Violence against Women

Learn about updates about a few notable events that took place in January, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

This featured news content includes information about National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, National Black History Month, and the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.

Updated guidance is available to help law enforcement agencies improve their response to sexual assault and domestic violence.

OVC Director Kristina Rose and Deputy Director Catherine Pierce were honored to attend the VAWA Reauthorization signing. VAWA will help protect and support victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking, through 2027.