Last week, the Department of Justice came together to commemorate the recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We were fortunate to hear from a variety of speakers, including Department leaders Attorney General Eric Holder, Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden, and Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli. We were also joined by a number of representatives from organizations that work to end domestic violence and brave survivors of domestic violence, who generously shared their stories. This week, we’ll be sharing their stories with you. First, meet Rosie Hidalgo, the Public Policy Director of Casa de Esperanza. Casa de Esperanza is a Latina organization founded in 1982 that works both locally and nationally to support families, end domestic violence, and increase access to effective services for Latinos across the country. In her remarks, Rosie discusses the role her organization has played in ending domestic violence, the challenges Casa de Esperanza faces, and the ways the Violence Against Women Act has made a difference in the lives of Latinas. Learn more about Casa de Esperanza at http://www.casadeesperanza.org/
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Ending Domestic Violence: Casa de Esperanza
October 27, 2009
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July 1, 2021
There are no more dedicated public servants than the team here at OVW, but our office alone cannot end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Those of you working in the field understand exactly how complex, comprehensive, and intersectional the response to gender-based violence must be to succeed. We consistently hear from survivors about the multifaceted barriers they face, the need for economic and housing support, the challenges accessing systems intended to help...
Updated July 1, 2021
September 6, 2022
Where did the summer go? Labor Day has come and gone, and millions of young people are back their classrooms for the beginning of another school year. It can be an exciting time for families – you may have seen proud family members and loved ones posting first-day-of-school photos on social media – but it can also be a stressful time for young people. Being an adolescent is often difficult, and the last two years have been particularly challenging; research shows 44% of teenagers experienced...
Updated September 6, 2022
January 26, 2022
“Along with the continued increase in women, male survivors, and children who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking and many other things, we have also seen high increase in sex trafficking victims.” Maria Guerra, Na'ini Family and Social Services Director, Kenaitze Indian Tribe (OVW 16th Annual Government to Government Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Native Indian and Alaska Native Women, August 2021) Traffickers prey on vulnerable people. A 15-year-old boy who...
Updated January 26, 2022
February 27, 2023
By Shilesha Bamberg, Acting Chief of Staff and Nadine Neufville, Deputy Director “There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” – Audre Lorde The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is proud to honor Black History Month with our grantees and the Department of Justice. In a proclamation honoring National Black History Month, President Biden stated, “During Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to...
Updated March 2, 2023
Updated April 27, 2017