JAMESTOWN – New York State has received $7.7 million in federal funding that will allow the state to fund 11 new programs and support 117 existing programs that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Funding through the federal Violence Against Women Act was increased by nearly $662,000 to support programs offered by non-profit organizations, hospitals and law enforcement agencies across the state.
Locally, the Salvation Army in Jamestown will receive $35,000 to fund a case manager, who will help provide services and outreach to domestic violence victims, with a focus on under-served rural and/or Hispanic victims.
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