Austin wants to add more money to a program that helps crime victims. Here's what it does.

What we are not doing now that we are not able to do that would be tremendously helpful is pay a month's rent if we need to, said Kachina Clark, who helps manage the program.

Investing in crime victimsThe program to help victims financially began a few years ago. In the aftermath of the 2020 social justice protests, the city took a closer look at police spending. APD then diverted $15,000 to a fund for emergency needs, like clothing.

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