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30 results for “domestic violence”

  • 1841-2026: To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into contract with Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for domestic violence support services related to the Advocacy Crisis Team (ACT-DV) program in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

    Jun 8, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 1845-2026: To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio in support of CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence; to authorize the expenditure of $425,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($425,000.00).

    Jun 8, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • RS2026-2054: A resolution accepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.

    Jun 4, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 1708-2026: To authorize the City Attorney to accept federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) subawards 25- WF-VA2-8758 and 25-WF-VA2-4600 from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Justice Policy and Programs in the amount of $191,685.00 to support domestic violence and stalking prosecution and victim advocacy services; to authorize grant expenditures and the appropriation of $191,685.00 in the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($191,685.00)

    Jun 1, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2026-0974: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars And Ninety-Six Cents ($150,327.96) in the form of a grant, the FY25 Violence Against Women Act, a STOP Grant, awarded by United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate to provide services for victims in Jamaica Plain and East Boston, as well as for Spanish-speaking victims citywide and also supporting overtime for all Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates citywide. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    May 5, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • RS2026-1938: A resolution approving amendment three to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to support the provision of services to families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.

    Apr 23, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2026-1912: A resolution approving an application for a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2026-0067: WHEREAS, Paid family and medical leave would allow workers to take time away from work to care for themselves or loved ones during critical life events, including the birth or adoption of a child, recovery from serious illness or injury, caring for an elderly or ill family member, addressing family matters related to military deployment, or seeking safety from domestic violence or abusive caregiving situations; and,

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0182: Order for a hearing regarding the City of Boston's response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and related resources for survivors.

    Jan 23, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • RS2026-1775: A resolution accepting a grant from the Carolyn Smith Foundation in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to provide funding for the Holiday Shop for victims of domestic violence and their children.

    Jan 22, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2025-2634: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Amazon PIT5 and their outstanding commitment, compassion, and unwavering dedication to supporting survivors of domestic violence and raising Domestic Violence Awareness within our community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 9, 2025 to be “Amazon PIT5 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

    Dec 5, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-2555: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh supports the effort to restore Alina Sheykhet’s name to the bill, honoring her memory and reaffirming the City’s commitment to confronting domestic violence; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Pittsburgh commits to working in partnership with Alina’s Light, domestic-violence service providers, and community stakeholders to support the effective implementation of Alina’s Law upon enactment, ensuring that every survivor in Pennsylvania has access to the protections needed to safeguard their lives and futures.

    Nov 26, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 25-1560: A Proclamation Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Oct 16, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2025-2321: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the work of Alina’s Light in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the work of Alina’s Light in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and applauds the unwavering dedication of her family and supporters in transforming personal tragedy into a powerful movement for change; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 7, 2025 to be “Alina’s Light Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

    Oct 2, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-1793: Resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Louijeune and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11; (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell); not present 1 (Durkan).

    Oct 1, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 25-1455: A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wraparound support services to homeless households, as defined by HUD, who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Green Willow Project adding $6,663.00 for a new total of $1,629,663.00 for a cost of living adjustment to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wraparound support services to homeless households, as defined by HUD, who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202477502/HOST-202581259-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.

    Sep 26, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 1965-2025: To authorize the City Attorney to accept federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) sub awards 24- WF-VA2-8758 and 24-WF-VA2-4600 from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' Office of Justice Policy and Programs in the amount of $189,724.55 to support domestic violence and stalking prosecution and victim advocacy services; to authorize grant expenditures and the appropriation of $189,724.55 in the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($189,724.55)

    Jul 3, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • RS2025-1241: A resolution approving amendment two to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to support the provision of services to families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.

    May 8, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2025-1211: A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department or the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office employ a domestic violence dispossession investigator.

    Apr 28, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 1169-2025: To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into contract with Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for domestic violence support services related to the Advocacy Crisis Team (ACT-DV) program in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $345,130.00 from General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($345,130.00)

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • RS2025-1196: A resolution approving amendment one to a STOP, Fatality Review grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 25-0159: A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to be used to provide rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wrap around support services to literally homeless households who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Approves a contract with the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Green Willow Project for $1,623,000.00 with an annual budget of $541,000.00 from 01-01-2025 through 12-31-2027 to be used to provide rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wrap around support services to literally homeless households who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202477502). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-12-2025.

    Feb 4, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2025-0293: The Committee on Strong Women and Families and Communities, to which was referred on January 29, 2025, Docket #0293, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($145,687.72) in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Violence Against Women’s Act, a STOP Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate who provide services for victims in Jamaica Plain, as well as for Spanish-speaking victims citywide and also supporting overtime for all Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates citywide, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

    Jan 27, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0119: Councilor Santana called Docket #0119, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY22 COVID-19 SA/DV Trust Fund, awarded by the MA Department of Public Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund two full-time Domestic Violence advocates who will work with social services agency partners at the Boston Public Health Commission Family Justice Center. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.

    Jan 6, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0118: Councilor Santana called Docket #0118, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Six Dollars ($395,746.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, awarded by United States Department of Justice to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund a Domestic Violence Management Analyst at the Family Justice Center, a Hub & Center of Responsibility Coordinator, and a Technology Coordinator for multiple data collection, reporting, and record management systems. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.

    Jan 6, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0183: Order for a hearing regarding the City of Boston's response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and related resources for survivors.

    Jan 6, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0194: Resolution in support of a domestic violence and sexual assault committee at the Boston City Council. The resolution was not adopted; yeas 2, nays 8 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Fernandes Anderson), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Breadon).

    Jan 3, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 3489-2024: To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio in support of CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence; to authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($500,000.00).

    Dec 5, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2024-1088: WHEREAS, Catholic Charities has collaborated with trusted human services partners to offer options for women escaping domestic violence and facing homelessness in downtown Pittsburgh; and,

    Oct 18, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-1587: Resolution recognizing Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence.

    Oct 11, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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