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Utah domestic violence shelters seek more state funding to meet need during COVID-19

Service providers want $3.4 million to offset reductions in federal funding.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Volunteer Zachary Farr helps plant flags at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, to recognize the thousands of individuals in Utah who are impacted by domestic violence each year for the Stop the Violence Utah campaign. Facing cuts in federal funding, Utah's domestic violence service providers are asking the state Legislature for $3.4 million this session to meet increased needs during the coronavirus pandemic.