The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime, has awarded a combined $20,036,461 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (“LCLE”) to provide resources to Louisiana agencies to specifically assist victims of crimes, said U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall. $17,419,461 will provide subgrants to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to crime victims, such as crisis counseling, telephone and onsite information and referrals, criminal justice support and advocacy, shelter, therapy, and additional assistance. $2,617,000 will provide funds from the Crime Victims Fund to enhance State Victim Compensation payments to eligible federal and state crime victims.
LCLE is a foundation located in Baton Rouge dedicated to improving the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems and to promoting public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community.
For more information about this award, please contact the OJP Office of Communications at 202-307-0703 or OJP.