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District Attorney recommending the Board:
1) Accept a grant from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Victim Witness Assistance Program in the amount of $483,527 for the period of October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020, based on the received Letter of Intent;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Certification of Assurance of Compliance; and
3) Authorize the District Attorney to execute the Grant Award Agreement and required documents, including any extensions or amendments thereof which would not increase net county cost.
FUNDING: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Victims of Crime Act Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The District Attorney’s Office has operated the Victim Witness Assistance Program since 1980. The 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 to the criminal justice system, court escort, presentations and training for criminal justice agencies, public presentations and publicity, case status/disposition, notification of family and friends, employer notification/intervention, and restitution.
Cal OES grant program funding typically runs for a 3-year cycle with annual renewals. The District Attorney's Office is currently beginning of the third year of a 3-year grant cycle for this program. During the first year, a Request for Proposal (RFP) is submitted. In the subsequent two years, a Request for Application (RFA) is submitted based on the funding amount Cal OES has advised each agency is eligible to apply for. For FY 19/20, the District Attorney's Office was advised funding may be requested up to $483,527.
Cal OES has reviewed the RFA submitted on August 16, 2019 and requested the signed Grant Subaward Face Sheet and Certification of Assurance of Co...
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