Rep. Terri Sewell announces over $38 million in DOJ funding to make A…

This week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced more than $38 million in federal funding from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to fight crime and make Alabama communities safer. The funding is part of a nationwide push to prevent and reduce crime by providing federal resources to combat gun violence, sex trafficking, substance abuse, and violence against women and children.

“Making our communities safer for our children and families has always been a top priority of mine,” said Sewell in a press release. “This $38 million from the Department of Justice will go a long way in doing just that. Together, these grants will ensure that our community organizations, local law enforcement, and especially our rural police departments have the tools they need to break the cycle of violence, prevent crime, strengthen police accountability, and save lives. I was so proud to advocate for this…