CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- More than $2.5 million in grant funding to support programs that aim to fight child abuse and sexual assault was announced by Governor Morrisey.

According to a press release, Governor Morrisey announced that 22 programs that aim to address child abuse and neglect received more than $2.1 million, and almost $400,000 was awarded to address and prosecute sexual assault cases.

These programs work tirelessly from the first report to the final resolution of a case. This funding will support the men and women who provide life-changing services such as advocacy, education, forensic interviews, therapy, and medical evaluations to West Virginia’s most vulnerable.

The press release stated that the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) grants that were awarded include: • Burlington

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