The grants to prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking against children and youth program supports comprehensive, community-based…

The National Center for Economics (DBA Illinois Youth and Family Services) was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women Consolidated And Technical Assistance Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies (CFDA 16.888). This 36-month grant, effective October 1, 2024, will enable the organization to serve vulnerable youth aged 11 to 24 in the Joliet, Illinois area. Key activities include providing counseling, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy services; developing and delivering prevention education programs; establishing partnerships with local agencies to enhance coordination and response efforts; and engaging in community-wide awareness campaigns to promote understanding and support for youth affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking.

The grants to prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking against children and youth program supports comprehensive, community-based efforts to develop or expand prevention, intervention, treatment, and response strategies to address the needs of children and youth impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking, including support for their non-abusing parents, caregivers, and legal guardians. With this grant funding, the national center for economics (NCE) (DBA illinois youth and family) will implement purpose area two by serving vulnerable youth aged 11 to 24 to create safer communities for youth by addressing the pervasive issues of violence and exploitation, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking in the service area of joliet, illinois. In collaboration with thelegacy community foundation, NCE will: 1) offer counseling, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy services to youth and their families; 2) develop and deliver prevention education programs targeting youth, caregivers, and community organizations; 3) establish partnerships with local agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers to enhance coordination and response efforts; and 4) engage in community-wide awareness campaigns and events to promote understanding and support for youth affected by violence and exploitation. The timing for performance of this award is 36 months.