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Courtney Kutauskas In December 16, 2020 DV Homicide Reduction, Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, Underserved Populations

Domestic Violence Homicide Reduction Workshop Series Part 1: Current Prevention Efforts, Gaps, What the Data Say, and What You Can Do to Address the Needs of Underserved Communities

The STOP Implementation Plan process requires STOP Administrators and their planning partners to examine and analyze a number of factors related to domestic violence homicides in the state, meaningfully respond to the needs of underserved communities, and articulate a STOP planning and grantmaking strategy that addresses all of these issues. This workshop is designed to …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 15, 2020 DV Homicide Reduction

Domestic Violence Homicide Reduction Workshop Series Part 3: Understanding and Applying Research and Qualitative Data for Domestic Violence Homicide Reduction Efforts

This workshop focuses on understanding and applying qualitative research and data approaches to domestic violence homicide in underserved communities. The workshop: ● Defines qualitative research and data approaches; ● Explores possible qualitative research questions; ● Provides guidance on choosing the right qualitative data collection method; ● Shares tips about qualitative research and data, as well …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 15, 2020 DV Homicide Reduction, Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, Underserved Populations

Domestic Violence Homicide Reduction Workshop Series Part 2: Engaging with Communities as a Tool for Enhancing Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention

This workshop explores how STOP Administrators can use community engagement to address the limitations of current domestic violence homicide prevention efforts in their state. This workshop: ● Defines community engagement and distinguish it from outreach. ● Describes the key benefits and qualities of the approach. ● Explores how community engagement can be used to examine …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 11, 2020 New STOP Administrators

Webinar: New STOP Administrator Webinar

This webinar is geared towards new STOP Administrators (3 years or less). An overview of ALSO STAAR Project TA along with ALSO STAAR Project products are reviewed. Products shared include the STOP Administrator’s Handbook, Implementation Planning Tool, Implementation Plan Template Packet, and resources for STOP Administrators found on ALSO’s website are shared. (Presented on 12/11/17) …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 11, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators

Webinar: STOP Implementation Planning: A Monthly at a Glance Guide

The purpose of this webinar is to launch a new product of the STAAR Project: STOP Implementation Planning: A Monthly At-A-Glance Guide. This guide is designed as a 12-month guide that provides a succinct bird’s-eye view of the STOP implementation planning process through action steps and suggestions. This product is meant to complement the more …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 11, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, VAWA and OVW Information

Webinar: STOP Purpose Area 14: Implementing Policy Change within the STOP Program

STOP Formula Grant Program Purpose Area (PA) #14 provides that STOP funding can be used for the purpose of “developing and promoting State, local, or tribal legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.” This webinar will focus on STOP PA 14 and how it …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 11, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, Underserved Populations

Webinar: Trauma Informed Practices for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors

A principal duty of law enforcement officers who work on cases of sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or trafficking is to gather evidence of crimes experienced by survivors. Learning about the signs of trauma and how they can best work with survivors who experience the effects of trauma can help law enforcement and …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 11, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators

Webinar: Addressing Human Trafficking within the STOP Formula Grant Program

Human trafficking, or modern-day slavery, is a reality facing communities across our nation. This crime involves the exploitation by one person of another for compelled sex or labor is perpetrated by domestic, dating, and sexual violence offenders and stalkers who target intimate partners and family members for violence and abuse. This makes it vital that …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 11, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators

Webinar: Strategies for Maximizing the 5% Courts Allocation Under the STOP Formula Grants Program

The STOP Formula Grants Program provides a 5% set-aside for courts. STOP Administrators and STOP Planning Committees must determine how to utilize these funds to best address needs, challenges, and gaps through state, tribal, and local courts. Any funding strategy developed for the Courts allocation must consider how to ensure court participation in STOP-funded activities, …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 10, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, VAWA and OVW Information

Webinar: A Review of STOP Subgrantee Progress Reporting Forms for Administrators

VAWA MEI staff discussed how to submit subgrantee reports, reviewed the most frequently reported sections of the subgrantee reporting form, and demonstrated how STOP Administrators should conduct their review of the subgrantee reporting form. This webinar included tips and tricks for analyzing subgrantee reports, including common errors to keep an eye out for. (Presented on …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 10, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators

Webinar: STOP Formula Grants Program Calculations

In this webinar, Marnie Shiels, OVW Attorney Advisor, reviewed calculations related to the STOP Formula Grants Program with a focus on allocation of funds, calculation of administrative funds, the 20% sexual assault set-aside, and match. Additionally, Amy Loder, OVW Associate Director, reviewed the match waiver process. This webinar also included a live demonstration of how …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 10, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, Underserved Populations

Webinar: For Deaf, By Deaf: What STOP Administrators Can Do to Support Deaf Survivors’ Healing and Justice

There are more than 7 million Deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States. They are two times more likely to be victims of domestic violence and sexual assault than hearing people, and face cultural and communication barriers to hearing victim services and other systems-based responses. “For Deaf, by Deaf” victim services – …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 10, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators

Webinar: STOP Intensive Technical Assistance Informational Webinar

The overall goal of SITAP is to provide in-depth, tailored assistance to STOP Administrators and their partners on STOP Formula Grant Program-related issues, challenges, or topics to ensure that STOP planning and/or implementation processes, activities, and outputs are the most effective possible in their ability to respond to needs of survivors. In this webinar, presenters answered all of …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 10, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, Underserved Populations

Webinar: A-Z Advocacy Model: How Asian/Pacific Islander Programs Operationalize Culturally-Specific Services

The A-Z Advocacy Model for Asian and Pacific Islander Survivors identifies the integration of program design principles and evidence-informed practices that address some of the unique abuser, family, community, and systems generated risks that API survivors face. This webinar addresses how the A-Z Advocacy Model can inform the development of STOP implementation plans; engage with …. Read More

Courtney Kutauskas In December 10, 2020 Grantmaking, Implementation Planning, New STOP Administrators, VAWA and OVW Information

Webinar: Similarities and Differences Between VOCA and VAWA Formula Grants

This webinar discussed similarities and differences between the STOP Formula Grant and VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant programs including: An overview of allowable costs and activities; Strategic spending of funds; Eligible applicants; and Match. (Presented on 12/5/2019) Materials: VAWA VOCA Webinar Slides Financial,Match,VAWA