WAMC reported on New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent executive budget proposals, which includes funding to help victims of crime with advocacy in the courts, counseling services, and access to public assistance for victims of gender-based violence and other sexual crimes.
As part of their coverage, they spoke to St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services Director Lindsey Crusan-Muse. From the story:
Crusan-Muse says she came to the talk to learn more about the governor’s proposed investment in rape crisis funding, which would rise from $6.5 to $12.8 million dollars.
“Because for the past 10 years, it has received flat funding from New York State, and we’re absolutely thrilled that the governor has proposed a doubling in state funding for rape crisis programs. That will allow rape crisis programs to get advocates to hospitals 24/7 to provide in person crisis support services to victims and survivors of sexual assault of all ages, and also allow those same programs to provide prevention education services and follow up care after folks have unfortunately experienced a sexual assault,” said Crusan-Muse.
To listen to the story in full, click HERE.
