Shelby, Hancock prosecutors receive grants to fight violence

Grants awarded

Prosecutors serving Shelby and Hancock counties received grants for work addressing sexual and domestic violence. The grants connect the two county prosecutors’ offices to efforts focused on crimes that can affect victims, families and communities.

The award is an event involving both counties’ prosecutors, but the grant amounts, funding agency and award date have not been publicly identified here.

What the grants address

The funding is designated for efforts involving sexual violence and domestic violence. Those areas can include the handling of criminal cases and related work by prosecutors, but the specific activities covered by the grants have not been identified.

What comes next

The prosecutors’ offices may provide more information about how the money will be used, including any services, casework or community efforts supported by the grants. Details about the awards will determine the scope of the work in Shelby and Hancock counties.

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