Accept $204,500 state grant for sexual assault investigations and approve victim services contract

Police & Community SafetyContracts

$204,500 grant, $94,611 contract

Resolution Resolution No. 34-19

In Plain English

The state offered Richmond a $204,500 grant to improve how police handle sexual assault cases. The grant requires the city to hire Community Violence Solutions for $94,611 to provide victim advocacy services. If approved, sexual assault survivors get dedicated support during investigations and court proceedings.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Melvin WillisSeconded by: Ben Choi
Passed

6 to 0

Nathaniel BatesAbsent
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye
Ben ChoiAye
Tom ButtAye