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This bill appropriates state funds to support organizations that provide direct services and advocacy for crime victims in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill allocates a specific amount of money from the state's general fund in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Office of Justice Programs, which will distribute grants to organizations that previously received funding from the crime victim services unit in fiscal year 2024. The grants are designed to support a wide range of services, including direct client assistance, competitive wages for staff, housing-related supports, culturally responsive programming, prevention initiatives like domestic abuse transformation and restorative justice efforts, and other critical needs for victim support organizations. The bill emphasizes that services should particularly focus on victims in underserved communities and reflect the state's diverse ethnic, racial, economic, cultural, and geographic landscape. Up to 10% of the total appropriation can be used for grant administration expenses, ensuring effective management of the funding. The overall goal is to provide comprehensive support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0852&ssn=0&y=2025