“Programs and campaigns may increase men’s awareness about gender-based violence, encouraging them to commit to ending it by becoming formally involved in violence prevention efforts, and/or by being a role model and vocal proponent of respectful relationships in their own families and communities.
Program Overview
Engaging Men and Youth Program
The Engaging Men and Youth, or EMY Program funds projects that develop or enhance efforts to engage men and youth in preventing crimes of violence against women with the goal of developing mutually respectful, nonviolent relationships.
The Consolidated Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Assault and Engage Men and Youth as Allies (Consolidated Youth or CY Program) has received appropriations in FYs 2013 through 2016. This program, which consolidated four programs previously authorized under earlier iterations of VAWA, including the EMY Program, funds projects that support child, youth, and young adult victims through direct services, training, coordination and collaboration, effective intervention, treatment, response, and prevention strategies. The last grants made under the EMY Program were awarded in FY 2011.
Reports
View All Program ReportsReports to Congress
2020 Biennial Report to Congress
The Violence Against Women Act mandates that the Attorney General submit a report to Congress every two years on the effectiveness of activities carried out with grant funds, including...
Reports to Congress
2018 Biennial Report to Congress
The Violence Against Women Act mandates that the Attorney General submit a report to Congress every two years on the effectiveness of activities carried out with grant funds, including...
Reports to Congress
2016 Biennial Report to Congress
The Violence Against Women Act mandates that the Attorney General submit a report to Congress every two years on the effectiveness of activities carried out with grant funds, including...
FAQs
VAWA IMPACT Tool for discretionary Grantees FAQs
View the answers to questions specifically related to the discretionary grants and the IMPACT Tool.
News & Updates
December 3, 2025
VAWA MEI Office Hours Begin December 10th
VAWA MEI will host virtual Office Hours every Wednesday from 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET, December 10th, 2025, through February 25th, 2026 (no sessions on Dec. 24th or 31st)....