Skills Against Violence Act of 2024

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Introduced on September 16, 2024 by Colin Allred

Legislation Details

Establishes a Gender-Based Violence Survivor Workforce Program under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.
The program is managed by the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, in consultation with relevant labor and women’s organizations.
Grants will be awarded to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations with a history of effective work in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Grant funds can be used for:
- Employment assistance activities, including counseling and training.
- Outreach to inform survivors about available services.
- Connecting survivors with supportive employers.
- Support services such as childcare, transportation, legal services, and mental health counseling.
Eligible entities must submit an application to receive grants, providing necessary information as required by the Director.
Recipients of grants must report annually on the effectiveness of their programs, including metrics on survivor support and employment outcomes.
The Director is required to submit a summary report to Congress every two years, detailing the effectiveness of the programs funded.
Defines “survivor” to include individuals affected by various forms of violence and harassment.
Authorizes appropriations for the program for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

Last updated 11/2/2024

Establishes a Gender-Based Violence Survivor Workforce Program under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.
The program is managed by the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, in consultation with relevant labor and women’s organizations.
Grants will be awarded to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations with a history of effective work in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Grant funds can be used for:
- Employment assistance activities, including counseling and training.
- Outreach to inform survivors about available services.
- Connecting survivors with supportive employers.
- Support services such as childcare, transportation, legal services, and mental health counseling.
Eligible entities must submit an application to receive grants, providing necessary information as required by the Director.
Recipients of grants must report annually on the effectiveness of their programs, including metrics on survivor support and employment outcomes.
The Director is required to submit a summary report to Congress every two years, detailing the effectiveness of the programs funded.
Defines “survivor” to include individuals affected by various forms of violence and harassment.
Authorizes appropriations for the program for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.