West Chester, PA (Septiembre 26, 2023) – Important programs and organizations that support victims of crime, domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse in Chester County will receive nearly $4 million in federal grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said.
“These investments help support and sustain programs and organizations that assist and advocate for victims of crime of all ages, including young children and senior citizens,” Comitta said. “It’s important that all victims have a voice in the justice system and access to services to help them recover and live safe and healthy lives.”
The funds, recently approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), come through the Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). They are as follows:
- $563,000 for Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania for legal services for victims of domestic abuse.
- $827,000 for the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County for continuing services for victims of domestic violence.
- $683,000 for the Crime Victims Center of Chester County for crime victims’ programs and operations.
- $422,000 for CASA Youth Advocates for advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect.
- $1.5 million for the Senior Law Center for programs to support elderly victims.
In addition, Chester County will receive $533,000 in state grant funding for continuing county adult probation and parole programs.
And Lincoln University will receive $150,000 in federal state opioid response funds for the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment program, healthcare screening processes which are aimed at preventing alcohol and/or drug abuse and addiction.