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Study: Child abuse cost Alabama $3.7 billion in 2018

More than 10,000 children in Alabama are the victims of abuse and neglect each year.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 22, 2021

Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims

The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments.

April 15, 2021

Governor awards grants to support statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $291,402.

March 15, 2021

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims of domestic violence

The governor awarded grants to the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and AshaKiran Inc.

December 23, 2020

Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims

The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement.

December 10, 2020

Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims statewide

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $418,404 grant to support sexual assault victims across Alabama. The Alabama Coalition Against Rape, a nonprofit organization that assists victims of sexual violence and conducts outreach and education, is using the funds to continue its efforts to provide services to victims and prevent further assaults. The coalition has provided … Continued

August 31, 2020

Gov. Ivey awards grant to better serve domestic violence victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $59,356 grant to help educate court officials in ways to serve the needs of domestic violence victims. The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts will use funds to implement the Domestic Violence Skills Enhancement Project, a program that trains judicial system employees on the causes and consequences of domestic violence. … Continued

December 12, 2019

Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide shelter for pets in domestic violence situations

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $95,207 to ensure that pets belonging to victims of domestic violence are provided for when their owners flee to safe shelters. “These days pets are a part of the family unit, yet their welfare is often forgotten when a family is forced to flee from violent home situations,” Gov. Ivey … Continued

November 20, 2019

Gov. Ivey awards $2.1 million to aid elderly and disabled abuse victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.1 million to the state Department of Human Resources to assist elderly and disabled adults who have been abused. The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to provide several preventative options for victims who are suffering from abuse. “No one should ever have to be the victim … Continued

November 15, 2019