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The mission of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is to provide federal leadership to reduce violence against women, and to administer justice for and strengthen services to all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This is accomplished by developing and supporting the capacity of state, local, tribal, and non-profit entities involved in responding to violence against women.
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is committed to enhancing the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.
The American Bar Endowment’s Opportunity Grant Program supports new, boots-on-the-ground, innovative programs and projects that serve the immediate and critical legal needs of the public and are of importance to the legal profession and its concerns for access to justice.
The Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN) is a professional nursing organization of scholars. Comprised of registered nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and clinical specialists, educators, researchers, and nurse advocates, AFN is committed to the development and expansion of the forensic nursing specialty globally.
AEquitas is a nonprofit organization focused on developing, evaluating, and refining prosecution practices related to gender-based violence and human trafficking. They are a team of former prosecutors with decades of experience, working globally to hold offenders accountable and promote victim safety.
The Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people worldwide. They scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all.
The mission of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is to provide leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science.
The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. They are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
The National Judicial Education Program (NJEP) educates judges, attorneys, and justice system professionals about the ways in which gender bias can undermine fairness in criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law. NJEP has a particular focus on sexual assault cases and cases involving intersection of sexual assault and domestic violence. NJEP creates resources and provides training on these issues to promote the fair adjudication of these cases.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) serves as the nation’s principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies. The NSVRC works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is the state’s chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people. The job of the Attorney General is to advocate on behalf of all the people of Illinois; legislate with members of the General Assembly for new laws; and litigate to ensure state laws are followed and respected. The Attorney General provides services that cover a broad range of issues, reaching every corner of Illinois.
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is a police research and policy organization and a provider of management services, technical assistance, and executive-level education to support law enforcement agencies. PERF helps to improve the delivery of police services through the exercise of strong national leadership; public debate of police and criminal justice issues; and research and policy development.
The Sorenson Legacy Foundation was created to improve the lives of others and the world in which we live. Founded by the late biotechnology pioneer and entrepreneur James LeVoy Sorenson and his wife, education philanthropist Beverley Taylor Sorenson, the foundation provides support for a wide range of endeavors, from community development and health care to scientific and artistic pursuits.
VictimsVoice is a web-based documentation tool that helps victims collect the RIGHT details in the RIGHT way so they have an increased chance of getting a solid protective order while aiding investigators in building a stronger case, and assisting prosecutors to more effectively hold abusers appropriately accountable. We make collecting evidence safe, secure, and legally admissible.
The William H. Donner Foundation is a family foundation currently transitioning to its fifth generation from its founder. The Foundation currently has interests in areas as diverse as : Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Children at Risk, Development, Domestic Public Policy, Education, Environment, Foreign and Defense Policy, Human Rights, Science, Veterans, and Women’s Issues among many others.
The Women’s Law Project is a leading voice in the fight for equal access to reproductive healthcare and abortion, improving institutional response to all forms of violence against women, challenging sex & gender discrimination, and advocating for workplace equality and economic justice.