Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

OVW does not provide services directly to the public. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Find local resources on our map or call one of the national hotlines.

New Grants and Payment Management Systems Now Available!

The Justice Grants System (JustGrants) is now available for all award management activities. Award recipients with the Department of Justice (DOJ) can login to JustGrants or visit the informational website for further resources and support. Additionally, the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) is now available for enrolled DOJ award recipients to request funds. For more information on how to request funds in ASAP, please reference this user guide.

Latest Blog Posts

ATF Agents Protect Victims of Domestic Violence by Enforcing Federal Gun Laws

December 15, 2020

Courtesy of Laura L. Rogers, Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women

The Gun Control Act bans the possession of firearms by individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. United States Code (USC) Section 922(g)(9) allows for the removal of firearms. In passing the law, Congress noted that “anyone who attempts or threatens violence against a loved one has demonstrated that he or she poses an unacceptable risk, and should be prohibited from possessing firearms.” In the new episode of our Patchwork podcast, Regina Lombardo, who heads the Bureau...

Updated December 15, 2020

U.S. Attorneys Protect Victims of Domestic Violence by Enforcing Federal Gun Laws

December 8, 2020

Courtesy of Laura L. Rogers, Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women

At the Office on Violence Against Women, we frequently share stories about the work performed by recipients of our grant programs to highlight the partnerships that help keep people safe. I am always in awe of the creativity, dedication and sizable difference these grant programs make in the lives of victims and survivors. As a former prosecutor, today I am excited to discuss a program that works to prevent domestic violence homicides and to discuss the role that U.S. Attorneys play in helping...

Updated December 8, 2020

At the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Firearms is the Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws

December 1, 2020

Courtesy of Laura L. Rogers, Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women

With the onset of COVID-19, victim advocates and other service providers encountered new challenges and developed innovative ways to aid victims and survivors of domestic violence in these unprecedented times. With these new approaches, we have expanded the tools in our tool boxes to fight domestic violence, both during and after the pandemic. Yet, with all of this innovation and creativity, we still must remember the basics to stop the violence and keep victims safe. Research establishes the...

Updated December 1, 2020