MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has awarded 10 grants totaling nearly $430,000 to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault while also supporting the prosecution of offenders.
These grants, provided through a U.S. Department of Justice program, will fund domestic violence agencies, law enforcement, and prosecution offices across 25 counties in central and southern Alabama. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is overseeing the distribution of these funds.
Providing Critical Support for Victims
Gov. Ivey emphasized the importance of both immediate and long-term support for victims of these crimes.
“Domestic violence and sexual abuse are despicable crimes in which victims need both immediate and long-term attention to help them overcome the trauma of these acts,” Gov. Ivey said. “These agencies and departments work tirelessly to provide needed services for the victims and to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those who commit such crimes.”
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell echoed this sentiment, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to supporting these efforts.
Grant Recipients and Their Services
The awarded funds will support various organizations and programs, each dedicated to assisting victims and prosecuting offenders:
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Montgomery Area Family Violence Program (Family Sunshine Center) – $52,110
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Services: Crisis intervention, safe shelter, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
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Coverage: Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes, and Montgomery counties.
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Montgomery County Commission – $79,217
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Supports the District Attorney’s Family Justice Unit in prosecuting domestic violence cases in Montgomery County.
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One Place Family Justice Center – $32,110
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Services: 24-hour hotline, court accompaniment, legal services, and victim advocacy.
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Coverage: Autauga, Butler, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry, and Wilcox counties.
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Elmore County Commission – $85,467
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Funds the 19th Circuit Domestic Violence Unit to investigate and prosecute domestic violence cases.
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Provides criminal and civil justice support in Autauga, Chilton, and Elmore counties.
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Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse (SABRA) Sanctuary – $16,350
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Services: Crisis intervention and advocacy for domestic violence victims.
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Coverage: Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox counties.
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Dallas County Commission – $54,100
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Supports the Providing Intervention for Victim and Offender Transformation (PIVOT) program, which aids victims and works with offenders to reduce intimate partner violence.
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Domestic Violence Intervention Center (Opelika) – $28,110
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Services: Emergency shelter, case management, counseling, and outreach programs.
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Coverage: Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph, and Tallapoosa counties.
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Rape Counselors of East Alabama (Auburn) – $26,110
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Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, intervention, counseling, emergency assistance, and court advocacy for victims of sexual assault and human trafficking.
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Coverage: Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties.
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Columbus Alliance for Battered Women (Hope Harbour) – $13,460
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Services: Crisis intervention and advocacy for domestic violence victims.
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Coverage: Russell County.
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The House of Ruth (Dothan) – $40,110
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Services: 24-hour call center, safe shelter, and court advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Coverage: Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike counties.
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Statewide Commitment to Victim Support
These grants are part of Alabama’s ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence and sexual assault. ADECA administers various programs supporting law enforcement, victim services, economic development, energy conservation, and recreational initiatives.
By funding these critical programs, the state continues to ensure that victims receive necessary support while law enforcement and legal professionals work to bring offenders to justice.
