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Campus Project Directors meeting

February 17, 2011

posted in: campus

On February 16, 2011, the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women Campus Program Managers led the winter Project Directors meeting. The Project Directors meeting is an opportunity for the OVW Campus Program Managers to answer questions and address concerns from the Project Directors. Historically, the Project Directors of the OVW Campus

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Campus Program unveils new TA Team

December 2, 2010

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On December 2, 2010, the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women Campus Unit announced the coalition of specialized technical assistance providers that will work with recipients of the Grant to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking on college and university campuses across the United States, Guam and Puerto

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USDOJ: Defending Childhood Initiative

October 15, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

From the US Department of Justice describing the launch of the Defending Childhood Initiative (Fact Sheet | Resources Link) aimed at preventing children’s exposure to violence: Every day children across America are exposed to violence in their homes, in their schools, and in their communities. They may be struck by a parent, bullied by a classmate,

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Department of Justice officials on campus tour to raise awareness about violence against women

March 10, 2010

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In an effort to raise awareness about violence against women, the United States Department of Justice is currently visiting 12 colleges and universities across the country. “The tour is part of the Justice Department’s year-long commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). At 12 universities around the nation, Justice Department

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Funding for Federal Violence Against Women Programs

December 18, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

Via BayNet.com Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman, Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today announced a critical step forward in putting $418.5 million in funding for programs administered by the Department of Justice’s Violence Against Women Office in the federal checkbook. These funds are included in the CJS Appropriations Bill, which was approved on Sunday, Dec.

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Essential Elements of Specialized Probation Initiatives

October 15, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

Last week, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center announced the release of Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: The Essential Elements of Specialized Probation Initiatives. The publication, developed with the support of the National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, identifies 10 key components found in successful initiatives to improve outcomes

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