CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



  Agenda Date:        November 7, 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 (2nd reading)


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)