Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)

Domestic Violence · Alabama · Free

The US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women implements the Violence Against Women Act, funding DV shelters, rape crisis centers, legal advocacy, and transitional housing programs nationwide. Visit justice.gov/ovw to find funded programs in your area, access survivor resources, and learn about your legal rights under federal law. Their website includes guides on VAWA immigration relief for foreign-national survivors.

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