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State Officials Highlight Funding Increase for Rape Crisis Centers
The budget doubles state funding to $24.17 million and adds money for the 988 hotline, crisis stabilization centers and ChildLine staffing.
- On Monday, July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $12 million budget increase for Pennsylvania's rape crisis centers, doubling total state funding to $24 million during a visit to YWCA Carlisle in Cumberland County.
- Years without funding increases and the 2025 budget impasse pushed centers into financial crisis, prompting Shapiro to press for this boost after visiting a Pittsburgh facility several months ago.
- Pennsylvania's network of 47 rape crisis centers serves all 67 counties, providing support to about 26,000 people annually. Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh stated centers offer 24-hour counseling and legal advocacy for survivors.
- This funding enables centers to train additional employees, expand 24-hour crisis hotlines, and provide more therapy to survivors. The administration stated it "allows us to answer the call to stand with survivors."
- The 2026-27 budget also allocates $10 million for the 988 crisis hotline, $5 million for walk-in stabilization centers, and $625,000 to hire 20 additional ChildLine staff, strengthening the commonwealth's crisis response network.
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Rape crisis centers funding doubled despite Republican ‘cowardice,' says Shapiro
(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro applauded the state’s recent budget deal for providing a 100% increase in funding for rape crisis centers during a ceremonial signing at the YWCA Young Women’s Association in Carlisle on Monday.
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State officials highlight funding increase for rape crisis centers
Carlisle, Pa. — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pa. Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County to meet with community leaders, advocates, and survivors to highlight the $12 million increase secured in the…
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