Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 230444
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute agreement(s) with Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council for early childhood resiliency fund for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of May 7, 2024 - September 6, 2026 (230444), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence (DV) rose significantly in Harris County during the COVID - 19 pandemic. In fact, according to the Houston Area Domestic Violence Providers Study, between 2019 and 2022, IPV and DV related homicides rose from 32/year to 64/year. Additionally average daily calls requesting shelter and nonresidential safety nearly doubled. Unfortunately, many Harris County young are exposed to DV and IPV raising their risk for emotional trauma and developmental delays.
Early experiences shape the brain and when young children are repeatedly exposed to stress and violence there are profound negative developmental impacts, including higher levels of anxiety, impaired cognitive function, and social problem-solving deficits. However, just like physical trauma, with the right care and approach, humans can heal and recover from emotional trauma, reducing their risk for related challenges in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
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