Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): 2894910
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $59,571.00, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Misdemeanor Veterans Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
The Misdemeanor Veterans Court program seeks to divert veterans from the traditional criminal justice system to an alternative to incarceration program that addresses their specific needs. The court team works to address mental health, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, substance abuse and other health issues and aims to rehabilitate veterans and active service members that suffer from mental illness, mental disorders, traumatic brain injury, homelessness and/or substance use disorder due to military service, which was a contributing factor in their misdemeanor criminal offense.
Expected Impact:
Improved outcomes for mental health, substance abuse, reduction in trauma, decreased recidivism, improved public health and public safety.
Alternative Options:
To provide fewer services or fund programs from general or other funds.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/31/2023
FY24 Award Accepted
1/30/2024
24-0323
FY 25 Approval to Submit Application
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