Two programs serving sexual assault victims in the Black Belt were part of a round of funding from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to support their services.
“Victims of this terrible crime deserve timely and compassionate care from well-trained professionals,” said Gov. Kay Ivey in an announcement on Thursday. “These funds will boost efforts to investigate and prosecute cases and provide victims with the support and resources they need as they take steps to recover and rebuild their lives.”
A total of almost $145,00 were granted to three programs, one being the Mobile County Commission, which received $32,710.
Programs in the Black Belt were:
The Alabama Coalition Against Rape in Montgomery was granted $80,000 to train advocates, medical personnel and other first responders and to provide services to victims of sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, stalking and harassment throughout the state.
The One Place Family Justice Center received $32,110 for a 24-hour hotline, case management and other services for victims of sexual assault in Autauga, Butler, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry and Wilcox counties.
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