Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Grant Program

• NCJ Number: 185344
• Date Published: 2000
• Length: 6 pages
• Corporate Author: US Dept of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
• Sale Source: NCJRS Photocopy Services; US Dept of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
• Publication Format: Brochure/Pamphlet
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: OVC Program Brief

Annotation

This brochure offers a description of the Department of Justice, Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Grant Program (“Rural Program”) where rural communities are addressing both domestic violence and child victimization through increased services and enhanced community involvement.

Abstract

The Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Grant Program, referred to as the “Rural Program”, is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Office. The program focuses on the needs and unique characteristics of rural communities to address domestic violence and child victimization. The Rural Program works in a collaborative way to address both these issues to improve and increase the services available to women and children and enhance community involvement in developing a jurisdiction’s response to domestic violence and child victimization. The brochure offers a detailed explanation of the Rural Program which includes program eligibility, program goals, program strategy, availability of funds, and eligibility requirements.