INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A local domestic and sexual violence shelter has been awarded a state grant that will be used to enhance its victim services.
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has awarded more than $2 million in funding to 20 organizations across the state to support sexual assault victims.
“This funding is about making sure that survivors of sexual assault have meaningful access to services,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director. “These grants will broaden Indiana’s support network and provide critical resources to those who need it the most.”
Locally, Safe Passage, Inc. requested and received $134,139 for the Safe Place program to help victims in the agency’s six-county service area.
The Safe Place program includes operating a 24/7 rape crisis line and the newly-launched iCarol text line.
The text line provides immediate crisis response, advocacy, case management, and ongoing support for sexual assault victims.
Other services include assisting with the filing of protective orders, law enforcement reports, and violent crime compensation claims; providing individual, group, and peer healing and
support programs to victims, and facilitating sexual assault survivor support groups.
