2021 OVW stop formula grant program

This $953,226 formula grant award from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women supports services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes under the Violence Against Women Formula Grants program. The Executive Office of the Governor of Delaware will oversee funding for direct victim services, law enforcement initiatives, and legal advocacy from Jul 1, 2021 through Jun 30, 2023. Key sub-awardees include the YWCA of Delaware, Delaware Department of Justice, Child Inc., Latin American Community Center, Town of Millsboro, Survivors of Abuse in Recovery Inc., and Delaware Capitol Police. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, prosecution assistance, bilingual advocacy, and security enhancements at family courts. The broad range of prevention and response strategies funded through this award and its sub-awards aim to combat violent crimes against women and develop victim-centered approaches.