Survivors Inc

NATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SURVIVORS OF FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS (C.O.P.S.), FOUNDED IN 1984, IS A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF REBUILDING THE SHATTERED LIVES OF SURVIVORS AND CO-WORKERS AFFECTED BY LINE OF DUTY DEATHS. C.O.P.S., AFTER EXPERIENCING A SHARP INCREASE IN LINE OF DUTY DEATHS OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, NOW PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE 81,000 SURVIVORS IN C.O.P.S. SECURE DATABASE. C.O.P.S. WILL PARTNER WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFIT (PSOB) OFFICE TO CONTINUE TO BUILD THEIR SURVIVOR NETWORK AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS THROUGH THEIR 14 HANDS-ON PROGRAMS AND THROUGH OUTREACH BY THEIR 54 CHAPTERS. TWO OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE NEW AND DIRECTLY BENEFIT SUICIDE SURVIVORS WHO INTEND TO FILE FOR PSOB BENEFITS. C.O.P.S. WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO HOST THE POLICE SURVIVORS CONFERENCE DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND CHAIR THE NATIONAL POLICE WEEK COMMITTEE ENSURING POLICE SURVIVORS ARE SUPPORTED AS THEY ATTEND THE NUMEROUS NATIONAL MEMORIAL EVENTS THAT WEEK. EVERY SURVIVOR OF A LINE OF DUTY DEATH IS INVITED TO NATIONAL POLICE WEEK THROUGH C.O.P.S. C.O.P.S. WILL CONDUCT LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY TO PREPARE AGENCIES TO RESPOND TO A LINE OF DUTY DEATHS OR TRAUMATIC INCIDENTS AND WILL PRESENT AT LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCES TO EDUCATE ABOUT C.O.P.S. SERVICES AND PSOB.C.O.P.S. WILL HOST AN ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LAW ENFORCEMENT WELLNESS AND TRAUMA TO ENGAGE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE IMPORTANCE OF PREPAREDNESS AND TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PSOB BENEFITS. C.O.P.S. OFFERS MONTHLY VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR NEW SURVIVORS INTRODUCING THEM TO THE PSOB PROGRAM AND OTHER AVAILABLE SERVICES AND VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT SESSIONS FOR NEW AND SEASONED SURVIVORS. C.O.P.S. NOW OFFERS MUCH OF ITS TRAINING VIRTUALLY IN ORDER SAVE COSTS AND REACH MORE PARTICIPANTS. C.O.P.S. COMMUNICATES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SURVIVORS OF FALLEN OFFICERS THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE, PRINTED AND EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, INNOVATIVE VIDEOS, PODCASTS, PHONE APPLICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA. C.O.P.S. HAS A SECURE DATABASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SURVIVOR CONTACTS AND THE INFORMATION CONCERNING THEIR FALLEN OFFICERS.C.O.P.S. HAS INCREASED THE CAPABILITY OF THE DATABASE TO ALSO CAPTURE SUICIDE SURVIVORS TO ENSURE THEY ARE ALSO OFFERED PSOB ASSISTANCE AND C.O.P.S. SERVICES. C.O.P.S. WILL PARTNER WITH PSOB TO USE THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR C.O.P.S. SERVICES AND TO INFORM OF THE PSOB BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS. C.O.P.S. IS COMMITTED TO COLLECTING DATA FROM ALL OF ITS SERVICES TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF USING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

NATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HEALING, LOVE AND LIFE RENEWED TO AMERICA''S LAW ENFORCEMENT SURVIVING FAMILIES AND AFFECTED CO-WORKERS.

NATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SURVIVORS OF FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

SERVICES TO AFGHAN SURVIVORS IMPACTED BY COMBAT INCLUDING WHOLE FAMILY HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL, PEDIATRIC, SOCIAL, MEDICAL, WELLNESS SERVICES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION.

DIRECT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, INCLUDING HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, LEGAL, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND TRAINING.

SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, INTERNATIONAL WILL PROVIDE TORTURE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTY HEAL PHYSICALLY, PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND SOCIALLY; AND LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES

DIRECT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, INCLUDING HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, LEGAL, MEDICAL SERVICES AND TRAINING.

CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS NATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS

PROJECTS TO ASSIST AMERICA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT SURVIVING FAMILIES TO REBUILD THEIR SHATTERED LIVES

SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, INTERNATIONAL WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF TORTURE SURVIVORS THROUGH PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL,SPIRITUAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES.

NATIONAL LGBTQ INSTITUTE ON IPV

OVW FY 06 RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD VICTIMIZATION ENFORCEMENT GRANTS

SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

DIRECT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, INCLUDING HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, LEGAL, MEDICAL SERVICES AND TRAINING.

HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS-STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATION & OUTREACH

THE NATIONAL LGBTQ DV CAPACITY BUILDING LEARNING CENTER

SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE PROGRAM

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANS & GAY SURVIVORS OF ABUSE

SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, INTERNATIONAL WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF TORTURE SURVIVORS, INCLUDING

SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM

REFUGEE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS (IDA) PROGRAM

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, ADVOCATES FOR IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DAYA, INC., WILL PROVIDE FULL LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN GREATER HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING STATUTORY CONSIDERATION: IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS, BY FOCUSING 50 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS GRANT ACTIVITIES ON SEXUAL ASSAULT LEGAL SERVICES. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-22-GG-00322-LEGA.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, ST. LOUIS SURVIVORS LEGAL SUPPORT, INC. WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES FOR ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND CUSTODY CASES FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS NEW OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, RESPONSE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ASPEN FAMILY CONNECTIONS, WILL IMPLEMENT THE SURVIVOR SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECT. THIS VICTIM SERVICE AND OUTREACH PROJECT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: 1, 2, AND 3 FOR PITKIN, EAGLE AND GARFIELD COUNTIES IN COLORADO. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:1) FACILITATING A COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM TO IMPROVE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN SERVING SURVIVORS; 2) ENSURING THAT ALL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT RESPONSE AND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS;3) PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS INCLUDING HOUSING, FINANCIAL AND CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE; 4) PROVIDING SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS FOR SURVIVORS, PARTICULARLY THOSE RECOVERING FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT; 5) PROVIDING CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR SURVIVORS; 6) INCREASING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EFFORTS AROUND SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING; AND 7) STRENGTHENING AWARENESS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF SERVICES FOR AND PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM

THE GRANTS FOR OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS (UNDERSERVED PROGRAM) WAS STATUTORILY CREATED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013 (VAWA 2013) TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OUTREACH STRATEGIES TARGETED AT ADULT OR YOUTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SUCH POPULATIONS. GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED TO: 1) WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 2) STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO PROVIDE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 3) STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF TRADITIONAL VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 4) STRENGTHEN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JUSTICE INTERVENTIONS BY PROVIDING TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, JUDGES, AND OTHER COURT PERSONNEL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS; 5) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OUTREACH, EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES THAT HIGHLIGHT AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND THE SPECIFIC ISSUES FACED BY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING FROM UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS; OR, 6) STRENGTHEN THE RESPONSE OF SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES BY PROVIDING POPULATION-SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ARE LIMITED TO: POPULATION SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS OR VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT ARE (1) DEAF PROGRAMS (2) LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) ORGANIZATIONS, (3) ORGANIZATIONS SERVING UNDERSERVED RELIGIOUS POPULATIONS, (4) DISABILITY PROGRAMS, OR (5) ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CERTAIN UNDERSERVED RACIAL AND ETHNIC POPULATIONS. THE RESOURCE, EDUCATION, ALLIANCE, COMMUNITY BUILDING, HEALING (REACH) PROGRAM OF SURVIVORS PATHWAY CORPORATION JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER SPECIFICALLY WORKS WITH THE IMMIGRANT LATINX COMMUNITY IDENTIFYING AS LGBTQI+ IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO REDUCE BARRIERS THAT KEEP THIS POPULATION FROM ACCESSING AND UTILIZING VICTIM SERVICES. TO ADDRESS THESE BARRIERS, REACH WILL DEVELOP AND DELIVER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO EQUIP COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT, CLERGY, AND OTHER NONTRADITIONAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH VICTIM SERVICE INFORMATION, HOW TO SCREEN FOR SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH TO SERVING LGBTQI+ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE. REACH WILL PRODUCE A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO DISMANTLE FEAR AND ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS SERVICES. INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTACT REACH, ONLINE OR IN PERSON, SEEKING SERVICES WILL BE ASSIGNED TO EITHER A DIGITAL OR IN-PERSON ADVOCATE TO ASSIST. ALL PLANNED SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN PERSON OR ONLINE, AS WELL AS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO PROMOTE ACCESSIBILITY.

THE GRANTS FOR OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS (UNDERSERVED PROGRAM) WAS STATUTORILY CREATED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013 TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OUTREACH STRATEGIES TARGETED AT ADULT OR YOUTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SUCH POPULATIONS. GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED TO: 1) WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 2) STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO PROVIDE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 3) STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF TRADITIONAL VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 4) STRENGTHEN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JUSTICE INTERVENTIONS BY PROVIDING TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, JUDGES, AND OTHER COURT PERSONNEL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS; 5) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OUTREACH, EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES THAT HIGHLIGHT AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND THE SPECIFIC ISSUES FACED BY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING FROM UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS; OR (6) PROVIDE POPULATION-SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. OUR DEAF SURVIVORS CENTER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (MCDHH), WILL IMPLEMENT THE FILLING IN THE GAPS FOR DEAF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT. THROUGH THIS NEW AWARD, THE PROJECT WILL: 1) SUPPORT A NEW VICTIM ADVOCATE; 2) PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS AND OTHER SERVICES THAT SUPPORT VICTIM EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY; 3) EXPAND SERVICES FOR DEAF SURVIVORS THROUGHOUT RURAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS; 4) DELIVER EDUCATION AND TRAININGS TO OTHER PROVIDERS ON HOW TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES FOR DEAF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND 5) COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS TO EXPAND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT GROUPS TO FOUR NEW LOCATIONS.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT (LAV) PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 20121, INCREASES THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT AND YOUTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. “LEGAL ASSISTANCE” INCLUDES ASSISTANCE IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; AND B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (E.G., SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIM’S SAFETY AND PRIVACY. LAV FUNDS PROJECTS THAT IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND/OR ESTABLISH THIS COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH (1) COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS; (2) EFFORTS BY ORGANIZATIONS WITH A DEMONSTRATED HISTORY OF PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL OR ADVOCACY SERVICES ON BEHALF OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; OR (3) COMPETENT SUPERVISED PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE. GRANTEES MUST EITHER DEMONSTRATE EXPERTISE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND/OR STALKING, OR PARTNER WITH AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS SUCH EXPERTISE. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

SAKHI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN'S DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.

SAKHI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN'S SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE (PA-1)

GANG PREVENTION REFUGEE YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM

SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE

FILLING IN THE GAPS FOR DEAF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

THE GRANTS TO ENHANCE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20124. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE MAINTENANCE AND REPLICATION OF EXISTING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS WHO FACE OBSTACLES TO USING MORE TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS. CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES MEANS COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT INCLUDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND LINGUISTICALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO CULTURALLY SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES WHICH ARE STATUTORILY DEFINED AS AMERICAN INDIANS (INCLUDING ALASKA NATIVES, ESKIMOS, AND ALEUTS); ASIAN AMERICANS; NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDERS; BLACKS; AND HISPANICS. PROJECTS MUST ADDRESS AT LEAST ONE OF THE PROGRAMS STATUTORY PURPOSE AREAS. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM PROJECT, SAKHI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN WILL IMPLEMENT A PROJECT ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: PURPOSE AREA 4 - ENHANCING TRADITIONAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OFFERING SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; AND PURPOSE AREA 7 - PROVIDING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE SAFETY, ECONOMIC, HOUSING, AND WORKPLACE NEEDS OF VICTIMS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, FOR SURVIVORS OF THE SOUTH ASIAN AND INDO-CARIBBEAN DIASPORA LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS PRIORITY AREA 3: EXPANDING ECONOMIC JUSTICE. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) CASE MANAGEMENT; 2) JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; 3) EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT; AND 4) FINANCIAL LITERACY/ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SPEAKER SERIES.

ADVOCACY FOR LGBT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING

SAKHI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

SERVICE FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

NATIONAL LBTG DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

SERVICES TO ADVOCATE FOR LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANS & GAY YOUTH VICTIMS OF DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM

THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (OVW) EMERGING ISSUES AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS (CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS) INVITEDINTERESTED ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO PROPOSE PROJECTS THAT EXPLORE NEW AND EMERGING ISSUES AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS ADDRESSING THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF OVW GRANTEES, SUBGRANTEES, AND THE LARGER VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FIELD. IN PARTICULAR, WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022 (VAWA 2022), PUB. L. NO. 117-103, DIV. W, 136 STAT. 49, 840-962, OVW SOUGHT TO IDENTIFY INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT ADDRESS THE NEW AND REVISED PROGRAMS AND ISSUES INCLUDED IN VAWA 2022, AS WELL AS OTHER EMERGING ISSUES IN THE FIELDS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING. SEE 34 U.S.C. 12291(B)(11) AND (16). OVW REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED CONCEPT PAPERS, SELECTED PROMISING PROJECTS IN EACH OF THE CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS PURPOSE AREAS, AND CONTACTED SELECTED APPLICANTS TO INVITE THEM TO SUBMIT A FULL APPLICATION FOR THEIR CONCEPT PAPER THROUGH THE CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS INVITATION TO APPLY SOLICITATION. WITH FUNDING THROUGH THE OVW FY 2023 EMERGING ISSUES AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS, THE ARMY OF SURVIVORS (TAOS) WILL IMPLEMENT THE ATHLETES EXPERIENCING SEXUAL ABUSE IN SPORT: BUILDING THE CAPACITY TO SERVE PROJECT. THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS SEXUAL ABUSE (SA) OF ATHLETES WITHIN THEIR SPORT AND BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS. DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT PERIOD, TAOS WILL CONDUCT LISTENING SESSIONS TO HELP INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT, DEVELOP AN ASSESSMENT FOR OVW GRANTEES, SUBGRANTEES, AND POTENTIAL GRANTEES AND SUBGRANTEES TO GAUGE THEIR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL NEEDS ON THIS TOPIC, CONDUCT WEBINARS, HOLD VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS, PRESENT AT OVW AND NON-OVW CONFERENCES, AND CREATE A TOOLKIT AND A WHITE PAPER ON THE ISSUES OF ADDRESSING SA OF ATHLETES WITHIN THEIR SPORT. THIS AWARD SUPPORTS PURPOSE AREA 1: EMERGING ISSUES. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 24 MONTHS FOR $300,000; ALL OF WHICH WILL BE AWARDED THROUGH OVW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING.

THE GRANTS TO ENHANCE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 20124. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE MAINTENANCE AND REPLICATION OF EXISTING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS WHO FACE OBSTACLES TO USING MORE TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS.  CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES MEANS COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT INCLUDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND LINGUISTICALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO CULTURALLY SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES WHICH ARE STATUTORILY DEFINED AS “AMERICAN INDIANS (INCLUDING ALASKA NATIVES, ESKIMOS, AND ALEUTS); ASIAN AMERICANS; NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDERS; BLACKS; AND HISPANICS.”  PROJECTS MUST: 1) WORK WITH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES ; 2) INCREASE COMMUNITIES’ CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES; 3) STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERVENTIONS BY PROVIDING TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION, COURTS, PROBATION, AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ON CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESPONSES; 4) ENHANCE TRADITIONAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAMS ; 5) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES HIGHLIGHTING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ISSUES AND RESOURCES; 6) PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 7) PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE SAFETY, ECONOMIC, HOUSING, AND WORKPLACE NEEDS OF VICTIMS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE; AND/OR 8) EXAMINE THE DYNAMICS OF CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON VICTIMIZATION AND HEALING.

SPECTRUM ADVOCACY FOR LGBTQ SURVIVORS PROJECT -- SA EMPHASIS

SAKHI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN'S DIRECT SERVICES, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM

UNSOLICITED - SURVIVORS OF TORTURE

UNSOLICITED-URGENT AND COMPELLING - SURVIVORS OF TORTURE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT

SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE TO TORTURE SURVIVORS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES 2

TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO REFUGEES IN ORDER TO PREVENT DISRUPTION IN SERVICES

COURT-MARTIAL OBSERVER PROGRAM

STATEWIDE CONSUMER RUN PROGRAM

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AWARENESS AND OUTREACH

STATEWIDE CONSUMER PROGRAM TO PROMOTE RECOVERY AND DECREASE STIGMA

(EARMARK: ACF/ORR) PROVIDE MEDICAL/DENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL SERVICE TO TORTURE VICTIMS

SURVIVORS, INC. HOTLINE, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND ACCOMPANIMENT PROJECT.

A ONE-TIME INTERVENTION TO HELP DEVELOP A SUPPORT SYSTEM BETWEEN REFUGEES AND SOUTH AFRICANS LEARNERS TO COUNTER BULLYING AND XENOPHOBIA.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

SAKHI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN'S PROJECT "NURTURING RESILIENCE"

SPECTRUM ADVOCACY FOR LGBTQ SA/DV SURVIVORS PROJECT

QUEER COLLABORATIONS: FULL SPECTRUM SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ YOUTH

Q-LAB: FULL SPECTRUM SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ YOUTH