Recognized coalitions may use funding from the tribal coalitions program to: 1) increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against indian women; 2) enhance the response to violence…

The Hopi-Tewa Womens Coalition To End Abuse will use $335,755 in funding from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women's Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program (CFDA 16.557) to deliver services from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. Specifically, the Coalition will increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against American Indian women, enhance tribal and federal responses to violence against these women, identify technical assistance needs of tribal communities to improve access to services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and provide assistance to tribes developing legislation and policies to address violent crimes against Indian women. The grant program aims to support American Indian and Alaska Native women through coalitions addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues.

Recognized coalitions may use funding from the tribal coalitions program to: 1) increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against indian women; 2) enhance the response to violence against indian women at the federal, state, and tribal levels; 3) identify and provide technical assistance to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to essential services to indian women victimized by domestic and sexual violence, including SEX trafficking; and 4) assist indian tribes in developing and promoting state, local, and tribal legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to violent crimes against indian women, including the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, SEX trafficking, and stalking. The timing for performance of this award is 12 months.