Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): NA
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): NA
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): NA
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): NA
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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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Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $385,729.25, with no required match, for the FY25 Strategies To Support Children Exposed to Violence grant program.
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Background and Discussion:
There is a perceived increase in youth involvement in violent crime, reflecting a broader national conversation about community safety and stability. To address this issue, the Harris County Office of County Administration (OCA) will conduct a qualitative study through the OJJDP Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence initiative. The project will engage youth, families, and community organizations in both urban and rural areas to identify risk and protective factors, examine barriers to support, and develop effective strategies for prevention and intervention. By using an integrated theoretical framework and participatory action research model, the study aims to generate data-driven insights that inform policy, strengthen collaboration, and build a coordinated, trauma-informed response to youth violence in Harris County.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of the study is to create a deeper understanding of how violence exposure shapes youth behavior...
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