Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet awards $1.6 million in domestic violence/sexual assault victim services grants

FRANKFORT, KY –Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown announced today the Cabinet recently awarded more than $1.6 million in federal grant funds to state and local groups that help victims of domestic and sexual violence.

“We are pleased to be able to assist communities across the Commonwealth address the unique needs of domestic violence and sexual assault victims,” said Secretary Brown. “Even with vigorous enforcement against perpetrators, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault may have many related legal, economic and social issues that these funds help address by providing shelter, support and other vital services.”

The Cabinet awards Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funds to agencies providing services to adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Eligible agencies include law enforcement, prosecution, service programs and courts; services include therapy, group counseling, court advocacy, legal advocacy, and follow-up.  Please contact Jennifer Brislin at 502-564-8220 for a list of grant recipients.

Further information about Cabinet grants may be accessed at http://justice.ky.gov/departments/gmb.  Interested individuals may also contact Tanya Dickinson, Grants Branch Manager, for further information at 502-564-3251 or at tanya.dickinson@ky.gov.