Respect Together

AEQUITAS: CENTER FOR THE PROSECUTION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCE CENTER

NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER

SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER

SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER

PROJECT TITLE NOT PROVIDED

ADDRESSING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER

RURAL SEXUAL ASSAULT TRAINING INITIATIVE

PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE SEXUAL VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

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.

AEQUITAS: THE PROSECUTORS' RESOURCE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

NATIONAL WITNESS PROTECTION CENTER PROJECT

SART TOOLKIT 2.0

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT CONFERENCE

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, RESPECT TOGETHER WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TRAUMA INFORMED LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO SURVIVORS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING STATUTORY CONSIDERATIONS: IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORSAND/OR PROGRAMS ASSISTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-22-GG-00317-LEGA.

BRIDGING THE GAP FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER SEXUAL ASSAULT CAPACITY BUILDING CENTER

THE OVW STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 10441(C), SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL WORK OF STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS AND IS A SET-ASIDE PROGRAM UNDER THE OVW STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM STATUTE. THESE ORGANIZATIONS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ADVANCING THE GOAL OF ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING. GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, EXPANDING THE TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITY OF COALITIONS AND/OR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPING OR ENHANCING APPROPRIATE STANDARDS OF SERVICES FOR MEMBER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, CONDUCTING STATEWIDE, REGIONAL AND/OR COMMUNITY-BASED MEETINGS OR WORKSHOPS FOR VICTIM ADVOCATES, SURVIVORS, LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPRESENTATIVES, BRINGING LOCAL PROGRAMS TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN SERVICES AND TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES, INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE COALITION-BUILDING AT THE LOCAL AND/OR STATE LEVEL, OR COORDINATING AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND TERRITORY LEVEL WITH JUDICIAL OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE STRATEGIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A STATUTORY SET ASIDE FROM THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (SASP) STATUTE, SPECIFICALLY FOR STATE AND TERRITORY SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS (34 U.S.C. § 12511(D)).

THE HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS PROJECT

THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (OVW) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) INITIATIVE PROVIDES OVW GRANTEES AND SUBGRANTEES WITH THE EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SUCCESSFUL STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, AND CAMPUS PROJECTS; INCREASE VICTIM SAFETY; AND BOLSTER OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY. THROUGH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, OVW SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, CONFERENCES, PEER-TO-PEER CONSULTATIONS, AND TARGETED ASSISTANCE THAT ALLOW CURRENT AND POTENTIAL GRANTEES AND SUBGRANTEES TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS AND ONE ANOTHER ABOUT HOW TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND INCORPORATE PROMISING PRACTICES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. IN ADDITION, OVW IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEMS AND VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING AND TO FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE NOT TRADITIONALLY WORKED TOGETHER TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. RESPECT TOGETHER, THROUGH THE NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER (NSVRC) DIVISION, WILL PARTNER WITH JUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL (JDI) TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE SERVICES FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT PROJECT. NSVRC AND ITS PROJECT PARTNER WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES, AND TRAININGS TO COMMUNITY-BASED VICTIM SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE AWARENESS OF AND SERVICES TO MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCLUDING ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE PROJECT WILL IMPROVE SERVICES AT COMMUNITY-BASED VICTIM SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT BY PROVIDING TRAINING TO SUPPORT VICTIM SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN BUILDING CAPACITY AND SKILLS IN WORKING WITH MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DEVELOPING RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT VICTIM SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO UNDERSTAND, REACH, AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIM SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ON UNDERSTANDING, REACHING, AND PROVIDING EFFECTIVE SERVICES TO MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. WITH FY 2024 TA INITIATIVE FUNDING, RESPECT TOGETHER WILL CONTINUE ITS SERVICES FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT PROJECT. THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS FY 2024 TA INITIATIVE PURPOSE AREA 28: SERVICES FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GK-02215-MUMU. THIS AWARD IS FOR YEARS FY2024- FY2027 OF A FIVE YEAR COMPREHENSIVE TA PROJECT AWARDED COMPETITIVELY UNDER THE FY2022 - FY 2024 TA INITIATIVE SOLICITATIONS.

SERVICES FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT PROJECT

RESPONDING TO VICTIMS WITH COMPLEX COMMUNICATION NEEDS

BUILDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CAPACITIES TO RESPOND TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN ALL OUR COMMUNITIES

THE PURPOSE OF THE SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM RESPONSE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO COMMUNITY-BASED VICTIM SERVICES PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, MEDICAL STAFF, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATES TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT CONFERENCE TO RECEIVE VITAL TRAINING. RESPECT TOGETHER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO RESPOND TO AND END SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE FIRST NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN 2005 WITH VALORUS JOINING AS A PARTNER IN 2007. NSAC PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING AND SHARING NEW AND DIVERSE STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES FOR RESPONDING TO ALL FORMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WITH THIS FY 2024 OVW COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, RESPECT TOGETHER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VALORUS WILL: 1) SUPPORT THE ATTENDANCE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATES SERVING UNDER- AND UN-SERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS (AIRFARE AND LODGING) AND 2) SUPPORT THE ATTENDANCE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM THE U. S. TERRITORIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS (AIRFARE AND LODGING).

BUILDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CAPACITIES TO RESPOND TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN ALL OUR COMMUNITIES

RESPONDING TO UNDER/UNSERVED VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT CONFERENCE

RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION: ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA

MEN IN THE KNOW: ENGAGING INCARCERATED MEN AS ROLE MODELS IN PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE PARENTING COURSE

THE OVW STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS PROGRAM, (COALITIONS PROGRAM, CFDA 16.556) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 10441(C) AND 34 U.S.C. 12511(D). THIS GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL WORK OF STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. IT IS A SET-ASIDE PROGRAM UNDER THE OVW STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM STATUTE AND ALSO INCLUDES A STATUTORY SET ASIDE FROM THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (SASP) STATUTE, SPECIFICALLY FOR STATE AND TERRITORY SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE STOP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. COORDINATING STATE AND TERRITORY VICTIM SERVICES ACTIVITIES. 2. COLLABORATING AND COORDINATING WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TERRITORY, AND LOCAL ENTITIES ENGAGED IN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTIVITIES. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE SASP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: A) WORKING WITH LOCAL SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS AND OTHER PROVIDERS OF DIRECT SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT WITHIN THE STATE OR TERRITORY. B) WORKING WITH JUDICIAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES. C) WORKING WITH COURTS, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES, AND CHILDRENS ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION ISSUES WHEN SEXUAL ASSAULT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE A FACTOR. D) DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. E) PLANNING AND MONITORING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS AND GRANT FUNDS TO THEIR STATE OR TERRITORY. F) COLLABORATING WITH AND INFORMING FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE SEXUAL ASSAULT.

REACHING UNDER/UN SERVED VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND INCREASING OUR CAPACITY AROUND CULTURAL COMPETENCE

THE OVW STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS PROGRAM, (COALITIONS PROGRAM, CFDA 16.556) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 10441(C) AND 34 U.S.C. 12511(D). THIS GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL WORK OF STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. IT IS A SET-ASIDE PROGRAM UNDER THE OVW STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM STATUTE AND ALSO INCLUDES A STATUTORY SET ASIDE FROM THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (SASP) STATUTE, SPECIFICALLY FOR STATE AND TERRITORY SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE STOP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. COORDINATING STATE AND TERRITORY VICTIM SERVICES ACTIVITIES. 2. COLLABORATING AND COORDINATING WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TERRITORY, AND LOCAL ENTITIES ENGAGED IN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTIVITIES. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE SASP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: A) WORKING WITH LOCAL SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS AND OTHER PROVIDERS OF DIRECT SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT WITHIN THE STATE OR TERRITORY. B) WORKING WITH JUDICIAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES. C) WORKING WITH COURTS, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES, AND CHILDRENS ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION ISSUES WHEN SEXUAL ASSAULT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE A FACTOR. D) DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. E) PLANNING AND MONITORING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS AND GRANT FUNDS TO THEIR STATE OR TERRITORY. F) COLLABORATING WITH AND INFORMING FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE SEXUAL ASSAULT.

GRANTS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES TO STATE COALITION PROGRAMS

GRANTS TO STATE SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR STATE COALITIONS

SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM

FY 2021 OVW STATE AND TERRITORY COALITIONS GRANT PROGRAM

SPECIAL INITIATIVE ON THE PROSECUTION OF ELDER ABUSE

REACHING UNDER/UN SERVED VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND INCREASING OUR CAPACITY AROUND CULTURAL COMPETENCE

ASSESSING THE PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE'S CAPACITY TO ADVANCE PRIMARY PREVENTION - THE PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE (PCAR) PROPOSES USING RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION: ASSESSING COALITION CAPACITY TO ADVANCE PRIMARY PREVENTION FUNDS TO COMPLETE A PRIMARY PREVENTION CAPACITY ASSESSMENT TO 1) ASSESS THE COALITION’S INTERNAL UNDERSTANDING OF PRIMARY PREVENTION, 2) IDENTIFY THE COALITION’S CURRENT EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH GROUPS WORKING TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE, 3) IDENTIFY THE CAPACITY OF COALITION STAFF TO ASSIST WITH PRIMARY PREVENTION RELATED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO HEALTH EQUITY, AND 4) IDENTIFY COMMUNITY PARTNERS THAT HAVE EXPERTISE WITH IDENTIFIED TARGET POPULATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED WITHIN PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITIES AND EXPERIENCE HIGHER RATES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THIS WILL HELP INFORM COALITION PREVENTION STAFF OF BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT CAN ASSIST WITH TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS RECEIVED FROM PARTNER RAPE CRISIS CENTERS. PCAR RECENTLY COMPLETED A HEALTH EQUITY ASSESSMENT WITH THE CDC RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION (RPE) SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS. WITH THE DATA COLLECTED FROM BOTH THE PRIMARY PREVENTION CAPACITY ASSESSMENT AND THE HEALTH EQUITY ASSESSMENT, PCAR WILL STRENGTHEN CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (PCADV). PCAR WILL ALSO CREATE NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH GROUPS ALREADY WORKING WITH THE COALITION WHO ARE RECOGNIZED TO HAVE EXPERTISE WITH IDENTIFIED TARGET POPULATIONS. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, PCAR WILL CREATE RESOURCES THROUGH PARTNER RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WILL HELP PARTNER RAPE CRISIS CENTERS PROVIDE INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE TARGET POPULATIONS. THESE RESOURCES WILL HELP CENTERS PLAN AND IMPLEMENT PRIMARY PREVENTION INITIATIVES WITHIN THEIR SERVICE AREAS THAT ADDRESS THE HEALTH EQUITY NEEDS OF IDENTIFIED TARGET POPULATIONS.

2009 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT CONFERENCE

BUILDING AND ENHANCING PARTNERSHIPS OF RAPE CRISIS CENTERS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO SUPPORT INCARCERATED SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE