Hochul Announces $36 Million for Victim Services in NY

Hochul adds $36M for crime victim services after outcry, warnings of layoffs

Gov. Kathy Hochul at a news conference Tuesday. Many centers were previously expecting cutbacks after stiff competition for awards. [ more › ]

Hochul announces $36 million for victim services in NY

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Governor Hochul announced today, Aug. 28, that she is providing $36 million to victim services organizations across the state. That money will be divided between licensed domestic violence providers, rape crisis centers, child advocacy centers and other programs. The money will remain in the Comptroller’s review, but OVS will work [...]

Hochul responds to pleas from rape centers, restores $36 million to crime victim programs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will deliver $36 million to programs that help sexual assault survivors and other crime victims.

Investing in Victim Services Means Being There When New Yorkers Need Us Most

Victim assistance programs provide invaluable support at moments when people need it most. Across New York, these programs stand beside individuals, families and communities impacted by crime, violence, and abuse, providing immediate support in times of crisis, helping victims navigate medical and criminal justice systems, offering counseling and advocacy, supporting safety and recovery, and connecting people with critical financial and communit…