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Congressman Henry Cuellar Presents $300k to Webb County Sheriff's Office, in Collaboration with Casa de Misericordi

Statement

Date: Sept. 13, 2013
Location: Laredo, TX
Issues: Women Criminal Justice

Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) presented $300,000 in federal funds in support of a collaborative partnership between the Webb County Sheriff's Office and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter. In attendance were Webb County Judge Danny Valdez, Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter Director Sister Rosemary Welsh.

"Victims of domestic violence sustain not only physical, but mental abuse from their perpetrators," said Congressman Cuellar."I strongly believe that advocating feasible outlets and resources for these victims to continue their lives with the absence of fear is one of the many reasons that we as community should support the efforts being made through this partnership. The judicial and social assistance this grant provides will ensure the Webb County Sheriff's Office and the Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter will continue to provide these victims with supportive services and inspire current victims to reach out and attain the protection they undoubtedly deserve."


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