Sixteen organizations aiding domestic violence victims in Alabama are set to receive additional financial support from the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey announced.
The trust fund, generated through a marriage recording fee, is distributed quarterly to agencies.
Gov. Ivey awarded $105,757 to the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) and $80,000 to the state Office of Prosecution Services (OPS). The ACADV provides training for shelters, while OPS investigates and prosecutes offenders. “These funds provide sanctuary and safety for domestic violence victims and innocent family members who must escape dangerous and uncertain situations,” Gov. Ivey said…