Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips, Constable of Precinct 7
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 5389002
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
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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 Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $100,747.19, with an in-kind match of $52,115.42, for the FY27 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
A Fox News report stated that the crime rate in Sunnyside has only risen in recent years. The crime rate in Sunnyside is 92 per 1,000 people, meaning residents have a 1 in 11 chance of being the victim of a crime. This neighborhood is in Precinct 7 and Precinct 7 has created the Victim Assistance Program to address this issue. Some of the most common violent crimes in the neighborhood are robbery, assault, and murder.
A domestic violence victim has immediate needs: emergency medical treatment, a place to stay, information and referral, a discussion of legal options, and cultural sensitivity on behalf of law enforcement and providers. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and is trained to address insecurities about seeking help. The grant funds support the Precinct 7 VAWA Deputy hired on this grant will continue to address victim issues.
Expected Impact:
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and is trained to address insecurities about seeking help. Constable Precinct 7 expects to reduce the number of crime victims who have not received assistance.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: E: Increase efficiency across the legal system.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Vickie McBride, Grants Administrator
Attachments (if applicable): Notice of Funding Opportunity, Resolution