This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C.
§ 20122 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Public Law No.
118-4 2. In FY 2023, OVW made an award to Activating Change to implement Phase Two of a two-part initiative focusing on the expansion and strengthening of services for Deaf victims
credit:
and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Specifically, Activating Change was funded to implement the recommendations outlined in Expanding Deaf-Specific Victim Services Nationwide:
A 5-Year Strategy report (Report).
This program will provide continued funding for the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Report.