U.S. Attorney Announces $270,782 Award to Address Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert has announced that the Virgin Islands Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council received a $270,782 grant from the Department of Justice in support of its domestic violence and sexual assault programs.

The award from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) supports the critical work of the U.S. Virgin Islands Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition’s efforts to end domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, according to the release.

“The Virgin Islands Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (VIDVSAC) provides invaluable support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault-related offenses here in the Territory,” Shappert said. “VIDVSAC also sponsors important training and outreach initiatives to educate everyone about the consequences of these serious crimes.”