Justice for families project - albany county

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women awarded $650,000 to the Unified Court System of New York State under the Justice Systems Response to Families program (CFDA 16.021) from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The funding supports the Justice for Families Project in Albany County, New York, which aims to improve the response of the justice system to families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Services include a $650K service treatment evaluator delivered by sub-awardee Sanctuary for Families Inc. to assess needs and connect victims to appropriate social services. The Justice Systems Response to Families program seeks to enhance coordination between various components of the justice system to protect victim safety and privacy, and hold offenders accountable in a manner that also addresses underlying issues.