OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program

The Abby Honold Program, sponsored by the Office on Violence Against Women under the Department of Justice, seeks to enhance law enforcement responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It emphasizes trauma-informed and victim-centered training designed to guide officers from the victim’s initial report through the entire investigative process, aiming to improve victim support and case outcomes. This initiative is part of the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Demonstration Program and is intended to foster a more empathetic and effective approach to handling these sensitive cases. The solicitation for participation in the program was posted on June 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. The opportunity is offered as a federal grant and targets agencies committed to improving their practices relating to these crimes. The Office on Violence Against Women serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, providing a designated email for correspondence. The program reflects a broader federal effort to address violence against women through improved law enforcement training and trauma-informed methodologies.