Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that New Mexico will receive $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to support victims of domestic violence.

The grant will be given to the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission, and will be used to encourage the development and implementation of effective, victim-centered law enforcement, prosecution, and court strategies to address violent crimes against women.

"This grant will help give justice to victims of domestic violence, while also focusing on preventing violent crime against women," Bingaman said.