VAWA Resources
VAWA Reauthorization “Redline” Document
Good afternoon. Per the request of many VAWA Administrators, I am sharing the following document that outlines the changes in the most recent VAWA Reauthorization when compared to the previously existing statute. A great big thank you to the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence who prepared this redline document that details […]
VAWA Reauthorization Comparisons
During our AVA Annual Meeting last week, several administrators requested something akin to a side-by-side comparison of the 2021 VAWA Reauthorization (passed in 2022) and the 2013 VAWA Reauthorization. I will continue to work on this but wanted to share part of a press release in March by the USDOJ Office of Public Affairs. […]
OVW FY 2022 SASP Solicitation
This is a reminder that you probably received from your OVW Program Manager today. OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Sexual Assault Services Formula Program Solicitation Application JustGrants Deadline: May 12, 2022, 9PM https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1492451/download Take care, Barry
SASP Solicitation
Happy Thursday VAWA Administrators! You probably just received the below email from Amy Loder/OVW but just in case you did not receive it, we wanted to make sure that you were aware of this upcoming solicitation deadline. “Good morning. The SASP solicitation has posted to the OVW website. It may be accessed at: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1492451/download […]
2022 VAWA Reauthorization Act – section by section summary
Here is a link to a section by section summary of the 2022 VAWA Reauthorization Act. Take care and have a great weekend! Barry
VAWA Reauthorization
Good afternoon. Please find attached, an important press release from the Department of Justice this afternoon regarding the Reauthorization of VAWA. I do not have any additional details at this point but I will keep you posted if I learn anything new. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-applauds-reauthorization-violence-against-women-act Take care, Barry
Rape Survivor Child Custody Act (RSCCA)
You may have seen this earlier today but in case you did not, please read the below announcement from Amy Loder/OVW: Good afternoon. Applications and certification letters for the Rape Survivor Child Custody Act (RSCCA) funds are due by 11:59 pm ET April 29, 2022. Documents must be submitted to OVW at OVW.RSCCA@usdoj.gov. OVW will not be able […]
OVW Solicitations
Good morning! Although you have probably already received (from OVW) each of the six solicitations listed below, I wanted to share them with you just to make sure that you were aware of each one. If you click on the links, you can learn more about each program and the Grants.gov due dates and JustGrants […]
OVW Special Condition re Workplace Violence
Happy Friday! This email is being sent out as a reminder of an upcoming OVW Special Condition due date. As you may recall, the FY2020 OVW award contained the following Special Condition: Policy for response to workplace-related incidents of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and dating violence. The recipient, and any subrecipient at any tier, must […]
Firearms Technical Assistance Project
OVW announced the expansion of its Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP) to help communities across the country reduce domestic violence homicides and injuries committed with firearms. OVW will award an estimated $6 million for up to 12 sites and $4 million for training and technical assistance on firearms and domestic violence. The deadline to submit […]