Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist abuse victims statewide

July 7, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Two state organizations in Alabama are receiving grants totaling $181,736 awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to help the criminal justice system effectively support victims as domestic violence cases proceed through the system. The Office of Prosecution Services will use grant funds totaling $126,000 to continue its Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor Program. The program trains […]

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Governor awards grants to aid victims in central Alabama

July 6, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $156,162 to help three agencies in central Alabama continue providing services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The grants will support the agencies as they serve victims in 13 counties. “Domestic violence and sexual assault victims deserve access to professional assistance in a timely […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence victims in six northwest Alabama counties

July 6, 2022

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $347,000 to help provide services to domestic violence victims in six northwest Alabama counties. The funds will assist SafePlace Inc. in providing services including safe shelter, case management and advocacy to victims in Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion and Winston counties. Funds from one of […]

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