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New DOJ Grants Spark Concerns for Vulnerable Victims

5/13/2025

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The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has unveiled new grant opportunities, tightening restrictions after previous grants were eliminated in February. These changes focus on human trafficking and federal immigration compliance, raising concerns that vital support for victims of color, LGBTQ+ survivors, and immigrants may be compromised.

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The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has unveiled new grant opportunities, tightening restrictions after previous grants were eliminated in February. These changes focus on human trafficking and federal immigration compliance, raising concerns that vital support for victims of color, LGBTQ+ survivors, and immigrants may be compromised.