Addressing Firearms in the Context of Domestic and Dating Violence Under the STOP Formula Grant Program

Speakers include:

• Jennifer Becker, Director, National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships, and Project Director, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms
• Darren Mitchell, Consultant, ALSO STAAR TA Project
• Mary Seighman, Director of Policy & Justice Initiatives, ALSO STAAR TA Project
• Marnie Shiels, Attorney Advisor, Office on Violence Against Women
• Patricia Dignam, DV Court Compliance Coordinator, St. Louis County Family Court
• Victoria Kelley, Deputy District Attorney, Denver District Attorney’s Office
• Hon. Jason D. Dodson, 21st Judicial Circuit of Missouri

The connection between firearms and domestic violence homicide is well-documented. State and federal laws prohibit certain domestic abusers from possessing, purchasing, and transferring firearms, but these laws, by themselves, are not self-implementing. They require thoughtfully-designed programs, well-planned programmatic structures, and coordinated responses to turn policy into actionable steps for protecting survivors and their communities. The STOP Formula Grant Program’s multiple purpose areas provide a broad platform for the implementation of strategies and approaches that address the dangers associated with firearms within the context of domestic and dating violence.

During this webinar developed specifically for state and territorial STOP Administrators, you will learn about:

• Why limiting access to firearms in the context of gender based violence is a safety and enforcement priority;
• Federal laws that address this issue, including recent expansions covering additional types of victimization, as well as how they intersect with existing state laws;
• Requirements of the “Judicial Notification” certification that all states and territories must submit as part of an application for STOP funding; and
• The types of projects that are fundable under STOP.

You will also hear from representatives of two jurisdictions – Denver, Colorado, and St. Louis County, Missouri – that implement STOP-funded responses designed to ensure that prohibited domestic and dating abusers do not possess firearms. The 60-minute webinar will offer opportunities to ask questions and hear responses directly from the presenters. Register using the button below! Closed Captioning will be available for all participants; the registration form will allow you to indicate other accessibility needs.