Program to combat violence against women in Pound Ridge receives federal funding

WASHINGTON – The US Justice Department has announced a $450,000 grant to the Town of Pound Ridge to implement a strategy to stop violence against women and human trafficking.
The town in collaboration with its non-profit victim service partner Hope’s Door, will use the money to establish a location where accessible, co-located, comprehensive, culturally-competent, trauma informed advocacy services are provided to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking.
The project will include hiring a case manager to provide services to survivors of sexual assault, training for law enforcement, the judiciary, healthcare providers, and victims’ advocates; improve outreach efforts to the LGBTQ community; and expand outreach to other underserved populations, including immigrant communities.