OCJS Awards $4MFederal Funding to Support Domestic Violence Victims, Families

The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) awarded over $4 million in federal emergency shelter and supportive services grants for domestic violence victims and their dependents. The 67 projects in 46 counties will help community-based, non-profit organizations to provide emergency shelter and/or supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and their dependents.

Funding will support the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of programs and projects that:

• prevent incidents of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence.
• provide immediate shelter, supportive services, and access to community-based programs for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and their dependents.
• provide specialized services for children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, underserved populations, and victims who are members of racial and ethnic minority populations.

OCJS administered the grants through the FY 2023 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Formula Grant to States and Territories. All awards will support 12 months of program funding, operating from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.