Gov. Ivey renews grants to help people train for domestic violence cases
New training for domestic violence cases By Caroline Klapp | March 10, 2021 at 10:34 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 10:59 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A state agency has more funds for very vital services.
The Governor awarded more than $135,000 to help with domestic violence cases.
WAFF talked to the agency’s Executive Director who is receiving $80,000 from the grant.
Barry Matson from the Office of Prosecution Services says this funding is critical in order to train professionals they send to handle domestic violence situations.
The agency sends professionals all over the state to train police departments, advocacy groups and prosecutors.