State Awards Over $57 Million to Support Victim Services, Juvenile Justice Programs

Several organizations in SEI received funding.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced more than $57 million in grant funding to organizations across the state dedicated to supporting crime victims, strengthening community-based services, and improving outcomes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. 

“Every Hoosier deserves access to safety, support, and opportunities to thrive,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “These investments strengthen the organizations that are on the front lines serving victims of crime, supporting families in crisis, and helping young people build bright futures.”

Through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program, 167 organizations will receive a combined $49.5 million to provide critical services to victims of crime. 

Local recipients include the Dearborn & Ohio County Prosecutor's Office ($120,000), Franklin County Prosecutor's Office ($75,000). CASA of Jefferson County ($310,000), Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office ($95,000), Jennings County Prosecutor's Office ($47,137.56), Safe Passage ($1,063,293.19), Ripley County Prosecutor's Office ($240,000), and Southeastern Indiana Voices for Children ($300,000), 

Grant funding will support initiatives including but not limited to:

• Victim advocacy and case management services;
• Emergency shelter and housing assistance;
• Mental health counseling and trauma-informed care;
• Legal assistance; and
• Services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking.

Safe Passage received an additional $20,000 from the Social Services Block Grant Program to support residential domestic violence programs that provide emergency shelter and services to survivors of domestic violence and their dependents.