Item 88

Authorize to retroactively 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 11-12-14, item #57), 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 June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015 (2)Further authorize to amend sub grants as detailed in letter dated June 30, 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 June 30, 2015 to September 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.