Item 93

Authorize to amend an award from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $449,443 (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #88), to provide no-cost civil legal assistance and advocacy to victims of domestic violence who proceed pro se in court hearings and to support continuing supervised visitation and exchange services, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to amend sub-grants, as detailed in letter dated November 24, 2015, to allow the programs to continue to offer legal and supervised visitation services for victims of domestic violence, and sexual assault, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.