Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 4697504
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Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $109,542, with no required match, for the FY27 Specialty Felony Mental Health Courts Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Felony Mental Health Court provides treatment that targets mental illness, substance use
and thinking patterns and attitudes that support criminal behavior. The program utilizes evidence-based best
practices including cognitive behavioral therapy with the goal of reducing recidivism.
Expected Impact:
Improved outcomes for mental health, reduction in trauma, decreased recidivism, improved public health and
public safety.
Alternative Options:
To provide fewer services or fund programs from general or other funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B4: Increase the jail deflection and diversion rate.
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