Friday, August 13, 2010
Domestic Violence Funds Made Available
KENTUCKY...
Federal funding to support programs that assist domestic violence victims in Kentucky is expected to amount to $1.2 million. A joint statement from Rep. Ben Chandler and Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo says about $875,000 in funding will help buy GPS monitoring devices for pilot programs in rural and urban areas.
The GPS devices will be used in accordance with Amanda's Law, a state law passed this year in the wake of the slaying of state worker Amanda Ross. Another $325,000 will be devoted to the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program, to provide services and shelter to families. The program helps with housing, emergency finances and continuing education.
Federal funding to support programs that assist domestic violence victims in Kentucky is expected to amount to $1.2 million. A joint statement from Rep. Ben Chandler and Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo says about $875,000 in funding will help buy GPS monitoring devices for pilot programs in rural and urban areas.
The GPS devices will be used in accordance with Amanda's Law, a state law passed this year in the wake of the slaying of state worker Amanda Ross. Another $325,000 will be devoted to the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program, to provide services and shelter to families. The program helps with housing, emergency finances and continuing education.
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