DeKalb County recently accepted a state grant to help with its victim and witness assistance programs in the Solicitor-General’s office.

The $82,475 from the Criminal Justice Coordination Council must be matched with $74,500 from the county. The money will cover services from advocates, such as notifying victims of court dates and accompanying them to court, for one year.

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Tracy Woodard from InTown Cares (left) and Lauren Hopper from Mercy Care organization work with residents at the Copperton Street encampment in August 2024. 
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