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): 2283018
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor
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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 $83,850, with no required match, for the FY27 Specialty Veterans Treatment Court Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Veterans Treatment Court program aims to achieve the goal of diverting veterans from the traditional
criminal justice system into an alternative to incarceration program addressing their specific needs.
Expected Impact:
Improved outcomes for substance abuse, 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: C: Improve safety and health conditions in the jail.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): C2: Reduce the length of stay for detained persons who require competency restoration.
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