Justice for families bronx integrated domestic violence court enhancement project

This $550,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women will support the Justice for Families Bronx Integrated Domestic Violence Court Enhancement Project from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The funding is provided through the Justice Systems Response to Families program (CFDA 16.021), which aims to improve the response of all aspects of the justice system to families by supporting coordinated community responses.

Under this award, the Unified Court System of New York State will enhance the Bronx Integrated Domestic Violence Court through specialized services. A $550k subaward was provided to Sanctuary for Families Inc. to deliver a service treatment evaluator. The evaluator will assess victims and their children to coordinate appropriate court-mandated interventions, helping the justice system better respond to the needs of families experiencing domestic violence.