Formula Grant ProgramsThe 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
Honoring Members of AVA’s Board of Directors during Women’s History Month
Please see below link regarding Women’s History Month. Celebrating Women’s LeadershipRead More2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects!
Please see the below announcement and attachment from our NAVAA colleagues.
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VAWA – 30th Anniversary!
Happy Friday.
You may have all heard that the White House is planning a 30th ...Read More
VAWA Resources
OVW to Conduct “listening sessions” to solicit comments on STOP Regulations
Please see below from Amy Loder. Arlene Vassell, AVA ED From: Loder, Amy (OVW) <Amy.Loder@usdoj.gov> STOP Administrators, Coalition Directors, and Tribal Coalition ...Read MoreNIJ Plenary Session re 30 years of VAWA
Hello Everyone,
Below is the link to a very insightful and informative summary of a ...Read More
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Evaluation Initiative
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Happy Monday! Below is the link for the OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Research ...Read More
AVA Meeting Info
AVA/OVW Meeting of April 1, 2025 – OVW Responses to Administrator Questions
Hello all,
Below are the responses to the questions submitted to OVW on April 1st ...Read More