By Juan Soto
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state received more than $6 million in federal funds that would allow community organizations, hospitals, police departments and district attorneys’ offices to increase services and protections for domestic violence or sexual assault victims.
“This funding will provide much-needed resources to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in every corner of New York State,” Cuomo said.
The grant will support 90 organizations statewide that work with sexual assault or domestic violence victims. “These organizations are proven programs that are helping to create a better system of support and justice for victims,” Cuomo added.
U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) said the funding “is a vitally important part of our ongoing commitment to breaking the cycle of violence against women.”
The organizations that will receive funds will sign a three-year contract with the state to provide services. The $6.2 million will help fund the first year of those contracts. It is expected, Cuomo pointed out, that the same amount of funding will be available annually for the duration of the contracts.
Juan Soto
