Item 55

Authorize to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, in the amount of $866,833 for the purposes of establishing a statewide program to improve the response to sexual assault by supporting services for victims and by providing training and resources for law enforcement and prosecution to better recognize, investigate and prosecute cases of sexual assault. (2)Further authorize to enter into sub grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated October 16, 2014, in the total amount of $709,807, from the OVW Arrest Grant, to support their activities in the coordination and implementation of this Statewide initiative. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 10, 2014.