Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to sponsor the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council training for Law Enforcement Agencies on October 10, 2025, in the amount of $1,500.00.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) brings together government agencies, nonprofits, and community partners to improve responses to domestic violence. The council works to strengthen collaboration, align resources, and implement strategies that enhance safety for survivors and accountability for offenders. This training will provide:
1. Recognition and Response in Strangulation Cases - Guidance from Kelsey McKay on identifying non-obvious signs of strangulation, trauma-informed investigation strategies, and best practices for successful prosecution.
2. High-Risk Team Intervention Protocols - Strategies jointly presented with the Gabby Petito Foundation to enhance case coordination, safety planning, and systemic collaboration.
3. Cross-System Collaboration - Tools for alignment between law enforcement, prosecution, healthcare, and advocacy services to ensure consistent, comprehensive responses to high-risk cases.
Anticipated Outcomes:
• Increased identification and successful prosecution of strangulation cases.
• Strengthened interagency collaboration and efficiency.
• Tangible reduction in DV homicides across Harris County through improved systemic response.
Expected Impact:
Sponsoring this training will equip law enforcement with specialized skills to better identify and respond to high-risk domestic violence cases. The investment will foster stronger cross-agency coordination, ultimately improving survivor safety and reducing domestic violence homicides in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court can choose not to approve this sponsorship; failure to approve the sponsorship will impact the level of training Law Enforcement Agencies receive on responding to high-risk Domestic Violence cases.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Location: East Aldine District Office
Address (if applicable): Amphitheatre Dr., Suite 200, Houston, TX
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/10/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Anne Sung, Chief Policy & Innovation Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4
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