In July, Governor Schwarzenegger eliminated $20 million of state funding for domestic violence shelters as a result of California’s budget crisis. Since then, six shelters have closed statewide and others are offering more limited services. We look at the impact of budget cuts on victims of domestic abuse, and we discuss whether shelters will manage to stay open despite the cuts.
Guests:
Niko Johnson, executive director of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
Tara Shabazz, executive director of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Fiona Ma, assemblywoman and State majority whip in the California State Assembly, 12th District
'Emma', a survivor of domestic abuse who stayed in the Grass Valley Shelter
Aaron McLear, press secretary for the Governor's Office
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