ZOOM: Advocates & Providers Celebrate Commitment of Critical Funding for Survivor Services

Zoom press conference at 10:30 AM TMRW to applaud Hochul for committing to fill funding gaps for critical survivor services orgs.

NEW YORK, NY (08/30/2026) (readMedia)-- On Monday, advocates representing Rape Crisis Programs (RCPs), Domestic Violence Providers, Child Advoacy Centers (CACs), and legal services organizations that are the backbone of New York's survivor response network will hold a virtual press conference applauding Governor Hochul for taking swift action to commit a combined $36 million in vital federal grant dollars though the state's Office of Victims Services.

Governor Hochul announced her commitment to filling these funding gaps following weeks of pressure from providers, advocates, and elected officials statewide.

Taken together, these programs offer non-duplicated services for survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and child abuse - 24-hour crisis support and hospital accompaniment, trauma informed counseling and support groups; medical advocacy; criminal/legal system navigation; community outreach and engagement; emergency housing; and legal services, including specialized support for immigrants - to communities across the state.

Zoom link here.

WHO:

Emily Miles, Executive Director of the Alliance Against Sexual Violence

Connie Neal, Executive Director New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Theresa Roth, Executive Director of the New York State Children’s Alliance

Kristin Brown, President & CEO of Empire Justice Center

Kelly Coyne, Chief Program Officer, Safe Horizon
WHAT:

 Zoom presser with advocates and providers celebrating commitment of critical funding for survivor services
WHEN: Monday August 31, 2026 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: ZOOM
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 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87956941407?pwd=4CoRsi2v3kq7lN4lkFWCd32attNOwW.1

Meeting ID: 879 5694 1407

Passcode: 528139

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