Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Solicitor - State Court
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Approval to Accept the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) FY23 Grant Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) for the Solicitor-General’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program.
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Information Contact: Omar Davis
Phone Number: 404-371-2866
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting grant award in the amount of $50,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to support the salary and benefits of one (1) Special Victims Unit Prosecuting Attorney.
Note: Full salary and benefits are covered by this $50,000 grant award plus a 25% county match of $16,667.
NEED/IMPACT:
CJCC awarded the Solicitor’s Office FY23 funding to support the salary and benefits of one attorney specifically assigned to cases involving Domestic Violence. With the rise in domestic violence within the county; the need for a specialized team (SVU) that specifically deals with prosecuting DV crimes is imperative.The grant cycle for his award is from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This award provides additional funding to our overall grants budget. A match of $16,667 is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve and accept VAWA FY23 Grant Award in the amount $50,000.