MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to ensure victims of sexual assault have access to professional support and safety services.
“Those who have suffered sexual assault and other types of abuse deserve access to professional assistance,” Gov. Ivey said. “These agencies throughout Alabama are there to offer compassionate and caring services to help victims through their terrible ordeals.”
Gov. Ivey awarded the grants from funds provided to the state by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the awards.
“ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these agencies that have the knowledge and experience to help victims, and, perhaps most importantly in these cases, to let them know they are not alone,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
The following organizations were awarded funding:
One Place of the Shoals – $95,999
Located in Florence, the agency serves Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale and Marion counties by providing victims of sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking and teen dating violence with emotional support and safety services.
Crisis Center Inc. – $360,360
Serving Blount, St. Clair and Walker counties, the agency provides support and safety services for sexual assault victims and victims of elder abuse and neglect, human trafficking and harassment.
Alabama Coalition Against Rape – $95,000
The agency, based in Montgomery, provides training, advocacy, support and resources for victims and affiliated organizations throughout Alabama.
Montgomery Area Family Violence Program – $195,728
Also known as the Family Sunshine Center, the Montgomery-based agency provides emotional support and shelter, along with legal accompaniment and advocacy. It serves victims in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties.
Baldwin Family Violence Shelter (The Lighthouse) – $55,503
The Robertsdale-based organization serves victims in Baldwin and Escambia counties by providing shelter and other services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The agency also offers educational services, intervention and community collaboration to reduce domestic violence in communities in its region.
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
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