6/13/2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced today that he has awarded $1,170,284 in STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program funds for 26 projects statewide. The purpose of these funds is to establish or enhance teams whose core members include victim service providers, law enforcement, and prosecution to improve the criminal justice system's response to violence against women. Grants provide personnel, equipment, training, technical assistance, and information systems for the establishment or enhancement of these teams. Additionally, statewide projects are funded to provide training and educational opportunities for all victim service providers, law enforcement, prosecution, and court personnel throughout the state.
STOP funds are awarded from the Office on Violence Against Women, Office of the U.S. Department of Justice. The funds are administered by the Division of Justice and Community Services.
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Contact Information
Jacqueline Proctor or Sarah J. Brown
304-558-2000 or 304-558-8814 Ext. 53337