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C. 30

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Diana Becton, District Attorney
Date:	September 14, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Human Trafficking Advocacy (HA) Program Grant Award for the Period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/14/2021

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:

Jason Chan, (925) 957-2234

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: September 14, 2021
,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2021/283 approving and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to submit an application and execute a grant award agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services & Public Safety Branch, in an amount not to exceed $154,500, for funding of the Human Trafficking Advocacy Program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The District Attorney will receive up to $154,500 to fund human trafficking advocacy efforts. This funding requires a 20% match, which will be met with in-kind services.

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The District Attorney will be unable to apply for and accept the grant.