Grants awarded to local non-profits which help sexual assault victims

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Two local non-profits which help victims of sexual assault are receiving grants to help them with their mission.

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the grants, which are being funded by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Here are the local grant recipients:

Alabama Coalition Against Rape – $80,000 for this Montgomery-based organization to train advocates, medical personnel and other first responders and to provide direct services to victims of sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, stalking and harassment throughout the state.

One Place Family Justice Center – $32,110 for a 24-hour hotline, case management and other services for victims of sexual assault and other crimes in Autauga, Butler, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry and Wilcox counties.

“Victims of this terrible crime deserve timely and compassionate care from well-trained professionals,” Gov. Ivey said. “These funds will boost efforts to investigate and prosecute cases and provide victims with the support and resources they need as they take steps to recover and rebuild their lives.”

In addition, the Mobile County Commission will receive a grant for $32,710 for the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office, which investigates and prosecutes all sexual assault cases and supports victims in Mobile County.