California’s leaders can’t turn their back on crime survivors

Even in an era of political division, one of the most basic commitments we all share is to support survivors of crime and their families. But unless Governor Newsom and the state legislature take immediate action, we will fail this obligation, as funding for victim services will be slashed across California. 

The federal Victims of Crime Act Fund (VOCA) is at the center of California’s response to supporting victims of crime, but as the fund’s balance has declined precipitously and Congress has reduced the amount released...