U.S. attorney’s office marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month
A federal office in Wisconsin highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month and cites more than $56 million in victim service grants for 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April alongside the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women and tribal nations, according to a statement released April 2.
According to the statement, the Office on Violence Against Women awarded more than $5.6 million to Wisconsin grantees in fiscal year 2025 through programs including the Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program, Legal Assistance for Victims Program and Transitional Housing Assistance Grants. The Department of Justice also funds victim services through the Office for Victims of Crime. Officials encouraged the public to learn the signs of abuse and connect victims to available resources, including national and Native-focused helplines.
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