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In July the California Partnership To End Domestic Violence announced that they had,
“...succeeded in procuring an additional $20 million in California’s final state budget: $10 million for domestic violence shelters and services, $5 million for the family violence prevention program, and $5 million for rape crisis centers.”
This is certainly a hopeful development, and highlights the tremendous importance of strong agencies of advocacy. As a survivor it is very heartening to read the organizational literature regarding the needs of survivors going forward:
“In addition to our recent gains, survivors still need 360 degree support after immediate crises—especially when seeking a permanent, stable, safe place to live. Flexible funding for housing and other support services are essential. Survivors also deserve more options for justice and healing—including restorative and transformative justice.”
