National Domestic Violence Hotline Answers 6 Million Contacts
This OVC-supported Hotline recently assisted its 6 millionth contact, underscoring the importance of their remarkable work to reach and empower victims.
Domestic violence
National Deaf Hotline
This hotline offers help to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Deaf advocates are available to provide culturally-sensitive crisis intervention, education, information, and referrals to local services for Deaf survivors. Contact the hotline via video phone at 855–812–1001, email at [email protected], or live chat.
Expanding SANE Services
15POVC-21-GK-04059-SAFE
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$1,600,000
Expanding SANE Training and Direct Services for Victims of Sexual Assault
15POVC-21-GK-04050-SAFE
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$600,000
Establishing or Enhancing Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services – Using Technology to Communicate with Victims
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Human Trafficking Prevention Project
15POVC-21-GG-04249-HT
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$599,904
Expansion of Ascension St. John Human Trafficking Education and Response Program in Northeastern Oklahoma
15POVC-21-GG-04178-HT
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$350,000
Enhanced Rural Response Project
15POVC-21-GG-04183-HT
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$800,000
VLP Legal Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
15POVC-21-GG-04235-HT
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$800,000
Housing Assistance Program
15POVC-21-GG-03960-HT
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$600,000
Invisible Injuries: Domestic Violence, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Strangulation
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Webinar Recording Available: Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
Hear from Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers about how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country.
Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
November 2021
Hear from Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers about how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country as they cover—
- an analysis of domestic violence calls,
- the inequities experienced by underserved populations, and
- the challenges service providers experienced and their innovative responses to help those in need.
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women hosted this webinar on Friday, October 29, 2021.
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Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Closed
Tech Abuse in the Pandemic & Beyond: Reflections from the Field
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
October 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Finding Safety Together: A Community Model for Providing Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing for Victims and their Companion Animals
15POVC-21-GG-01002-NONF
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$493,637
Sanctuary for Families- OVCFY21 Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Clinical Services & Prevention
15POVC-21-GG-00990-NONF
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$300,000