16 December 2004

Gov. Sebelius Announces Funding for Victim Assistance Organizations

Governor Kathleen Sebelius today announced 50 Kansas organizations received grant monies from the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance grant program.   A total of $4,325,108 was awarded in grant funds.

VOCA provides funding to organizations that provide direct services to crime victims such as responding to their emotional and physical needs; assisting primary and secondary victims of crime in stabilizing their lives after victimization; helping victims understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and providing victims with a measure of safety.

“Ideally, no Kansan would ever be a victim of crime but when there is a crime, we must support the victims,” Governor Sebelius said. “Crime victims deserve the right to services, to be kept informed, to understand their options, to have an advocate assist them, and to seek support from others who have had similar experiences. We must respect their confidentiality and provide referrals that will assist them through the process.”

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime provides the grant funds to the state. 

Recipients of VOCA Grant Funds