Patchwork
Patchwork, a podcast from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), offers a glimpse into the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at the local, state, tribal, and national levels. How are VAWA grants made? What happens after the grants leave Washington and arrive in communities across the country? Who are the people who benefit from the grants? Featuring the voices of people combating domestic and sexual violence on the front lines and behind the scenes, Patchwork threads together stories from over 25 years of federally funded efforts to serve victims and hold offenders accountable.https://www.justice.gov/doj/privacy-policy
Patchwork
ATF Agents Protect Victims of Domestic Violence by Enforcing Federal Gun Laws
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The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives protects the public in party by enforcing gun laws. The agency plays a leading role the Department of Justice’s efforts to keep communities safe by regulating gun traffic and removing weapons from dangerous people, including perpetrators of domestic violence.
In this episode of Patchwork, Regina Lombardo, the first woman to lead the ATF, explains how her agency works in partnership to prevent domestic violence. She shares how the ATF ensures that the victims of domestic violence get the help they need for their safety and survival, as well as the critical role that protective orders play in the coordinated effort to prevent violence.