This $500,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) under CFDA Program #16.525 "Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus" will support Adams State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Alamosa, Colorado, to develop culturally-specific strategies and a coordinated community response to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campus. Key activities will include:
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Building the university's capacity to develop a culturally-relevant, coordinated community response through securing partnerships, conducting trainings, and creating tailored resources for immigrant and Native American students.
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Developing an action plan to outline strategies for establishing this coordinated community response.
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Forming a coordinated community response team to oversee and implement project activities.
The award supports Adams State University's efforts to enhance victim safety, strengthen investigative and security approaches, and hold offenders accountable through comprehensive, multidisciplinary efforts focused on the unique needs of the university's diverse student population.
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