Empowering immigrant victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in rural idaho

The Community Council of Idaho, Inc. was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women. The grant is part of the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program (CFDA 16.589) to identify, assess, and appropriately respond to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in rural Caldwell, Idaho communities. Funding will be used from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024 to encourage collaboration among domestic violence organizations, law enforcement, and other relevant stakeholders to better serve immigrant victims in rural areas. The award will support Community Council of Idaho's efforts to empower immigrant victims of domestic and sexual violence through improved identification of needs and culturally appropriate responses in collaboration with local partners.