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Board designates National Crime Victims' Rights Week as local advocates warn of federal VOCA cuts

Nevada County Board of Supervisors · April 9, 2024
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District Attorney Jesse Wilson led a resolution to designate National Crime Victims' Rights Week; local advocacy groups described victim services, new court companion dog and family‑justice center plans and warned a 43% VOCA cut will reduce services.

District Attorney Jesse Wilson asked the Board to designate April as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Nevada County and to highlight local victim‑service programs. Wilson described the county DA victim‑witness program (three full‑time advocates and a part‑time advocate) and said the office provided services to 1,237 victims…

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