Partnership for Families, Children and Adults requested $330,000 from the Hamilton County Commissioners this week to help fund Victim Support Services, which includes the community’s only Domestic Violence Shelter, Rape Crisis Center for survivors ages 13 and older, and 24/7 crisis hotline that connects survivors to immediate safety planning and support. The request represents approximately 10 percent of the program’s annual budget, which exceeds $3.3 million.
This will represent the third year the county contributes to the operating budget of this service to victims. The requested funding would help sustain essential operations, including shelter, crisis response, mental health ... (click for more)