(HISTORICAL) Victims Assistance Training Program (Texas)

 
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    CFDA#

    None.     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Texas Office of the Governor

    Summary

    The purpose of this program is to provide a coordinated statewide network of critical training and technical assistance for VOCA victim assistance service providers and others who work with crime victims. The recent increase in Federal VOCA funding has increased the need for ensuring victim service providers are receiving relevant and meaningful training.  While the increase in funding has allowed agencies to hire additional staff, thereby serving more crime victims, it is imperative that the services provided are effective, relevant, and meaningful and that agencies are responsible stewards of federal funds.

    Projects should focus on one or more of the following training areas:
    1. Fundamentals of providing victims services;
    2. Managing growth, succession planning, and effective delivery of services to local non-profit victim service providers;
    3. Domestic violence high-risk team model to law enforcement, the judiciary, prosecution, probation, and service providers;
    4. New prosecutor training on domestic violence and sexual assault cases;
    5. Advanced training to victim service providers on trauma focused care; or
    6. Providing sexual assault and/or domestic violence training and technical assistance to members of the judiciary.
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Applicants must be culturally competent when providing services to victims. Victim service providers must have the ability to blend cultural knowledge and sensitivity with victim restoration skills for a more effective and culturally appropriate recovery process. Cultural competency occurs when:  a) cultural knowledge, awareness and sensitivity are integrated into action and policy; b) the service is relevant to the needs of the community and provided by trained staff, board members, and management; and c) an advocate or organization recognizes each client is different with different needs, feelings, ideas and barriers.

    Grant funds may not be used to support the following services, activities, and costs:
    1. Supplanting or use of grant funds to replace any other existing federal, state or local funds;
    2. Inherently religious activities such as prayer, worship, religious instruction, or proselytization;
    3. Lobbying;
    4. Fundraising;
    5. Membership dues for individuals;
    6. Promotional gifts;
    7. Construction, renovation, or remodeling;
    8. Medical services;
    9. Any other prohibition imposed by federal, state or local law or regulation;
    10. Entertainment, including amusement, diversion, social activities, and any associated costs (i.e. tickets to shows or sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities) unless there is a clear programmatic purpose and the costs are approved in advance by CJD;
    11. Non-law enforcement vehicles or equipment for government agencies that are for general agency use;
    12. Processing DNA evidence; or
    13. Research or statistical projects or activities.

    Contacts

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    P.O. Box 12428
    Austin, TX 78711-1248
    (512) 463-1919
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Applications may be submitted by non-profit agencies with a statewide reach and state agencies that have a proven track record of providing effective training to law enforcement, advocates, the judiciary, and others who work with crime victims.
     

    Deadline Details

    The deadline to submit an application for this program was January 22, 2016. 

    Award Details

    It is anticipated that up to $1.9 million may be funded under this announcement. The number of awards will depend upon the availability of funding and the number of applications received that meet the eligibility criteria and purpose areas. The minimum funding amount is $10,000 and there is no maximum funding level under this program; however, cost-effectiveness will be a primary factor in selection. There is no match requirement under this program.

     

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