Newburyport-based Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center was among those awarded third-year funding as part of a Violence Against Women Act federal grant, administered by the state.
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center was given $57,685 in the Discretionary Category as part of nearly $3.8 million in state and federal funds to support state, local and nonprofit agencies working to combat intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking. Each of the 42 grant recipients applied for funding through a competitive application process in 2022. Award recipients were eligible to receive for up to four years of funding.
“This grant funding reaffirms our deep commitment to ensuring a future where every individual can live with dignity, respect and without fear of abuse,” said Gov. Maura T. Healey.
In addition, five district attorney’s offices were awarded a total of $475,000 through the Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program. These state-funded grants help prosecutors and police identify, assist and provide referral services to victims of commercial sexual exploitation.