Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement

Program objective

The Attorney General shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to collaborate with their mandatory partners to carry out the demonstration program under this section by implementing evidence-based or promising investigative policies and practices to incorporate trauma-informed, victim-centered techniques designed to- (A) prevent re-traumatization of the victim; (B) ensure that covered individuals use evidence-based practices to respond to and investigate cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; (C) improve communication between victims and law enforcement officers in an effort to increase the likelihood of the successful investigation and prosecution of the reported crime in a manner that protects the victim to the greatest extent possible; (D) increase collaboration among stakeholders who are part of the coordinated community response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (E) evaluate the effectiveness of the training process and content.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

• ✓U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• ✓Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)
• ✓Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
• ✓State

A State, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agency in partnership with a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Recently closed under 16.058

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