Following years of consecutive reductions in federal VOCA funding, Ohio’s network of victim services providers yet again faces significant cuts to their VOCA grant awards in 2024. For context, Ohio’s VOCA award in fiscal year 2018 was around $117 million. For fiscal year 2023, it was set at $46 million and it now stands at $26 million for fiscal year 2024, unless further action is taken to address the shortfall in VOCA funding. Altogether, Ohio has seen an extreme 77% reduction in VOCA funding in the last six years. The prospect of a roughly $20 million reduction from last year to this year would not only jeopardize essential programs but would also undermine the fabric of support upon which our communities depend. The reality is stark: no county in Ohio can afford to be without victim services. Whether it's providing accompaniment to survivors during forensic examinations, assisting with protection orders, or offering crisis intervention in the aftermath of a traumatic event, these services are the bedrock upon which our communities are built. Shape Ohio Together: Raising Above the Challenge: Preserving Victim Services in Ohio - Sign the letterdocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVTSKMPMGHmi3pUjqEnXNMVKwr342Zbwtvi5Ir3RLkWIX4kg/viewform?fbzx=...
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