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VOCA stands for the Victims of Crime Act. The Act is a federal law that provides funds in support of a variety of services and activities that assist victims of crime. Under VOCA, each state and certain U.S. territories and possessions may receive formula grants to support direct victim assistance services. When was VOCA enacted? 1984.
Family Violence Prevention & Services Act. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), first authorized in 1984, is the only federal funding source dedicated directly to domestic violence shelters and programs. After FVPSA expired in 2008, NNEDV led the effort with domestic violence advocates to reauthorize this vital legislation.