Domestic Violence Prevention

The Indian Health Service is seeking applications for its Domestic Violence Prevention grant program, which aims to support the development and expansion of culturally appropriate, trauma-informed prevention and victim services for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations serving AI/AN communities. The program will address domestic and sexual violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking, Missing and Murdered AI/AN people, and child maltreatment through cross-sector collaboration. Funded programs will be expected to provide victim advocacy, implement evidence-based and traditional practices, increase awareness of the health impacts of violence, collect and share data, and develop plans for long-term sustainability. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing victim advocacy and support services • Implementing evidence-based and traditional practices to prevent domestic violence • Increasing awareness of the health impacts of violence • Collecting and sharing data to inform program development and evaluation • Developing plans for long-term sustainability