TOPEKA–Two Ellis County organizations are among the 25 recipients of nearly $1.2 million in federal grants from the 2015 Services Training Officers Prosecutors Violence Against Women Act (STOP VAW). Kansas Governor Sam Brownback made the announcement Monday.

STOP VAWA supports communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women; develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women; and promote a coordinated community response to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault/rape, and stalking.

The 2015 VAWA Grant Awards include:

Ellis County
Northwest Kansas Community Corrections–$35,000
Options: Domestic and Sexual Violence Services–$10,484