HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.59RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Community Violence Solutions in an amount not to exceed $176,639 to provide services to victims of human
trafficking for the period June 15, 2014 through June 14, 2016 .
FISCAL IMPACT:
$176,639: 100% Federal Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, grant. CFDA 16.320
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD), Zero Tolerance for Domestic
Violence Initiative (ZTDV) applied for and received funds from the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of
Crime, Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Program (“Project”). The ZTDV is engaging the Contractor to
assist in carrying out activities consistent with the funding application.
The primary purpose of the Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Program (“Project”) is to enhance the social
service field’s response to victims of human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA)
of 2000 (22 U.S.C. § 7101 et. seq.) as amended.
The goals and objectives of the Project are:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Earl Maciel 3-1648
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 24, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
C. 59
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Community Violence Solutions Services to Combat Human Trafficking
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
To provide timely and high-quality comprehensive services for all victims of human trafficking.1.
To enhance interagency coordination in the provision of services to trafficking victims.2.
To provide training to service providers and allied professionals within the target community to improve
community collaboration and increase awareness of the needs and rights of trafficking victims and survivors.
3.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Important services to the community will not be provided.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None