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Cheshire County Accepts $700,000 DOJ Grant to Expand Victim Services and Forensic Nursing
Summary
The Cheshire County Board of Commissioners voted to accept up to $700,000 in Department of Justice funds over three years to expand services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, including funding for a hospital‑based advocate and a medical forensic program manager.
Cheshire County commissioners on Thursday approved acceptance of a Department of Justice Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant worth up to $700,000 spread over three years to expand victim services and medical forensic capacity.
Grants manager Suzanne Bansley told commissioners the county will subgrant most of the award to local partners and retain a small indirect share for administration. "I'm Suzanne Bansley, grants manager," she said while outlining the authorization needed to accept the award and sign subrecipient agreements.
The award will fund two primary local positions:…
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