RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the District Attorney, or designee, to submit an application and execute a grant award agreement, and any amendments or extensions thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services & Public Safety Branch, for funding of the Human Trafficking Advocacy (HA) Program in the amount of $150,000 for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The District Attorney will receive $150,000 of additional revenues. This grant requires a match of $37,500 which will be met with an in-kind match.

BACKGROUND:

The District Attorney is seeking to apply for grant funds that will focus on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking. If the grant is approved, the District Attorney will continue to employ a victim advocate to provide critically important services to victims of sex trafficking and labor trafficking in Contra Costa County. Additionally, the advocate would work collaboratively with law enforcement, community organizations and the county human trafficking coalition to increase awareness about human trafficking and provide training and outreach to the community.