Urgent Call to Action: Send Letter of Support for Crime Victim Services Funding

Mar 26

Letter Template Included for Senate Ways & Means Committee and House Appropriations Committee

YWCA Clark County Supporters
We need your help TODAY to ensure crucial funding for crime victim services in our community. Your voice can make a difference in protecting vital programs like our SafeChoice Domestic Violence program and comprehensive Sexual Assault services.

Why This Matters

The Senate has proposed $25 million in funding, while the House budget includes $20 million.
The actual need is $26.4 million for the first year.
Without adequate funding, critical services may be reduced or eliminated.

Take Action Now

Email Senate Ways & Means Committee:
Thank them for the $25 million proposal and urge them to protect this funding.
Email House Appropriations Committee:
Request they adopt the Senate's higher funding level of $25 million.

Email Templates (email lists below)

For Senate Ways & Means Committee:

Subject: Protect $25 Million Funding for Crime Victim Services Dear

Committee Member,

My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City of Distrcit]. We are grateful for the Senate's inclusion of $25 million to support crime victim service providers statewide. This funding is crucial to ensure the continuance of vital services in our community amid significant cuts to federal Victims of Crime Act funding. We understand that new revenue sources are necessary to fund these services. Please do everything in your power to protect this appropriation as you finalize the budget. Without this funding service providers will not have the capacity or staffing to provide the critical support for sexual assault victims who call into a hotline wanting to know their options, or provide advocacy to a victim at the hospital during a forensic medical exam. These are key times when victims are connected with information and resources to navigate next steps and promote their healing after trauma.

Funding services for victims of crime, including domestic violence, is a priority for me. (Optional: share a personal reason why this issue matters to you.) I am counting on you to protect this funding throughout the budget process and ensure that the final budget adopts the $25 million proposal.

I urge you to safeguard critical advocacy, 24-hour crisis response, therapy, and other restorative services for survivors across Washington.

Thank you for your support,

[Your Name]

For House Appropriations Committee:

Subject: Increase Funding for Crime Victim Services to $25 Million

Dear Committee Member,

My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City of Distrcit]. While we appreciate the House budget's inclusion of $20 million for crime victim service providers, we urge you to adopt the Senate's higher funding level of $25 million. The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy has indicated that $26.4 million is needed next year to maintain current services. Adopting the Senate's proposed $25 million would significantly help ensure that survivors in [Your Region] can access timely, local support. Without this funding service providers will not have the capacity or staffing to provide the critical support for sexual assault victims who call into our 24/7 hotline wanting to know their options, or provide advocacy to a victim at the hospital during a forensic medical exam. These are key times when victims are connected with information and resources to navigate next steps and promote their healing after sexual violence and trauma.

We understand that new revenue sources are necessary to fund these services. Please protect critical advocacy, 24-hour crisis response, therapy, and other essential services for survivors statewide.

Thank you for your consideration,

[Your Name]

Act Now

Your voice matters. Please send these emails TODAY to make a real difference in the lives of crime victims in our community. Together, we can ensure that crucial services like YWCA Clark County's SafeChoice Domestic Violence program and our Sexual Assault services continue to support those who need it most.

Thank you for your support and advocacy.

Email Contact List

Senate Ways and Means Committee

Data fields: SENATOR, TITLE, EMAIL, LA

Robinson, Sen. Chair june.robinson@leg.wa.gov Mandy.Apa@leg.wa.gov

Stanford, Sen. Vice Chair, Operating derek.stanford@leg.wa.gov stephen.cardamenis@leg.wa.gov

Trudeau, Sen. Vice Chair, Capital yasmin.trudeau@leg.wa.gov Justine.Jadallah@leg.wa.gov

Frame, Sen. Vice Chair, Finance noel.frame@leg.wa.gov Kelsey.Hamlin@leg.wa.gov

Cleveland, Sen. annette.cleveland@leg.wa.gov kevin.gordon@leg.wa.gov

Conway, Sen. steve.conway@leg.wa.gov kimberlie.lelli@leg.wa.gov

Dhingra, Sen. manka.dhingra@leg.wa.gov Daisy.Wong@leg.wa.gov

Hansen, Sen. drew.hansen@leg.wa.gov Connor.Prieve@leg.wa.gov

Hasegawa, Sen. bob.hasegawa@leg.wa.gov Britt.Pomush@leg.wa.gov

Kauffman, Sen. claudia.kauffman@leg.wa.gov Jade.Sierra@leg.wa.gov

Pedersen, Sen. jamie.pedersen@leg.wa.gov sam.hendrickson@leg.wa.gov

Riccelli, Sen. marcus.riccelli@leg.wa.gov Maddie.Sontag@leg.wa.gov

Saldaña, Sen. rebecca.saldana@leg.wa.gov Teresa.Arciniega-Ruiz@leg.wa.gov

Wellman, Sen. lisa.wellman@Leg.wa.gov noah.burgher@leg.wa.gov

Wilson, C, Sen. claire.wilson@leg.wa.gov Kit.Hager@leg.wa.gov

Gildon, Sen. Ranking Member, Operating chris.gildon@leg.wa.gov Caylin.Jensen@leg.wa.gov

Torres, Sen. Assistant Ranking Member, Operating nikki.torres@leg.wa.gov justus.phelps@leg.wa.gov

Schoesler, Sen. Ranking Member, Capital mark.schoesler@leg.wa.gov suzette.cooper@leg.wa.gov

Dozier, Sen. Assistant Ranking Member, Capital perry.dozier@leg.wa.gov tiffani.sanne@leg.wa.gov

Boehnke, Sen. matt.boehnke@leg.wa.gov virginia.hall@leg.wa.gov

Braun, Sen. john.braun@leg.wa.gov ruth.peterson@leg.wa.gov

Muzzall, Sen. ron.muzzall@leg.wa.gov eric.hemmen@leg.wa.gov

Wagoner, Sen. keith.wagoner@leg.wa.gov sharra.finley@leg.wa.gov

Warnick, Sen. judith.warnick@leg.wa.gov Andrew.Willett@leg.wa.gov

House Appropriations Committee

Ormsby, Rep. Chair timm.ormsby@leg.wa.gov shannon.waechter@leg.wa.gov

Gregerson, Rep. Vice Chair mia.gregerson@leg.wa.gov Tyra.Zeigler@leg.wa.gov

Macri, Rep. Vice Chair nicole.macri@leg.wa.gov Brady.Hood@leg.wa.gov

Berg, Rep. april.berg@leg.wa.gov Katharine.Gillen@leg.wa.gov

Bergquist, Rep. steve.bergquist@leg.wa.gov syd.locke@leg.wa.gov

Callan, Rep. lisa.callan@leg.wa.gov erika.boyd@leg.wa.gov

Cortes, Rep. julio.cortes@leg.wa.gov Charles.Wichert@leg.wa.gov

Doglio, Rep. beth.doglio@leg.wa.gov Kevin.Snow@leg.wa.gov

Fitzgibbon, Rep. joe.fitzgibbon@leg.wa.gov Oksana.Reva@leg.wa.gov

Leavitt, Rep. mari.leavitt@leg.wa.gov Kat.Bryant@leg.wa.gov

Lekanoff, Rep. debra.lekanoff@leg.wa.gov Devon.McBride@leg.wa.gov

Peterson, Rep. strom.peterson@leg.wa.gov Nick.Spurlock@leg.wa.gov

Pollet, Rep. gerry.pollet@leg.wa.gov Emily.Grupp@leg.wa.gov

Ryu, Rep. cindy.ryu@leg.wa.gov shoubee.liaw@leg.wa.gov

Springer, Rep. larry.springer@leg.wa.gov Emily.Wills@leg.wa.gov

Stonier, Rep. monica.stonier@leg.wa.gov Megan.Filippello@leg.wa.gov

Street, Rep. chipalo.street@leg.wa.gov Travis.Jones@leg.wa.gov

Thai, Rep. my-linh.thai@leg.wa.gov Carmen.Tuncap@leg.wa.gov

Tharinger, Rep. steve.tharinger@leg.wa.gov dawn.thomas@leg.wa.gov

Couture, Rep Ranking travis.couture@leg.wa.gov Tristan.Mospan@leg.wa.gov

Schmick, Rep. Asst. joe.schmick@leg.wa.gov trixie.harmon@leg.wa.gov

Connors, Rep. Asst. april.connors@leg.wa.gov William.Burch@leg.wa.gov

Penner, Rep. Asst. joshua.penner@leg.wa.gov Sara.Wendell@leg.wa.gov

Burnett, Rep. brian.burnett@leg.wa.gov Jeri.Taylor-Swade@leg.wa.gov

Caldier, Rep. michelle.caldier@leg.wa.gov lj.rohrer@leg.wa.gov

Corry, Rep. chris.corry@leg.wa.gov Camille.Nelson@leg.wa.gov

Dye, Rep. mary.dye@leg.wa.gov Kieran.Sprague@leg.wa.gov

Keaton, Rep. michael.keaton@leg.wa.gov sandy.ruff@leg.wa.gov

Manjarrez, Rep. deb.manjarrez@leg.wa.gov Elizabeth.Popoff@leg.wa.gov

Marshall, Rep. matt.marshall@leg.wa.gov Michael.Lindsay@leg.wa.gov

Rude, Rep. skyler.rude@leg.wa.gov Austin.Choate@leg.wa.gov

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