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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Circuit Court of Cook County, Office of the Chief Judge
Grantee: Cook County
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to improve community response to family violence.
Grant Amount: $35,100.00
Grant Period: 1/1/2014 - 6/30/2014
Fiscal Impact: $11,450.00
Accounts: 310-818
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 6/19/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $77,000.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: The Circuit Court's Family Violence Coordinating Councils Program has six (6) councils, one (1) for each of the court's five (5) suburban municipal districts and one county-wide that provides oversight and coordination. The councils operate as local forums to improve community response to family violence by providing education, community outreach, prevention, and services for victims and perpetrators of child abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. Program funds are used for the salary and fringe benefits of the program director.
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