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Family Services warns state VOCA cuts could slash victim support in Dutchess County
Family Services executives told the Families & Human Services Committee that repeated procurement changes at the state level have reduced their Office of Victim Services award from $865,000 toward roughly $400,000 before partial restoration, threatening 24/7 hotline coverage, trauma therapy and accompaniment services; they asked the Legislature to help advocate for stable funding.