As federal Victims of Crime Act funding continues to impact Kentucky s domestic violence shelters, advocates say they are applauding lawmakers decisions to include $6 million of the state budget s general fund for shelter and program operations, alongside a one-time allocation of $7.1 million to offset the impact of VOCA cuts. ZeroV s CEO Angela Yannelli said the funding will ensure life-saving programs for people in crisis continue to serve those who rely on them - and who often have no where else to turn. "We are extremely grateful to the General Assembly for listening to us," said Yannelli. " .
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