OVW Peer Review Support

Peer Reviewer Assignment. The Contractor(s) shall coordinate with the OVW Program Peer Review Point of Contact, designated in each PTF, to assist in identifying and confirming the participation of subject-matter experts for Peer Review panels for each grant program. Each application will be reviewed by three (3) Peer Reviewers. Depending on the grant program, panels may include: victim advocates, judges, prosecutors, representatives from community-based and faith-based organizations, police officers, legal professionals, and others with expertise on issues as they relate to violence against women concerning: tribal communities, the criminal and civil justice systems, college, and university communities, rural areas, urban areas, the disabled, the elderly, and services to victims, including those provided by the faith community. While some Peer Reviewers are expert consultants on violence against women issues, the vast majority are active practitioners or recent retirees from relevant professions. OVW does not use professional Peer Reviewers so as to maintain their objective to have applications reviewed by individuals with up-to-date, on-the-ground knowledge of both the challenges and best practices in addressing violence against women. Questions are due no later than 2/29/2024 at 12 pm.