OVW Blog

Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month and the reauthorization and modernization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). We honored the progress society has made since the original VAWA passed in 1994, and we also acknowledged the work ahead to make equality real for all. As I said then, “Preventing and ending violence creates a more equal and equitable world for women and girls, and people of all genders who experience harm.” April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month –...

“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...

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...