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“I am proud to deliver this investment to help local law enforcement stop online child predators, reduce the backlog of DNA evidence in forensic labs, and strengthen support and outreach for crime victims,” Sen. Schumer said.
BY Forum Staff
More than $6 million in federal funding has been secured for New York to help combat criminal activity and fund family and drug courts, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand (both D-N.Y.) announced Tuesday.
The funding was awarded through the Department of Justice and will be used to combat and respond to online child sexual abuse, conduct forensic DNA analysis and reduce the backlog of forensic and database DNA samples in crime laboratories, fight human trafficking, and help establish and strengthen family and drug courts throughout the state.
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NYC will get nearly $500,000 to help prevent, investigate, prosecute, and promote community awareness of online enticement of children by sexual predators and other internet crimes against children.
“This federal funding will help communities from Nassau to Erie County identify perpetrators and achieve justice for victims,” Schumer said. “I am proud to deliver this investment to help local law enforcement stop online child predators, reduce the backlog of DNA evidence in forensic labs, and strengthen support and outreach for crime victims. I will continue to fight tooth and nail to ensure our communities have all the resources needed to keep families safe.”
New York City will receive $493,467 to help prevent, investigate, prosecute, and promote community awareness of online enticement of children by sexual predators and other internet crimes against children.
“This federal funding is a critical investment in our communities,” Gillibrand added. “It will dedicate resources to help local law enforcement fight heinous crimes including online child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and invests in vital services like family treatment and drug courts. I’ll continue fighting to ensure that communities across New York have what they need to stay safe.”
