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.
Join Now By JOINING AVA, together we work to effectively foster services to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Dating Violence Victims. Help us to improve partnerships between each State & Territory with OVW and each other.
Recent News
AVA is Seeking New Board Members !
The Association of VAWA Administrators (AVA) is seeking new board members to be voted in during our June ...Read MoreAbuse in Later Life – Webinar
Good morning!
A former VAWA Administrator (who now works for the National Clearinghouse on Abuse ...Read More
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
VAWA Resources
FY 2023 Implementation Plan – Important Info!
Please find additional guidance from OVW that we are sharing based on feedback received by a ...Read More
2023 OVW STOP VAWA Solicitation
Good morning. I hope that all of you have had a fantastic week.
You probably received the ...Read MoreOVW Solicitations
In case you missed them, the following solicitations were announced within the past week.
OVW’s ...Read More
Meeting Summaries
Save the Date! – AVA Annual meeting – June 16, 2023
Good afternoon VAWA Administrators! Please see Save the Date announcement for June 16, 2023. AVA will hold our annual ...Read MoreAVA Connect – Follow up Clarification on Questions
IN AVA’s most recent AVA Connect Conversation, there was healthy discussion about a few key VAWA issues ...Read More
AVA Connect
Important Info Re AVA Membership!Good morning and Happy Monday!
AVA is bringing back the AVA ...Read More