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Children’s Justice Center warns VOCA cuts would eliminate critical services and staff
Summary
CJC staff told the commission that federal Victims of Crime Act cuts (10% this fiscal year and an additional 15% next year) already removed nearly $100,000 and will eliminate key positions and victim services unless funds are replaced; they requested local support and urged advocacy for HR 1652.
The Children’s Justice Center (CJC) updated the Utah County Commission on April 1 about the center’s services and the significant threat posed by federal VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding cuts.
Becca, representing the CJC, said the center receives roughly 40% of its funding from federal sources and about 18% from Utah County. ‘‘These VOCA cuts will not only be affecting the Children's Justice Center, but it will also be affecting the victim advocates and victim programs in the sheriff's office as well as the county attorney's office,’’ she said.
CJC staff provided a breakdown of funding…
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