Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women Awards $228.5 Million in Awards, Contributing to a Total of Over $690 Million in Awards this Year to Combat Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking

The Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is today awarding over $228.5 million in grants to enhance a wide range of supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The awards will go toward court-based programs, legal assistance, and initiatives tailored for older adults, rural communities, and other underserved groups. This set of awards also includes funding with a special emphasis on reducing barriers and enhancing access to services, safety, and healing for survivors in culturally specific communities.

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