WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $6,230,291 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). A significant amount of the funding will go towards responding to West Virginia’s opioid crisis through programs authorized by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Additional funding will enhance state law enforcement data collection and storage, support services for sexual assault victims, and improve outcomes for the inmate population.
“I was proud to help the Senate pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act last year, and this is why. Because of that bill, we have new tools to respond to the drug crisis and improve the safety and well-being of West Virginians,” Senator Capito said. “This announcement and the funding that will follow shows our communities that they are not alone in this fight.”
“As we know all too well in West Virginia, the damaging effects of substance abuse not only impacts our families and friends, but our communities,” Senator Manchin said. “I am encouraged by the commitment the Department of Justice continues to make to West Virginia, ensuring we have the resources to tackle this crisis and other issues facing our population. Drug Courts in particular continue to prove their worth as an effective investment of federal dollars that help drug-addicted individuals avoid incarceration, reduce their risk of recidivism, and improve public safety and health. Fighting violence against women is crucial to ensure every member of our community feels safe. I will continue to fight for resources to ensure every West Virginian is safe.”
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