The State of Virginia received grants of more than $83.3 million to provide support for some cases in essential programs and services all across the criminal justice system.
Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced the grants on Thursday.
The grants will be given to the localities, nonprofits and also state agencies to fund for the programs of fiscal year 2017-2018, which starts from 1st July. Funding will come from the state appropriations and special funds, and also from the federal funds allocated to Virginia for the improvements of justice system.
“These grants will provide critical resources to strengthen our criminal justice system’s ability to keep our communities and schools safe. Specifically, the funds will help communities respond effectively to crimes against women, help our juvenile justice system prevent delinquency, and provide treatment and advocacy for abused or neglected children. We’ve worked hard to make sure this funding reaches neighborhoods and communities all across the Commonwealth. I commend the Criminal Justice Services Board and the Department of Criminal Justice Services for their dedication to keeping our Commonwealth safe,” said Governor McAuliffe.
With these grants, 58 domestic violence and sexual assault shelters throughout Virginia are receiving the awards ranging from $47,000 to $900,000. Fifty-six law enforcement agencies are receiving the funding in order to improve public safety, while the 37 local probation programs will receive money for the pretrial and offender services.
Twenty-seven special advocate programs for the abused and neglected children will receive $3.3 million. Another $1.9 million is allocated for the localities to support school resource and also school security programs in the elementary, middle and high schools. Finally, more than 100 Virginia’s Attorneys offices will receive funding for supporting the domestic violence and victim/witness programs.
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