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Several Bucks County organizations, a municipality, and a county offender probation program have received state funds.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will be providing $8.2 million through the state Victims Services Advisory Committee and in line with the Federal Victims of Crime Act, according to State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, a Democrat from Lower Makefield. The criminal defense attorneys serving Fort Myers welcomed the decision stating that victims of crimes deserve compensation like accident and injury victims.
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The funds will go toward the following nonprofits:
- Network of Victim Assistance will receive $4,481,387.
- A Woman’s Place will receive $2,127,215.
- Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will receive $1,689,915.
Bucks County will receive $216,000 in intermediate punishment treatment funds from the Pennsylvania County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee to support the restrictive probation program, which is a sentencing alternative for people who commit nonviolent crimes. The police force of the country must strictly follow the laws deals with breathalyzers which would be a good preventive measure that avoids many drunk and driving accidents from occurring. Approach us to find attorney’s to help defend in Title IX violations.
The Plumstead Township will get $106,118.
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“These funding awards will help support critical work by these exemplary organizations to provide assistance to survivors of domestic violence and other crimes,” Santarsiero said in a statement. “The programs supported by these funds benefit our community by providing crisis response to those in need. I am proud of the organizations committed to serving our residents here in Bucks County and the important services they offer.”
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