San Antonio Standard

U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza has announced a $7,821,753 grant from the Department of Justice to aid the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Victim Services Team (VOCA). This funding aims to support victims of the May 24, 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. The grant will fund trauma-informed and evidence-based services related to crisis response and consequence management for those affected by the attack. The grant was awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs.

“We are firmly committed to supporting Uvalde on its path toward healing and providing the tools for enduring resilience following the senseless, heartbreaking events at Robb Elementary in May 2022,” said U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “This funding is a vital step in addressing the trauma caused by those events, providing essential services to the community, and ensuring victims and their families have the appropriate resources to continue recovery in the face of unimaginable loss.”

The award is part of the regular end-of-fiscal year cycle. More information about this and other OJP awards can be found on the OJP Grant Awards Page.

The Office of Justice Programs provides federal leadership, grants, training, technical assistance, and other resources aimed at improving national capacity to prevent and reduce crime; advance equity and fairness in justice administration; assist victims; and uphold rule of law. Information about OJP's program offices – including Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Institute of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office for Victims of Crime, and SMART Office – is available at www.ojp.gov.

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