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C. 24
To: Board of Supervisors
From: Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date: February  11, 2020
The Seal of Contra Costa County, CA
Contra
Costa
County
Subject: Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Abuse in Later Life Grant Funds

APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On:   02/11/2020
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:
John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres 608-4960
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:     February  11, 2020
David Twa,
 
BY: , Deputy

 

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Contra Costa Alliance to End Abuse to apply for and accept grant funding in an amount not to exceed $400,000 from the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women for the Abuse in Later Life Program for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive an amount not to exceed $400,000 from the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women. This is entirely Federal funding and no County match is required.

BACKGROUND:

The Abuse in Later Life Program supports a comprehensive approach to addressing abuse in later life, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, and exploitation committed against victims who are 50 years of age or older.  




BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

This grant funding will be used to provide funding to: a) train law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and victim services providers in recognizing and addressing instances of elder abuse; b) enhance services for victims of abuse in later life; c) establish a multidisciplinary team to respond to victims of abuse in later life; and d) conduct cross training between law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and direct service agencies to better serve victims of abuse in later life.  
  
EHSD’s Alliance to End Abuse will partner with the Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance, Adult Protective Services, District Attorney’s Office, Senior Legal Services and multiple law enforcement agencies to deliver the activities outlined in the application to Office of Violence Against Women. Additional partners may be identified and added as needed.  

  
Pros and cons of request:  
Pros:

  • Increases understanding by law enforcement, prosecutors, and the court on recognizing and addressing the signs of elder abuse
  • Provides victim relief
  • Promotes community safety
  • Increases collaboration between systems
Cons:  
  • Sustainability of program funding beyond end of grant term, September 30, 2023.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

County will not take advantage of opportunity to receive federal funding to increase awareness and training for the criminal justice system nor provide additional services for elder abuse victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, and exploitation.

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