The enhancing investigations and prosecution of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking initiative (EIP) encourages law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors offices to…

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded Michigan State Police $500,000 on May 1, 2026, under the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (CFDA 16.590) to support enhanced investigations and prosecution of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

The award funds two primary deliverables: a victim advocate position and development of protocols for police response to sex trafficking. Performance of work occurs in Lansing, Michigan, with a period of performance from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The assistance type is a Project Grant, with $500,000 obligated at the time of award.

The enhancing investigations and prosecution of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking initiative (EIP) encourages law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors offices to expand and improve their capacity to effectively investigate and/or prosecute domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and in so doing, support victim safety and autonomy, hold offenders accountable, and promote agency trust within the surrounding community. This law-enforcement-focused project will: (1) support a victim advocate; and (2) develop protocols for police response to SEX trafficking.