Title
Vote on a request to approve grant application to Crime Victim Services of NC Governor’s Crime Commission for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve grant application to Crime Victim Services for funding from the NC Governor’s Crime Commission to continue to fund critically needed positions for providing domestic violence investigations and GPS monitoring of pre-trial defendants.
Introduction & Background: This grant provides funding for a domestic violence investigator, a domestic violence supervisor, GPS monitoring equipment, and training. This grant has been utilized for many years to assist with funding these important needs. The domestic violence investigator and domestic violence supervisor serve an important role of ensuring a professional investigation to family violence crimes are performed at a professional level. These deputies also work with court officials and the District Attorney’s Office to ensure compliance with GPS monitoring for pre-trial release. This service allows for defendants to be released on bail in special court ordered cases.
Discussion & Analysis: Award is for a one year period, to begin 10/1/20 and conclude 9/30/21. A 25% match is required and will be funded through general county funds. The county funding match for this one year grant for last was $31,564.31.
* Match is provided through county general funds.
Budgetary Impact: This grant will continue existing positions and supplement other funding sources. It is anticipated that ongoing grant applications will be necessary to sustain services.
Recommendation: Approve permission to apply for grant award.