Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)

Domestic Violence · Maryland · Free

The US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women administers federal grants that fund domestic violence shelters, legal aid for survivors, transitional housing, and rape crisis centers in every state. Their website at justice.gov/ovw provides information on grant programs, the Violence Against Women Act, and resources for survivors. The OVW also funds specialized legal services for immigrant women and tribal communities. Free to access 24/7 — a resource for both survivors and service providers.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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