Beginning July 2024, Cal OES is anticipating a reduction to
California VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program of
$105,800,000 -$132,100,000 as a result of declines in the federal
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. This funding is the
backbone to California’s response to crime victims’ needs. VOCA
provides funds for an array of critical services and programs
that support Californians after they have experienced a crime
which includes domestic violence service providers, Rape Crisis
Centers, legal assistance, human trafficking services, a range of
options to address survivor homelessness, and other vital
services. Cuts to this funding will have devastating impacts to
survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their
families.
Get involved with our advocacy to prevent these cuts with one of
the ways listed below and check this page regularly. We will
update this page with ways to make your voice heard as our
advocacy and updates change. Convey to Congress the
importance of finding a solution for the VOCA crisis and ensure
level funding in FY24 of at least $1.9 billion.
Reach Out to Your Members of Congress to Discuss the Anticipated
VOCA Shortfall!
If you aren’t sure who your member of Congress is, you can find
them here. You can view the
National VOCA Sign on Letter
here.
If you have questions, please contact the Policy Team at policy@cpedv.org.
