Call or Email, Two Weeks Remain to Protect Crime Victim Services Funding
Templates Included Below
YWCA Clark County Supporters,
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes across Washington are at risk of losing critical support unless lawmakers act now. With just two weeks left in the legislative session, we need your help to ensure the Legislature invests $25 million in state funding to maintain current levels of victim services and prevent devastating cuts or closures statewide.
Why This Matters
Federal funding for victim services has been drastically cut, forcing programs to reduce staff, limit services, and turn survivors away.
The Senate’s proposed budget includes $25 million for one year of victim services funding, but this must be protected and adopted in the final state budgett.
Without urgent action, many communities will lose life-saving support for survivors.
Take Action Now
Email Your Legislators (list below)
In just a few minutes you can email your state senator and representatives to support the full $25 million for crime victim services.Call Your Legislators
Phone calls make a big impact. Your voice matters and is crucial to keep these programs running.
Email & Phone Templates (email lists below)
Email/Letter Template
Subject: Protect $25 Million Funding for Crime Victim Services
Dear [Legislators Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City of District]. I am writing to you to urge your support for $25 million in funding for crime victim services in the final budget.
This funding is urgently needed to respond to deep federal cuts that are already forcing victim services programs to reduce staff, limit services, and turn survivors away. YWCA Clark County is our only Domestic Violence Shelter and programming and a state level funding reduction would have dire consequences to the nonprofit’s ability to serve local survivors in greater Vancouver.
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes rely on these services to stay safe, heal, and rebuild their lives. THe $25 million included in the Senate Budget is vital stopgap to keep these programs running.
Please ensure this funding remains in the final state budget.
Lives depend on it.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Phone Call Template
Hello my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City of District].
I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative NAME] to support the $25 million for one year of victim services funding included in the Senate’s proposed budget. Federal funding for victim services has been drastically cut, and programs across the state are being forced to reduce staff and services. Survivors are already being turned away. The $25 million in the Senate budget is critical to keeping life-saving support available in our communities. Please make sure this funding stays in the final budget.
Thank you for your time and for supporting survivors.
Why Your Advocacy Matters
Programs like YWCA Clark County’s SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program and comprehensive Sexual Assault services are facing unprecedented funding gaps.
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.
Act Now
Your voice matters. Please email and call your legislators TODAY to make a real difference in the lives of crime victims in our community. Together, we can ensure that crucial services continue to support those who need them most.
Thank you for your support and advocacy.
Email and Phone Contact List
Use the “Find My District” site for email and phone numbers.