The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected…

The Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) awarded Raksha Inc., a Georgia-based non-profit organization, a $200,000 Project Grant under the Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants program (CFDA 16.582). The purpose of this grant is to provide culturally responsive services to underserved and marginalized South Asian crime victims and survivors in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The funding will increase the availability and accessibility of services such as transportation, housing, culturally specific foods, employment support, educational opportunities, and childcare. The target population includes South Asian individuals and families, including immigrants and descendants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected by inequality; and disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. With this funding, raksha, INC., will increase the availability and accessibility of basic services and assistance for south asian crime victims in georgia. Services will include transportation, housing, food, childcare, andeconomic empowerment assistance. The target population includes south asian individuals and families, including immigrants and descendants from bangladesh, bhutan, india, nepal, pakistan, and SRI lanka. Services to be provided will include transportation, housing, culturally specific foods, employment support such as costs for licensing, educational opportunities, and childcare.