Representative Shelia Stubbs Joins Victim Services Roundtable and Press Conference with Attorney General Kaul

MADISON, WI – On Thursday, April 10, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and local victim services providers and advocates for a roundtable discussion at Domestic Abuse Intervention Services during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Representative Stubbs also joined the Attorney General for a press conference highlighting funding needs for victims’ services. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

“It was a privilege to join Attorney General Kaul and numerous community partners in the fight for crime victims’ rights this past Thursday. I also had the opportunity to join the Attorney General for a press conference highlighting the continued need for investments in victims’ services. As the federal funding landscape continues to shift, it is vital that we continue having conversations about our budget priorities as a state. Services like DAIS and Project Respect that provide critical resources to our neighbors facing domestic violence, human trafficking, and other life-threatening situations rely on funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), as well as state support.

I am thankful that Governor Evers issued Executive Order #254 creating the Office of Violence Prevention, which I initially introduced as a bill in 2021 and have reintroduced every legislative session since. Governor Evers has allocated $10 million for the creation of the Office, which will help organizations that prevent violence and support victims throughout Wisconsin.

I will continue introducing legislation and supporting budgetary measures that go toward aiding victims of crime and their families, and I will continue to stand with our community partners and the invaluable work they do every day to make our state a safer, more just place.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.