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Consent-Law & Justice Services # 11.
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| Board of Supervisors |
District Attorney |
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| Subject |
| Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $206,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the DA's Elder Abuse 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, $206,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the DA's Elder Abuse 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.
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| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
The District Attorney's office has been receiving the Elder Abuse Program grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services since fiscal year 2018-19. This grant provides advocacy to seniors and dependent adults who are vulnerable to fraudulent schemes and abuse while holding the perpetrators accountable.
This grant funds 2 limited-term Victim Services Program Assistants (VSPA). The VSPA's spend 2 days a week embedded with Yolo County Adult Protective Services (APS). This partnership has ensured more effective advocacy and support for victims as APS is the first responders to elder/dependent adult abuse, allowing our VSPA to make contact early with victims while maintaining that contact throughout the criminal justice process. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| The Yolo County District Attorney's Elder Abuse unit collaborates with Health and Human Services, Legal Services of Northern California, Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance, Local Law Enforcement Agencies, and Community Based Organizations who work with the elderly and dependent adult population. County Counsel has reviewed and signed the board resolution. |
| Competitive Bid Process |
| No competitive bid |
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| Fiscal Impact |
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| Source of Funds for this Expenditure |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
| Federal grant funds were budgeted in the District Attorney's fiscal year 2020-21 adopted budget and in the District Attorney's fiscal year 2021-22 recommended budget, approved June 15, 2021. |
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