Oklahoma abuse victims’ aid declines

 
BY JANE GLENN CANNON
Published: January 11, 2010

Budget problems have caused cutbacks statewide in services to women who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, officials say.

"It hurts my heart,” said Marcia Smith , executive director of the state Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. "Demand for help is up, but budget problems are forcing some services to go away.”

About 29 state-supported programs offer...


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