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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded about $1.05 million in grants to eight organizations that serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in 20 Alabama counties.

Among those grants included SAN Inc., also known as Turning Point. They received $96,720 for services including an emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy and assistance in helping victims of domestic and family violence navigate the criminal justice system. Turning Point serves Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties.

“We have a responsibility to protect the victims of these crimes and to provide them access to professional, compassionate care in a timely manner,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for offering comprehensive services to victims throughout the state.”

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants with funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.

“ADECA supports organizations like these throughout the state to ensure that communities are able to give victims their best chance to heal and live happy, productive lives,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of the vital work done at these centers.”

Below are other agencies that have received grants.

• 2nd Chance Inc. will use its grant of $108,868 to provide shelter, supportive services and community outreach to domestic violence victims in Calhoun, Cleburne, Etowah and Talladega counties.
• Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, also known as Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (HICA), has received $108,579 to increase awareness in the Hispanic and immigrant communities about domestic violence and the resources available to victims and to provide training and support to service providers in Jefferson and Shelby counties.
• YWCA Central Alabama will use its grant of $134,720 to provide services including a crisis hotline, a shelter, advocacy, legal services and counseling to domestic violence victims in Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair counties.
• St. Clair Children’s Advocacy Center has received $53,304 to serve victims of child abuse and neglect, child pornography, child sexual abuse and human trafficking in St. Clair County.
• Crisis Center Inc. will use its grant of $404,996 to provide services including forensic exams, evidence collection and counseling to victims of sexual assault, elder abuse and human trafficking in Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair and Walker counties.
• SafeHouse of Shelby County Inc. has received $80,720 to provide a variety of services to victims of adult physical assault, domestic and family violence, stalking and harassment in Clay, Coosa and Shelby counties.
• Family Resource Center of Northwest Alabama Inc. has received $65,225 to provide services including information and referral, personal advocacy, emotional support and shelter to victims of domestic violence in Walker County.

ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.