TOPEKA — Gov. Sam Brownback this week announced nearly $4 million in grants for the 2015 Federal Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance grant program.

The VOCA grants provide direct services to crime victims to respond to their emotional and physical needs; assist primary and secondary crime victims in stabilizing their lives after a victimization; assist victims in understanding and participating in the criminal justice system; and provide crime victims with a measure of safety.

Options: Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, Hays, is among the 50 recipients with a grant of $75,436.

Options serves 18 counties in northwest Kansas.