2015-2019 VOCA State Plan (PDF).pdf

The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 2015-2019 State Plan outlines funding strategies and allocations for services to crime victims in Washington State. The plan maintains a statewide vision for services, recognizing the need for integrated program models to serve victims of multiple crime types. Funding strategies include:

1. Provision of specific services, such as civil legal services, sexual assault nurse examiner services, and therapy.
2. Funding for victims of specific crimes, including assault, burglary, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and others.
3. Set-asides for key recommendations, including programs for historically marginalized populations, tribes, child victims of abuse and neglect, and system-based victim witness assistance programs.
4. Support for maintenance of effort, including staff retention and enhancement of current services.

The plan allocates 20% of VOCA funds for grants for specific services or crime types, 25.5% for set-asides, 51% for investment in current services, and 3.5% for a reserve fund. The reserve fund includes emergent issues and emergency response, training bank, and language bank. The plan was developed through a statewide planning process, which included input from crime victims, victim service providers, law enforcement, and other interested parties.