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Susan B. Carbon

Director

Susan B. Carbon is the Director of the United States Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Ms. Carbon was nominated to this position by President Barack Obama on October 1, 2009 and confirmed by the United States Senate on February 11, 2010.

Justice Department Announces Grant Solicitation for Funding to Federally-Recognized Tribes and Tribal Consortia

January 18, 2012

The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that the comprehensive grant solicitation for funding to support improvements to public safety, victim services and crime prevention in American Indian and Alaska Native communities will be posted at 3:00 p.m. EST today.

Department Of Justice Observes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 19, 2011

In recognition of October’s designation as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women will host an event on THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. EDT

Justice Department Announces $2.7 Million in Grants for Six Sexual Assault Demonstration Initiative Projects

Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) today announced awards to six projects for a total of $2.7 million under the Sexual Assault Demonstration Initiative (SADI).

Justice Department Awards $118 Million to Enhance, Support Tribal Justice and Safety

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Department of Justice today announced grants to nearly 150 American Indian and Alaskan Native nations providing $118.4 million to enhance law enforcement practices, and sustain crime prevention and intervention efforts in eight purpose areas.

January 2012

Message from OVW Director Susan Carbon

The transition from one year to the next is a wonderful time to reflect upon the activities and accomplishments of the prior year, and to look forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Some of the highlights of 2011 include the following.