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District Attorney requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement and Victim Services Division for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program for Fiscal Year 2009/2010; and recommending Chairman be authorized to sign certification pertaining to same.
FUNDING: Grant.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$175,865 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$175,865 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$175,865 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There will be no net county cost for this program. Grant funding is included in the FY 2009-10 proposed budget.
Reason for Recommendation: The Victim Witness Assistance program serves as a resource to crime victims. The advocates funded under this grant are required to provide the following services: crisis intervention, emergency assistance, resource referral and assistance, direct counseling and therapy, claim assistance, property return, orientation, court escort, case status/ disposition, notification of family and friends.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Submission of grant applicaiton to CalEMA.
Contact: Jodi Albin, 6421