The MISSION of the Association of VAWA Administrators (AVA) is to encourage and facilitate mutual support, awareness and cooperation among states and territories administering Violence Against Women Act formula grants and to provide a centralized voice for the advancement of improvements to enhance the effectiveness of VAWA administration.
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Recent News
NYS Legislation Establishing Statewide Rape Kit Tracking System
For Immediate Release: 12/22/2022
GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING STATEWIDE ...Read More
AVA Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Meeting – May 2023
Good afternoon VAWA Administrators!
As 2022 comes to an end, AVA is considering conducting an ...Read More
NOVA Request for Lists of Victim Service Providers
Good afternoon!
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) is hoping to identify a contact ...Read More
VAWA Resources
VAWA Formula new Grantee Orientation
By now, I feel confident that each of you has seen the below email from Amy ...Read More
FY 2023 OVW Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program
The OVW Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program solicitation has been released. This grant ...Read More
Justice for Families Program Solicitation FY 2023
OVW sent out the FY 2023 Solicitation Announcement yesterday for the Justice for Families Program Solicitation.
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Meeting Summaries
AVA/OVW Conference Call – January 2023
Good afternoon everyone and Happy Holidays. I hope that you are all doing well. The AVA Board ...Read More
AVA/OVW Conference Call – October 17, 2022
Good morning. I hope that you are all doing well.
The AVA Board will meet ...Read More