Women's Economic Empowerment Project

The Congressionally Selected Awards Program, authorized by the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), helps improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and/or assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funds should be used for the projects selected by Congress, in the amounts specified in the joint explanatory statement incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 111-8, and generally consistent with one or more of the following statutory purposes: improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, preventing or combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting victims of crime (other than compensation). Each of these purposes is framed using language drawn, respectively, from the former Byrne discretionary statute, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. This project is authorized and funded through a line item in the FY 09 Congressional Budget and by the joint explanatory statement that is incorporated by reference into the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Act.

The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of the Sauk Valley will establish a women's career training center with computers and upgraded technology; acquire curricula; and expand current career services, including establishing computer training to empower domestic violence victims. The project will build the economic position and employability of domestic violence victims through financial literacy training, computer training, and career workshops to strengthen and build computer skills and interest in math and science. YWCA of the Sauk Valley will assist victims of violence and/or empower other women and girls for economic success, reducing the chance that they will become victims of violence or turn to crime/juvenile delinquency.

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