TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced this week that more than $10 million in federal funding will be allocated to community-based organizations and local and state agencies providing services directly to crime victims and survivors. This funding comes from the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program.
“These services are vital to the well-being of Kansans impacted by crime,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This funding gives organizations the ability to continue providing the assistance crime victims and survivors deserve as they stabilize their lives, navigate the criminal justice system, and regain a sense of safety and security.”
VOCA grants help organizations in delivering essential services, which include court advocacy and criminal justice support, provided by law enforcement and prosecutors. Other services involve crisis counseling offered by sexual assault and mental health centers, forensic interviews conducted by children’s advocacy centers, as well as shelter, transportation, and transitional housing provided by domestic violence programs.
A total of $10,289,285 was awarded to 65 agencies. The Hutch Post area agencies include the following:
Harvey County CASA: A Voice for Children at $17,443.
Harvey County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Task Force at $278,923.
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center in Harvey County at $23,900.
BrightHouse in Reno County at $163,944.
Horizons Mental Health Center Child Advocacy Center at $52,410.