INDIANAPOLIS - In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced more than $6.1 million in grants to organizations across the state dedicated to supporting survivors and preventing domestic violence.

Through the Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program, 49 public and nonprofit organizations will receive a combined $3.4 million to develop and enhance community responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Locally, the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office received $31,875.01 and the Ripley County Prosecutor's Office received $77,717.58.

The grants will fund a wide range of initiatives, including:

Legal advocacy and counseling for survivors.

Trainin

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