Pennsylvania Rape Crisis Centers Demand Doubling Funding

Pennsylvania’s 47 rape crisis centers are urgently asking lawmakers to double state funding—jumping from $11.9 million to $24.4 million—to keep their lifelines alive for survivors. After six years of stagnant budgets and a meager bump last year, advocates are traveling to Harrisburg to demand action, warning that layoffs, loans, and temporary funding are keeping these vital services barely afloat. With 67 counties relying on them, advocates argue that helping survivors shouldn’t be an afterthought—especially as budget deadlines loom and other priorities move faster. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a5945c7b63069b7