PHOENIX — The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) has awarded approximately $2.5 million in grant funding to 22 organizations throughout Arizona to support prosecution, law enforcement, and community-based victim serving organizations that address sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, stalking, and dating violence. The Arizona STOP Violence Against Women Grant is funded by the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women.  

“Arizona is committed to supporting ongoing efforts to prevent and respond to these horrendous crimes,” said Director Maria Cristina Fuentes. “This funding will help expand and strengthen trauma informed, victim-centered services that build resilience, support survivors, and address the underlying cause of trauma.”

The Arizona STOP Violence Against Women Grant program supports a comprehensive, system-wide approach to domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking crimes, with an emphasis on underserved populations across Arizona. During the 12-month grant cycle, awardees from urban, rural, and tribal communities are encouraged to meet the needs of victims of sexual and domestic violence through multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and victim-centered approaches.

FY2020 STOP Violence Against Women Grant Awardees

The Arizona STOP Violence Against Women Grant is authorized under federal funds through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and administered by the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women.   

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