Consent-Law & Justice Services # 35.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 11/22/2022
- Brief Title
- Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program Grant
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, X4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt resolution granting the Yolo County District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $202,545 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the DA's Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Adopt resolution granting the Yolo County District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $202,545 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the DA's Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments or extensions.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The District Attorney's Office was first awarded this grant December 2018. This is a vertical prosecution grant which allows the Violence Against Women's unit to maintain a consistent relationship with victims from the beginning to the end of the legal process. Personnel in this grant handle domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases.
This grant funds a limited term Paralegal and a limited term Victim Service Program Assistant. The Victim Service Program Assistant helps victims receive counseling services, attend court dates, and assist victims through the criminal justice process. The Paralegal assists on all cases involving violence against women by preparing motions and case briefs, preparing jury instructions, and assisting with restitution claims.
This grant funds a limited term Paralegal and a limited term Victim Service Program Assistant. The Victim Service Program Assistant helps victims receive counseling services, attend court dates, and assist victims through the criminal justice process. The Paralegal assists on all cases involving violence against women by preparing motions and case briefs, preparing jury instructions, and assisting with restitution claims.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Yolo County District Attorney's Violence Against Women unit works closely with all local law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations to provide victims with quality services throughout the criminal justice process.
County Counsel reviewed the board resolution and approved to form.
County Counsel reviewed the board resolution and approved to form.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No competitive bid
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 202,545
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 231,506
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
- Federal Grant Funds
- $202,545
Further explanation as needed:
Funds for Violence Against Women was included in the adopted budget and approved by the Board of Supervisors 9/27/22. There is a difference of $28,961 between what was budgeted and awarded. We will be able to find savings as an extra help Paralegal was budgeted in FY22/23. We do not have this position currently and will not be hiring for this position in FY22/23.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 11/08/2022 01:26 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 11/08/2022 01:27 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 11/07/2022 01:53 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 11/08/2022