CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A disturbing trend of violence against families in Mecklenburg County has led to a significant allocation of federal funds to support victims and their families.
A total of $600,000 in federal grants has been awarded to Mecklenburg County Community Support Services by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), to expand access to legal services and enhance processes impacting the safety of victims and their families.
U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced the allocation of funds, stating that federal grants are a vital resource for organizations with programs that support the Justice Department’s mission to improve access to legal services and enhance the safety of victims, survivors, and their families.
The OVW grant was allocated under the Justice for Families (JFF) Program, authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
The grant was awarded by the JFF Program to Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, to fund a project related to supervised visitation and safe custody exchange services, provide legal representation and legal assistance services for victims of domestic violence, and expand legal services, including language access, to underserved communities and communities with limited English proficiency.
According to OVW Director Rosemarie Hidalgo, the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant, in conjunction with the Justice for Families Program and the Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative, serve as a powerful multi-pronged strategy to transform the justice system’s approach to supporting families affected by violence.
Created in 1995, OVW provides leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to reduce violence through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation. OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Mecklenburg County Community Support Services will utilize the $600,000 in federal grants to support victims of domestic violence and their families in Mecklenburg County.
Key Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: Mecklenburg County Community Support Services
Criminal Charges: None
City and State: Charlotte, North Carolina
Exact Date: Not provided
Sentence or Outcome: $600,000 in federal grants awarded
Dollar Amounts: $600,000
Learn more about OVW at www.justice.gov/ovw.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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