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Thousands of children are missing in the US. Join @OVWJustice & @MissingKids in giving the gift of #Hope this holiday season by looking at the faces of the missing children. Keep them in mind as you enjoy time with your family & friends. Learn more here:
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Read the Presidential Message on National Stalking Awareness Month here: If you or someone you know is experiencing this abuse, there are many resources available at the Department of Justice’s Stalking webpage: #NSAW2020
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Starting today, the Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives will begin a series of remote listening sessions: #MMIW #nativecommunities
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. @TheJusticeDept highlights initiatives aimed at preventing & addressing sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking & other forms of gender-based violence:
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#OVWJustice Principal Dep Director Katie Sullivan supported @ICEgov outreach to prevent #FemaleGenitalMutilation . #FGM and other forms of #violence against women must be stopped.
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Today is the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This annual campaign strives to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. #sexualassault #SAAM
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Today is World Elder Abuse Day. Across the Department of Justice, we are joining forces with law enforcement, victim advocates and others who are raising global awareness about elder abuse. #WEAAD #elderabuse #WEAAD2020
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Today, @TheJusticeDept announced nearly $50 million in Office on Violence Against Women grants to support legal services and related programs for survivors. Learn more about these important initiatives⬇️
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Sexual assault is described as any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by federal, tribal, or state law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent. During this Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2022 , let’s come together to learn about ways to support survivors.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD was this past weekend, thank you to all who raised awareness and support our vulnerable elderly population! For updates and resources, check out the #ovw blog post on WEAAD:
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Many victims of domestic abuse are left with no option than to shelter in place with their abuser during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how courts, police, and advocates are currently technology to help prevent domestic violence: #dv #VAWA
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OVW kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month this year by thanking the frontline service providers, advocates, and law enforcement officers who respond to domestic violence calls. Offer a resource to someone in need, learn more here: #DVAM2020
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Just announced by @TheJusticeDept : formula grants totaling $35.7M from @OVWJustice , as part of ongoing efforts to provide support & assistance to victims of sexual assault in every U.S. state and territory. Learn more about this important program:
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APPLY NOW: COVID-19/Violence Against Women Assistance to Tribes Solicitation. DUE September 16, 2020: #indiancountry #domesticviolenc #endviolenceagainstwomen
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Trent Shores, US Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, delivered remarks for the US at the @UN side event on violence against indigenous women and girls ➡️ @USAttyShores @USAO_NDOK @GenderAtState @USAID
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Today is the first day of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Tune in over the course of the month for resources and content related to identifying, treating, and preventing sexual assault. Read the Presidential Proclamation on sexual assault here:
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Today is the LAST day for tribal leaders, tribal members, and designated governmental representatives to register for the 2020 Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation. There is no registration fee for this virtual event:
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OVW staff stand with you to commemorate #DenimDay and #SAAM2019 . Read Acting Director Sullivan's blog post on Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the practical steps OVW is taking to end Sexual Assaults! #OVWSAAM :
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Acting Director Allison Randall of the Office on Violence Against Women delivers virtual remarks at 2022 National Conference on Domestic Violence @NCADV today. Read here:
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OVW celebrates National Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Click here to learn more about the 2020 Presidential Proclamation on DVAM: #DVAM2020
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. @WhiteHouse released a Proclamation for National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, which lasts throughout October. #DVAM2023 is a time to center the experiences of survivors and honor those in the movement to end domestic violence.
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OVW grantee @NisaaAfs is helping women change their opinions about FGM and vow to never have their own daughters or granddaughters cut the way they were. Read more in OVW Acting Dir Sullivan’s new blog. @KARAMAHDC #EndFGM #ZeroTolerance ➡️
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OVW Acting Dir Katie Sullivan spoke at @FBI 's #WomensHistoryMonth event about women in her life and DOJ accomplishments. Since 2016, increased federal prosecutions of #DV misdemeanor offenders prohibited from possessing a gun = 160% more convictions! ➡️
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What is #DomesticViolence ? A pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship used by one partner to maintain power & control over the other.
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The National American Indian Court Judges Association developed a COVID-19 tribal courts resource page that lists webinars, updates, and more. Access here: #technicalassistance #nativecommunities #dv
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Curious to better understand what sextortion is? Join the @FBI on Friday, 5/31 at 3:00pm ET for a live Twitter chat about sextortion and child sexual exploitation online. Ask Qs with #AskFBI . #StopSextortion
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The Accessing Grants to Strengthen Justice System Capacity Workshop is designed to help previous and current Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation applicants with their efforts to access grant funding. Register here: #grantfunding #indiancountry
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OVW has released a new episode of Patchwork to shed more light on the upcoming changes to awards management for DOJ grantees. Learn more here: #JustGrants #VAWA #Patchwork #podcast
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Additional solicitations have been published: FY21 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program Solicitation & Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus Program Solicitation!
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#VAWA4ALL 2022 signed into law by @POTUS will save lives. "VAWA’s reauthorization helps ensure all survivors can live safe & healthy lives, free from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence & stalking" - Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2022 . Tune in this month to learn more about prevention, resources for survivors, and more!
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OVW Acting Director Allison Randall announced the release of the National Protocol for Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Examinations at the Conference on Crimes Against Women. Full remarks at: @ForensicNurses
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. #TDVAPM Parents, teachers, friends, and communities all suffer when there is violence directed at youth. This month, OVW will highlight resources and information about teen dating violence. Stay tuned.
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Oglala Sioux Tribe Chairwoman, the Honorable Darla Black, presented opening remarks, highlighting issues that #AmericanIndian women face at the #OVWJustice #TribalConsultation this morning. @OSTOfficial1
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In our newest episode of Patchwork, we chat with David Keck, from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms, about his work in helping communities remove firearms from dangerous people, including domestic violence abusers.
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OVW staff wear teal for the #SAAM2023 Day of Action to raise public awareness about sexual assault as well as highlight prevention efforts, honor survivors, advocates, and service providers. #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Tribal leaders, tribal members, and designated governmental representatives are encouraged to register for the 2020 Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation. The event takes place 10/27 – 10/30. Register here:
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Today, @TheJusticeDept Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and OVW Principal Deputy Director Allison Randall announced a new resource, the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination: A Virtual Practicum (SAMFE VP). Learn more here:
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Happy Birthday, #VAWA ! Today in 1994, the nation officially launched the federal effort to work together to end violence against women.
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Today begins Domestic Violence Awareness month, where in October we and others nationwide show support for victims and survivors, spread awareness, share resources, and thank advocates and service providers. #DVAM2022
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The 2020 Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation is 10/27 – 10/30. Tribal leaders, tribal members, and designated governmental representatives are encouraged to register for this virtual event:
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During April we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme for #SAAM2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity”, which calls on individuals, communities, organizations & institutions to build racial equity and respect. Learn more at:
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With at least 10 million people in the U.S. experiencing physical intimate partner violence every year #Every1KnowsSome1 . There are many services available to help survivors, including @ndvh 1-800-799-7233 and #DVAM
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Join us virtually at 2:00 p.m. for the ceremonial swearing-in of OVW Director Rosie Hidalgo. Watch online at .
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Today is International Women's Day. OVW honors this day by celebrating the achievements made by women over the years and recognizing the work necessary in order to achieve equality for all. #InternationalWomensDay2022
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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. #WEAAD Tune into our Patchwork #podcast episode about this important topic:
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Today, at the launch of LETTAC and DV RISC, two new survivor-centered resources, ASG Vanita Gupta said “We cannot reduce, prevent or end violence without providing law enforcement agencies with the tools, training and resources they need." Learn more:
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Happy 24th Birthday #VAWA ! Today in 1994, the nation officially launched a remarkable coordinated community response to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen . Let’s continue to move forward and work towards positive change.
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Domestic violence is a heinous crime that must be stopped. #OVWJustice staff honor #DV victims and show their support to survivors by wearing purple today. #PurpleThursday #DVAM2018 #EndTheViolence
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OVW released the National Protocol for Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Examinations, which will guide the clinical practice of conducting comprehensive assessments for patients experiencing intimate partner violence:
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In honor of #SAAM2022 and #NCVRW2022 , @CivilRights and OVW hosted a virtual event, “Access to Justice for Survivors of Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Misconduct” to highlight @TheJusticeDept efforts to combat sexual misconduct. Read the press release:
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. 💜 Now and always, we express our gratitude and support for survivors, advocates, and service providers. #DVAM2023
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We are proud to support the #16Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, which is observed around the world from November 25 to December 10. See OVW Director Rosie Hidalgo's video message:
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All survivors deserve support and respect. OVW wears purple to honor #PurpleThursday . #DVAM #Every1KnowsSome1
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This #LaborDay we honor America’s workers including #SexualAssault and #DomesticViolence professionals and advocates whose continuous support of victims is crucial as we strive to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen .
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Yesterday, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022. OVW supports reauthorizing VAWA, which has transformed the nation’s ability to combat domestic violence, sexual assault & stalking. #VAWA4ALL
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On Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. ET, join us to learn from youth leaders about what teens need from adults in their lives to support them in having safe & healthy relationships. #TDVAM . Watch at
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. @WhiteHouseGPC ’s National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality sets forth a comprehensive agenda to advance gender equity and equality. Preventing and responding to gender-based violence is a key part of the plan. Read the strategy here:
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Following a warm welcome by OVW Tribal Affairs Deputy Director Sherriann Moore, the OVW #TribalConsultation opening ceremony commenced, including flag and drum presentations by @GWPAkicita and Rising Hail and a shawl ceremony by the Native Women’s Society of the Great Plains.
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This October, learn more about different activities taking place during #DVAM2018 and how you can join the effort to honor victims and support survivors of #DV . ➡️
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Congratulations to the Honorable Rosie Hidalgo, OVW's newly sworn-in Director! Rosie will continue her decades-long work to end gender-based violence, and is the first Senate-confirmed director to lead OVW in more than 10 years.
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Rental assistance can be critical to survivors of gender-based violence. Emergency housing for victims of VAWA crimes: Learn more about companies, non-profits and federal agencies answering the Administration's call to action:
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OVW recently announced $35.3 million awarded under its Transitional Housing Program, which focuses on a holistic, survivor-centered approach that move individuals into permanent housing #DVAM Learn more here:
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At 11 am, join us on the livestream of @TheJusticeDept #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth observance event. Hear from youth leaders engaged in violence prevention efforts on how they address issues related to healthy relationships. Watch now at
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The deadline to apply for OVW’s FY21 Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP) Pilot Sites Initiative Solicitation is approaching! This funding helps communities reduce domestic violence homicides and injuries committed with firearms. Due date: 9/20
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OVW's Principal Deputy Director Allison Randall is participating in @DHSBlueCampaign ’s #WearBlueDay to bring awareness to #HumanTrafficking . Learn how you can participate:
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The Department of Justice today announced nearly $225 million in grants to support coordinated community responses to domestic and sexual violence on the 28th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act➡️
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OVW's Deputy Director of the Tribal Affairs Division, Sherriann, wears teal in support of National Wear Teal Day. #SAAM2022
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OVW staff stand with you to commemorate #DenimDay and #SAAM2018 . It doesn't matter what you wear - assault is assault, no excuses. #OVWSAAM
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Today is Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. Last week, @TheJusticeDept launched a Tribal Justice & Safety #MMIP webpage with resources for survivors & their loved ones, Tribal communities, law enforcement, & service providers. For more:
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Want to know more about the impact of #VAWA grants? See all the data in the new Report to Congress.
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#OVWJustice Acting Director Katie Sullivan met with state #SexualAssault coalition leaders yesterday, including @PCARORG CEO Karen Baker, @NCCASA Executive Dir Monika Johnson Hostler and @CALCASA CEO Sandra Henriquez. #Raliance
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OVW Acting Director Katie Sullivan addressed #tribal leaders and colleagues at the #OVWJustice #TribalConsultation today.
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Learn more about sexual violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAPM . Read the latest OVW blog post here: Listen to the latest episode of Patchwork here:
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More than half of American Indian & Alaska Native women have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetimes -OVW is committed to working w/ tribes & Congress to address these challenges & empower tribes in Alaska to confront violence in their communities.
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OVW is currently seeking a Senior Policy Advisor for Culturally Specific Communities! They will be responsible for policy, programmatic development, implementation, oversight, and grant assessment to culturally specific organizations. Learn more➡️
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During this virtual event, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco reaffirmed @TheJusticeDept commitment to expanding access to justice for survivors and strengthening the response to sexual assault and harassment. Read DAG Monaco’s remarks here:
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Survivors of sexual violence and their advocates have faced challenges over the past year. Hear more in our latest podcast episode. #SAAM2021 #SAAPM Listen to the full episode here: Watch the episode trailer here:
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Save the date! Don't forget to wear purple next Thursday, October 20th for #PurpleThursday , a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors. #DVAM2022
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Today OVW celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Violence Against Women Act. Thank you to all who serve on the front lines to end domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. #VAWA25
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Today at OVW #DVAM #PurpleThursday . Working to end the violence.
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This month, we observe #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth , which focuses on raising awareness and stopping dating violence before it starts. See the White House Proclamation on #TDVAM24 :
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. In his proclamation, President Biden reaffirms that eliminating sexual assault is a priority for him and his administration.
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Victims of #DomesticViolence often delay leaving abusive relationships to protect their pets. On #LoveYourPetDay we thank #DV shelters that accept pets and keep everyone safe.
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“If you don't know anything about the community you're serving other than who comes into your agency, that's not being trauma informed.” – Dr. Tricia Bent-Goodley Understanding a crime victim’s culture creates an opening for better care. Learn more:
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We're hiring! Work in the space where data, science, & ending gender-based violence overlap. Apply for a Mgmt/Program Analyst position to support research, evaluation, grant mgmt and data analysis related to #VAWA programs. More information available here:
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#DYK #TherapyAnimals such as cats can assist with decreasing trauma symptoms like #anxiety and #depression ? Sexual and #DomesticViolence victims often suffer from these symptoms as result of #abuse . This #InternationalCatDay , celebrate how #cats can help survivors heal.
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Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is used by one partner to maintain power and control over another current or former intimate partner. #DVAM #DVAM2019
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Today, @TheJusticeDept Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta announced updated DOJ guidance: “Improving Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence by Identifying & Preventing Gender Bias”. For more info & to read the guidance:
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What is #HumanTrafficking ? Share this image from @DHSBlueCampaign to raise awareness. Many #OVWJustice grantees work with trafficking victims who were trafficked by intimate partners.
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. @TheWhiteHouse just released A Proclamation on National Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention Month, which starts tomorrow & lasts throughout October. During #DVAM2022 we raise awareness, honor survivors & support programs to combat domestic violence
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On November 17, OVW Director Rosie Hidalgo addressed @NCAI1944 at the Fifth General Assembly of the National Congress of American Indians’ 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace in New Orleans. #NAHM Learn more at
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Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the achievements, culture, and impact of the community. For Native survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault, @strongheartsdv can provide culturally appropriate services & advocacy by & for tribal communities #DVAM2022
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Thank you @MissingKids for giving @OVWJustice a tour of your facilities. DOJ & NCMEC coordinate the national @AMBERAlert Program, learn more about the effort here:
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