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Resolution to Approve a Service Contract with the Domestic Violence Project, Inc., a.k.a. SafeHouse Center, for Confidential Victim Support Services ($115,875.00)
Memorandum
This resolution seeks approval for a Service Contract between the Domestic Violence Project, Inc., a.k.a. SafeHouse Center, and the City of Ann Arbor, on behalf of the 15th Judicial District Court, subject to the availability of funding through the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice Grant Award 2016-WE-AX-0031 awarded to the 15th Judicial District Court and accepted on behalf of the Court by Council on November 21, 2016 (R-16-446).
Domestic Violence Project, Inc. provides confidential support, information and referrals for victims of domestic violence and intimate partner stalking cases; monitors court and probation activity as it relates to victim safety; works collaboratively to enhance victim safety; and offer advice and training to judges, magistrates, probation, and community partners. The City, through this contract, would compensate the Domestic Violence Project, Inc., a.k.a. SafeHouse Center, for these services in a total amount not to exceed $115,875.00.
Staff
Prepared by: Shryl Samborn, Court Administrator, 15th Judicial District Court
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, The 15th Judicial District Court has been awarded and Council has accepted an Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice Grant for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019 or as may be extended by the U.S. Department of Justice;
Whereas, The Grant award includes funds to compensate the Domestic Violence Project, Inc., a.k.a. SafeHouse Center, for confidential victim support, referrals, staff training and case monitoring as well as other related domestic violence prevention services;
Whereas, The 15th Judicial District Court has determined that Domestic Violence Project, Inc., a.k.a. SafeHouse Cent...
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