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New York victim services funding fluctuations

Overview

Victim service organizations in New York initially reported significant funding reductions following the state’s Victim of Crime Act grant awards. Child advocacy centers experienced a 31% reduction in funding, totaling a loss of over $6.9 million, while some providers, such as the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, lost their entire awards. The Office of Victim Services noted that applications for funds exceeded the available pool by approximately $500 million.

Following these reports, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $36 million in state funding for victim assistance programs. This new allocation, combined with previously committed state funds and federal support, brings the total investment to $162.5 million. This funding is intended to support 284 service providers, including domestic violence providers, rape crisis centers, and child advocacy centers, to prevent staff cuts and program eliminations.

Entities

Kathy Hochul · New York State · Donna Lupardo · SafeHorizon · Child Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    New York announces historic $162.5 million investment in victim services

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a historic $162.5 million total investment in victim services, including a new $36 million state allocation for domestic violence, rape crisis, and child advocacy.

  2. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    New York victim service groups face significant state funding cuts

    New York victim service organizations face significant funding cuts as state grants for crime victim assistance decrease due to high demand and competitive procurement processes.

Sources

wnbf.com · wpdh.com