Recently, Southern California District Attorney Robert Brewer announced that over two dozen organizations will be receiving more than $12 million in grant money given by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“The U.S. Department of Justice is committed to keeping neighborhoods safe by building law enforcement capacity and supporting innovative programs that prevent crime and support victims…These grant awards will enable San Diego and Imperial county communities to better prevent, investigate and respond to evolving crime challenges and will also provide critical assistance and resources to crime victims when they need it most.” stated Brewer.
The largest portion of the grant money will go to the Alliance for Hope International to support ending domestic violence. The second largest grant will be going to Rady Children’s Hospital, and $1.25 million will be directed to the Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center to support victims of child abuse and neglect.
Other organizations are receiving smaller grants for public safety and support, including the Southern Indian Health Council, the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the La Jolla Band of Indians, and the Pauma Band of Mission Indians. The City of San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, El Cajon, Vista, National City, Carlsbad, El Centro, La Mesa, and Imperial County also received funds to support local law enforcement.
The DOJ funds will be instrumental in keeping Southern Californians safe. We’re fortunate to be receiving these generous grants and can expect to see the funds put to good use by the institutions they were given to.
