Yes.
The Department of Justice in 2025 has terminated hundreds of grants for domestic violence prevention, victim services and justice programs nationwide — including more than $1 million intended for Arizona agencies, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. These cuts have affected victim-services programs, as well as community safety and law enforcement training, leaving Arizona organizations uncertain about how to continue providing critical aid without federal support.
Impacts include reduced access to vital resources and legal aid for crime victims after the abrupt end of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) support contracts, and added challenges in investigating and prosecuting crimes in Graham County, according to a letter from members of Arizona’s congressional delegation to federal officials.
On any given day in 2024, more than 1,400 adults and children received services from domestic violence programs in Arizona.
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Sources
- DOJ Funding Update: A Deeper Look at the Cuts, Council on Criminal Justice
- Federal cuts forces Mesa nonprofit to scale back domestic violence programs, AZ Family
- Letter to HHS and DOJ, Congress of the United States
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