NCJ Number
162209
Date Published
1996
Length
60 pages
Annotation
This document presents background information, guidelines, and application forms for use by State, local, and tribal governments in seeking grants from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for programs supporting the arrest of domestic violence offenders and those who violate protection orders.
Abstract
The goals of the grant program are to implement mandatory arrest and pro-arrest programs, develop policies and training programs to improve case tracking, centralize and coordinate responsibility for domestic violence cases, coordinate computer tracking systems, strengthen legal advocacy service programs for victims, and educate judges and others responsible for judicial handling of domestic violence cases. The award period for the $28 million in grants is 18 months. Priority will be given to applicants that do not currently provide for centralized handling of domestic violence cases by police, prosecutors, and courts and that demonstrate a commitment to strong enforcement of laws and prosecution of cases. Application forms