The Shadow
RICHMOND — Safehome Systems Inc. and the Alleghany County Victim Witness Program will receive federal funding as part of grants to support state and local criminal justice programs.
The Alleghany County Victim Witness Program will receive $245,112, and Safehome Systems, $35,497.
The grants were approved by the Criminal Justice Services Board of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services during a meeting Thursday.
Gov. Ralph Northam has announced the award of more than $95 million in federal grant funding to 229 localities, nonprofit organizations, and state agencies throughout Virginia.
The funding will help support behavioral health programs for persons currently incarcerated and preparing to return to their communities.
“Protecting the health and safety of Virginians has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Northam. “These grants will help sustain the operation of critical public safety services and law enforcement agencies, and ensure that criminal justice programs can continue to deliver essential support that meets the needs of our communities.”
The 374 grants announced by Northam fund over 2,460 positions in the commonwealth and provide operational funding for many criminal justice programs.
“These diverse stakeholders each play a vital role in the criminal justice system,” said Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian J. Moran. “These grants provide important resources to ensure programs can effectively carry out their mission and help individuals throughout the whole process, from prevention to reentry.”
DCJS administered nearly 900 grants in fiscal year 2020, totaling more than $71 million in federal funds, $36 million in general funds, and $11.5 million in special funds.
The grants support programs and initiatives across the criminal justice system and related agencies in Virginia.
In addition to providing funding, DCJS also administers law enforcement training standards, conducts research and evaluations, provides technical assistance, offers training for criminal justice practitioners, and provides regulatory oversight to private security and related businesses.
