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REVISED/ Commissioner Worley - Budget/Purchasing - To Accept and Appropriate a Two-Year Governor’s Crime Commission Grant Awarded for the Gaston County Family Justice Center (FJC) ($1,128,495 - No County Funds)
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STAFF CONTACT
Pat Laws - Budget/Purchasing - 704-866-3771
BUDGET IMPACT
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
The North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission administers federal and state grants relating to criminal justice improvement, crime victim services and juvenile justice.
The Gaston County Family Justice Center has been awarded $1,128,495 over two years with $623,023 budgeted for the first year and $505,472 for the second year. Gaston County is partnering with multiple agencies to develop a Family Justice Center providing one location where victims can access supportive resources. A FJC will promote a coordinated community response to victims of abuse and violence, improve service delivery, and decrease domestic violence.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
REVISED/ Budget Change Request (BCR)