Brewster: Funding Awarded for Crime Victims, Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Programs

Brewster: Funding Awarded for Crime Victims, Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Programs

June 12, 2019

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)Harrisburg – June 12, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded funding to various organizations and programs in the region to help victims of crime, domestic violence and substance abuse.

“The funding is earmarked for programs to help those struggling in local communities,” Brewster said. “From substance abuse issues to assisting crime victims, victims of domestic violence and mental health treatment, the funding will serve many in need.”

Funding that was approved and awarded by PCCD include:

  • $220,130 in Residential Substance Abuse and Treatment Funds for Project Safe Neighbors (PSN) in Allegheny County;
  • $818,781 in Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Funds for the University of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County;
  • $290,757 in competitive grant funding and $556,150 funding increase through Victims Crime Act Funding for Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties;
  • $928,405 Victims Crime Act Funding Increase for the Center for Victims in Allegheny County;
  • $670,721 in 2019-2021 Victims Crime Act Funding Increase for the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh in Allegheny County;
  • $125,131 in 2019-2021 Victims Crime Act Funding Increase for the Westmoreland County Commissioners; and
  • $98,278 in Endowment Act – Programs Assisting Victims funding for UPMC-Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County.

“Reducing substance abuse and helping victims of crime are priorities that will be greatly supported and improved with this funding,” said Brewster. “There is always more that can be done, more programs that will be created to assist those who need it, and funding awards like these are how we ensure help is available in our communities.”

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Brewster Comments on Domestic Abuse Violence Prevention Legislation

Brewster Comments on Domestic Abuse Violence Prevention Legislation

October 3, 2018

Harrisburg – October 3, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following comments related to the Senate’s passage of the domestic abuse violence prevention act. 

The bill which would provide additional protections for domestic violence victims who have Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders, passed the Senate today 43-5.  Brewster supported the measure and provided remarks on the Senate floor about the bill.

A previous measure (Senate Bill 501) which was designed to prevent violence and protect victims of domestic abuse by removing guns from abusers passed the Senate unanimously in April.   

Brewster’s statement follows:

“The action today by the Senate was a step forward in addressing domestic violence situations.  Our work, however, is not finished.  We need to be diligent and study new and improved ways to stop domestic violence in its tracks. 

“The approach identified in the new legislation makes sense.  I supported this bill and its predecessor, Senate Bill 501, because they outline a way to reduce violence and protect abuse victims from escalating violence.  I believe we need to go further and provide even greater protections and prevent violence not only from guns but from other means of violence.”

Brewster’s floor remarks can be viewed below: