Consent-Law & Justice Services # 28.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/11/2023
- Brief Title
- 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Restorative Justice Partnership
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 District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $2,145,000 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds awarded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections as funds will be used to enhance and expand the DA's Restorative Justice Partnership program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $2,145,000 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds awarded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections as funds will be used to enhance and expand the DA's Restorative Justice Partnership program. Board of State and Community Corrections has made funding available for the period of June 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments and extensions.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Yolo County District Attorney's Office has been awarded the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant since 2015. Each award has been for a 3-year grant period. These funds are used to fund the activities of the Restorative Justice Partnership (aka Neighborhood Court)
With the 2015 award, we used these funds to expand Restorative Justice Partnership (RJP) into the cities of Woodland and West Sacramento as well as create a separate program to address homelessness.
With the 2019 award, we used these funds to expand the eligibility criteria to allow more individuals involved in the criminal justice process to access the services of RJP. These services were provided by the Day Reporting Center and Health and Human Services to increase the self-sufficiency of participants while reducing recidivism. One significant goal with this grant award was to divert 10% of felony filings into RJP.
With the 2023 award, we will maintain the expanded program scope while increasing capacity to serve criminal justice-involved individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues through the addition of a Behavioral Health Case Manager and Social Services Assistant. These new positions with enable us to provide case management and facilitate connections to in-county and out of county service providers for more people while increasing likelihood of program success.
This grant award will be funding three positions in the District Attorney's Office and three positions in Health and Human Services. With the majority of funding going towards salaries and benefits, this grant will also fund the evaluation of the program, a financial audit, and other operating expenditures.
With the 2015 award, we used these funds to expand Restorative Justice Partnership (RJP) into the cities of Woodland and West Sacramento as well as create a separate program to address homelessness.
With the 2019 award, we used these funds to expand the eligibility criteria to allow more individuals involved in the criminal justice process to access the services of RJP. These services were provided by the Day Reporting Center and Health and Human Services to increase the self-sufficiency of participants while reducing recidivism. One significant goal with this grant award was to divert 10% of felony filings into RJP.
With the 2023 award, we will maintain the expanded program scope while increasing capacity to serve criminal justice-involved individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues through the addition of a Behavioral Health Case Manager and Social Services Assistant. These new positions with enable us to provide case management and facilitate connections to in-county and out of county service providers for more people while increasing likelihood of program success.
This grant award will be funding three positions in the District Attorney's Office and three positions in Health and Human Services. With the majority of funding going towards salaries and benefits, this grant will also fund the evaluation of the program, a financial audit, and other operating expenditures.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
With this grant, the Restorative Justice Partnership will be collaborating with Health and Human Services, Public Defender, Probation, Day Reporting Center, and Yolo County Superior Court.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved board resolution.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved board resolution.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 2,145,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 767,787
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $ 700,000
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Further explanation as needed:
Grant award is from 6/1/23-12/31/26
Funds were budgeted and approved at adopted for the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant program in FY22/23 at $767,787.
Funds were budgeted and approved at recommended for the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant Program in FY23/24 at $676,031
We will be budgeting approximately $650,000-$700,000 in FY23/24, FY24/25, FY25/26. Remaining balance budgeted in FY26/27 will be much smaller and only cover final evaluation and audit.
Funds were budgeted and approved at adopted for the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant program in FY22/23 at $767,787.
Funds were budgeted and approved at recommended for the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant Program in FY23/24 at $676,031
We will be budgeting approximately $650,000-$700,000 in FY23/24, FY24/25, FY25/26. Remaining balance budgeted in FY26/27 will be much smaller and only cover final evaluation and audit.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 06/30/2023 01:00 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 07/05/2023 10:38 AM |
| Eric May | Eric May | 07/06/2023 12:56 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 06/20/2023 09:56 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/06/2023