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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	July 27, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract with Community Violence Solutions for Victims of Sexual Exploitation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 07/27/2021

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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

C. Youngblood 925-608-4964

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: July 27, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Community Violence Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $231,000, to provide comprehensive services for families and victims affected by assault and human trafficking for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This contract will increase department expenditures by $231,000 to be funded with County General Funds.
(100% County General funds)

BACKGROUND:

This contract ensures delivery of case management, crisis support and advocacy services to families and individuals affected by sexual assault and/or human trafficking. Community Violence Solutions (CVS) was founded in 1974 and is one of the oldest rape crisis centers in California. CVS works in partnership with the community to end sexual assault, family violence and human trafficking by providing comprehensive crisis intervention and advocacy services. CVS is a trauma informed, client centered agency that continues to lead Contra Costa County in addressing the needs of survivors of human trafficking and advocating on their behalf. CVS is the sole rape crisis agency and responder for Contra Costa County.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Employment and Human Services Department will be unable to provide case management, crisis support and advocacy services to families and individuals affected by sexual assault and/or human trafficking which would result in fewer victims and families of commercial sexual exploitation and at-risk youth being identified and served.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This contract supports four of the five of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes: (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5)"Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families" by providing a safe environment where children of families with domestic violence issues can receive appropriate support and follow-up services.