This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C.
12291(b)(11).
The primary purpose of the OVW Training and Technical Assistance Initiative (TA Initiative) (CFDA 1 6. 526) is to provide direct training and technical assistance to current and potential OVW recipients and subrecipients to enhance
their efforts to successfully implement projects supported by OVW grant funds.
OVW's TA Initiative is designed to strengthen and build the capacity of civil and criminal justice system professionals and victim service providers across the nation to respond effectively to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and foster partnerships among organizations that have not traditionally worked together to address these crimes.
For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see:
• OVW grant program information:
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-programs • Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative:
https://www.vawamei.org/grant-programs/ • Program-specific sections in OVW’s most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs:
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/reports-congress#s1