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Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Greater Illinois - Reimagine Public Safety Act (GI-RSPA) grant awarded to the Lake County State's Attorney's Office through the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Violence Prevention Services (VPS) to help reduce violence by providing emotional or trauma-related therapies, and through assistance with housing, employment, job training/placement, family engagement, and wrap-around support services, including grant funding and an emergency appropriation of $300,000.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County State's Attorney's Office has been awarded $300,000 in grant funds by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Violence Prevention Services (VPS).
* The grant term is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
* The Lake County State's Attorney's Office will use the funds to fund and supply a Gun Violence Therapist, and to contract with Waukegan Township to engage in direct violence interruption services on behalf of the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI).
* Grant program funding in the amount of $111,567 will cover 100% of the salary and benefits of the Gun Violence Therapist, and fund the purchase of a laptop and accessories. If funding for this position ends, and new funding is not secured, the position will be eliminated.
* Grant program funding in the amount of $188,433 will be sub-awarded to Waukegan Township to cover the salary/benefits of a Violence Interrupter and Case Manager, and fund the purchase of laptops and accessories, cell phones, a Case Management database, and outreach supplies.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office has been awarded a SFY24 Grant from the Illinois DHS VPS, for the time period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $300,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office will use this funding to further implement its Gun Violence Prevention Initiative through the hiring...
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