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U.S. Department of Justice Releases Strategic Plan


On Friday, July 1, 2022, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the release of the Department of Justice: FYs 2022–2026 Strategic Plan.

The goals of the Strategic Plan are:

  1. Uphold the Rule of Law
  2. Keep Our Country Safe
  3. Protect Civil Rights
  4. Ensure Economic Opportunity and Fairness for All
  5. Administer Just Court and Correctional Systems

In his message, Attorney General Garland states,

“this strategic plan provides...

Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims

November 2021

Hear from Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers about how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country as they cover—

  • an analysis of domestic violence calls,
  • the inequities experienced by underserved populations, and
  • the challenges service providers experienced and their innovative responses to help those in need.

OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women hosted this webinar on Friday, October 29, 2021.