Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $70,121, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Victim Assistance Program, and execute an interlocal agreement with the Community Supervision & Corrections Department to administer the program.
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Background and Discussion:
This program, which provides service referrals, navigation assistance, and notification for victims of crimes perpetuated by offenders enrolled in community supervision. The Victim Assistance Program (VAP) also helps crime victims recover court ordered restitution. If awarded the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) will administer the grant on behalf of the County. Note: 20% match requirement has been waived by the grantor for VOCA this year.
Expected Impact:
A range of services will be provided for clients enrolled in the program as well as victims.
Alternative Options:
Alternative funding streams as available.
Alignment with Goal(s):
XJustice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
XPublic Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Victim Assistance Program
FY 23
FY 24
Next 3 FYs
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