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

July 1, 2021
Courtesy of Allison Randall, Principal Deputy 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

Panama: ICITAP-Mentored Crime Scene Unit First in Region to Secure Accreditation

June 26, 2021
On June 26, the American National Standards Institute’s National Accreditation Board (ANAB) notified Panama's Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Science (IMELCF) that its Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) unit had reached the standard for accreditation, making it the first ANAB-accredited CSI unit in Central and South America.
Updated September 7, 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

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