MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.3 million to ensure support for children and adult victims of abuse, sexual assault and other types of cruelty in multiple counties in Alabama. The governor awarded the grants to six agencies throughout Alabama that provide critical services for assault and abuse victims. The offenses range from human trafficking, domestic violence and child abuse.
“Violence against any individual is an abhorrent act, and offenders should be arrested and punished. Victims, meanwhile, deserve to have access to services that support them through these terrible ordeals and help heal the physical and mental scars they suffer,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am awarding these funds with confidence that these agencies will provide the essential assistance that these victims require.” Gov. Ivey awarded the grants using funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs administers the awards.
See complete story in the Pickens County Herald.
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