OVW FY 2016 Justice for Families Program

The Grants to Support Families in the Justice System program (referred to as the Justice for Families Program) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of all aspects of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of


domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse.

The program supports the following activities for improving the capacity of communities and courts to respond to families affected by the four crimes:
court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training and technical assistance for people who work with families in the court system; civil legal services; provision of resources in juvenile court matters; and development or promotion of legislation, model codes, policies, and best practices.
Related Programs

Justice Systems Response to Families

Department of Justice


Agency: Department of Justice

Office: Office of Justice Programs

Estimated Funding: $11,000,000


Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
OVW FY 2016 Justice for Families Program

Additional Information of Eligibility:
states, units of local government, courts (including juvenile courts), Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers

Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.justice.gov/ovw/file/795026/download

Contact:
Carrie MitchellPhone 202-307-6026

Agency Email Description:
OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov

Agency Email:
OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov

Date Posted:
2015-11-24

Application Due Date:
2016-01-20

Archive Date:
2016-02-19



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