Local organizations among domestic violence funding recipients

Three local organizations were among the recipients of grant funding announced last week in the fight against domestic violence.

Governor Andy Beshear announced that 30 organizations across the commonwealth would be receiving more than $2.1 million in funding from the federal Violence Against Women Act.

“These groups will use this funding to protect and support victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking,” said Governor Beshear during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update.

The governor’s office says the funding is allocated to law enforcement, prosecutors, victim services, and state and local courts, and supports community and local projects serving adult and youth victims.

Among the recipients of the latest round of funding are Baptist Health Foundation Hardin ($77,716), Silverleaf Sexual Trauma Recovery Services, Inc. ($22,430), and SpringHaven, Inc. ($51,019).

Beshear said the funding goes along with other initiatives such as the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Safe at Home program and expanded legislation focused on strengthening statutes concerning abuse and exploitation of minors.

“No one should experience a violent crime,” Beshear said. “While there is a lot of work left to be done in my administration, we are doing everything we can day in and day out to make our community safer and to make sure our people feel safer.”

Kentucky domestic violence shelters and resources are available 24/7.