Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)

Domestic Violence · Ohio · Free

US Department of Justice office implementing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Funds shelters, legal advocacy, and prevention programs nationwide. Women can access information about VAWA protections, housing rights for DV survivors, and immigration protections at justice.gov/ovw. The site also includes a grant program directory for finding local funded services.

Contact & Details

Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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