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Commissioner Worley - Budget & Strategy - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Federal Grant Funds for a Victim Witness Assistance Program and Approve New Position: Program Coordinator (1 Year Grant $88,970.32 - No County Match)
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STAFF CONTACT
Pat Laws - Budget & Strategy - 704-866-3771
BUDGET IMPACT
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Appropriate Federal revenues. No additional County funds; however, VAWA Grants require a 25% match. The match will be provided by the District Attorney’s Office.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
N/A
BACKGROUND
A Victim/Witness Assistance Program Coordinator will serve as the main point of contact in the District Attorney's Office for victims of DV, SA, and Child and Elder Abuse Crimes throughout criminal court proceedings. The coordinator will work exclusively with the District Attorney's Office to coordinate victim and witness appearances in court and provide support during proceedings. The coordinator will have clinical training on working with people who have experienced trauma and will guide victims through the court process and explain the resources and services available. This position will also serve as the DA's liaison to coordinate the efforts of and share information from a High Risk DV Team (HRDVT) that is being developed as a collaborative effort across multiple community partners and service providers. Matching funds will be provided by an Assistant DA assigned to work with DV, SA, and child and elder abuse victims and the Victim/Witness Assistance Coordinator.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)