U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month

This April, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), communities nationwide, and Tribal nations in observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

The U.S. Attorney's Office is proud to stand with survivors and support efforts to prevent sexual violence. In Fiscal Year 2025, the OVW awarded more than $5.6 million to Wisconsin grantees through various OVW grant programs.

These programs include the Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program, the Legal Assistance for Victims Program, and the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program.

"Survivors of sexual assault deserve safety, dignity, and justice," said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Schimel. "The U.S. Attorney's Officeis committed to supporting and seeking justice for survivors. We will continue to work with our federal, state and local partners to ensure survivors find a justice system that is compassionate and ready to help provide for their safety and healing."

We encourage everyone in our district to learn more about sexual assault and take steps to support friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors who have suffered these crimes. By understanding the signs of abuse and connecting victims to available resources, we can all play a role in creating safer, supportive communities.

The Department of Justice funds essential victim services through its grants. Grantees of OVW and the Department's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) run programs that support victims of sexual assault. There are many services available to help victims, including the Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), and the StrongHearts Native Helpline, 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483). In addition, OVW's website has a "Resources for Survivors" page, which lists state sexual assault coalitions that can direct victims to local resources and services, as well as opportunities to get involved.

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For further information contact:
Public Affairs Officer Steve Caballero
(414) 297-1700
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