The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against…

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded Peace Over Violence $600,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities program (CFDA 16.529).

Peace Over Violence will provide direct services to victims in the Deaf and hard of hearing community and deliver training on domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking issues to American Sign Language interpreters. The award supports a three-year period of performance through July 31, 2029, with work performed in Los Angeles, California. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Peace Over Violence is a tax-exempt nonprofit victim services provider registered to do business as Lacaaw. The organization specializes in comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with focus on underserved and marginalized populations including LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities.

The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the americans with disabilities act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and deaf people and to enhance direct services to such individuals. The project will support the following activities: 1) provide services to victims in the deaf and hard of hearing community; and 2) deliver training on issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking for american sign language interpreters.