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For years, the federal Victims of Crime Act has funded programs across the country that provide support for victims of violent crime. However, due to congressional inaction, federal funding for states is expected to be drastically reduced. In the coming year, Maine is set to receive 60% less VOCA funding, leading to alarming potential consequences for victims and the organizations that support them.
While Auburn has yet to approve the change, Fatuma Hussein, executive director of the Immigrant Resource Center of Maine, said her organization notified both cities Friday that it has withdrawn its participation in the warming center project.