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DC'S CONTINUUM OFFERING VICTIMS ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS SERVICES (DC COVERS) PROJECT

DISTRICTS COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES (DC RSAS) PROJECT

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR DISTRICT SURVIVORS (CSDS) PROJECT

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, THE NETWORK FOR VICTIM RECOVERY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FORENSIC NURSE EXAMINERS, AMERICAN UNIVERSITYS CENTER FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, THE WENDT CENTER FOR LOSS AND HEALING, LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY, DC RAPE CRISIS CENTER, AYUDA, WHITMAN-WALKER HEALTH, AND UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAS DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW LEGISLATION CLINIC, WILL PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE, PRO BONO SUPPORT, AND ENHANCED REFERRALS AND COLLABORATION FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREAS: 1) ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND 2) INCREASE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00410-LEGA.

DISTRICT'S OLDER VICTIM SERVICES (DOVS) PROJECT

THE DISTRICT'S COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES (DC RSAS) PROJECT

THE NETWORK FOR VICTIM RECOVERY OF DC (NVRDC), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW YORK UNIVERSITY'S CENTER ON VIOLENCE AND RECOVERY (CVR) PROPOSES THE REIMAGINING EXPANDED CHOICES OFFERING VICTIM EMPOWERMENT AND RESTORATION (RECOVER) PROJECT. THE GOAL IS TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY-LED COLLABORATION TO INCREASE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (RJ) OPTIONS FOR VICTIMS IN DC THAT RESULT IN IMPROVED VICTIM HEALING, COMMUNITY RESTORATION, AND MULTIPLEACCESS POINTS FOR OVERALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. RECOVER WILL CONDUCT A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT; COMPLETE LANDSCAPE REVIEW OF CURRENT RJ SERVICES; PARTNER WITH CVR WHO WILL PROVIDE EVALUATION SUPPORT; APPOINT A STEERING COMMITTEEWHICH INCLUDES PERSONS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN THE VICTIMIZATION OR COMMUNITIES ADDRESSED BY THE PROJECTTO REVIEW AND PROVIDE INPUT ON ALL PROGRAM MATERIALS TO BE DEVELOPED; CREATE A REPLICATION TOOLKIT; AND SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT. RECOVER SEEKS TO PROMOTE RACIAL EQUITY AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO ACCESS SPECIFICALLY FOR BLACK SURVIVORS IN THE DISTRICT, AMONG WHICH THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT APPETITIVE FOR ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING RJ. PROVIDING SURVIVOR-DEFINED OPTIONS ARE IMPORTANT BECAUSE MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES ENCOUNTER GREATER BARRIERS TO ACCESSING TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS AND BECAUSE THE SYSTEMS ARE NOT GENERATING EQUITABLE HEALING OR MEANINGFUL RESTORATION. AN ADDITIONAL 7 PARTNERS WILL SERVE ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND/OR SERVE AS RJ FACILITATORS, INCLUDING DC COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DC PEACE TEAM, DC JUSTICE LAB, ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE PROJECT, FREE MINDS, GEORGIA AVENUE FAMILY SUPPORT, AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR DC.

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 PROJECTS THAT 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. THE GRANTEE AND PROJECT PARTNERS WILL IMPLEMENT A PROJECT ADDRESSING PURPOSE AREA 2 - CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTH: PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RESPONSE SERVICES FOR YOUTH IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING. THE PROJECT WILL: 1) ESTABLISH A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM TO OVERSEE AND GUIDE PROJECT ACTIVITIES; 2) COMPLETE A LIMITED COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT OUTLINES THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT; 3) PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF TRAUMA ON YOUTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING; 4) DEVELOP AND DELIVER TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER ALLIED PROFESSIONALS TO APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO AND SUPPORT YOUTH VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE; 5) DEVELOP AND DELIVER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE PREVENTION OF AND RESPONSE TO THE CRIMES PREVIOUSLY LISTED FOR YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS; AND 6) DEVELOP AND DELIVER PREVENTION PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH THAT IS INCLUSIVE OF YOUTH-LED STRATEGIES, ASSISTS YOUTH IN UNDERSTANDING AND RECOGNIZING ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR, AND INCLUDES BYSTANDER INTERVENTION STRATEGIES.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING PROGRAM SUPPORTS VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING, ALONGSIDE OTHER VICTIM SERVICES. FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS IN ACHIEVING SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALING BY PAYING FOR NECESSITIES THAT ARE NOT EASILY MET BY TRADITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET SELF-IDENTIFIED NEEDS QUICKLY. RECIPIENTS UNDER THIS NEW PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT SURVIVOR-IDENTIFIED NEEDS THAT COULD INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUPPORT FOR RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDREN'S NEEDS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EXPENSES, EDUCATION EXPENSES, DEBT, AND/OR OTHER EXPENSES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A SURVIVOR'S LONG-TERM SAFETY, WELL-BEING, INDEPENDENCE, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.

THE DISTRICT'S COLLABORATIVE TRAINING AND RESPONSE TO OLDER VICTIMS (DC TROV) PROJECT