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Thanking Law Enforcement Today - and Every Day

May 15, 2018
Courtesy of Principal Deputy Director, Katharine Sullivan, Office on Violence Against Women
This week is National Police Week, and all of us at OVW want to thank the brave law enforcement officers who risk their lives daily to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking everywhere. Successfully combatting violence against women requires that we come together with a coordinated community response and law enforcement is at the heart of that response.
Updated May 15, 2018

Recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls

May 4, 2018
Courtesy of Principal Deputy Director, Katharine Sullivan, Office on Violence Against Women
On May 5, we will observe the Senate-designated National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. This observance shines a light on the high rates of homicides of American Indian and Alaska Native women, as well as other forms of violence, including sex trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault, affecting Native communities throughout the United States.
Updated May 4, 2018

Reflecting on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April 30, 2018
Courtesy of Principal Deputy Director, Katharine Sullivan, Office on Violence Against Women
April has been a whirlwind of activity at OVW! This month, I have had the honor to meet OVW grantees from across the country, as well as national, state, and local leaders in the anti-violence field. What amazing work you are all doing!
Updated May 23, 2018

Honoring Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month

April 13, 2018
Courtesy of Principal Deputy Director, Katharine Sullivan, Office on Violence Against Women
“We must continue our work to eliminate sexual assault from our society and promote safe relationships, homes, and communities… We must support victims and survivors unremittingly.” These words from President Trump in his proclamation of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month describe the commitment that all the staff at the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) bring to work every day.
Updated April 13, 2018

Combating Sexual Harassment in Housing

January 8, 2018
Courtesy of Deputy Director, Nadine M. Neufville, Office on Violence Against Women
In October 2017 the Department of Justice announced an initiative to combat sexual harassment in housing. The initiative specifically seeks to increase the Department’s efforts to protect women from harassment by landlords, property managers, maintenance workers, security guards, and other employees and representatives of rental property owners. The Office on Violence Against Women has a longstanding commitment to addressing the housing needs of victims and is helping to spread the word about this important initiative. Here’s what the Deputy Director of the Office on Violence Against Women has to say.
Updated January 8, 2018

Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors of All Ages and Recognizing Abuse in Later Life

October 27, 2017
Courtesy of Deputy Director, Nadine M. Neufville, Office on Violence Against Women
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and 2017 is the 30th anniversary of the commemorative month. This article looks back at the accomplishments and changes over time, but it focuses on the future and how the face of domestic violence may change as the American population ages.
Updated October 30, 2017

What We Know About Preventing Sexual Assault on Campus

April 25, 2017
Courtesy of Deputy Director, Nadine M. Neufville, Office on Violence Against Women
The more you know, the safer you will be. That axiom is certainly true for campuses that are working to prevent and reduce sexual assault. When campus communities know more about the many interconnected aspects of sexual assault, the safer their campus will be.
Updated February 15, 2018

Measuring the Effectiveness of Grants

February 10, 2017
Courtesy of Deputy Director, Nadine M. Neufville, Office on Violence Against Women
The Office on Violence Against Women consistently gives priority to proven strategies that further the common goal of ending domestic and sexual violence. Every two years, we submit a report to congress about the specific ways grants are impacting communities. This message summarizes the report.
Updated April 27, 2017
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