MONTGOMERY , Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced $2.3 million in grants to assist children and adult victims of abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Alabama. The funds, awarded to six agencies, aim to provide critical services to those impacted by these crimes.
“Violence against any individual is an abhorrent act, and offenders should be arrested and punished,” said Gov. Ivey. “Victims deserve access to services that support them through these terrible ordeals and help heal the physical and mental scars they suffer.”
The grants are funded through the U.S. Department of Justice and administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Kenneth Boswell, ADECA director, emphasized the importance of these partnerships, saying, “We aim to help victims successfully overcome their ordeals and achieve normal and peaceful lives.”
Agencies Receiving Funds
•Alabama Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): $1.43 million
CASA supports 15 local programs statewide, offering assistance to abused and neglected children and victims of trafficking.
•Russell County Child Advocacy Center: $54,087
Based in Phenix City, the center provides advocacy, court support, and other resources to child victims and adults abused as children.
•Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center: $172,387
Serving Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties, this Dothan-based organization provides services to children in abuse cases and works with the criminal justice system to prosecute offenders.
•Montgomery Area Family Violence Program: $217,476
Also known as the Family Sunshine Center, this program serves seven counties, offering safety services and support for sexual assault victims while working to prosecute offenders.
•One Place of the Shoals: $96,000
Covering Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, and Winston counties, this organization provides emotional support, legal guidance, and assistance with victim compensation.
•The House of Ruth: $365,114
Serving nine counties, including Houston and Pike, this agency offers shelter, housing, and emotional support to victims of domestic violence.
These funds will help agencies continue their work to support victims, ensuring they receive the care and justice they deserve.
