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Durbin Announces Nearly $2.3 Million in DOJ Funding to Protect Illinois Youth

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of $2,299,205 to government agencies in Illinois for programs focused on protecting juveniles and promoting child Internet safety.

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“Today’s funding will help combat juvenile delinquency in Illinois and strengthen and improve safeguards for our children against Internet predators,” said Durbin.

The following Illinois government offices and programs will receive funding:

  • Illinois Criminal Justice…

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