Special to the Leader & Times

Tuesday, Gov. Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $1,475,189 in funding to local communities to support efforts aimed at preventing family, domestic, and dating violence, as well as providing critical services to victims and their dependents.

The funds come from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and Liberal Area Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Services (LARC/DVS) will be receiving $52,894.

“Through this funding, we are taking tangible steps to prevent domestic violence from occurring in the first place, as well as providing crucial supports to survivors and their families,” Gov. Kelly said. “These grants are critical to making Kansas communities stronger, safer, and more resilient. These FVPSA grant funds enable organizations to deliver a wide range of services, including outreach and education on family violence prevention, emergency shelter for victims of violence and their dependents, support groups and crisis intervention services, advocacy in obtaining protection from abuse orders, court accompaniment, and transportation assistance. The funding also supports initiatives that engage schools, communities, and families in education and awareness campaigns to stop violence before it begins.”