The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women awarded a $382,500 Project Grant under the Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (CFDA 16.023) to the East Los Angeles Women's Center (ELAWC) in East Los Angeles, CA. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
The funding will enable ELAWC, a nonprofit organization, to establish, maintain, and expand culturally specific intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault from underserved Latinx/Hispanic communities in the region. The services to be provided include advocacy, accompaniment, crisis intervention, support services, and referrals tailored to address the unique linguistic and cultural barriers that often prevent these survivors from seeking help. The goal is to deliver holistic, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive services that prioritize advancing racial equity.
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