(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) today awarded nearly $4 million in federal emergency shelter and supportive services grants for domestic violence victims and their dependents.
The 64 projects in 46 counties will help community-based, non-profit organizations to provide emergency shelter and/or supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and their dependents.
In our region, Crossroads Crisis Center in Allen County was awarded $100,000, Auglaize County Crisis Center was awarded $40,000, Open Arms in Hancock County received $85,000, and Turning Point in Marion County received just over $54,000.
Funding will support the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of programs and projects that:
prevent incidents of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence.
provide immediate shelter, supportive services, and access to community-based programs for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and their dependents.
provide specialized services for children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, underserved populations, and victims who are members of ...