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15 Years, 1994-2009
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Commemorating 15 Years of the Violence Against Women Act

"This bipartisan accomplishment has ushered in a new era of responsibility in the fight to end violence against women. In the 15 years since VAWA became law, our Nation's response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking has strengthened. Communities recognize the special needs of victims and appreciate the benefits of collaboration among professionals in the civil and criminal justice system, victim advocates, and other service providers. With the support of VAWA funds, dedicated units of law enforcement officers and specialized prosecutors have grown more numerous than ever before. Most importantly, victims are more likely to have a place to turn for help -- for emergency shelter and crisis services, and also for legal assistance, transitional housing, and services for their children."

President Barack Obama
September 14, 2009

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OVW Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

New OVW Recovery Act Awards Announced

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In Memoriam: Ms. Gail Burns-Smith
The sexual assault advocacy community and the Office on Violence Against Women lost a valuable ally and friend on September 5, 2009 with the passing of Ms. Gail Burns-Smith. Gail was the Executive Director of Connecticut Sexual Assault Center of Crisis Services (CONNSACS) from 1982 to her retirement in 2004, where she grew the organization from a staff of just herself to twenty-three. In 1996, she created the first Victim Advocate Program for sex offender treatment in partnership with the Center for Treatment of Problem Sexual Behavior, and the program later became the national model. Gail also co-founded the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, which became a leading national organization advocating for the Violence Against Women Act. Gail's contributions to the field of sexual assault advocacy are extensive and her absence will be greatly felt.

Attorney General Holder Delivers Video Remarks at IDVAAC's Journey to Healing Conference
Read the Attorney General's Remarks at the Journey to Healing Conference


OVW Program Quick Links
Information about OVW's Grant Programs

bullet Abuse in Later Life Program
bullet Campus Grant Program
bullet Disability Grant Program
bullet Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders
bullet Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program
bullet Rural Grant Program
bullet STOP Grant Program
bullet State Coalitions Grant Program
bullet Supervised Visitation Grant Program
bullet Transitional Housing Grant Program
bullet Tribal Coalition Program
bullet Tribal Governments Program
bullet OVW's New Programs


National Hotlines
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) available 24/7 for the nearest rape crisis center.
National Stalking Resource Center: 1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255) M-F 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST or email gethelp@ncvc.org.
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-8453 TTY) available 24/7 or connect with a trained Peer Advocate online at www.loveisrespect.org from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily (CST).


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