On June 15, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that $83.3 million is being awarded to nonprofits and governments in cities and counties throughout Virginia. The grants will fund a variety of programs, which the governor described as "essential," across the criminal justice system. Funding will be available for program operations in FY 2018, which begins July 1.
According to the press release the funding is "from state appropriations and special funds, as well as from federal funds allocated to Virginia for justice system improvements." Gov. McAuliffe said "the funds will help communities respond effectively to crimes against women, help our juvenile justice system prevent delinquency, and provide treatment and advocacy for abused or neglected children."
Of the $83.3 million (PDF), $1,982,175 was allocated to the Northern Neck counties of Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland.
Of the $83.3 million (PDF), $1,982,175 was allocated to the Northern Neck counties of Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland.
- Northumberland County Victim Witness Program ($44,712)
- Kilmarnock -The Boys and Girls Club-Northern Neck Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program ($99,850)
- Lancaster - Northern Neck CASA Program Court Appointed Special Advocate ($83,333)
- Lancaster County Victim Witness Program ($64,243)
- Kilmarnock, Town Career Exploration/Financial Readiness Program ($45,657)
- Richmond, County Victim Witness Program ($59,273)
- Westmoreland County Community Corrections ($831,885)
- Westmoreland County Pre- and Post-Incarceration Services (PAPIS) ($67,333)
- Westmoreland County School Resource Officer/School Security Officer Grant Program ($50,000)
- Westmoreland County School Resource Officer/School Security Officer Grant Program ($50,000)
- Westmoreland County Victim Witness Program ($97,657)
- Warsaw -The Haven Shelter & Svcs, Inc. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Grant Program (DV&SAGP) ($488,232)