By SALINA POST
Salina's DVACK is among the organizations in the state that will receive nearly $4.7 million in federal grants to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Governor Laura Kelly today announced $4,697,713 has been awarded to Kansas sexual and domestic violence survivor support programs through the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act administered by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA).
DVACK is set to receive the following.
●A $131,138 FVPSA Domestic Violence grant
●An $80,602 FVPSA Sexual Violence grant
“This funding will help sexual and domestic abuse survivors access the support and resources they need – no matter where they are in the state,” Kelly said. “We will continue using every tool we have to keep Kansans safe and healthy.”
The funding will assist sexual assault survivor support centers with transitioning to virtual/remote support services and increase their capacity to offer services to sexual assault survivors, according to a news release from the governor's office. The funds will also go toward measures to increase access to COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and mobile health units to promote public health, the release noted.
DVACK, the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The organization serves Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington counties.