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Violent Crime Against Indian Women in Texas
A alarming trend of violent crime against Indian women in Texas has grabbed the attention of federal authorities. The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas will receive $390,599 in federal grant money to address this pressing issue.
At the heart of this grant is a bid to reduce crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking on the Kickapoo Reservation, stated U.S. Attorney John F. Bash. This funding will be used to develop or provide a crisis hotline, supportive services, support groups, and victim assistance such as court accompaniment, advocacy, counseling, and transitional housing assistance.
The Office of Justice Programs, the Office on Violence Against Women, and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services have contributed over $113 million in grants to 133 American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, and other tribal designees. Of this amount, $53 million comes from the Office of Justice Programs, $35 million from the Office on Violence Against Women, and $24.7 million from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
The Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) awards cover nine purpose areas, including public safety and community policing, justice systems planning, alcohol and substance abuse, corrections and correctional alternatives, children’s justice act partnerships, services for victims of crime, violence against women, juvenile justice, and tribal youth programs.
There is an unacceptable level of violent crime and domestic abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, said Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Jesse Panuccio. This increase in resources, together with our aggressive investigation and prosecution of crimes, shows how seriously Attorney General Sessions and the entire Department of Justice take these issues.
Today’s announcement is part of the Justice Department’s ongoing initiative to increase engagement, coordination, and action on public safety in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. For a listing of today’s announced CTAS awards, visit www.justice.gov/tribal/page/file/1095161/download.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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