Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced that the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission is set to receive $1.22 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help combat violent crimes against women.

“The funding released today will help support families whose lives have been touched by domestic violence, and holds abusers accountable for their criminal actions,” Bingaman said.

“Every time a violent act is committed against a woman, the devastating impacts are lasting and widespread,” said Udall. “Incidents of rape, domestic violence and stalking are never acceptable, and this funding will be used to crack down on these inexcusable acts within our communities.”

Funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice’s STOP Violence Against Women Grants Program, which provides funding to help develop and implement effective, victim-centered law enforcement, prosecution, and court strategies to address violent crimes against women.  Funding can also be used to support victim services.