Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable, James Phillips, Precinct 7
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 5340701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Choose an item.
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $149,628.93, with a required match of $50,168.00, for the FY26 Victim Assistance Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 7 is primarily located in a minority, economically distressed inner-city area where many of Houston's crimes occur. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with other agencies, data collection, outreach, and area businesses to serve victims of violent crimes, robbery, assault, sexual assault,
and human trafficking.
Expected Impact:
A Houston Chronicle Editorial reported that citizens indicated that crime was the top concern yet data from
the Houston Police Department stated crime had decreased. This could be because of hesitancy to report or a lack of trust in law enforcement in some communities. The Harris County Community Plan states there is a
great need for victim assistance programs to help victims to navigate the criminal justice system.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the Count...
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