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Sparse state funding for rape crisis centers — again
Photo illustration of a sexual assault survivor: (Image: Joe Techapanupreeda, via Shutterstock)Despite a continued rise in California’s cost of living and the increase in the centers’ operating expenses, the state’s general fund contribution to its 84 rape crisis centers remains at $45,000 and $1.7 million from the State Penalty Fund, far less than the funding from the federal government through Congressional appropriations.