OVC FY 2022 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations

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OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. OVC's mission is to enhance the Nation's capacity to assist crime victims and provide leadership in changing policies and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. OVC seeks applications to establish or expand sexual assault examination programs, including sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) programs and sexual assault forensic examiner (SAFE) programs, that focus on (1) increasing the number and availability of SANEs/SAFEs, (2) expanding access to sexual assault forensic examinations, and (3) improving the quality of post-sexual assault care using a hospital-based or community-based approach. This solicitation will also fund one applicant to provide technical assistance (TA) to all awarded recipients under Purpose Area 1. This program furthers the Department's mission by increasing the quality and quantity of services available to victims of sexual assault.

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