Engaging faith communities in coordinated community responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking project

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women awarded a $400,000 cooperative agreement to Third Sector New England, Inc. under the OVW Technical Assistance Initiative (CFDA 16.526) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.

The award will support Third Sector New England's "Engaging Faith Communities in Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Project." Through this project, located in Boston, MA, Third Sector New England will provide technical assistance to help communities forge partnerships across agencies and disciplines to effectively respond to violent crimes against women. Specifically, the organization will work with faith communities to coordinate community responses and provide critical resources to prevent and address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.