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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
Grantee: Office of the Chief Judge
Grantor: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: The purpose of the grant program is to provide specialized services to women with children seeking protection in Domestic Violence Division cases
Grant Amount: $166,666.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2016 - 9/30/2017
Fiscal Impact: $3,716.00 supplemental funds
Accounts: 310-818
Concurrences:
Budget and Management Services has received all requisite documents, and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The Circuit Court of Cook County will use this grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice to continue the court’s enhanced case triage screening and advocacy services now provided to women with children involved in orders of protection in the Domestic Violence Division. These services enhance the identification of victims who need legal and supportive services, link them to such services and expedite the legal process in court. These help-desk and expeditor services are now provided by the court with funds from another Federal grant award, which is scheduled to expire in December 2016.
Grant funds will be used to fund the salaries and fringe benefits of two program employees, as well as to provide funds for community-based, child visitation and safe exchange services for families impacted by domestic violence.
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