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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women

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This funding opportunity seeks to support the development of objective and independent knowledge and validated tools to reduce violence against women (VAW), promote justice for victims of crime, and enhance criminal justice responses. For that reason, this NOFO seeks applications for grant funding to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics, including the crimes of domestic violence (DV) and family violence...

Guardianship Abuse: Bad Apples or Tip of the Iceberg?

January 2025
Series
Justice Today Podcast

When cases involving high-profile individuals, like Britney Spears, make national headlines, issues surrounding guardianship and conservatorship take center stage. But after those specific cases resolve and national interest fades, the systemic issues remain. We have very little data on how the guardianship system is actually working, and the scope and prevalence of guardianship abuse remains unclear. We don’t know how many individuals suffer abuse under guardianship. We don’t know to what extent guardianship, when properly executed, improves the lives of those it’s intended to serve.