$13 Million in Proposed Funding for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Vetoed
Domestic violence and sexual assault service providers across Georgia are facing uncertainty after millions of dollars in proposed state funding were removed from the state budget, raising concerns about the future of survivor services. The Fiscal Year 2026 state budget approved by lawmakers included an additional $13 million for domestic violence, sexual assault, and child advocacy programs. The funding included allocations intended to support domestic violence services and sexual assault prog