INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE INC

THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT REAUTHORIZATION OF 2022 EXTENDED THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM UNDER 34 U.S.C. 12464. THIS STATUTE AUTHORIZES FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.PURSUANT TO 34 U.S.C. 12464(B)(3) AND (B)(7), GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO GRANTEES AND COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR CAPACITY TO SERVE VICTIMS AND ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. THESE STATUTORY PROVISIONS SPECIFICALLY SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL POLICIES, EDUCATION FOR COURT-RELATED PERSONNEL, AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE ENGAGED IN TWO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN(OVW) IN 2025 TO ADVANCE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES IN SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 15JOVW-23-GK-05165-MUMU, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE PROVIDED SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OVW GRANTEES AND SUBGRANTEES. THIS INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ENHANCING AND EXPANDING THE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE CAPACITY OF SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, STALKING, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, AND DATING VIOLENCE.UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 15JOVW-24-GK-03033-MUMU, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE PARTNERED WITH OVW TO RE-EXAMINE AND REVISE THE OVW SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GUIDING PRINCIPLES. THIS PROJECT AIMED TO RE-EXAMINE, RE-WRITE, AND STRENGTHEN POLICY FRAMEWORKS TO IMPROVE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE SERVICES NATIONWIDE.THESE ACTIVITIES DEMONSTRATE INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM'S STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, REINFORCING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH FEDERAL MANDATES.IN 2025, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE ENGAGED IN A CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES.