OMB is returning this collection to the agency as improperly submitted because it is statistical in nature and the agency has not provided a supporting statement part B. If the agency decides to resubmit this collection it should provide a SSB, the survey's instructions, and any materials that it plans sending respondents in advance.
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The Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (Supervised Visitation) Program provided an opportunity for communities to support the supervised visitation and safe exchange of children in situations involving domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Studies have shown that the risk of violence is often greater for victims of domestic violence and their children after separation from an abusive situation. Even after separation, batterers often use visitation and exchange of children as an opportunity to inflict additional emotional, physical, and/or psychological abuse on victims and their children. Visitation and exchange services provided through the Supervised Visitation Program reflected a clear understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; the impact of domestic violence on children; and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions. The Grants to Support Families in the Justice System program (referred to as the Justice for Families Program) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of all aspects of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse. The program includes purpose areas previously authorized under the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (Supervised Visitation) and the Court Training and Improvements Program (Courts), along with new purpose areas and applicant requirements.
In order to better support Justice for Families Program grantees as well those OVW grantees or potential grantees engaged in supervised visitation and safe exchange activities in the future, OVW will gather information through an electronic online survey tool about Supervised Visitation Program grantees' experiences, and those of their partners, in providing supervised visitation and safe exchange services to families experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking in their communities. This information will assist OVW in administering future related grant programs and will also benefit other communities that want to consider using funds to support similar services.
US Code:
42 USC 10420
Name of Law: Violence Against Women Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form 1122-XXXX Survey of Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program Grantees and Partners
families in the justice system statute.pdf
1122-NEW SafeHavensSURVEY Supporting Statement_031715.doc
Survey of Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program Grantees and Partners