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Justice for Families Program is sponsored by Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. This program supports improving the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child sexual abuse, including court-based and court-related programs and civil legal services.
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Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) | Justice For Families Program | United States Department of Justice Information for Victims in Large Cases Discretionary Grant Programs Abuse in Later Life Program Children and Youth & Engaging Men Program Culturally Specific Services Program Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program Justice For Families Program Legal Assistance For Victims Program National Deaf Services Program Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Hiring and Training Program Transitional Housing Program Tribal Governments Program Tribal Jurisdiction Program Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program Justice For Families Program The Grants to Support Families in the Justice System program (Justice for Families Program) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
The program supports the following activities for improving the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families affected by the targeted crimes: court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training for people who work with families in the court system; civil legal services; and the provision of resources in juvenile court matters.
All services must be provided in a culturally relevant manner. Eligible applicants are limited to: states, units of local government, courts (including juvenile courts), Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim services providers. In 2025, the Justice for Families Program gave out 29 awards totaling $17.
79 million. To view grantees under this program and others for previous fiscal years, please visit OVW's awards webpage . This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C.
§ 12464. How to Apply for and Manage Your Grant The Justice Grants System (JustGrants) is the Department of Justice's grants management system.
Through the JustGrants portal, you can: Access training resources Find answers to frequently asked questions Justice For Families Program Fact Sheet Application Companion Guide Notice of Funding Opportunity Release Plan Resources and FAQs for Grantees If you have questions about the Justice For Families Program, you can email us or call 202-307-6026.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tribal, state, and local governments; courts; nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Justice for Families Program is funded by Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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