Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, has proposed $66 million in the next state budget for crime victim services to help cover the VOCA shortfall. It’s unclear if the Republican-controlled Joint Finance ...

VOCA funds come from monetary penalties from federal criminal convictions, a domain that is subject to significant change. The fund has dwindled precipitously in recent years, paralleling a steady ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act is at the top of mind for many, as a 40% cut is forcing victim service programs to reduce or eliminate services, lay off ...

The organization lost about $500,000 in VOCA funding and eliminated about 10 positions, said Carmen Pitre, Sojourner's chief executive. The solution can't just come from private donors, she added.

Last year, VOCA funds supported more than 1,000 child abuse service organizations, according to DOJ data; support for victims of child sexual and physical abuse and neglect were among the most ...

In 2018, Colorado received $56.7 million in VOCA funds. That dropped to $13.6 million in 2024, a 76% decrease, according to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, which warned that service ...