Wisconsin’s Anti-Violence Coalitions Commend Assembly for Increasing Funding for Sexual Assault/Domestic Abuse Victim Services
Madison – February 22, 2024 –Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition (BBWPC), End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault applaud the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing legislation that increases funding for sexual assault and domestic abuse services. This increase comes at a critical time for programs in Wisconsin who are facing a devastating 70% reduction in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding in October.
The following has been offered as a joint statement from the three anti-violence coalitions:
“The passage of Assembly Bill 940 brings us one step closer to preventing the catastrophic impact of a 70% cut to services. We would like to thank Senator James and Agard, and Representatives Snyder and Conley, along with the long list of bipartisan co-sponsors for their advocacy on behalf of survivors. We call on the Senate to follow the Assembly’s lead by taking action and passing this legislation.”
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