Proposed Funding Reductions for Youth and Anti-Violence Programs

Spoke on behalf of the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati requesting commissioners maintain youth violence prevention funding at $250,000 through 2027.

Expressed understanding of budget pressures and proposed a compromise solution of $250,000 in funding for Women Helping Women's school programs.

Spoke as a parent supporting Women Helping Women's prevention education and emphasizing the high rate of sexual violence among girls.

Senior director at Women Helping Women urged commissioners to accept their proposed 32.5% reduction rather than 62.5% to preserve school prevention programs.