Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - It Happened to Alexa Foundation.

1 recipient will receive $197,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 73

Description: The It Happened to Alexa Foundation will use $197,329 in grant funds to provide support services to victims of rape and sexual assault and to their parents or guardians. Funds are made available through the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Discretionary Grants Program. The Foundation will hire a full-time program coordinator responsible for operations and outreach to targeted constituencies including victims, district attorneys, victims advocates, and family members of victims. Educational materials will be designed, produced and distributed. Also travel arrangements will be provided to victims and parents or guardians of victims when necessary and unavailable through the jurisdiction where the violent crime occurred.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
It Happened To Alexa Foundation (186947516)	$197		Non-Profit	125 South First Street Lewiston, NY

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $200,000 for It Happened to Alexa;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007