Engaging Men in Reducing Intimate Partner Violence in PBC

The contract involves a three-year continuation grant awarded to the Palm Beach County Division of Victim Services in partnership with Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) and the PBC Criminal Justice Commission (CJC), funded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women. The primary goal is to improve community responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by enhancing victim safety and ensuring offender accountability through a coordinated community response approach. This initiative is supported by technical assistance, training, and strategic problem-solving provided by OVW, which operates under the authority of the Violence Against Women Act. The program emphasizes a comprehensive, collaborative effort to address these issues, support victims, and hold offenders responsible. Additionally, a related solicitation titled "Engaging Men in Reducing Intimate Partner Violence in PBC" has been posted, with a response deadline of June 17, 2024. The project, with a budget range of $500,000 to $1,500,000, aims to involve men in efforts to reduce intimate partner violence within Palm Beach County, Florida. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 812990 and is managed by the Florida state agency, with further details accessible through the provided online portal. This initiative underscores a strategic focus on engaging community members directly involved in or affected by intimate partner violence to foster sustainable change.