Restorative Practices to Address Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

 

The restorative Practices Program is designed to assist eligible entities to develop or implement a program, or to assess best practices for: 1) restorative practices to prevent or address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; 2) training by eligible entities or for eligible entities, courts, or prosecutors, on restorative practices or program implementation; and 3) evaluations of restorative practices described in item 1.

Active 16.052 Boards and Divisions Offices, Office On Violence Against Women, Department of Justice B - Project Grants Not applicable. 34 U.S.C. 12514 Specific eligible entities are: (A) a State; (B) a unit of local government; (C) a tribal government; (D) a tribal organization; (E) a victim service provider; (F) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20; and (G) a private or public nonprofit organization, including-- (i) a tribal nonprofit organization; and (ii) a faith-based nonprofit organization. The ultimate beneficiaries are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, family members of victims, and communities. To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall demonstrate a history of comprehensive training and experience in working with victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants must apply through the on-line Grants.gov portal and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System. Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency. The Authorized Representative must accept the award online. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year. Not applicable. Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Criteria for award selection is specified in the program solicitation. To develop and implement a program, or to assess best practices, for— 1) restorative practices to prevent or address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; 2) training by eligible entities, or for eligible entities, courts, or prosecutors, on restorative practices and program implementation; and 3) evaluations of a restorative practice described in paragraph (1). The term “restorative practice” means a practice relating to a specific harm that— (A)is community-based and unaffiliated with any civil or criminal legal process; (B)is initiated by a victim of the harm; (C)involves, on a voluntary basis and without any evidence of coercion or intimidation of any victim of the harm by any individual who committed the harm or anyone associated with any such individual— (i)1 or more individuals who committed the harm; (ii)1 or more victims of the harm; and (iii)the community affected by the harm through 1 or more representatives of the community; (D)shall include and has the goal of— (i)collectively seeking accountability from 1 or more individuals who committed the harm; (ii)developing a written process whereby 1 or more individuals who committed the harm will take responsibility for the actions that caused harm to 1 or more victims of the harm; and (iii)developing a written course of action plan— (I)that is responsive to the needs of 1 or more victims of the harm; and (II)upon which 1 or more victims, 1 or more individuals who committed the harm, and the community can agree; and (E)is conducted in a victim services framework that protects the safety and supports the autonomy of 1 or more victims of the harm and the community. Performance Reports: Semi-annual progress reports shall explain the activities carried out and include an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of the program, including number of persons served and numbers of persons seeking services who could not be served. Not applicable. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the three year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Information regarding length of awards will be included in a solicitation for the program. Funds are released on an as-needed basis. Periodic drawdowns should be based upon immediate disbursement/reimbursement needs and project progress. None/Not specified. Ayesha Gaston
145 N. St. NE
Washington, DC 20530 USA
Ayesha.gaston@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-307-6026 https://www.justice.gov/ovw 15-0409-0-1-754 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 Estimate Not Available FY 21 Estimate Not Available - Not applicable/available. Program solicitations can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/how-to-apply-for-ovw-funding. Recipients must comply with the current version of the DOJ Financial Grants Management Guide found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-management. Not applicable.