Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 5389001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to accept from the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $101,808.19, with a required match of $50,168 for the FY26 Violence Against Women Formula Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 7 is 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:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce cri...
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