Schwank Applauds Criminal Justice Funding Awarded to the 11th District

Reading, PA - September 11, 2024 -The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency today awarded $2,263,680 in criminal justice and crime prevention grant funding to six entities in Berks County.

"Today's awards acknowledge the tremendous services these grant recipients are delivering for the people of Berks County," said Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks). "I'm grateful to the PCCD for making these investments that will support victims and provide them opportunities to seek the services and assistance they need."

The recipients, funding sources and award totals are as follows:

Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Program

Connections Work - $135,773 for reentry coalition coordination.

Federal STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program

SAFE Berks - $125,000 to support the Berks County STOP team.

Federal Victims of Crime Fund Program

Berks County Commissioners - $131,862 to enhance services for Berks County victims.
CASA of Berks County - $45,183 to support the continuation of child victim advocacy services.
Community Justice Project - $42,928 for immigration legal services for victims.
SAFE Berks - $1,136,592 to support victims of crime.
MidPenn Legal Services - $646,342 for the Legal Intervention for Victims Empowerment program.