Victims of Crime Act Stabilization
Agency
Commerce, Department of
Title of action
Victims of Crime Act Stabilization
Date significant agency action was initiated
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Category
Agency-request legislation
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
OCVA’s most significant resources for crime victims in Washington is tied to federal funding associated with the Victims of Crime Victim’s Act (VOCA). Federal VOCA Assistance funds have been declining and, in response, the state has provided supplemental funds that will expire on June 30, 2025. We are anticipating a very severe “funding cliff” for WA state if both state supplemental funds go away and federal VOCA funds are reduced as projected. Washington state needs a sustainable solution to maintain VOCA infrastructure and ensure access to services for victims/survivors.
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Advisory Groups
Email comments
Listening Sessions (as host)
Surveys
Draft EJA posted for public comment at the link below
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
Status
Date EJ Assessment was completed
Monday, September 23, 2024
Published EJA (If completed, you must include a link to the assessment published on your website)
