CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date: October 17, 2022 Action Required: Appropriation Presenter: Misty Graves, Director of Human Services Staff Contacts: Hunter Smith, Human Services Planner Title: Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Grant (V.J.C.C.C.A.)- $452,704 (1 of 2 readings) Background In July 2010, the City of Charlottesville became the fiscal agent for the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (V.J.C.C.C.A.) funds for both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. This funding stream was established by the 1995 Virginia General Assembly to create balanced, community- based systems of sanctions, programs and services for juvenile offenders. These funds are used to support the Community Attention programs. In Fiscal Year 2023, $292,058 in V.J.C.C.C.A.funds will be received from the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice with a required local maintenance of effort of $52,231 from Albemarle County, and $108,415 from the City for a total of $452,704. The grant period is from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Discussion The VJCCCA grant funds the delinquency prevention and youth development services provided by The Department of Human Services for Charlottesville/Albemarle youth involved in the juvenile justice system. These services include the following programs: the Teens GIVE service learning program that provides community service opportunities during both the school year and the summer; the Community Support Services which provides pro-social skills training like anger management, individual and group support services and services for youth on electronic monitoring; the Community Attention Youth Internship Program (CAYIP) which provides paid internship opportunities; the Check and Connect Program provides evidence-based, school engagement programs. Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan The VJCCCA grant aligns with the City of Charlottesville's Strategic Plan - Goal 2: A Healthy and Safe City Objective 2.3: Improve community health and safety outcomes by connecting residents with effective resources.Community Attention’s VJCCCA funded programs provide community based services that prevent delinquency and promote the healthy development of youth. Expected outcomes include decreased delinquent behavior during and after program participation. Community Engagement The VJCCCA funded programs engage local youth involved in the juvenile justice system and their families by providing delinquency prevention and youth development programs. The programs also engage and coordinate with other local agencies and organizations in the provision of services to the youth. Budgetary Impact The funds will be expensed and reimbursed to the VJCCCA Fund. The required General Fund City contribution has already been appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Council Adopted Budget so no new funds are required to cover the match. Recommendation Staff recommends approval and appropriation of funds. Alternatives If the VJCCCA funds are not appropriated, Community Attention would have to serve fewer youth and eliminate programs and staff. Attachments 1. FY23 VJCCCA Resolution (final)