Crime victim and sexual assault services funding
Albany County
Summary
The county is accepting $198,618 in state grant money for the Crime Victim and Sexual Health Center, paying for therapists, case managers, a 24-hour hotline, and prevention outreach that most other grants won't cover.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$198,618 in state grant funding for the 2025-26 contract year.
Survivors of sexual assault who rely on crisis counseling, case management and the 24-hour hotline.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Law Committee — October 28, 2026
Four separate items renewed or expanded state and private funding for the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center — hotline staffing, rape crisis services, K-12 outreach, and a new staff-support grant.
Law Committee — August 26, 2026
The county is accepting a $1.31 million federal Victims of Crime Act grant over two years to support victim assistance services.
Social Services Committee — August 25, 2026
The county is continuing a state-funded partnership with Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center to help youth who are or could be trafficked. The group provides 24/7 hospital support, medical and mental health care, and emergency shelter. Funding has been declining, but the work continues.
Law Committee — February 25, 2026
A one-year, $61,547 state grant extension funds court advocacy and jail-based services through the county's Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center, the Sheriff's Office and the DA's Office.
Law Committee — January 28, 2026
The county is accepting $198,618 in state grant money for the Crime Victim and Sexual Health Center, paying for therapists, case managers, a 24-hour hotline, and prevention outreach that most other grants won't cover.
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