Domestic abuse victims support groups in Black Belt receive funding

Domestic abuse victims support groups in the Black Belt were among others to receive funding from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). 

The money was allocated from the Domestic Violence Trust Fund. 

“These funds are key to helping provide safe havens for domestic violence victims and innocent family members who must escape abusive situations,” said Gov. Kay Ivey in an announcement. “I commend those agencies and their staff members who are committed to helping people escape volatile situations and rebuild their lives.”

Those agencies serving victims in the Black Belt are: 

SAN Inc. (Turning Point) – Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties.

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Domestic Violence Intervention Center – Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties.

Montgomery Area Family Violence Program (Family Sunshine Center) – Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties.

The House of Ruth – Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties.

Penelope House – Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.

“Gov. Ivey has continually demonstrated her concern for domestic violence victims and family members by backing measures like the Domestic Violence Trust Fund,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins the governor in her support of these organizations and the work they do.”