Title
Vote on a Request to Approve 25% Match for GCC VAWA Grant for Sheriff’s Office
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a Request to Approve 25% ($ 33,330.67 Total)
Match for: Salaries
50% Supervisor, Family Violence
100% Investigator, Family Violence
Half Time Victim Coordinator
Introduction & Background:
Personnel and Contractual Positions
Funding is requested to maintain staffing at current levels while other sources will supplement personnel costs. This project requests a Supervisor in the Domestic Violence Unit train, and supervise staff, develop collaborative relationships within the community, conduct outreach activities, develop/train patrol deputies on responses to DV calls on scene, and ensure compliance with project mandates. A fulltime investigator is needed to work with DV victims in preparing cases as a result of domestic violence. Along with GPS monitoring and actively monitoring jail calls, this investigator will work closely with the DA’s office to ensure all requirements are met providing a thorough and accurate investigation on DV cases and ensure victim safety. A victim’s coordinator/advocate will follow up with every reported victim. In domestic situations where criminal charges exist, the coordinator will remain in contact with the victim throughout the process providing support and information.
Discussion & Analysis:
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: $33,330.67
Recommendation: Motion to approve match.