Alaska domestic violence nonprofits worry federal funding uncertainty could shut down services

East TN victim advocacy groups brace for potential federal grant cuts

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Victim advocacy groups are bracing for the impact federal funding cuts could have on their programs as federally funded victim grants are dwindling.   Knoxville Family Justice Center Executive Director Michelle Clayton said they rely on federal grants like the Violence Against Women Act to support victims of domestic violence.   Eldest of five Lenoir City brothers steps up to raise siblings after parents’ unexpecte…

Alaska domestic violence nonprofits worry federal funding uncertainty could shut down services

Many domestic violence programs in the state rely on federal funding.

Memphis domestic violence center abruptly closes amid statewide fight for victim funding

This story has been republished with permission from Tennessee Lookout. Read the original story here. A Memphis domestic violence agency has abruptly closed its doors amid an urgent fight for state funding by victim-serving organizations in Tennessee. The Family Safety Center of Memphis and Shelby County shut down without warning or public explanation last week. The agency served as a “one-stop shop” for victims of domestic violence, aiding vict…