Metro Atlanta
Grant helps Cherokee County prosecute domestic violence cases
A $70,000 federal grant will help Cherokee County pursue criminal cases against defendants charged with sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking crimes against women. AJC FILE
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners has agreed to accept $70,000 in federal funds to help prosecute crimes committed against women.
Commissioners also approved a required, 25% match of $23,333 in local funds as a condition of receiving the STOP Violence Against Women Act funds. The total program cost is $93,333 for the period Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2020, staff said in a report to commissioners.
“The grant enables the continuation of the Violence Against Women Prosecution Unit in the District Attorney’s Office by partially funding a full time prosecutor,” staff said. “The unit prosecutes sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking crimes against women.”
Information: https://bit.ly/39p8vgs
