For
the first time in Ohio's history a $1 million appropriation for rape crisis
centers has been included in Ohio's state budget for fiscal years 2014
and 2015.
High profile cases in Ohio and across the nation have shown
the critical need for rape crisis centers that provide compassionate
support for survivors of sexual violence and work to prevent sexual assault
before it happens.
HB 108 includes:
Adding a rape crisis
representative to the State Victims Assistance Advisory Council. - Requires each person who
registers as a sex offender or child-victim offender to pay a one-time
$100 fee, and authorizes an additional fine for the commission of a
sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offense.
- Creates a General
Revenue Fund appropriation line item for Rape Crisis Centers, with an
appropriation of $1 million in each fiscal year.
In 2012, Open Arms served 513
individuals through our rape crisis program including emergency room
accompaniment, legal assistance, individual support, crisis calls, and
prevention presentations in the community.
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