"These grants will enable localities and state agencies to support new and continuing programs that address a wide range of criminal justice and public safety needs in the commonwealth," Kaine said. "They demonstrate again the commitment of Virginia's state and local agencies to make sure our criminal justice system is as effective and responsive as it can be."
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) administers the grant programs. DCJS' Criminal Justice Services Board, the policy board appointed by the governor to act on matters affecting the criminal justice system, reviewed and approved the grant proposals.
"These grants will specifically fund sexual assault programs; criminal justice system improvements; victim witness programs; school resource officers; offender reentry transitional services; residential substance abuse programs; and comprehensive community corrections programs," said DCJS Director Leonard G. Cooke.
In total 264 grants were approved and awarded to eight state agencies and 256 non-profit agencies and localities. Click here for more information regarding grant opportunities with DCJS.
