Delegation announces over $2 million to protect survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Office on Violence Against Women announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that New Hampshire will receive $2,091,532 in OVW grants. The funding will support projects that help survivors find safety and justice, as well as those that train an array of professionals to address the prevalence of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking across N.H. communities.

“We know that the scourge of sexual assault and domestic violence has been exacerbated by the pandemic, and many victims are still reeling from the consequences and are in dire need of safety. Survivors deserve immediate shelter and support to escape dangerous situations, hold perpetrators to account and begin the healing process,” said Shaheen. “That’s why as Chair of the subcommittee that funds these grants through the Office on Violence Against Women, I’ve pushed year after year for substantial increases in funding. I’m pleased to welcome over $2 million to programs across New Hampshire, and I’ll continue fighting to deliver resources and support to survivors to help them rebuild their lives.”