The grants to improve the criminal justice response program (icjr program)assistsstate, local, and tribal governments, and courts to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence,…

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded $1.2 million to the County of Broward (Board of County Commissioners) on April 1, 2026, under the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (CFDA 16.590) to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

The award funds three core activities: training for law enforcement on investigative best practices and the use of certified forensic interviewers; outreach to hospitals and other healthcare providers to improve victim care coordination; and sexual assault response team coordination. Performance extends through March 31, 2029, with work performed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The grants to improve the criminal justice response program (icjr program)assistsstate, local, and tribal governments, and courts to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law, and to seek safety and autonomy for victims. The project will support the following activities:1) training for law enforcement on investigative best practices and the use of certified forensic interviewers; 2) outreach to hospitals and other healthcare providers to improve coordination in caring for victims; and 3) sexual assault response team coordination.