VOCA Grant for Domestic Violence Services Expansion

VOCA Grant for Domestic Violence Services Expansion

Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) administering U.S. Department of Justice Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds

Award Amount: Over $124,000 to Legal Services Alabama (part of larger collaborative award)

Geographic Scope: Montgomery County and the River Region, Alabama

Status: Award provided in June 2017 (historical grant)

Focus Areas

• Domestic violence services expansion
• Crisis intervention services for DV victims
• Legal representation for domestic violence victims
• Specialized law enforcement services for elder abuse cases
• Case management and attorney services for victims of domestic and sexual violence

Funded Positions/Services

• Two full-time Domestic Violence Attorneys to provide legal representation and crisis intervention
• Additional law enforcement services specializing in elder abuse cases
• Two case managers and one attorney for partner organization Family Sunshine Center
• Services coordinated through One Place Family Justice Center (OPFJC)

Collaboration Partners

• One Place Family Justice Center (OPFJC)
• The Family Sunshine Center
• Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)

Impact

• Approximately 100 new intakes per month at OPFJC
• Enhanced capacity to provide holistic representation to DV victims
• Expansion of services in Montgomery County and River Region

Contact Information

• Legal Services Alabama
• Phone: 866-456-4995
• P.O. Box 20787, Montgomery, AL 36120
• Website: legalservicesalabama.org