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In this episode, Office on Violence Against Women grant specialist Jessica Neal interviews Dorian Johnson, formerly a project director at Spelman College in Georgia, to discuss how OVW funding through its Campus Program benefited students and p
In this episode, OVW’s Peer Review Working Group joins Patchwork to discuss an integral part of our grantee application review process – peer review. Peer review is a collection of experts from the field coming together to evaluate grant propos
In our first episode of the new year, Jennifer Landhuis, the Director of the Stalking Prevention and Resource Center (SPARC), joins Patchwork to discuss common misconceptions surrounding stalking, including how abusers are misusing technology.
Ending gender-based violence requires effort from everyone. In this episode, Kellie Greene, a program specialist at OVW, joins Patchwork to share how her program seeks to engage children and men as allies in ending gender-based violence. As she
Honoring a Survivor’s Unique Human Trafficking Experience is Vital to Providing Appropriate Services
Human Trafficking is a crime that affects all socio-economic backgrounds and it does not discriminate based on race, education level, citizenship status or gender. In this episode, Savannah Sanders, the author of Sex Trafficking Prevention: A T
One of the top priorities at DOJ is preventing violent crime. At OVW, one area we focus on specifically is sexual assault on campus. Jennifer Hirsch, professor of Sociomedical Sciences and steering committee member at Columbia University, and S
For many victims of sexual assault, the road to recovery and becoming a survivor begins with the care of a nurse who is trained to help in the critical moments following a violent crime. These nurses are commonly referred to as a sexual assault
OVW funds a program that seeks to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation -- including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking -- within the elder community.In this episode, Kristin Burki, the Director of the National
Dr. Tricia Bent-Goodley, a professor at Howard University who has spent decades as a social worker specializing in gender-based violence, joins Patchwork to share her first-hand experience on how cultural differences can drive misconceptions an
The Resource Sharing Project is part of a national movement to end sexual violence. They provide support to coalitions across the country that serve victims of sexual violence.In this episode, Kris Bein, the Assistant Director at the Resource S
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives protects the public in party by enforcing gun laws. The agency plays a leading role the Department of Justice’s efforts to keep communities safe by regulating gun traffic and removing weap
Firearms in the hands of abusers dramatically increase the risk of homicide for victims of domestic violence. Law enforcement officers face significant danger when responding to domestic violence emergencies where a gun is present. United State
The presence of a firearm dramatically increases the likelihood of homicide in a domestic violence situation. This heightened danger extends to everyone in the household as well as law enforcement officers who respond to domestic violence calls
Pastor Tony Lowden serves as the Executive Director of the Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry. In his role, he travels to different communities to learn how to best address issues to prevent crime, including d
On October 15th, 2020, the Department of Justice will be transitioning to a new grants management system called JustGrants as well as a grants payment system known as the Automated Standard Application for Payments, or ASAP.In this episode, Lau
Dr. David Hunt is a recipient of the Attorney General’s Citizen Volunteer Service Award. He was recently recognized for his volunteer work with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) where he works with their artists to
Carrie Mitchell has worked at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) as a Grant Program Specialist for 12 years. She currently works on the Justice for Families Program. In this episode of Patchwork, Carrie sha
Deb DeBare serves as Senior Deputy Director at the National Network to End Domestic Violence. The NNEDV works to provide technical support to frontline staff across the nation combating domestic violence. In this episode of Patchwork, Deb shar
Beth Hassett is CEO of WEAVE, an organization with a mission to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. In this episode of Patchwork, Beth talks about the differe
Patchwork, a podcast from the U.S. Department of Justice, offers a glimpse into the implementation of VAWA, a federal movement to protect women. The podcast shows how VAWA grants are made, how federal funding supports communities across the cou
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