Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): MVET26601
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $74,646.60, with no required match, for the FY26 Misdemeanor Veterans Court Program, and to amend an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision & 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 ...
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