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Joint Resolution authorizing the continuation of the State's Attorney's Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program (09-0935), awarded by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General for the time period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
STAFF SUMMARY
· This is a Joint Resolution authorizing the continuation of the State's Attorney's Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program (09-0935), awarded by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General for the time period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; and request its adoption. Funding for this grant began in 1990 and has been renewed each year.
Goals
· To continue funding for a domestic violence victim assistance counselor in the Misdemeanor Division.
· To develop and implement comprehensive services to address the needs of the victims and witnesses by providing services and support related to the criminal justice system.
· To provide direct services to domestic violence victims and witnesses who become involved in the criminal justice system.
· To make contact and encourage victims to come forward for court dates and court proceedings by providing them with support and an understanding of the court process.
· To accompany victims to court and explain the court procedures while providing them with emotional support.
· To reduce the number of domestic violence cases by providing the public with education and informational material.
Sources of Program Funding Program Budget
• Grant funds ....................... $ 26,000- wages ……………$ 53,904
• County funds .................. 38,370- fringe benefits…… 10,466
$64,370 $ 64,370
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State's Attorney has received a notice of renewal for the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program, budgeted at $26,000, awarded by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General for the time period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, $26,000 was originally appropriated in the FY 2008 budget for thi...
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