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 Seven Dancers Coalition received a $335,755 Formula Grant award from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women under the Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program (CFDA 16.557) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

The funding will support the Coalition's efforts to increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against Native American women, enhance coordination of responses at the tribal, state and federal level, provide technical assistance to member tribes and communities to improve access to services for victims, and assist tribes with developing legislation and policies to address violent crimes against Native American women. Services will be provided in Hogansburg and Bombay, New York.

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.