JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS OVER $19 MILLION TO THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT

Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime has awarded $19,207,912 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement ("LCLE") to provide resources to crime victims.

$2,104,000 was awarded to support Louisiana's VOCA (Victim of Crimes Act) Victim Compensation Program. This program assists state-administered victim compensation programs, helping to reimburse victims for expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs incurred due to a crime.

$17,103,912 was awarded to provide subgrants to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to crime victims, such as crisis counseling, telephone and onsite information and referrals, criminal justice support and advocacy, shelter, therapy, and additional assistance.

LCLE is a foundation located in Baton Rouge dedicated to improving the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems and to promoting public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community.

For more information about this award, please contact the OJP Office of Communications at 202-307-0703 or [email protected].