 DEANNE GERDES is The Phoenix Center Executive Director. The Phoenix Center does not just provide crucial, sometimes life-saving counselling over the phone for victims of sexual assault. They are often there every step of the way for women who need them.
The recent funding freeze affects programs that serve underrepresented and vulnerable populations, including victims of sexual assault and this funding freeze is impacting rape crisis centers nationwide, leading to staff cuts and reduced services.

&nbsp;DEANNE GERDES is The Phoenix Center Executive Director. The Phoenix Center does not just provide crucial, sometimes life-saving counselling over the phone for victims of sexual assault. They are often there every step of the way for women who need them.
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<li>The recent funding freeze affects programs that serve underrepresented and vulnerable populations, including victims of sexual assault and this&nbsp;funding freeze is impacting rape crisis centers nationwide, leading to staff cuts and reduced services.</li>
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