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FY2019 APPLICATION FOR ELDER AND VULNERABLE ADULT JUSTICE PROGRAM | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Background | The H-GAC Elder and Vulnerable Adult Justice Program provides regional support for establishing multi-disciplinary case review teams in each county as well as technical assistance, in-region training by national elder abuse experts, and a Regional Board of Experts. The program will also provide limited services directly to victims and their families through a regional intake line that offers crisis counseling and referrals to local service providers and through the recruitment and training of a new corps of volunteer victim advocates trained to serve at-risk seniors. |
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| | | | | | | | | Current Situation | Staff is requesting approval to accept—a Victims of Crime Act grant for operating funds to continue the Elder and Vulnerable Adult Justice program activities through September 30, 2019. H-GAC will continue training, technical assistance and planning activities to support a coordinated community response to elder abuse across the 13-county H-GAC region. |
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| | | | | | | | | Funding Source | Criminal Justice Division, Governor’s Office |
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| | | | | | | | | Budgeted | |
Yes
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Proposed FY2019 Budget
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Personnel
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$192,495.60
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Indirect Costs
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$22,338.56
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Supplies and Direct Operating Expense
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$17,703.92
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Contractual and Professional Services
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$17,000.00
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Travel and Training
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$11,473.94
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Grant Funds Sought
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$261,012.02
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Required In-Kind Match $65,253.01
Total Project Cost: $326,265.03 |
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| | | | | | | | | Action Requested | Request authorization to accept FY2019 Victims of Crime Assistance funding in an amount not to exceed $261,012 for Elder and Vulnerable Adult Justice Program. (Staff Contact: Ronnie Barnes) |
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