Department: District Attorney
Department Head/Elected Official: Kim Ogg
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): GY25 HCDAO VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $3,502,000, with a required match of $875,500, for the FY 25 HCDAO Victim Assistance Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The state grant funds awarded are $3,502,000 for the year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice via the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, the purpose of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program is to provide services and assistance directly to victims of crime, speed their recovery, and aid them through the criminal justice process. Due to anticipated funding levels the grantor has placed a cap on the amount that can be requested this year as well as brought back the match requirement.
Expected Impact:
If awarded this would be the 7 th year of funding for this combined project, which would provide continuation funds for the provision of victim services through the District Attorney's Office. Support staff requested include case workers, victim assistance coordinators, attorneys, and related positions. This grant will fund the 38 positions in the Victim Assistance Project of the Harris County DA's Office.
Alternative Options:
Without grant funding, these 38 positions would need to be vacated and the program would no longer run.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Healt...
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