This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C.
1251 4. On March 9, 2023, OVW released the Restorative Practices Technical Assistance Pilot Program Call for Concept Papers (Call for Concept Papers), inviting interested eligible entities to propose projects that will develop training and technical assistance
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on restorative practices, as defined by VAWA 2022 (34 U.S.C.
12514(a)(3)).
In particular, OVW sought to identify Technical Assistance (TA) projects that incorporate TA on program implementation on restorative practices in order to help those state, local, or tribal governments, victim service providers, institutions of higher education, or private or public nonprofit organizations, including tribal nonprofit organizations or faith-based nonprofit organizations, that OVW may fund under VAWA 2022's Restorative Practices Pilot Program (34 U.S.C.
12514), which will be funded through a separate solicitation.
OVW reviewed the submitted concept papers, selected five (5) finalists, and contacted the selected applicants to invite them to submit a full application for their concept paper through this competitive Invitation to Apply solicitation.