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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.3 million to ensure support for children and adult victims of abuse, sexual assault and other types of cruelty in multiple counties in Alabama.
The governor awarded the grants to six agencies throughout Alabama that provide critical services for assault and abuse victims. The offenses range from human trafficking, domestic violence and child abuse.
“Violence against any individual is an abhorrent act, and offenders should be arrested and punished. Victims, meanwhile, deserve to have access to services that support them through these terrible ordeals and helps heal the physical and mental scars they suffer,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am awarding these funds with confidence that these agencies will provide the essential assistance that these victims require.”
Gov. Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the awards.
“ADECA is pleased to partner with Gov. Ivey and these agencies to help victims successfully overcome their ordeals and achieve normal and peaceful lives,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
The organizations awarded funds are:
The Alabama Court Appointed Special Advocates – $1.43 million
Alabama CASA serves as the parent organization for 15 local programs across Alabama. The agency uses funds to assist local programs in providing technical assistance, volunteer training and public awareness initiatives to help children who are victims of physical abuse and neglect, domestic violence or trafficking.
Russell County Child Advocacy Center – $54,087
The Phenix City-based organization provides advocacy, court accompaniment, support and more to child victims or adults who were victimized as children and reside in Russell County.
Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center – $172,387
Serving Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties, the Dothan-based group provides services and shelter to children involved in abuse cases and works with the criminal justice system to ensure offenders are prosecuted.
Montgomery Area Family Violence Program – $217,476
Also known as the Family Sunshine Center, the Montgomery-based organization assists sexual assault victims in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. The program offers support, safety service and works to have offenders prosecuted.
One Place of the Shoals – $96,000
Serving Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale and Winston counties, the Florence-based One Place provides emotional support, safety services and guides victims through the legal process including offender prosecution and victim compensation.
The House of Ruth – $365,114
The organization, serving Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties, offers emotional support, safety services, shelter and housing for victims of domestic violence.
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
