Governor Healey Includes $20M Investment for VOCA Bridge in Supplemental Funding Bill
March 22, 2023
Governor Healey introduced a supplemental funding bill to the Legislature that includes an additional $20M investment that would fully fund the VOCA Bridge.
Funding in H.3545 will build upon prior investments passed by the Massachusetts Legislature to support programming through fiscal year 2025 (FY25). The state's commitment thus far has provided a critical lifeline for victims of crime to access services and address increasing demands. Passage of H.3545 will allow MOVA to better support survivors and their evolving needs in the years to come.
MOVA is so appreciative to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for prioritizing survivors in their plan and recognizing the need for a timely response. As the bill is now under review by the House of Representatives, we look forward to working with the Legislature to fully-fund the VOCA Bridge.
Survivors, providers, and all our victim-service partners have been at the core of our advocacy efforts thus far. We are working to update the VOCA Bridge digital toolkit to support a renewed push over the coming weeks. To learn more about these efforts please sign up for our policy updates here.
2021 Needs Assessment of Victims/Survivors of Crime and Victim Service Providers
As announced in 2021, MOVA began implementing our 2021-2024 strategic plan. One of the goals in the plan is to improve services and supports for victims, survivors, and service providers by thoughtfully assessing the state of victim services in the Commonwealth. To assist in this effort, in late 2021, we began a statewide assessment to help us understand the strengths and gaps in victim service delivery in the Commonwealth. The assessment effort was led by consulting firm ICF Incorporated (ICF). To learn about the findings, click the link below.
2021 Needs Assessment of Victims/Survivors of Crime and Victim Service Providers
November 4, 2019 - Strategic Planning Advisory Group
October 28, 2019 - Strategic Planning Announcement
May 20, 2019 - MassLive
April 11, 2019 - The Heights
April 9, 2019 - 22News WWLP
April 10, 2018 - MassLive
The Garden of Peace
A message from the Garden of Peace and MOVA
The Governor has signed into law a bill, filed on behalf of the Garden of Peace and MOVA, that transfers the administration and maintenance of the Garden to the Victim Witness Assistance Board/MOVA.