September 22, 2010

Durbin Announces Nearly $1.4 Million in DOJ Funding for Illinois Public Safety and Domestic Violence Prevention Programs

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $1,384,845 to four Illinois entities for public safety as well as domestic violence prevention and support programs. The following entities will receive funding:

  • Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Chicago:$685,121 in funding to provide safety services and programs for persons with Alzheimer’s and their families, as well as law enforcement agencies. 

  • Illinois Secretary of State, Springfield: $100,000 in funding to deter trafficking in stolen vehicles, combat automobile title fraud, prevent automobile theft, and inspect exports through participation in a national database that allows title-granting agencies and law enforcement to instantly and reliably verify automobile information. 
This month marks the 16th anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) becoming law. VAWA aims to improve the criminal justice system’s response to violence against women and to increase services available to victims by providing funding for shelter and crisis centers, victim assistance and child services, as well as dedicated law enforcement units and prosecutors. The following entities will receive funding through VAWA:

  • Northern Illinois University, DeKalb: $299,724 in funding to enhance victim services, implement prevention and education programs, and develop and strengthen security and investigation strategies on campus. 

  • Western Illinois University, Macomb: $300,000 in funding to enhance victim services, implement prevention and education programs, and develop and strengthen security and investigation strategies on campus.