the LGBTQI2S+ community, and reaffirming OVW's commitment to supporting these efforts. Read her blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gqfjy36y #ReflectEmpowerUnite
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OVW is hosting a pre-application webinar for its special initiative supporting Alaska Native Tribes' efforts to exercise Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) over non-Indians who commit crimes within the Tribes' jurisdiction. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gUB_GhgU
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Join our team as a Contract Specialist for the Administration Division. This position will provide guidance on contracts, interpret regulations, develop budget forecasts, review purchase orders, and more. To apply: https://lnkd.in/gBkT2-pr
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CLOSING SOON! Time is running out to apply for OVW's FY 2024 Healing and Response Teams Special Initiative. Learn more about this new initiative and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gXTpQj7b
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