Public Hearing: YES X NO ☐ Department: Office of the Solicitor-General
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Approval to Accept the VOCA FY18 Supplemental Grant Award from PAC/CJCC for the Solicitor-General’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program
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Information Contact: Samia Fields
Phone Number: 404-371-2820
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting grant award in the amount of $11,206 from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council (PAC) as a supplement to the FY18 award to provide additional training, grant-funded employee salary increases, and program supplies for the Solicitor-General’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Council (PAC) awarded the Solicitor-Generals Office funding for FY18 to assist with providing victim-centered services and resources as well as training for the professional development of Victim-Witness Advocates. The $11,206 comes as a supplement to the original Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) award.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The award will provide additional funds to the Solicitor-Generals Office for victim-centered services. A county match of 20% ($2,802) is required and covered through transfer to grants account.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve and accept grant funds in the amount of $11,206 from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council