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City accepts $500,000 DOJ grant to fund high‑risk domestic violence response team

Grand Rapids City Commission and Committees · October 9, 2024
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Summary

The fiscal committee approved acceptance of a $500,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to fund a multidisciplinary high-risk domestic violence team, covering partial salaries for a GRPD social worker and advocates from community partners.

The Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee voted to accept a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women to support a high‑risk, multidisciplinary team aimed at intervening in and reducing near‑fatal domestic violence incidents.

Mr. Bridal (speaker 6) described the grant as $500,000 over three years and said it will fund 50% of…

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