Justice grants top $1.2M

The U.S. Department of Justice announced three grants to the Commonwealth over the last week:

• $549,870 for victim assistance. The FY19 Victim Assistance Grant to the Commonwealth’s Criminal Justice Planning Agency will be used for crisis counseling, shelter, therapy, and new program development. The grant program is funded by fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders.
• $208,813 for crime control. The Commonwealth Criminal Justice Planning Agency also received funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The grant supports local crime control and prevention initiatives, including drug and gang task forces, domestic violence programs, courts, information sharing, public and law enforcement safety programs.
• $450,000 to Karidat. The Transitional Housing Grant Program funds are intended to help victims of sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking, who need housing assistance and supportive services.

Congratulations to CJPA and Karidat!