Iowa allocates $5.5 million to cover federal budget cuts to crime victim services under VOCA.

Iowa allocates $5.5 million in funding to cover federal budget cuts to crime victim services. The federal government reduced the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) spending cap by $700 million, leading to a 42% reduction in Iowa's funding. The state's allocation aims to maintain essential services for crime victims, including medical and mental health care, temporary housing, lost wages, and courtroom advocacy.

July 29, 2024
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