Thousands of children are missing in the US. Join @OVWJustice & @MissingKids in giving the gift of #Hope this holiday season by looking at the faces of the missing children. Keep them in mind as you enjoy time with your family & friends. Learn more here: justice.gov/ovw/blog/keep-…
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DOJ’s Office on Violence Against Women. Working Together to End the Violence. RT ≠ Endorsement. We do not collect comments/messages. justice.gov/privacy-file.h…
- The @WhiteHouse released a proclamation recognizing #NationalStalkingAwarenessMonth. Read it here: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
- Read the Presidential Message on National Stalking Awareness Month here: whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat… If you or someone you know is experiencing this abuse, there are many resources available at the Department of Justice’s Stalking webpage: stalkingawareness.org#NSAW2020
- Starting today, the Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives will begin a series of remote listening sessions: justice.gov/opa/pr/preside…#MMIW#nativecommunities
- .@TheJusticeDept highlights initiatives aimed at preventing & addressing sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking & other forms of gender-based violence: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…👁 Gender-based violence violates fundamental human rights, destroys communities, and fosters social inequities. Identifying and preventing these crimes is a top department priority, underscored by this first-ever national plan and the government’s collective commitment to this cause. -Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta
- #OVWJustice Principal Dep Director Katie Sullivan supported @ICEgov outreach to prevent #FemaleGenitalMutilation. #FGM and other forms of #violence against women must be stopped. go.usa.gov/xQJRP
- Today is the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This annual campaign strives to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. justice.gov/ovw/sexual-ass…#sexualassault#SAAM
- The Department of Justice celebrates #PurpleThursday today. Join us in our commitment to end domestic violence. youtu.be/0Q_xDw5xsnw#DVAM2020
- Today is World Elder Abuse Day. Across the Department of Justice, we are joining forces with law enforcement, victim advocates and others who are raising global awareness about elder abuse. #WEAAD#elderabuse#WEAAD2020
- Today, @TheJusticeDept announced nearly $50 million in Office on Violence Against Women grants to support legal services and related programs for survivors. Learn more about these important initiatives⬇️ justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…
- Sexual assault is described as any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by federal, tribal, or state law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent. During this Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2022, let’s come together to learn about ways to support survivors.
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD was this past weekend, thank you to all who raised awareness and support our vulnerable elderly population! For updates and resources, check out the #ovw blog post on WEAAD: justice.gov/ovw/blog/honor…
- Many victims of domestic abuse are left with no option than to shelter in place with their abuser during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how courts, police, and advocates are currently technology to help prevent domestic violence: justice.gov/ovw/blog/court…#dv#VAWA
- OVW kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month this year by thanking the frontline service providers, advocates, and law enforcement officers who respond to domestic violence calls. Offer a resource to someone in need, learn more here: justice.gov/ovw/blog/durin…#DVAM2020
