Costa Announces $327,000 for Centro La Familia and Latino Survivors of Sexual Violence

Statement

Today, Rep. Jim Costa announced that Centro La Familia has been awarded a $327,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. The Sexual Assault Culturally Specific Program grant creates, maintains, and expands sustainable sexual assault services provided by organizations that are uniquely situated to respond to the needs of sexual assault victims from culturally specific populations.

"Disclosing the trauma of sexual abuse can be especially challenging for survivors, and this funding targets resources specifically for Latino survivors, so they have a safe place to get the necessary services to begin the healing process," said Rep. Jim Costa. "From breaking down language barriers to specializing in helping Latino victims of sexual violence, Centro La Familia offers a place of comfort for Latino survivors, and this grant will allow them to continue serving an often underserved population in our San Joaquin Valley."

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