Shapiro-Davis Admin Secures $4.5M in 2026-27 Budget to Support Victims of Crime

Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $4.5 Million in 2026-27 Budget to Financially Support Victims and Survivors of Crime

Since taking office, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has secured $19.5 million for the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) to help cover eligible expenses-including medical and counseling services, lost income or support, stolen cash, relocation, funeral costs, crime scene cleanup, and more - and since 2023, VCAP has paid more than $51 million for over 25,000 claims statewide.

The newly signed budget also includes a $12 million increase for rape crisis centers - the largest increase in history and nearly doubling their overall support.