SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Monday, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced that he is delivering over $30 million in federal funding to strengthen services for victims of violent crime throughout the state of Georgia.
The Federal funding, which comes through the DOJ’s Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund, will allow the CJCC to distribute funding to Georgia community-based organizations across the state for new programs that address emerging needs, close gaps in services, train victim service advocates, and provide financial assistance to victims of crime.
“Violent crime is impacting communities across Georgia,” Sen. Ossoff said. “These new Federal resources will strengthen services for victims of violent crime and ensure they get the help and support they deserve.”…