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County attorneys, prosecutors urge state support for victim-advocate programs as federal grants shrink
Summary
County attorneys and a Billings prosecutor told the Section D subcommittee that federal grants for victim-witness advocacy have declined while local demand has grown, and they urged legislative supplementation to preserve advocates' roles.
Two county attorneys and a Billings domestic-violence prosecutor provided public comment to the Section D subcommittee urging the Legislature to bolster funding for local victim-advocate programs as federal grant dollars decline.
Fergus County Attorney Kent Sipe described long experience applying for federal victim-services grants and said federal awards have fallen while local needs have increased. "Over that time…
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