Several shelters that serve victims of various types of abuse, including those who live in the Black Belt, were awarded more than $1.5 million in funding from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
“Victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse deserve the support needed to overcome the mental and physical scars left by crimes committed against them,” said Gov. Ivey in an announcement.
“These agencies have a proven track record of holding abusers accountable for their crimes as well as helping those in need overcome their past and go on to lead healthy, productive lives.”
These shelters were:
One Place Family Justice Center – $523,723 to assist victims of abuse, including sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, trafficking, stalking and harassment in Autauga, Butler, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry and Wilcox counties.
Montgomery Area Family Violence Program – $645,458 to assist victims of domestic violence, harassment, elder and child abuse as well as identity theft and financial crimes in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties with shelter and other services.
Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse (SABRA) Sanctuary – $94,500 for shelter, judicial assistance and advocacy, transportation and other services for victims in Dallas, Greene, Marengo, Perry, Sumter and Wilcox counties.
Domestic Violence Intervention Center – $149,423 for safe shelter, case management assistance, counseling and other services for victims in Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties.
Rape Counselors of East Alabama – $124,112 for counseling, advocacy and other support services for victims of abuse in Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties.
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