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County victims programs get state funds

Posted Monday, August 25, 2008

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Gov. Rick Perry Thursday awarded $213,256 to three Brazoria County victims’ assistance programs, as part of more than $20.9 million awarded to 179 programs to help victims of crime throughout the state. The grants are awarded under the federal Victims of Crime Act Fund and distributed by the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.

Funds of $68,884 were awarded to the Brazoria County District Attorney's Office Crime Victim Assistance Program; $80,000 to Children's Advocacy Center of Brazoria County; and $64,372 to the Brazoria County Community Supervision and Corrections Department’s Victim Services Program.

“Texas has an obligation not only to protect its citizens, but to offer support and rehabilitation in the event they become victims of a crime,” Perry said. “It is important to all Texans that we support programs that protect victims, administer justice and provide a safer living environment for all residents.”

Funds are awarded according to Gov. Perry’s victim restoration strategy, which focuses on assisting individuals who are victims of crime to achieve full physical, mental and emotional health. CJD encourages victim assistance providers to build lasting partnerships between the criminal justice system, victim advocacy organizations and faith-based/community-based organizations to expand the impact and scope of assistance provided.

VOCA funding supports programs that address family violence, child abuse, sexual assault and other violent crimes, and provides crisis intervention, counseling, emergency shelter, criminal justice advocacy and emergency transportation to help victims recover.

Each year, CJD contributes to public safety and the reduction of crime in Texas through the deliberate deployment of strategy, direction and funding. The division administers more that $113 million in both state and federal funds to support criminal justice, juvenile justice and victim restoration efforts.