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Susie’s Place warns VOCA cuts could force service reductions; seeks bridge funding
Summary
Kathy Stoll told the committee that Susie’s Place faces a likely 40% reduction in federal VOCA funding and is requesting Jack Hopkins support as a bridge to maintain forensic interviews, advocates and 24/7 responsiveness across three centers. She said cuts could stretch staff and delay critical interviews for children.
Kathy Stoll, speaking for the Hendricks County Child Advocacy Center’s Susie’s Place, told the Jack Hopkins committee the organization views a pending reduction in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) dollars as the primary driver behind its request for bridge operational funding.
"We've been advised to confidently expect... that VOCA next round of VOCA funding is gonna be…
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