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DOJ Cancels 365 Grants, Strikes Blow to Victim Services

4/28/2025

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The DOJ's cancellation of 365 federal grants has sent shockwaves through programs dedicated to crime victims, hate crime prevention, and domestic violence support. Organizations like the National Center for Victims of Crime are grappling with drastic funding cuts that jeopardize essential services. Yet, after appeals, some grants were reinstated, revealing a tug-of-war over priorities in the administration.

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Story summary

The DOJ's cancellation of 365 federal grants has sent shockwaves through programs dedicated to crime victims, hate crime prevention, and domestic violence support. Organizations like the National Center for Victims of Crime are grappling with drastic funding cuts that jeopardize essential services. Yet, after appeals, some grants were reinstated, revealing a tug-of-war over priorities in the administration.