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New Jersey

Kris’ Story About VOCA, FVPSA and CDBG

Hear how the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) money, and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding helps Kris teach women and teens about healthy relationships and violence against women.

Indicators of poverty in New Jersey

Percentage of people living in poverty

2007
8.6%

2009
9.4%

Percentage of low-income people (200% of poverty or below)

2007
20.9%

2009
22.5%