Council votes 14-0 to continue emergency aid program for crime victims

The City Attorney's Office keeps running the state-funded program that provides emergency help to crime victims and witnesses.

City Council· posted Jun 24Vote

Crime victims and witnesses in Los Angeles will continue to receive emergency assistance through a program run by the City Attorney's Office. The City Council adopted a motion by Councilmembers Hernandez and Blumenfield on July 1, 2026, and the Mayor approved it on July 14, 2026.

What happens next

Mayor approved the adopted motion. · Jul 14

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