To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Agreement #78-089 with Community Violence Solutions
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Agreement #78-089 with Community Violence Solutions (CVS), to pay the County an amount not to exceed $332,139, to support victims of human trafficking and sexual assault and by increasing the number of Sexual Assault Nurse Evaluators (SANE) certified healthcare providers who will provide Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFE) for adults and children in Contra Costa County, for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Grant Agreement will result in payments to the County of up to $332,139 from Community Violence Solutions. No County match is required.
BACKGROUND:
In 2024, CVS was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to support their work with sexual trauma victims through a multidisciplinary team approach. This grant enables Contra Costa Health to provide staffing and services for victims of human trafficking and sexual assault. Community Violence Solutions operates the Rape Crisis Center for Contra Costa County. This grant expands their capacity to provide SAFE for both adults and children by increasing the number and availability of SANE certified healthcare providers. This funding helps reduce the need for out-of-county referrals, supports enhanced training and clinical education, and improves access to post-assault care by integrating CVS victim advocates at the point of intake.
Under Agreement #78-089 County will receive an amount up to $332,139 to support victims of human trafficking and sexual assault in Contra Costa County through September 30, 2027. This Agreement is late due to the County not receiving the agreement document until June 2025 from CVS.
CONSEQUEN...
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