WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Domestic violence shelters and related programs are facing ongoing challenges statewide due to a decline in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding, marking the sixth consecutive year of reductions.
VOCA was established in 1984 to fund programs that support crime victims. However, since 2018, annual funding has decreased each year, making it harder for organizations like domestic violence shelters to provide assistance.
According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the state received over $103 million in 2018 to help crime victims…