State Awards More Than $6.1 Million to Support Survivors and Combat Domestic Violence

The Franklin County and Ripley County Prosecutor's Offices received funding.

INDIANAPOLIS - In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced more than $6.1 million in grants to organizations across the state dedicated to supporting survivors and preventing domestic violence.

Through the Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program, 49 public and nonprofit organizations will receive a combined $3.4 million to develop and enhance community responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 

Locally, the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office received $31,875.01 and the Ripley County Prosecutor's Office received $77,717.58.

The grants will fund a wide range of initiatives, including:

• Legal advocacy and counseling for survivors.
• Training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and court personnel.
• Enhanced victim support services.
• Expansion of culturally specific and trauma-informed programs. 
• Improvements to evidence collection methods.
• Special prosecutors and investigators dedicated to handling cases involving crimes against women.

“Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to stand with survivors and reaffirm our commitment to ending abuse,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Every person deserves to feel safe in their home and community. These programs do more than just help survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives; they strengthen prevention efforts, enhance access to justice, and promote long-term healing.”

A complete list of STOP Violence Against Women award recipients is available at on.in.gov/STOPgrant.