NCSC and the Violence Against Women
Act
Did you know…
The
reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (2000) ensured that
state courts receive funding to improve their response to domestic
violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases. Each state and territory
must allocate at least 5 percent of the state’s STOP grants to
courts. NCSC surveyed members of the Conference of State Court
Administrators (COSCA) on the use of STOP funds.
How
do states distribute STOP funds to the courts?
Each state has its own distribution mechanism. Nearly half of the
surveyed offices reported that STOP funds were distributed through a
competitive bidding process.
How
are state courts using their STOP funds?
STOP
funds are used for (1) training judges; (2) training court staff; (3)
developing judicial resource guides (“benchbooks”); (4) supporting
programs for victims; and (5) supporting specialized courts or
dockets.
What are the courts’ needs?
The
courts need technical assistance for: (1) training judges; (2)
training court staff; (3) acquiring technology or collecting data; (4)
becoming involved in coordinated community responses; and (5)
developing judicial resource guides.
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