The 16th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation

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The 16th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation

• Dates:  August 17-20, 2021
• Registration Link:  https://www.ovwconsultation.org/Attend/Register
• Agenda Link:  https://www.ovwconsultation.org/Agenda/Agenda
• Event Web site:  https://www.ovwconsultation.org/

The Department of Justice’s 16th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation will be held August 17-20, 2021 in four afternoon sessions. Due to ongoing health concerns and travel uncertainties created by the COVID-19 national pandemic, the consultation will be held on a virtual platform for video conferencing and online meetings.

The consultation is held pursuant to Section 903 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (codified as amended at 34 U.S.C. § 20126). This law requires the Attorney General to conduct an annual consultation with Indian tribal governments concerning the federal administration of tribal funds and programs established under the Violence Against Women Acts (VAWA) of 1994, 2000, 2005, and 2013. The statute further directs the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of the Interior to solicit recommendations from Indian tribes concerning:

1. Administering tribal funds and programs;

2. Enhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, homicide, stalking, and sex trafficking;

3. Strengthening the federal response to such crimes; and

4. Improving access to local, regional, state, and federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.