Be safe - (B)uffalo and (E)RIE county (S)topping (a)buse in the (F)amily (E)nvironment

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to the County of Erie, New York under the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (CFDA 16.590). The grant period runs from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Funding will support the BE SAFE initiative to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence in Buffalo and Erie County, New York.

Through a $1,000,000 sub-award, Community Services For Every1, Inc. will provide a Domestic Violence Care Manager and training/technical assistance to enhance services for domestic violence victims with disabilities. The Care Manager will coordinate care plans and provide advocacy, while training will help recognize and address domestic violence involving individuals with disabilities. Funding will also support case management services to help at-risk clients establish safety plans. The services aim to improve accessibility and protections for vulnerable populations under this Department of Justice grant program.