U.S. Department
of Justice
About the Office on Violence Against Women
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. OVW implements the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and provides national leadership on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
OVW staff are dedicated to our mission. We support communities in their efforts to keep victims safe from further harm, hold offenders accountable, and end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
We offer career opportunities for attorney advisors, grant management specialists, project managers, and more. You can visit USAJOBS to see all the opportunities with the Office on Violence Against Women, or learn about internship opportunities for university and post-graduate students.
Read the latest blog entries from the Office on Violence Against Women, learn about OVW events, or catch up on the latest press releases.
Find Your Local Resources
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The Office on Violence Against Women does not provide services directly to the general public. To find help, see our state-by-state guide to see who serves your area, or you can find the number to a national hotline.
