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OVW Conferral Series: Gathering public input to meet VAWA needs

July 16, 2021
Courtesy of Allison Randall, Acting Director
In our effort to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, the Office on Violence Against Women turns to advocates, survivors, practitioners, academic experts, and others with lived experience to guide our work. Through many types of conversations, we hear directly from you, our grantees and constituents. One of our most important ways of conferring with you is through biennial listening sessions. Hearing your experience with the grant programs and services provided...
Updated July 19, 2021

Working Together to Reduce Gender-Based Violence Here and Around the World

July 1, 2021
Courtesy of Allison Randall, Acting Director
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

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Pride Month 2021 Statement

June 25, 2021
In recognition of Pride Month, the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative (SVI) of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division recognizes the contributions and sacrifices the LGBTQI+ community has made in service to the United States through its Armed Forces. These Americans have faced historic and significant barriers to serving openly in our military, yet they currently serve at rates greater than their share of the U.S. population. [1] [1] Rand - 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey Sexual Orientation, Transgender Identity, and Health Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members -https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9955z6.html
Updated June 25, 2021

El Servicio de Relaciones Comunitarias inaugura su nuevo sitio web en español

June 21, 2021
El Servicio de Relaciones Comunitarias (CRS, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. inauguró hoy la versión en español de su sitio web: justice.gov/crs-espanol . Con el fin de explicar los servicios que el CRS ofrece, el sitio web proporciona información en español sobre el trabajo y los recursos de la agencia a líderes comunitarios, funcionarios de gobierno, agentes del orden, organizaciones educativas y otras personas interesadas.
Updated June 22, 2021

Community Relations Service Launches New Spanish-Language Site

June 21, 2021
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS) launched a Spanish-language version of its website: justice.gov/crs-espanol . The site provides information in Spanish on the agency’s work and resources for community leaders, government officials, law enforcement, educational organizations, and other stakeholders to understand the services CRS offers.
Updated June 22, 2021

ICITAP Partners with Commissioner of Philadelphia Police Department to Share Experience on Race and Police Reform

May 27, 2021
On May 27, ICITAP’s Police Development Advisory Council (IPDAC) hosted a webinar titled “Gathering Strength Through Adversity: A Conversation with Commissioner Danielle Outlaw.” This was the eighth in ICITAP’s webinar series, which focuses on law enforcement leadership and police reform in the United States.
Updated July 12, 2021

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