VOCA
Access the VOCA Advocacy Hub
This SharePoint site is the central hub for VOCA advocacy and coalition efforts. It houses convening materials, legislative resources on H.R. 909 and S.1892, advocacy toolkits, and impact data on the Crime Victims Fund. Coalition members can access talking points, templates, campaign tools, and working group updates—all designed to support coordinated action to stabilize VOCA funding and protect critical services for survivors.
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The VOCA Crisis
Why It Matters—And Why Now
Restorative Pathways is leading a national movement to fix the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) in a way that finally relieves service providers from the constant rollercoaster of funding disruptions that impact crisis services—and ultimately, survivors.
VOCA Fundamentals
Learn more in this in-depth overview of the Victims of Crime Act—its funding process, the services it sustains, and its vital role in delivering trauma-informed care to survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation.
What is VOCA?
- Crisis counseling
- Mental health therapy
- Forensic interviews
- Victim compensation
- Legal and criminal justice advocacy
- Emergency shelter and housing
As Together for Girls aptly put it:
VOCA is more than a funding stream—it’s an anchor that allows for trauma-informed, responsive care for those affected by violence, abuse, and exploitation.
The Problem
In recent years, VOCA funding has been on a dangerous decline. Reductions to the Crime Victims Fund, which VOCA draws from and the way it’s administered both at the national level and the state levels, have led to inconsistent funding cycles, steep cuts, and uncertainty for agencies serving victims. Programs are being forced to do more with less—or disappear altogether.
The Solution
A New Model for VOCA Restorative Pathways is at the forefront of pushing for a lasting solution. This movement will take: Community-based organizations Lawmakers and policy advocates VOCA experts Survivors and frontline leaders We are working closely with allies across the country to champion legislative efforts like the VOCA Fix and the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act—but also to push for systemic reform that creates long-term stability.
What’s Coming Up
Restorative Pathways is hosting and leading a series of critical events to drive this change:
VOCA webinar series
Aug 6, 2025
A free webinar covering the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), with a focus on their history, funding, and how current trends impact victim services.
Sign the Petition to #FixVOCA
Support survivors. Demand action.
VOCA cuts are forcing vital programs to close. Sign the petition to urge Congress to pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (H.R. 909 / S. 1892) and protect services survivors rely on.
A Turning Point
This is more than a funding crisis—it’s a moment to reshape how we support survivors in this country.
We’re proud to be leading the charge. Join us. Advocate with us. Let’s build a VOCA system that works—for everyone.