MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey announced that five grants totaling $577,607 have been awarded across Alabama to support services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including funding for a program serving victims in Calhoun County and nearby communities.
Among the grants announced, the Calhoun County Commission received $40,000 to support the Family Violence Trial Division within the Seventh Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The division provides assistance to domestic violence victims in Calhoun and Cleburne counties by helping individuals file protection-from-abuse orders, offering court accompaniment, and connecting victims with additional resources and support agencies.
“The victims of these crimes are especially vulnerable and require compassionate assistance,” Gov. Ivey said in the announcement. “In addition, all those involved in bringing perpetrators to justice should be thoroughly trained on handling these cases. I am pleased to award these funds supporting the groups and individuals working on behalf of the people impacted by these crimes.”
The grants are being administered through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs using funds provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said the programs funded through the grants provide a broad range of services for victims and those working within the justice system.
“The programs funded by these grants offer a wide variety of essential services,” Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of those dedicated to helping victims every step of the way.”
The largest grant announced was awarded to Covenant Rescue Group, a Gardendale-based nonprofit organization receiving $335,000 to train law enforcement agencies and assist with human trafficking sting operations statewide.
Additional grants included:
- $120,387 to the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts to educate judicial officials and expand automated systems linking police, prosecutors, and courts in domestic violence cases.
- $53,110 to Crisis Center Inc. for forensic exams, crisis counseling, advocacy, and related services for sexual violence victims in multiple counties.
- $29,110 to Turning Point, also known as SAN, to provide crisis lines, shelter, counseling, legal information, and other services for domestic violence victims across west Alabama.
ADECA oversees a variety of statewide programs focused on law enforcement support, economic development, energy conservation, recreation, and water resource management.
