Learn about DOJ Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
Read about the U.S. Department of Justice’s whole-of-agency effort to respond to gender-based violence.
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OVC FY 2023 Preventing Trafficking of Girls Program Sites and Training and Technical Assistance
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program supports prevention and early intervention services for girls who are at-risk of, or are victims of, sex and/or labor trafficking. Services may be provided to girls and young women up to and including age 25.
From the Director's Desk, February 9, 2023
February 2023
Series
OVC Director Kristina Rose provides updates about a few notable events that took place in January, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
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Take Action Against Trafficking of Black Girls
Date Published
2022
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Updated Guidance for Police on Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias
Updated guidance is available to help law enforcement agencies improve their response to sexual assault and domestic violence.
2022 National Conference on Domestic Violence
Event Dates
–
Location
Marriott St. Louis Grand
St. Louis, MO
Event Type
Conference
Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination (SAMFE) Virtual Practicum
Location
Online
Event Type
Web
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Bringing Loved Ones Home
May 2022
Grassroots efforts working to increase national awareness and understanding of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis are highlighted in this video. Also referred to as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR), or other names specific to a Tribal community (such as Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives, MMDR, in the Navajo Nation); each acronym represents the generations of American Indians and Alaska Natives that have mourned missing or murdered loved ones. Working together can help bring healing and justice.
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RESPECT Program for Addressing Female Genital Cutting
15POVC-21-GG-00991-NONF
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$300,000
Foundation and Key Principles: Strengthening the Role of Advocacy in Indian Country Workshop
Event Dates
–
Location
Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque Airport
Albuquerque, NM
Event Type
Workshop
OVC FY 2021 Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting
Closing Date
The objective of this program is to deliver community-based programming to stop female genital mutilation and cutting by educating communities and forming community networks of agencies and organizations that are positioned to identify girls at-risk and respond to eligible survivors/victims.
OVC FY 2021 Preventing Trafficking of Girls
Closing Date
This solicitation provides funding for organizations to support prevention and early intervention programs for girls who are at-risk of, or are victims of, sex trafficking.
Human Trafficking: How to identify it and work with victims and survivors
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Supporting Indigenous Victims of Violence Expert Q&A Webinar
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
OVC Director Jessica Hart Announces Funding to Help Victims of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting
October 2020
Female genital mutilation or cutting refers to a barbaric practice involving partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart announces funding to address the needs of victims of female genital mutilation or cutting.
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Office for Victims of Crime Awards Nearly $3 Million to Help Victims of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting
Female genital mutilation or cutting refers to a barbaric practice involving partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. This terrible crime occurs in many parts of the world and is impacting victims here in the United States.
On Friday, October 30, 2020, the Office of Justice Programs announced that the Office for Victims of Crime...