COLUMBUS — Two local agencies learned Tuesday they will share in more $3.9 million in federal grants to reduce violence against women in Ohio from the Office of Criminal Justice Services.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department will receive $59,337.04, while A.L.I.V.E. Inc. will receive $30,820.92, officials explained.

The Violence Against Women Act grants assist local governments and nonprofit community-based organizations in administering justice for and strengthening services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

OCJS administered the competitive VAWA grant by soliciting proposals from victim service providers, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts throughout the state. In total, OCJS awarded 81 grants to local agencies in 45 counties.

VAWA funds enhance the capacity of local communities to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women.