Project Grant 15JOVW22GG02961CSSP

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women awarded $300,000 under the Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program (CFDA 16.016) to Latin Women In Action. This two-year project grant will support the delivery of culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024. As the sub-awardee, Latin Women In Action will provide culturally relevant and linguistically specific victim services and resources to culturally specific communities as defined by statute, including Hispanics. Key deliverables include developing and enhancing effective culturally specific victim service strategies in partnership with state and local governments and social service agencies; increasing community capacity to provide culturally specific resources and support for victims and families; and examining the dynamics of culture and its impact on victimization and healing.