Nearly $15 million from the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) will help fund organizations that support victims of traumatizing crimes throughout Kentucky.
The money mostly supports organizations that help victims of child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence.
“Each of these organizations is doing God's work,” Gov. Andy Beshear said during his regular Thursday briefing. “It’s being there for people after the worst trauma that is imaginable, and for everyone working at any of these organizations, or others that serve victims of crime and of violent crime, thank you for being there for your fellow human being.”
More than 100 organizations across Kentucky will get a piece of the money. That includes social work, law enforcement, restorative justice and medical agencies.
Paula Garner is the CEO of Maryhurst, a Louisville therapy program for child abuse victims. Shespoke about the importance of the funding during the conference.
“We care for more than 800 individuals annually, each with special and sometimes complex needs. This year's VOCA award will go to power the technology that allows us to provide individualized services,” Garner said.
A full list of organizations getting grant money can be found here.
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