The money has been allocated to local organisations that have a
proven track record in supporting victims at their most
vulnerable.
Children's groups are among those that will benefit from the
announcement, along with charities supporting victims of rape,
domestic violence, hate crime, burglary, anti social behaviour and
other violent crime. Those bereaved by murder, manslaughter and
fatal road traffic crimes will also get the specialist support that
they need.
Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke, said: 'Grass-roots groups
know the needs of their local area - and bring a wealth of
experience to our drive to support the most seriously affected,
vulnerable and persistently targeted victims of crime as they
rebuild their lives. Funding these local organisations will help
bring a targeted, sustained and tailored service to those who need
it the most. This approach, coupled with our plans to reduce
re-offending and to break the cycle of crime, will help us achieve
our dual goals of protecting society and better supporting
victims.'
The three-year funding will benefit organisations, helping them
to provide sustained, specialist support to families who have been
bereaved through crime. This fund will direct £9.8 million annually
to the victim and witness voluntary sector for the next three
years. Part of a longer
press release
The amounts awarded are:
- £5,323,903 - for 32 organisations supporting victims of sexual
violence
- £4,689,518 - for 33 organisations to fund 44 IDVAs
- £2,835,000 - for 65 organisations from Victim and Witness Rape
Support Fund
- £203,726 - for 2 organisations for Counselling Service
£13,052,147 in total out of £30million
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