To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title: Office for Victims of Crime FY25 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Application
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and accept the Office for Victims of Crime FY25 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $950,000 for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County will receive up to $950,000 federal grant funding over the 3-year award period. If awarded, the grant will require a $316,667 County match ($105,556 annually), for a total project of up to $1,266,667. The required match of $105,556 for year one has been included in the District Attorney’s FY26-27 budget. The remainder of the required match for years two and three will continue to be absorbed within the Department’s existing allocations for FY27-28 and FY28-29. There will be no new general fund allocations or ongoing additional personnel costs requested during the award period. If awarded, the $950,000 federal grant revenue will be included in the departmental budget through a mid-year budget amendment.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office intends to apply for funding under the Office for Victims of Crime FY25 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant program. If awarded funds under the grant, the District Attorney’s Office will employ Human Trafficking Victim Advocates to provide direct services to victims of sex and labor trafficking. Advocates will support minor victims, commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC), and adult victims of human trafficking. Grant funding will help to expand the identification of victims and the services available to survivors. District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Advocates will provide training to community partners regarding victims’ rights and services available to trafficking victims. This funding will help ensure that comprehensive services are provided to victims through collaborative work with justice partners and community-based organizations.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the District Attorney’s Office will be unable to apply for and accept these federal funds to support and expand the County’s comprehensive services to victims of human trafficking.