Justice for families project to enhance services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in southwest idaho

The Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc. will receive $548,111 under a Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to deliver services through the Justice Systems Response to Families program. This program aims to improve responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking victims through services that enhance coordination between victim advocates and legal system personnel.

Under this one-year award beginning October 1, 2023, Idaho Legal Aid Services will provide services to help victims in southwest Idaho navigate the justice system response to domestic violence. This may include legal representation, victim advocacy services, and coordination between victim services organizations and courts/law enforcement. The goals are to enhance victims' access to services and support a more trauma-informed response from all parts of the justice system.