Governor's Crime Commission Grants: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA-STOP)

Governor's Crime Commission Grants: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA-STOP)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Summary

The Governor's Crime Commission Grants, under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA-STOP), aim to enhance the support and protection for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Administered by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, these grants foster community partnerships and effective responses to such crimes, thereby promoting a safer environment for all. The initiative aligns with the Office on Violence Against Women's goals to address these critical issues comprehensively.

Overview

About the Crime Victim Services Committee The mission of the Crime Victims' Services (CVS) Committee is to advocate for victims by promoting the development of effective programs that improve the response of human service professionals and the criminal justice system to crime victims. Grants administered by the CVS Committee include the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funds. Additionally there are two advisory groups which provide input to the CVS Committee: CVS (Crime Victim Services) Advisory Group The CVS Advisory Group provides feedback to the Commission on crime victim policy and programs. The composition of the Subcommittee is experts in the field of victim services. STOP Implementation Plan Advisory Group The STOP Advisory Group provides feedback to Commission staff on effective responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Grant Program Background The primary purpose of VAWA grant program is to address violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking and includes human trafficking. VAWA STOP is a federal formula grant. Our funding partner is the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence against Women (OVW). History of the Violence Against Women Act The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 was passed by Congress and created the Office on Violence against Women (OVW) in the United States Department of Justice. Since its inception, OVW has supported a multifaceted approach to responding to crimes against women through the implementation of grant programs authorized through VAWA. VAWA supports communities and was designed to improve the criminal justice systems responses to adult, youth and child vicƟms of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking by forming partnerships between state and local communities.

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