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): 5389001
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 $98,712.19, with no required match, for the FY26 Violence Against Women Justice & Training Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Community Plan states that domestic violence detrimentally impacts society. The Plan states people are overwhelmed by the criminal justice system and there is a great need for victim assistance programs to help victims navigate the criminal justice system, and provide education for prevention.
Expected Impact:
More victims in Precinct 7 will be assisted and domestic violence should be reduced due to education
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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