INDIANAPOLIS — For Domestic Violence Awareness month during the month of October, the Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) has partnered with Domestic Violence Network, Families First, and Silent No More to distribute $55,000 in CARES Act funding to help families dealing with domestic violence. The funds were approved by the City-County Council on September 16.
The funds will assist 20 families with emergency housing, a safety plan, and other resources for those seeking to get out of a domestic violence situation. OPHS and domestic violence partners are targeting certain zip codes based on Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) data that shows a high volume of intimate partner violence.
Funding for the program runs until the end of the year, though outreach efforts will continue to connect individuals and families to available resources.