‘Governing for Results’ Series Focuses on Combating Domestic Violence in Maryland

ARNOLD, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today visited the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County to announce the state has awarded $2.3 million in grants to organizations across Maryland under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The grants from the STOP (Services*Training*Officers*Prosecutors) VAWA Formula Grant Program will fund 73 projects by 57 organizations in every region of the state.

“One of the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s 16 strategic goals is driving down violence against women and children,” said Governor O’Malley. “By working together with law enforcement personnel, our Congressional delegation, and state and local officials, we’ve driven down violence against women and children by 26 percent since 2006.”

The YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is one organization receiving VAWA funding to provide victim services programs for survivors of domestic violence. The Governor’s visit is the latest in the ‘Governing For Results’ series, a statewide initiative to promote the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s 16 strategic goals, with today’s event highlighting progress towards reducing violent crimes against women and children.

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