The UK Ministry of Justice announced on 24 September 2026 that £11.4 million in government funding would go to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to provide therapeutic, emotional and practical support to victims of all forms of crime over two years. The ministry said the money would also support specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence services. It forms part of what the ministry described as £550 million of government investment over three years to help victims and witnesses through the justice process, allocated across Police and Crime Commissioner areas in England and Wales.

On the day of the announcement, Lord Chancellor Alex Norris visited the West Yorkshire Rape Crisis Partnership in Leeds, a collaboration of three local organisations providing counselling and advocacy, including through Independent Sexual Violence Advocates. Heather Collington, chief executive of the Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and lead partner of the partnership's ISVA service, welcomed continued investment and said sustainable funding was essential to meet growing demand and reduce waiting times. West Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Baroness Alison Lowe, said the investment would help continue specialist services.

The ministry also said £8.7 million had been awarded to Rape Crisis England & Wales for its 24/7 support line, free to victims and survivors aged 16 and over in England and Wales, and that the Prime Minister had blocked anyone in prison for rape, serious child sexual offences or grooming from upcoming Sentencing Act changes, alongside a near £19 million support package.