MINCAVA wins $1.3 million grant
Professor Jeffrey Edleson (School of Social Work) and Jennifer Witt, director and associate director of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA), have received a $1.3 million grant with the Office of Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice.
The award will fund the following national technical assistance projects from September 2008 through April 2011: (1) a publication series of brief research, policy, or best practice documents on violence against women; (2) a rapid-response team allowing OVW staff to respond more effectively to media and policymaker requests for information about newly emerging issues; (3) an online library showcasing OVW approved Technical Assistance Provider products; and (4) an online calendar and directory of Technical Assistance Providers.
Congratulations MINCAVA!