The U.S. Justice Department has canceled hundreds of ongoing grants that previously supported a wide range of services, from mental health care for police officers to programs assisting victims of crime and sexual assault.
According to internal records and multiple sources familiar with the decision, the cancellations affect grants administered by the Office of Justice Programs, potentially impacting numerous local law enforcement agencies and non-profits across the country.
Programs targeted by the canceled funding include initiatives aimed at addressing law enforcement mental health, supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, and other victim-centric services. The move comes amid broader administrative reviews of grant disbursement and oversight.
While the Justice Department has not publicly disclosed the reasons behind the widespread cancellations, agencies and organizations relying on these funds have expressed concern about the implications for public safety and community well-being.
More information is expected to be released as state and local officials assess the scope and impact of the terminated grants.
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