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Governor Larry Hogan Announces $10 Million in Grants for Crime Victims

Statement

Date: Nov. 9, 2015
Location: Annapolis, MD
Issues: Government Budget and Spending Federal, State and Local Relations Criminal Justice

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $10,087,503 in federal grants will be awarded to state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide assistance, services, and treatment for citizens who have been victims of crime. The grants are funded through the federal Victim of Crime Assistance Program, administered by the Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention. Funds are used to support services such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency transportation to court, temporary housing, criminal justice support, and advocacy.

"One of our duties as citizens of this great state is to watch out for each other," Governor Larry Hogan said. "I can think of no higher calling than to ensure that victims of crime are cared for with dignity and respect. Making sure they have access to the necessary services is essential to our goal of safe neighborhoods for every family in Maryland."


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