OVW Children & Youth Exposed to Violence Program

Why It Matters

OVW funding can underwrite a three-year initiative for children exposed to domestic violence—expanding therapy, advocacy, and coordinated services in partnership with a DV agency.

Positioning

• Co-develop the project with a domestic violence partner (e.g., Gateway, SafeHouse Denver) to demonstrate seamless services for child witnesses.
• Design a comprehensive model: trauma therapy, caregiver support, safety planning, and coordinated MDT response.
• Leverage SungateKids’ forensic expertise while highlighting the partner’s DV specialization—shared leadership is critical.
• Plan for extensive federal compliance (2 CFR 200) and performance measurement.

Success Factors

• Show unmet need: crossover between child abuse cases and domestic violence in the 18th/23rd Judicial Districts.
• Present evidence-based interventions (TF-CBT, advocacy standards) and culturally responsive practices.
• Detail evaluation plan with pre/post measures for safety, healing, and justice outcomes.
• Commit to OVW-required training, confidentiality protocols, and grant management infrastructure.

Risks & Mitigation

• High effort: Extensive narrative, budget, and federal attachments—start scoping in Q1 2025 if pursuing.
• Competitive field: National program; only pursue if partnership is ready and bandwidth can support a federal award.
• Program drift: Ensure the project enhances SungateKids’ core mission rather than creating unfunded obligations.

Key Resources

• OVW Children and Youth Exposed to Violence Program