Congressman Cohen Announces $4.5 Million in Department of Justice Grants to Tennessee

Image August 6, 2026 Press Release Office of Violence Against Women funding supports training and assistance to victims WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TH-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today announced two grants totaling $4,592,039 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women to the state of Tennessee. One grant, for $3,623,147, will support the STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Program authorized by the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. A second grant, for $968,892, will support the Sexual Assault Services Formula Program supporting rape crisis centers that provide services to victims of sexual assault. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This critical funding addresses both the effective investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and assists victims of this trauma. I’m pleased to see the Department of Justice investing in these essential programs.” # # # Issues : 9th District Crime and Criminal Justice Reform Judiciary Memphis Shelby County Tennessee