Appropriates $8,000,000 to the Department of Public Safety for grants to nonprofits aiding abused children, domestic violence victims, sexual assault.

South Dakota HB1200 allocates $8,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for grants to nonprofit organizations. These grants support services for abused children, domestic violence victims, sexual assault victims, and trafficking victims. Recipients can use the funds for 24/7 emergency services, counselor support, crisis line operations, case management, sexual assault nurse examiner training, and child advocacy center services. The grants cannot establish new programs, provide legal services, or duplicate existing services.

Appropriates $8,000,000 to the Department of Public Safety for grants to nonprofits aiding abused children, domestic violence victims, sexual assault.

South Dakota HB1200 allocates $8,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for grants to nonprofit organizations. These grants support services for abused children, domestic violence victims, sexual assault victims, and trafficking victims. Recipients can use the funds for 24/7 emergency services, counselor support, crisis line operations, case management, sexual assault nurse examiner training, and child advocacy center services. The grants cannot establish new programs, provide legal services, or duplicate existing services.