RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2022/306 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 $196,906, for funding of the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The District Attorney will receive up to $196,906 to fund victim advocacy staff to provide better services to underserved populations in targeted areas. The funding requires a 20% match, which will be met with in-kind services.
BACKGROUND:
The Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program is supported by Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance and is authorized by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10603(a) and (b)).
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