Office of the Governor
Criminal Justice Division
Resources for Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning:
Capital Area Council of Governments Region
March 2016
Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Purpose
This document contains information relevant to the grant programs of the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Office of the Governor, including:
•
Prior grants by CJD;
•
Regional crime and demographical information; and
•
Resources on evidence-based practices;
The materials in this document are for informational purposes only, and do not necessarily indicate endorsements or preferences by CJD. They
are intended to assist the local Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) in their funding recommendations.
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Table of Contents
Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 1
General Crime Information for Region .................................................................................................... 4
Reported Crimes and Rates (2014) ............................................................................................................ 4
Changes in Violent Crime Rate over Time ................................................................................................. 6
Changes in Property Crime Rate over Time ............................................................................................... 8
Changes in Family Violence Crime Rate over Time:................................................................................. 10
Violent Crime Rate Intensity (2014)......................................................................................................... 12
Property Crime Rate Intensity (2014) ...................................................................................................... 13
Family Violence Crime Rate Intensity (2014) ........................................................................................... 14
Recent Criminal Justice Funding ........................................................................................................... 15
Criminal Justice Funds Administered by CJD ........................................................................................... 15
Grant Awards in COG Region, by Grant Program .................................................................................... 16
Grant Awards in COG Region, by County ................................................................................................. 17
Grant Awards in COG Region, by Grantee ............................................................................................... 18
Age of COG-Reviewed Grants for Region ................................................................................................ 21
Share of Violent Crime and Population vs. COG-Reviewed Grant Funding, by County........................... 22
Recent US Department of Justice Grants ................................................................................................ 24
Asset Forfeiture Account Balances and Expenditures ............................................................................. 25
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program ................................................................................................ 27
Funding Decision Considerations............................................................................................................. 27
Evidence-Based Practices ........................................................................................................................ 29
Criminal Justice Programs in Governor Abbott’s Blueprint for Texas ..................................................... 30
JAG-Relevant Crimes ................................................................................................................................ 36
Recent JAG Grants ................................................................................................................................... 40
Activities Funded by JAG Grants Reviewed by COG ................................................................................ 42
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Local Services .................................................................. 43
Funding Decision Considerations............................................................................................................. 43
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Evidence-Based Practices ........................................................................................................................ 45
JJDP-Local Relevant Crimes...................................................................................................................... 46
Recent JJDP-Local Grants Reviewed by COG ........................................................................................... 47
Activities Funded by JJDP-Local Grants Reviewed by COG ...................................................................... 49
General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program (Victims of Crime Act – VOCA) ................................. 50
Funding Decision Considerations............................................................................................................. 50
Evidence-Based Practices ........................................................................................................................ 54
VOCA-Local Relevant Crimes ................................................................................................................... 56
Recent VOCA Grants Reviewed by COG................................................................................................... 59
Activities Funded by VOCA-Local Grants Reviewed by COG.................................................................... 63
Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (Violence Against Women Act – VAWA) ............ 64
Funding Decision Considerations............................................................................................................. 64
Evidence-Based Practices ........................................................................................................................ 68
VAWA-Relevant Crimes ........................................................................................................................... 69
Recent COG-Reviewed VAWA Grants ...................................................................................................... 71
Activities Funded by COG-Reviewed VAWA Grants ................................................................................ 72
VAWA Purpose Areas and Federal Requirements ................................................................................... 73
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources
General Crime Information for Region
Reported Crimes and Rates (2014)
County
Violent
Violent Property Property Family
Family
Juvenile Juvenile
Murder
Murder
Crime
Crime Crime
Crime
Violence Violence Crime
Crime
(reported) (rate)
(reported) (rate)
(reported) (rate)
(reported) (rate)
(arrests) (rate)
27,153,409
1,182
4.4
126,196
465
804,854
2,964
185,574
683
57,537
2,149
2,054,093
54
2.6
6,839
333
57,498
2,799
11,576
564
5,207
2,884
1,119,822
34
3.0
4,815
430
43,773
3,909
7,782
695
3,333
3,524
Population
Statewide
CAPCOG
Travis
William498,102
son
Hays
188,705
Bastrop
83,586
Burnet
46,398
Caldwell
42,215
Fayette
25,978
Llano
20,185
Lee
17,624
Blanco
11,478
See table notes next page.
5
1.0
764
153
6,138
1,232
1,746
351
880
1,790
4
3
3
0
4
1
0
0
2.1
3.6
6.5
0.0
15.4
5.0
0.0
0.0
525
300
155
111
73
25
58
13
278
359
334
263
281
124
329
113
3,429
1,611
846
696
355
274
265
111
1,817
1,927
1,823
1,649
1,367
1,357
1,504
967
679
663
296
199
58
53
72
28
360
793
638
471
223
263
409
244
387
317
84
118
16
8
40
24
2,513
4,044
2,104
3,139
776
662
2,483
2,532
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Table notes:
All crime rates are calculated using total population, per 100,000 people. Juvenile arrest rate is calculated using population of youth aged 10-16,
per 100,000 people.
All crime statistics come from DPS Uniform Crime Reporting and annual Crime in Texas Report.
(http://dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/crimestatistics.htm )
All population numbers used to calculate rates come from the Office of the State Demographer's Texas Population Estimates and Projections
Program. (http://osd.texas.gov/Data/TPEPP/ ).
"Murder" refers to the official Uniform Crime Reporting murder rate.
"Violent Crime" in the overview table refers to Uniform Crime Reporting-defined rape, assault, and robbery aggregated together with Crime in
Texas-defined sexual assault (all mutually exclusive categories). In the trend graphs, “violent crime” also includes murder.
"Property Crime" refers to Uniform Crime Reporting-defined burglary, larceny, and auto theft aggregated together.
"Family Violence" refers to Crime in Texas-defined family violence. This designation overlaps with Uniform Crime Reporting categories, i.e. if a
family violence incident involves an assault, it will be counted as both a family violence incident and an assault. Therefore it is reported
separately throughout this binder.
"Juvenile Arrests" refers to all DPS-recorded arrests for all crimes for youths under the age of 17. This is not a direct measure of crime.
More detail on these individual crimes can be found elsewhere in the binder or at
http://dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/crimestatistics.htm
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Changes in Violent Crime Rate over Time
(Counties sorted by population, part 1)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Changes in Violent Crime Rate over Time
(Counties sorted by population, part 2)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Changes in Property Crime Rate over Time
(Counties sorted by population, part 1)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Changes in Property Crime Rate over Time:
(Counties sorted by population, part 2)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Changes in Family Violence Crime Rate over Time:
(Counties sorted by population, part 1)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Changes in Family Violence Crime Rate over Time:
(Counties sorted by population, part 2)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Violent Crime Rate Intensity (2014)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Property Crime Rate Intensity (2014)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Family Violence Crime Rate Intensity (2014)
Note: Rate is crimes per 100,000 residents. See “Crime Incidents and Rates (2014)” table for data.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Recent Criminal Justice Funding
Criminal Justice Funds Administered by CJD
* indicates grants processed and reviewed in part by local Councils of Government. See program-specific sections for more information. Some
grants in “*” programs are awarded by CJD in response to direct applications. Non-“*” programs are not reviewed by COGs and are entirely
awarded by CJD in response to direct applications. For information on funding opportunities, see: https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/fundopp.aspx
State Funding Sources

State Criminal Justice Planning (421 fund) – Misc. grants to supplement other programs, address statewide priorities.

Specialty Courts – Supports programs including drug, commercially sexually exploited persons, mental health, and veterans courts.

County Essentials – Assistance to counties for the investigation and prosecution of capital or bias/prejudice crimes.

Crime Stoppers – Support for certified Crime Stoppers programs.

Internet Crimes Against Children –Grants to enhance investigation and prosecution of technology-facilitated child sexual
exploitation.
Federal Funding Sources

* Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) – U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) program. Grants
to governmental bodies to promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system.

* Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) – US DOJ Office for Victims of Crime program. Grants to victims services providers.

* Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) – US DOJ Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) program.

Sexual Assault Services – US DOJ OVW program. Provides supplemental funding to sexual assault victims services providers.

* Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Local Services – US DOJ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
(OJJDP) program. Supports programs that help prevent delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system.

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Statewide Priorities – US DOJ OJJDP program. Supports statewide priorities in
preventing school violence, improving juvenile justice systems and programs.

Coverdell National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act – US DOJ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) program. Grants to reduce
backlogs in forensic evidence analysis by training or hiring lab personnel.

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) – Supports treatment programs in state and local jails.
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Grant Awards in COG Region, by Grant Program
Funding
COGCJD
COGCJD
COGCJD
2014-2016
Source
Reviewed
Awards
Reviewed
Awards
Reviewed
Awards
Total
*Victims of
Crime
$1,490,929
$62,746 $1,022,899
$4,060,303
$6,636,876
State CJ
Planning
$896,239
$1,122,946
$1,174,816
$3,194,000
*JAG Justice
Assistance
$475,536
$512,005
$404,800
$219,513
$400,479
$2,012,332
* Violence
Against Wmn
$259,077
$284,790
$259,353
$803,220
Specialty
Courts
$580,256
$628,488
$800,105
$2,008,849
RSAT
$138,412
$183,735
$174,730
$496,877
*Juvenile Local
$495,823
$182,797
$412,686
$99,286
$414,242
$175,578
$1,780,411
Coverdell
Forensic
$47,498
$91,454
$98,718
$237,670
Juvenile State
$247,660
$207,519
$455,179
County
Essentials
$53,248
$53,248
Crime
Stoppers
$10,000
$21,795
$39,824
$71,619
Total
$2,721,365 $2,730,859 $2,125,175 $2,622,346
$5,134,377 $2,463,771 $17,797,892
Notes: 2017 Reasonable Expected Budgets (RBEs) are for COG-reviewed local applications only.
* indicates grant programs including COG reviews of local applications. “CJD Awards” indicate direct grants from CJD.
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2017 RBE for
COG-Reviewed
$5,735,836
$447,643
$308,058
$433,608
Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Grant Awards in COG Region, by County
County
COG-wide
Bastrop
Burnet
Caldwell
Hays
Llano
Travis
Williamson
Total
2014 COGReviewed
$633,844
$111,921
$43,719
$10,000
$19,495
$1,776,976
$134,903
$2,730,859
2014 CJDAwards
2015 COGReviewed
2015 CJD
Awards
$351,965
$258,162
$32,385
$487,172
$3,217
$84,232
$46,984
$69,285
$188,206
$278,515
$34,335
$269,236
$90,683
$55,273
$113,625
$1,102,610
$489,071
$2,721,365
$2,242,035
$176,593
$2,622,346
$1,012,409
$342,474
$2,125,175
$1,340,036
$214,309
$2,463,771
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2016 COGReviewed
$649,844
2016 CJD
Total
Awards
$1,283,688
$982,276
$438,889
$1,185,566
$362,053
$252,820
$40,124
$1,954,076
$1,004,757
$19,495
$10,195,371
$2,721,305
$1,924,599
$567,249
$5,134,377
$17,797,892
Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Grant Awards in COG Region, by Grantee
County
Grantee
COGwide
Bastrop
Capital Area Council
of Governments
Bastrop County
Women's Shelter
Bluebonnet Area
Crime Stoppers, Inc.
Children's Advocacy
Center Bastrop, Lee,
Fayette
Smithville, City of
Burnet County
Highland Lakes
Family Crisis
Center, Inc.
Hill Country Area
Crime Stoppers, Inc.
Hill Country
Children's Advocacy
Center
Marble Falls, City of
Caldwell County
Martindale, City of
Hays County
Hays County Crime
Stoppers
Hays County
Women's Center
Kyle, City of
San Marcos, City of
Llano County
Burnet
Caldwell
Hays
Llano
2014 COGReviewed
2014 CJDAwards
2015 COGReviewed
2015 CJD
Awards
2016 COGReviewed
$633,844
$188,307
2016 CJD
Awards
$649,844
$188,206
$426,250
$3,217
$138,823
$138,823
$111,921
$73,011
$133,923
$75,593
$74,592
$12,639
$56,963
$80,683
$230,090
$8,640
$37,473
$488,997
$377,693
$10,000
$134,737
$20,500
$32,385
$1,283,688
$802,763
$3,217
$24,834
$29,914
2014-2016
Total
$18,640
$134,737
$43,719
$28,780
$70,000
$34,335
$55,814
$10,000
$75,000
$46,984
$59,347
$98,625
$165,500
$212,696
$40,124
$300,327
$15,000
$34,938
$55,273
$40,124
$57,761
$9,938
$280,000
$140,000
$842,083
$1,262,083
$103,392
$75,000
$73,422
$104,913
$281,728
$75,000
$19,495
$19,495
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
County
Grantee
Travis
American Gateways
Austin Child
Guidance Center
Austin Children's
Shelter
Austin Independent
School District
Austin ISD
Austin, City of
Board of Pardons
and Paroles
Capital Area Crime
Stoppers
Center for Child
Protection
Girl Scouts of
Central Texas
My Healing Place
Office of Court
Administration
Office of Violent Sex
Offender
Management
SAHELI
SAHELI dba Asian
Family Support
Services of Austin
Texas Juvenile
Justice Department
The University of
Texas at Austin
Travis Co. Dom
Vio/Sexual Assault
Survival Center
2014 COG- 2014 CJDReviewed
Awards
$30,453
$39,262
$62,200
$268,386
2015 COG- 2015 CJD
Reviewed
Awards
$74,144
$56,827
$124,505
$56,069
$242,983
$239,064
2016 COG- 2016 CJD
Reviewed
Awards
$470,983
$96,127
$192,217
$162,500
$162,500
$39,938
$39,938
$37,468
$412,108
$155,737
$1,385,764
$98,718
$476,159
$476,159
$14,824
$75,000
$14,824
$75,000
$145,584
$99,286
$244,870
$0
$0
$75,000
$99,960
$99,960
$177,929
$177,929
$75,000
$150,000
$136,735
$7,757
$136,735
$7,757
$500,000
$140,000
2014-2016
Total
$575,580
$140,000
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$500,000
$833,333
$1,113,333
Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
County
Williamson
Grantee
Travis County
Travis County Adult
Probation
Cedar Park, City of
Leander, City of
Taylor, City of
Williamson County
Williamson County
Children's Advocacy
Center
Williamson County
Crisis Center dba
Hope Alliance
Williamson County
Juvenile Services
2014 COG- 2014 CJD- 2015 COG- 2015 CJD
2016 COG- 2016 CJD
2014-2016
Reviewed
Awards
Reviewed
Awards
Reviewed
Awards
Total
$412,310
$858,474
$367,386
$928,133
$532,111
$974,463
$4,072,878
$164,498
$37,249
$112,770
$16,351
$118,552
$197,662
$252,030
$32,571
$144,707
$230,878
$38,907
$132,238
$56,455
$171,145
$56,455
$753,220
$130,995
$176,593
$214,309
$140,000
$139,794
$614,190
$140,000
$140,000
$59,257
$233,850
$513,644
$59,257
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Age of COG-Reviewed Grants for Region
Awarded Funds in Fiscal Year 2016, by Count of Years Funded
Number of Grants in Fiscal Year 2016, by Count of Years Funded
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Share of Violent Crime and Population vs. COG-Reviewed Grant Funding, by County
(Counties sorted by population, part 1)
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Share of Violent Crime and Population vs. COG-Reviewed Grant Funding, by County
(Counties sorted by population, part 2)
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Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Recent US Department of Justice Grants
Direct Grants from the Department of Justice in federal Fiscal year 2015/ state Fiscal Year 2016.
County
Recipient
BASTROP
County of Bastrop
HAYS
City of Austin
City of Austin
City of Austin
City of San
Marcos
National
Domestic
Violence Hotline
SAHELI, Inc. dba
Asian Family
Support Service
TRAVIS
Travis County DV
& Sexual Assault
Survival Ce
Federal
Program Title
Funding
Edward Byrne Memorial
$13,832 Justice Assistance Grant
Program
DNA Backlog Reduction
$196,262
Program
Economic High-Tech and
$400,000
Cyber Crime Prevention
Edward Byrne Memorial
$281,625 Justice Assistance Grant
Program
Edward Byrne Memorial
$13,533 Justice Assistance Grant
Program
OVW Technical
$425,000 Assistance Initiative
$338,360
$800,000
Southwest Key
Programs, Inc.
$483,333
Travis County DV
& Sexual Assault
Survival Ce
$333,913
Transitional Housing
Assistance for Victims of
Domestic Violence,
Stalking
Grants to Encourage
Arrest Policies and
Enforcement of Protection
Orders
Second Chance Act
Reentry Initiative
Transitional Housing
Assistance for Victims of
Domestic Violence,
Stalking
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Project Description
FY 15 JAG Program
FY 2015 DNA Capacity Enhancement and
Backlog Reduction Program - City of Austin
City of Austin Intellectual Property Crime
Enforcement Program
FY 15 JAG Program
FY 15 JAG Program
Training and Technical Assistance to prevent
youth sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking
and human trafficking.
Purple Door Project: Transitional Housing
Program for Asian and Pacific Islanders in Central
Texas
Enhancing the SARRT Program in Austin/Travis
County
Un Puente al Hogar (A Bridge Home)
SafePlace Supportive Housing Program
Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
Asset Forfeiture Account Balances and Expenditures
As of Beginning of Fiscal Year 2015 (Fiscal Year 2015)
Asset forfeiture funds are sometimes used by agencies to meet matching fund requirements or make other expenditures similar to those funded
by CJD grants. Agencies not included below had no reported asset forfeiture fund balance.
County
Entity
Bastrop
Bastrop County Sheriff
Bastrop District Attorney
Bastrop PD
Elgin PD
Smithville PD
33RD District Attorney
Blanco County Sheriff
33RD District Attorney
Burnet County Sheriff
Burnet PD
Granite Shoals PD
Marble Falls Police Dept.
Caldwell County Sheriff
Caldwell District Attorney
Lockhart PD
Luling PD
Fayette County Narcotics Unit
Fayette County Sheriff
Fayette District Attorney
Schulenburg PD
Buda PD
Hays County Sheriff
Hays District Attorney
Kyle PD
San Marcos PD
Texas State University PD
Blanco
Burnet
Caldwell
Fayette
Hays
Seized Funds
Balance
Forfeited
Total Forfeited
Funds Balance Funds Expenditures
$0
$40,078
$14,171
$1,170
$3,112
$3,423
$103,260
$0
$103,260
$0
$2,235
$0
$700
$0
$10,535
$537
$0
$9,251
$0
$2,364
$0
$798
$0
$88,349
$0
$0
$1,070
25
$11,295
$0
$0
$32,457
$3,975
$32,457
$102,982
$0
$2,623
$83,230
$38,623
$113,126
$1,195
$6,940
$14,998
$86,832
$113,359
$7,052
$9,762
$131,780
$9,359
$6,748
$50,849
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,501
$9,341
$3,501
$4,234
$0
$1,150
$5,692
$0
$7,835
$0
$5,721
$1,468
$74,244
$3,998
$0
$14,703
$40,469
$101,106
$0
$32,516
$139
Local Criminal Justice Grant Planning Resources: Capital Area COG Region
County
Entity
Lee
Giddings PD
Lee County Sheriff
Lee District Attorney
33RD District Attorney
Llano County Sheriff
Llano PD
53RD District Attorney
Austin PD
Lago Vista PD
Lakeway PD
Manor PD
Office of the Attorney General
Pflugerville PD
Sunset Valley Pd
TABC
Texas Comptroller - Criminal
Investigations
Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Travis County Constable Pct 2
Travis Coutny sheriff
26th District Attorney
Cedar Park PD
Georgetown PD
Hutto PD
Leander PD
Round Rock PD
Taylor PD
Williamson County Sheriff
Llano
Travis
Williamson
Seized Funds
Balance
$0
$0
$24,344
$103,260
$0
$175
$2,089,701
$0
$0
$0
$1,158
$4,063,370
$0
$44
$5,843
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Forfeited
Total Forfeited
Funds Balance Funds Expenditures
$36,609
$557
$1,731
$0
$15,013
$21,737
$32,457
$3,501
$1,114
$0
$0
$0
$828,205
$515,940
$1,068,074
$199,856
$120
$0
$1,312
$0
$0
$0
$1,348,070
$652,963
$56,240
$1,500
$0
$44
$59
$0
$0
$2,246,163
$205,631
$16,435
$0
$0
$0
$211,143
$0
$1,387
$0
$0
$0
$0
$15,846
$1,103,147
$750
$2,411
$22,119
$223,848
$12,298
$21,204
$1,851
$74
$31,235
$2,002
$636,920
$4,490,581
$0
$7,630
$0
$53,526
$43,674
$0
$1,326
$2,900
$9,950
$0
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Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Funding Decision Considerations
Below is information relevant to decisions regarding eligibility for JAG grants. For more information, including required components of approved
applications, see the JAG Funding Announcement, available at http://egrants.gov.texas.gov.
Program Areas
JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, strategic planning, research and evaluation (including forensics), data
collection, training, personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice information systems that will
improve or enhance such areas as:

Law enforcement programs.

Prosecution and court programs.

Prevention and education programs.

Corrections and community corrections programs.

Drug enforcement programs.

Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
Organizational Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by state agencies, units of local government, independent school districts, senior universities, judicial districts,
Native American tribes, and community supervision and corrections departments.
Eligible Costs and Activities
JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, strategic planning, research and evaluation (including forensics), data
collection, training, personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice information systems.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
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
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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. Body-Worn Cameras
12. any portion of the salary of, or any other compensation for an elected or appointed government official
13. non-law enforcement vehicles or equipment for government agencies that are for general agency use
14. transportation, lodging, per diem or any related costs for participants, when grant funds are used to develop and conduct training
15. equipment, supplies, and processing DNA evidence
16. research or statistical projects or activities
17. security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety
18. law enforcement equipment that is standard department issue including uniforms, safety vest, shields, weapons, tracked armored
vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, camouflage uniforms and ammunition; and
19. purchase of any controlled item listed at:www.bja.gov/Funding/JAGControlledPurchaseList.pdf
Funding and Project Period Limits
Funding Limits. The minimum award under this program is $10,000.
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Project Period. Grant-funded projects must begin on or after October 1, 2016 may not exceed a 12-month grant period. Grant-funded
equipment-only projects are generally awarded for a six-month grant period. CJD will consider any other proposed changes to the start or end
dates on a case-by-case basis.
Match Requirement
There is no match requirement under this program.
Evidence-Based Practices
The JAG Funding Announcement requires all applicants to show how their project is derived from evidence-based practices or explain why it
does not:
Evidence-Based Practices. Describe the research or evidence that led the applicant organization to select the methods described above.
Wherever possible, provide at least one citation or link to a supportive evaluation or research study.If the project approach and activities
described above are not based on existing evidence, describe why the applicant organization believes the method to be promising.
One of the best resources for researching evidence-based practices is CrimeSolutions.gov ( http://www.crimesolutions.gov/ ), a clearinghouse
website maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice. Criminal Justice Advisory Committees and applicants are encouraged to review
CrimeSolutions.gov and other resources to prioritize the funding of projects that have been shown to be effective.
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Criminal Justice Programs in Governor Abbott’s Blueprint for Texas
The following criminal justice agenda items potentially eligible for funding under JAG were included in Governor Abbott’s Bicentennial Blueprint
for Texas.
Domestic Violence High-Risk Teams
Recommendation: To provide more protection for victims of domestic abuse, create Domestic Violence High Risk Teams, which unite law
enforcement, medical professionals, and victim advocates at the local level to review cases of domestic violence and identify, monitor, and
contain the most dangerous perpetrators before they can inflict deadly harm.
In 2012, there were 198,366 family violence incidents in Texas, up 11.5 percent from 2011. In 2012 alone, domestic, or family violence, took the
lives of 114 women in Texas, 12 more fatalities than occurred in 2011. In Harris County, the per capita female intimate partner murder rate in
2012 was one in 71,121. Research by the nation’s leading expert on domestic violence suggests that the single biggest indicator for domestic
homicide is a prior incidence of physical domestic violence.
An innovative tool for fighting domestic violence has been developed by the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center (JGCC) in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
The Domestic Violence High Risk Team Network is a nationally recognized program that prevents domestic violence and domestic homicide by
performing risk assessments to predict when a violent or lethal incident is likely to occur. The assessments evaluate the batterer’s history and
behavioral patterns, allowing law enforcement and victim services providers to view distinct acts of violence in context. Analyzing lethality
factors and violent behavior patterns enables high risk teams to intervene to prevent homicides and re-assaults.
The Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) consists of multi-disciplinary teams that coordinate efforts to increase victim safety by
monitoring and containing perpetrators while providing victim services. Risk assessments allow team members to put individual incidents of
violence in context and form the basis for individualized intervention plans. Naturally, however, team decisions are only as good as the
information on which they are based. That is why information sharing across disciplines is so important. To this end, teams unite police,
prosecutors, victim-witness advocates, probation officials, batterers’ intervention teams, and hospital staff to create a vehicle for
communication among disciplines to provide the best possible responses to victims at high risk. In the JGCC high risk team’s first year, zero
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percent of victims reported any re-assault. The model has been replicated in 21 communities in Massachusetts and several others across the
country. In its first six years, the JGCC team has handled 106 high risk cases (Less than five percent of cases score in this bracket. For those that
do, an intervention plan is immediately put into place.) and experienced zero homicides.
Based on the same research underpinning the DVHRT Network, the Maryland Legislature in 2005 passed a law authorizing the establishment of
local domestic violence fatality review teams (DVFRT), which review domestic violence fatalities and develop recommendations based on their
findings. Proposals are published in an annual report. Teams are organized through the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, which
also oversees a Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) for law enforcement. The LAP is a tool used by law enforcement to identify victims of
domestic violence who are at risk of being seriously hurt or killed by their intimate partner. Between 2006 and 2011, an estimated 33 percent of
victims identified by LAP as high risk went in for services. Both programs are based on the same research underlying the DVHRT model. Between
2007 and 2012, domestic violence homicides in the state fell by 40 percent. A 12-member domestic violence death review team was created in
Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2007 thanks to enabling legislation. The team reviewed local domestic violence homicide cases between 1992 and
2006 as the basis for its recommendations, published in 2008. Subsequently, the 2009-2011 Tennessee Domestic Violence Report showed that
homicides determined to be the result of domestic violence decreased by 11.1 percent.
Dallas police receive 13,000 domestic violence calls each year, and in 2013, the city lost 23 people to domestic violence homicide. In October
2012, Dallas police officers began utilizing the lethality assessment program, and in January 2013, the department began prioritizing serving
family violence warrants to repeat offenders and those abusers considered most likely to inflict immediate harm. Maj. Rob Sherwin has
announced that the Dallas Police Department is also considering a home-visit plan under which officers would personally check in on the most
vulnerable victims during the time between when a case is filed and when the case is resolved—a period that lasts on average between eight
and 10 months. The department has already added five additional family violence detectives, bringing the unit’s total up to 34. The World Health
Organization lists alcohol and drug use as a factor that increases men’s risks of committing sexual violence. Dallas County judges have begun
prohibiting alcohol and deadly weapon possession as a condition of bond for family violence felonies. Creating a network of domestic violence
high risk teams in Texas would build on these initiatives while expanding the effort to prevent domestic violence homicides in Texas on a
statewide scale. The state’s first local team will be established in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex area. In 2013 alone, an estimated 7,000 women
were abused in Dallas. In response to growing concerns related to domestic violence, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings announced an initiative meant
to curb what he calls the epidemic of domestic violence. Forming a domestic violence high risk team to serve Dallas and Tarrant Counties would
allow the team to build on that initiative.
Texas should work to create its own network of local Domestic Violence High Risk Teams throughout the state. Texas has already taken a similar
public-private partnership approach in its successful efforts to improve the prosecution of cases involving children. Created in 1994, Children’s
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Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX) came together to set standards for children’s advocacy centers (CACs) in Texas, standards which the
Legislature codified in the Texas Family Code. While each local CAC is unique in culture, centers utilize the same evidence-based practices and
compassionate professionalism. CACs partner with law enforcement, district and county attorneys’ officers, and CPS workers to influence
positive outcomes in investigation of crimes against children and develop best practices that are redefining the way child abuse victims are
treated. Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas receives grant funding from the Office of Attorney General, including approximately $20 million
for FY 2014-2015. The organization also benefits from private donations. Domestic violence high risk teams should be established in Texas in a
similar fashion. Federal grant dollars could be used for a competitive grant program focusing on creating these teams and curbing family
violence in Texas without imposing any additional cost on the state.
The first step to implementing a network of Domestic Violence High Risk Teams in Texas is the creation of a new $2 million grant program under
the purview of the Office of the Attorney General. Implementing a DVHRT model in Texas can be achieved using existing resources of the various
agencies and entities involved. Additional funding for the new program could come from federal grants solely dedicated for the prevention of
family violence. For example, in the 2013 fiscal year, Congress appropriated $409 million for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs.
Texas is eligible for a portion of this funding, having received $14.7 million in 2010-11, and $16 million in 2012-13. These funds were used to
“develop and strengthen effective criminal justice strategies and victim services programs to combat violent crimes against women.” Federal law
requires that certain amounts of these grants be used directly for prosecution, law enforcement, victim services, and court costs, but that “the
remainder of the funds may be spent at the discretion of the state...to provide personnel, training, technical assistance, data collection, and
equipment for apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of persons committing violent crimes against women.” Grant resources would be
awarded to law enforcement and local non-profits that will take the lead in forming domestic violence high risk teams to respond to domestic
violence in their respective communities.
A Texas-based High Risk Team initiative would seek to unite key community players who work at the local level. Each member of the team would
bring a different perspective and intersect with domestic violence victims in a different way—with law enforcement working to enforce batterer
accountability while domestic violence advocates focus on creating safety strategies for survivors. Team members would share high-risk case
information—via secure email and other technology—with one another to ensure everyone on the team is aware of each case and ready to act
if needed. This ability to share confidential information is a key part of the team’s success. Once the model has been implemented, the basic
framework could be adapted to suit other agencies, such as Child Protective Services, where the recent deaths of four young children have
created concern about the agency’s ability to detect deception.
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GPS Monitoring for High-Risk Domestic Abuse Defendants
Recommendation: Expand GPS monitoring to include domestic violence abusers who pose a severe threat to their victims, as determined by a
judge at a hearing to set bail so victims do not have to hide in shelters while the defendant is out on bail, awaiting trial, or subject to a protective
order.
Strong containment methods are measures designed to ensure victim safety by keeping dangerous actors away from their targets. Victims of
domestic violence face the greatest threat of homicide when leaving or engaging in legal separation from their batterer. The most dangerous
time is within the first year of leaving, and the risk is critically high during the first three months. In the days preceding a court hearing, strong
containment methods, such as Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring, can keep victims safe while the defendant is free on bond following
an arrest for a domestic violence related offense. Data from the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center’s High Risk Team shows that, in the areas served by
the team, virtually no offenders monitored by GPS, approximately five percent of high risk cases, have re-assaulted their victims.
In 2009, Connecticut woman Tiana Notice was stabbed to death by her boyfriend James Carter. Carter has repeatedly violated the protective
order Notice has against him. Carter emailed Notice and told her not to tell the police. Instead, Notice went to the police for protection and was
told Carter would be arrested. Instead, police called Carter and told him that, if they discovered he was the one who had sent the email, he
would be arrested. Having been made aware of Notice’s disobedience, Carter went to Notice’s apartment with a knife and killed her. In the
aftermath of Notice’s murder, Connecticut passed legislation that has been called “the most targeted attack on these crimes in 24 years.”
Among other things, the new law set up a pilot GPS monitoring program for offenders in high-risk domestic violence cases.
Texas passed legislation in 2007 to allow for GPS monitoring of sexually violent predators. The Parole Division of the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice (TDCJ) uses 3M brand GPS technology to monitor approximately 1700 offenders with Special Condition SISP (Super Intensive
Supervision Program) and Special Condition EM (Electronic Monitoring). This technology has consistently proven to be the most reliable. The
department uses both active and passive GPS monitoring. When an individual under active monitoring violates a condition of his release, a
report is sent in real time to TDCJ. With passive technology, reports are downloaded in intervals as determined by the department. Importantly,
TDCJ monitoring personnel maintain a low caseload ratio of 15:1 to ensure all the information is properly filtered. “Pretrial services” is the term
used to describe the process which involves assessing arrestees, making recommendations regarding release in light of such assessment and
supervising individuals released on bond. Pretrial services play an important role in the state’s criminal justice system; pretrial services protect
defendant’s right against excessive bail, reduce overcrowding in jails, and save taxpayer dollars by providing arrestees an opportunity for
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release. Pretrial services makes recommendations to magistrates relating to bond release and conditions. Magistrates take these
recommendations into account when setting bail.
Not all counties in Texas provide pretrial services, and those choosing to do so have broad discretion in the design and administration of pretrial
services programs. An effective pretrial services program utilizes validated assessment instruments; considers the risks defendants pose to
themselves, victims, and their communities; evaluates the need for services/treatment; and facilitates frequent and effective communication
between services providers and the courts.
Releasing arrestees on bond is reflective of the presumption that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty. While the Texas Constitution
and Code of Criminal Procedure provide exceptions for classes of defendants who may be denied bail, as a general rule, Texas upholds the
restriction against excessive bail set forth in the U.S. Constitution. The amount of bail is determined by the officer taking bail, usually a
magistrate. The Code of Criminal of Procedure authorizes the imposition of reasonable conditions on released defendants to ensure community
safety and the safety of the alleged victim. These conditions may include no-contact with alleged victims, restrictions on communications and
travel, GPS monitoring, home confinement or curfew, drug testing, counseling, motor vehicle interlock devices, and electronic monitoring.
While not all Texas counties operate pretrial programs with sufficient staff that can supervise offenders who are free on bond, some such as
Bexar County, use GPS technology and electronic monitoring to monitor defendants who are out awaiting trial. If a Bexar County court orders
GPS monitoring as a condition of release on bond, the defendant will be placed under intensive supervision and the defendant’s movements will
be monitored at all times. With electronic monitoring, monitors are alerted whenever an offender enters an “exclusion zone,” geographic areas
that are usually set up around a victim’s home or workplace. Both the GPS and electronic monitoring programs at Bexar County Pretrial Services
are defendant paid programs. Defendants subject to GPS monitoring are required to pay $300 each month, which covers the cost of the GPS
equipment and monitoring ($5 per day) and the salaries of the case managers. The monthly fee for electronic monitoring is $270. Approximately
half of all defendants who are ordered to submit to GPS monitoring fail to make their monthly payments. However, as GPS monitoring is less
expensive than what it cost to jail a defendant awaiting trial, the county courts typically cover the monitoring costs for those defendants that
don’t pay.
In counties with large, well-staffed pretrial services programs, magistrates should be encouraged to require GPS monitoring as a condition for
release for certain perpetrators of family or domestic violence. This will have the effect of keeping victims safe while their abusers are out on bail
awaiting trial or subject to a protective order. In determining which defendants require GPS monitoring, judges and prosecutors should evaluate
cases based on risk factors such as recidivism and threats made to victims.
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GPS monitoring would provide instant notification to law enforcement whenever a defendant violates the terms of release, facilitate police
intervention and suspect apprehension, and allow victims to stay in their homes, instead of hiding out in a shelter. Although defendant paid
programs are designed to have no negative impact on the monitoring entity’s operating budget, approximately half of the defendants placed
under GPS monitoring fail to make their monthly payments. Therefore, an additional $1 million in general revenue should be appropriated to the
Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Office of the Governor grant program for dedicated purposes of compensating county courts for financial
losses pretrial services programs incur as a result of utilizing GPS technology to enforce restraining orders and monitor defendants charged with
family violence crimes. The CJD promotes strategies that improve and support criminal justice efforts across the state through the
administration of grants. Resources are awarded to programs that protect Texans from crime, reduce the number of crimes committed, address
crime victims’ needs, and promote accountability within the criminal justice system.
Although it is generally not the policy of the Texas criminal justice system to punish individuals preemptively for crimes not committed, the
objective of GPS monitoring in the domestic violence setting is to serve as a temporary precaution to last for as long as the victim remains in a
heightened state of danger or risk. In 2012, 5,510 arrests were made for offenses against the family or children. Imposing GPS monitoring on
domestic violence arrestees who pose the risk of reoffending is an effective means of safeguarding victims without violating defendants’
constitutional rights or wasting taxpayer dollars.
It is important, however, to note that GPS tracking technology is not foolproof. Indeed, a Los Angeles County, California audit indicated that one
in every four GPS devices used to track serious criminals released in the county was faulty. GPS monitoring is only effective when it is part of a
larger coordinated system, one with enough trained officers to respond quickly when an offender violates a condition of release and courts with
resources to hold offenders accountable. Texas must ensure that the GPS technology used for the program is secure and works properly. Pretrial
services programs should adopt the TDCJ’s system, which includes multiple layers of alert verifications and equipment status reports to verify
reliability.
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JAG-Relevant Crimes
Crime categories recorded in Uniform Crime Reports relevant to the JAG program include murder, rape, robbery, assault, auto theft, burglary
and larceny. See the below tables for the rates of crime per 100,000 residents for counties in the COG region.
Crime
Murder - rate
Rape - rate
County
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
2010
5.0
3.5
4.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
8.1
3.2
6.0
5.2
4.7
0.9
30
25
30
10
28
24
16
17
60
26
29
19
36
2011
4.3
2.6
2.6
0.0
0.0
5.2
0.0
2.4
0.0
0.0
3.1
1.8
29
23
72
0
39
31
24
18
18
5
22
15
2012
4.4
2.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.9
2.4
0.0
0.0
3.1
0.4
29
25
66
9
34
54
8
28
30
5
23
20
2013
4.4
3.0
7.6
0.0
11.3
5.1
8.1
2.3
0.0
0.0
3.2
0.9
28
24
38
47
50
31
20
31
77
15
23
18
2014
4.4
2.6
3.6
0.0
6.5
0.0
15.4
2.1
0.0
5.0
3.0
1.0
42
49
50
9
73
38
42
39
62
15
61
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Crime
Robbery - rate
Assault - rate
County
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
2010
132
81
34
0
5
32
20
27
36
5
129
16
284
215
453
191
143
286
69
161
289
36
273
68
37
2011
106
71
34
0
5
13
20
32
24
5
110
18
256
182
150
141
141
197
130
148
270
41
245
60
2012
117
63
26
0
16
38
12
22
18
0
97
18
257
195
241
176
116
274
70
160
267
30
252
77
2013
121
51
27
9
14
31
4
41
12
10
74
16
247
189
234
170
144
247
101
201
112
56
239
72
2014
114
55
45
0
13
24
8
25
11
15
85
14
241
180
193
78
162
128
189
178
182
69
236
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Crime
Auto Theft - rate
Burglary - rate
County
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
2010
274
170
123
152
154
97
69
83
72
47
244
57
911
758
825
562
564
544
477
465
614
725
1,007
322
38
2011
237
152
103
66
118
96
83
84
96
26
224
37
812
606
586
422
611
425
509
422
312
600
803
248
2012
249
161
127
46
107
100
55
106
71
30
236
38
786
610
662
444
485
551
316
479
539
636
800
239
2013
248
156
159
104
131
97
72
129
71
56
216
41
723
533
460
378
421
451
366
414
577
659
701
213
2014
249
156
126
78
108
107
62
105
28
45
226
45
613
486
526
375
397
388
400
425
363
446
623
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Crime
Larceny - rate
County
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
2010
2,612
2,822
1,770
638
1,504
1,524
1,071
1,748
1,072
1,321
3,906
1,324
39
2011
2,323
2,555
1,373
750
1,313
1,304
812
1,458
1,217
1,272
3,615
1,125
2012
2,324
2,559
1,588
703
1,328
1,330
659
1,480
1,339
1,126
3,583
1,178
2013
2,286
2,426
1,276
774
1,523
1,341
689
1,420
1,472
1,176
3,388
1,101
2014
2,102
2,158
1,275
514
1,319
1,154
905
1,287
1,112
867
3,060
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Recent JAG Grants
Direct CJD grants not reviewed by COG are denoted with a “*”
Note: Omitted counties received no grants for Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, or 2016.
County
Bastrop
Grantee Name
Smithville, City of
Grant
Number
Project Title
Criminal Justice Systems
Assistance
SPD Equipment Grant
Burnet County
2015
2888301
2701601
Total
Burnet
2014
33rd/424th District Attorney Child
Abuse Prosecution Unit
$12,639
$24,834
$24,834
2763801
$12,639
$67,697
2763802
Marble Falls, City of
Law Enforcement In-Car Computer
Project
Sheriff's Office Warrant/Bond
Division Enhancement Project
CAD/RMS Enhancement Project
Forensic Video / Still Imagery
Enhancement System
Radio Communications Upgrade
Project
Martindale, City of
$66,226
$29,914
2775801
2719901
$70,000
$20,500
2775802
Total
Caldwell
$56,963
2784101
2440803
$75,000
$50,414
MDPD Technological Improvement
Project
Total
2908801
2016
$203,923
$131,963
$40,124
$40,124
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County
Hays
Grantee Name
Hays County
Kyle, City of
Travis
San Marcos, City of
Total
Austin Independent
School District
Austin, City of
Travis County
Total
Williamso
n
Project Title
Investigation Enhancement Project
Technological Improvements for
Law Enforcement
Mental Health Officer Position
Automated Vehicle Locator Project
Crisis Intervention Training
Certification
APD Air Support Central Receiver
Site Project
APD Air Support Video
Communications Project
APD Drug and Human Trafficking
Enforcement Project
APD Regional Training Project
APD SOAR Improvement Project
License Plate Readers
Grant
Number
2014
2676401
$28,780
2794401
2557302
2557303
2680701
2015
$55,814
$70,462
$45,728
$75,000
$174,242
$101,541
2893701
$39,938
2686201
$62,090
2719501
$70,186
2833201
2604702
2831301
2900401
2016
$32,734
$75,000
$35,487
$207,276
$68,221
$60,800
$100,738
Cedar Park, City of
Communications Equipment Project
2912401
$58,560
Taylor, City of
Williamson County
Electronic Ticket Writers
Digital Discovery Highway
JAG Equipment Project
2915901
2782301
2712001
$56,455
Total
Total
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$31,115
$18,770
$18,770
$475,536
$31,115
$404,800
$115,015
$400,479
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Activities Funded by JAG Grants Reviewed by COG
Figures for Fiscal Year 2016
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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Local Services
Funding Decision Considerations
Below is information relevant to decisions regarding eligibility for JJDP-Local grants. For more information, including required components of
approved applications, see the JJDP-Local Funding Announcement, available at http://egrants.gov.texas.gov.
Program Areas
JJDP funds may be used to for programs that prevent juvenile delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system by:

Reducing involvement in juvenile gangs.

Reducing crime by providing youth with opportunity for gainful employment as an alternative to criminal enterprise.

Reducing crime by addressing mental health problems among youth in the juvenile justice system.

Reducing truancy, suspension, and expulsions without involving the juvenile justice system.

Diverting juveniles from entering or progressing into the juvenile justice system.

Increasing the availability of programs that serve female offenders in the juvenile justice system.

Reducing recidivism and improve offender accountability by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the juvenile justice
system.
Note: Juvenile drug court programs are not eligible under this funding announcement. Applicants must apply under the Specialty Courts funding
announcement.
Organizational Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by state agencies, units of local government, independent school districts, Indian tribes performing law
enforcement functions, universities, and colleges.
Eligible Costs and Activities
Eligible projects under this program are those that:

Reduce involvement in juvenile gangs.

Reduce crime by enhancing the employability of youth or prepare them for future employment.
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
Reduce crime by addressing mental health problems among youth in the juvenile justice system.

Reduce truancy, suspension, and expulsions without involving the juvenile justice system.

Divert juveniles from entering or progressing into the juvenile justice system.

Increase the availability of programs that serve female offenders in the juvenile justice system.

Reduce recidivism and improve offender accountability by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the juvenile justice system.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Further, 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, renovations, 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 costs are approved in advance by CJD;
11. any portion of the salary of, or any other compensation for an elected or appointed government official;
12. non-law enforcement vehicles or equipment for government agencies that are for general agency use;
13. food, meals, beverages, or other refreshments;
14. transportation, lodging, per diem or any related costs for participants, when grant funds are used to develop and conduct training;
15. law enforcement equipment that is standard department issue including uniforms, safety vest, shields, weapons, tracked armored
vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, camouflage uniforms and ammunition;
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16. processing DNA evidence; and
17. research or statistical projects or activities.
Funding and Project Period Limits
Funding Limits. The minimum award is $10,000. There is no maximum award under this program.
Project Period. A project funded may not exceed a one-year grant period.
Available Funding. It is anticipated that up to $2.8 million may be funded under this announcement.
Match Requirement
There is no match requirement under this program.
Evidence-Based Practices
The JJDP-Local Funding Announcement requires all applicants to show how their project is derived from evidence-based practices or explain why
it does not:
Evidence-Based Practices. Describe the research or evidence that led the applicant organization to select the methods described above.
Wherever possible, provide at least one citation or link to a supportive evaluation or research study. If the project approach and activities
described above are not based on existing evidence, describe why the applicant organization believes the method to be promising.
The U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention maintains a Model Programs Guide ( http://www.ojjdp.gov/mpg/ ) with
information about evidence-based juvenile justice and youth prevention, intervention, and reentry programs. It is a resource for practitioners
and communities about what works, what is promising, and what does not work in juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, and child protection
and safety. Another resource is the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, (http://jjie.org/hub/ ) – a project of the National Juvenile Justice
Network, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange – a comprehensive source of information on cutting-edge
juvenile justice issues and reform trends.
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JJDP-Local Relevant Crimes
Crime rate data for juveniles is not tracked by the state or federal government. However, arrests of juveniles (youths under the age of 17) are
tracked by the Texas Department Safety, and are displayed below. Juvenile arrest rate is calculated as arrests per 100,000 youths aged 10-16.
More detail on these individual crimes can be found elsewhere in the binder or at
http://dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/crimestatistics.htm
County
Statewide
CAPCOG
Bastrop
Blanco
Burnet
Caldwell
Fayette
Hays
Lee
Llano
Travis
Williamson
Juvenile Arrests Juvenile Arrests
(number)
(rate)
57,537
5,207
317
24
84
118
16
387
40
8
3,333
880
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2,149
2,884
4,044
2,532
2,104
3,139
776
2,513
2,483
662
3,524
1,790
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Recent JJDP-Local Grants Reviewed by COG
Note: Omitted counties received no grants in Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, or 2016.
County
Caldwell
Grantee Name
Caldwell County
Grant
Number
Project Title
Non-Residential Services
2607202
2607203
Total
Hays
Hays County
Travis
Kyle, City of
Total
Austin ISD
Austin, City of
Travis County
2014
JJ&D Prevention CARY
$34,335
$34,335
2863701
$57,761
2877801
$70,948
$128,709
2691201
2691202
2691203
APD Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Project
Streamlining Assessment Practices
to Improve Youth Substance Use
Outcomes
$62,200
$56,069
$37,468
2894301
$47,916
2760801
$74,172
2760802
The Eagle Soars: An Educational
and Career Development Program
2656601
$62,029
$102,791
2656602
2656603
Trauma Informed Assessment and
Response
2577202
$73,568
$62,790
$145,189
2577203
Trauma Specific Treatment for
Juveniles
Total
$74,662
2876301
$75,330
$310,181
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2016
$32,385
$32,385
Caseworker for Justice of the Peace
Courts
Juvenile Justice Officer
2015
$278,470
$285,533
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County
Williamson
Grantee Name
Williamson County
Williamson County
Juvenile Services
Total
Project Title
School Based Diversion Program Neighborhood Conference
Committee
Vocational Training for Youth
Williamson County Prevention
Program
Williamson County Prevention
Program
Grant
Number
2014
2600802
$30,000
2599702
2599703
$64,000
$51,881
$59,257
$153,257
$495,823
Total
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2016
$48,000
2715202
2715201
2015
$99,881
$412,686
$414,242
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Activities Funded by JJDP-Local Grants Reviewed by COG
Figures for Fiscal Year 2016
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General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program (Victims of Crime Act – VOCA)
Funding Decision Considerations
Below is information relevant to decisions regarding eligibility for VOCA Direct Services grants. For more information, including required
components of approved applications, see the VOCA Direct Services Funding Announcement, available at http://egrants.gov.texas.gov.
Program Areas
VOCA grant funds may be used to provide services and assistance for victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal
justice process. Services may include the following:

responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims;

assisting victims in stabilizing their lives after a victimization;

assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and

providing victims with safety and security.
Projects must meet one of the following statewide funding areas:

Provide direct services to victims of child abuse and neglect.

Provide direct services to victims of family violence.

Provide direct services to victims of sexual assault.

Provide direct services to victims of human trafficking.

Provide direct services to victims of other types of violent crime.
Organizational Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by state agencies; units of local government; hospital districts; nonprofit corporations with an active charter
number from the Texas Secretary of State; Native American tribes; universities; colleges; community supervision and corrections departments;
councils of governments that offer direct services to victims of crime; hospital and emergency medical facilities that offer crisis counseling,
support groups; or other types of victims services; and faith-based organizations that provide direct services to victims of crime. Faith-based
organizations must be tax-exempt nonprofit entities as certified by the Internal Revenue Service. Preference will be given to applicants with a
demonstrated record of providing effective victim services. Those programs that have not yet demonstrated a record of providing services may
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be eligible to receive VOCA funding, if they can demonstrate that 25 percent of their financial support comes from non-federal sources. It is
important that organizations have a variety of funding sources besides federal funding in order to ensure their financial stability.
Please Note: Recipients funded for 25 months in the previous grant cycle are not eligible to apply under this funding announcement, unless it
is a new project. Agencies applying for funds to support a CASA or Children’s Advocacy Center program must apply through either Texas
CASA, Inc. or Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas.
Eligible Activities
Activities are restricted to:

Crisis services

Forensic interviews

Legal advocacy

Multi-disciplinary teams and case coordination

Peer support groups

Professional therapy and counseling

Protective order assistance

Public presentations designed to help identify victims;

Shelter

Victim-offender meetings
Ineligible Costs and Activities
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;
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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. any portion of the salary of, or any other compensation for an elected or appointed government official;
12. non-law enforcement vehicles or equipment for government agencies that are for general agency use;
13. transportation, lodging, per diem or any related costs for participants, when grant funds are used to develop and conduct training;
14. processing DNA evidence;
15. research or statistical projects or activities;
16. employee allowances covering routine expenses (i.e. cell phone allowances or vehicle allowances);
17. purchasing prepaid credit/debit or store cards for either agency or victim use;
18. salaries for licensed peace officers funded at greater than 90% of overall salary;
19. chemical dependency or alcohol abuse programs for offenders;
20. services to any person incarcerated for committing a crime of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking;
21. legal assistance and representation in civil matters other than protective orders;
22. creation of a voucher program where victims are directly given vouchers for such services as housing or counseling;
23. activities that may compromise victim safety;
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24. law enforcement equipment that is standard department issue including uniforms, safety vest, shields, weapons, tracked armored
vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, camouflage uniforms and ammunition;
25. job skills training;
26. in-patient alcohol and drug abuse treatment;
27. victim-offender meetings that serve to replace criminal justice proceedings;
28. needs assessments, surveys, evaluations, and studies;
29. purchase or leasing of vehicles;
30. development of protocols, interagency agreements and other working agreements
31. cash payments to victims, gift cards or fuel vouchers; and
32. prosecution or investigative activities.
Funding and Project Period Limits
Funding Limits. The minimum award under this program is $10,000 and there is no limit on the amount of funding that can be requested. Costeffectiveness will be a significant factor in selection and regional councils of governments are authorized to request changes to the amount to fit
within regional priorities and funding allocations.
Project Period. Continuation projects may not exceed a 24-month period. First-year projects may not exceed a 12-month period.
Available Funding. It is anticipated that up to $120 million may be funded under this announcement. The number of awards will depend upon
the number of eligible applicants and the availability of funding.
Match Requirement
Grantees must provide matching funds equal to 20% of total project costs. The match requirement can be met through cash or in-kind
contributions.
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Evidence-Based Practices
The VOCA Funding Announcement requires all applicants to show how their project is derived from evidence-based practices or explain why it
does not:
Evidence-Based Practices. Describe the research or evidence that led the applicant organization to select the methods described above.
Wherever possible, provide at least one citation or link to a supportive evaluation or research study. If the project approach and activities
described above are not based on existing evidence, describe why the applicant organization believes the method to be promising.
There is no single best place for information on best practices in victim services, but resources include:

CrimeSolutions.gov is a National Institute of Justice website with many examples of evidence-based practices
(https://www.crimesolutions.gov/TopicDetails.aspx?ID=8 )

The Office of Crime Victims maintains several online resources:
o
The Training and Technical Assistance Center ( https://www.ovcttac.gov/ ) has online trainings (Victim Assistance TrainingOnline), webinars, a directory of consultants, and offers limited in-person training upon request.
o
A directory of resources for organizations ( https://www.ovcttac.gov/views/resources/dspResources_Org.cfm )
o
A directory of resources for program management ( https://www.ovcttac.gov/views/resources/dspResources_PM.cfm )
o
A directory of resources for practitioners ( https://www.ovcttac.gov/views/resources/dspResources_Practitioners.cfm )
o
OVC HELP for Victim Service Providers Web Forum: “a place where victim service providers and allied professionals can
connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.” ( http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/ )
o
You can also contact OVC directly with questions via online contact form ( http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/askovc/ ) or phone: 1-800851-3420 or 202-836-6998 (TTY 301-240-6310).

SANE-SART offers online and on-site learning for victim advocates, members of law enforcement, prosecutors and crime lab
specialists. These learners practice and gain experience at investigating sexual assault crimes, assisting victims and prosecuting
offenders. (http://www.sane-sart.com/ )

Justice Solutions is a web site by crime victim professionals for crime victim professionals. It has online guides, articles, and other
resources. (http://www.justicesolutions.org/ )
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
CrimeVictims.gov is a federal website with links to victim services resources (http://www.crimevictims.gov/providers.html )

The National Center for Victims of Crime maintains a resource directory for service providers working with crime victims with
disabilities (https://www.victimsofcrime.org/library/resource-directory-victims-with-disabilities ) as well as a library of publications
on best practices (https://www.victimsofcrime.org/library/publications )

The National Criminal Justice Reference Service is a federal government website with information on many topics, including victim
services. (https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Topics/Topic.aspx?TopicID=179 )
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VOCA-Local Relevant Crimes
Crime categories recorded in Uniform Crime Reports relevant to the VOCA-Local program include murder, rape, robbery, assault, sexual assault
and family violence. Rate is reported crimes per 100,000 residents.
Crime
Murder - rate
Rape - rate
County
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
2010
5.0
3.5
4.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
8.1
3.2
6.0
5.2
4.7
0.9
30
25
30
10
28
24
16
17
60
26
29
19
56
2011
4.3
2.6
2.6
0.0
0.0
5.2
0.0
2.4
0.0
0.0
3.1
1.8
29
23
72
0
39
31
24
18
18
5
22
15
2012
4.4
2.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.9
2.4
0.0
0.0
3.1
0.4
29
25
66
9
34
54
8
28
30
5
23
20
2013
4.4
3.0
7.6
0.0
11.3
5.1
8.1
2.3
0.0
0.0
3.2
0.9
28
24
38
47
50
31
20
31
77
15
23
18
2014
4.4
2.6
3.6
0.0
6.5
0.0
15.4
2.1
0.0
5.0
3.0
1.0
42
49
50
9
73
38
42
39
62
15
61
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Crime
Robbery - rate
Assault - rate
County
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
2010
132
81
34
0
5
32
20
27
36
5
129
16
284
215
453
191
143
286
69
161
289
36
273
68
57
2011
106
71
34
0
5
13
20
32
24
5
110
18
256
182
150
141
141
197
130
148
270
41
245
60
2012
117
63
26
0
16
38
12
22
18
0
97
18
257
195
241
176
116
274
70
160
267
30
252
77
2013
121
51
27
9
14
31
4
41
12
10
74
16
247
189
234
170
144
247
101
201
112
56
239
72
2014
114
55
45
0
13
24
8
25
11
15
85
14
241
180
193
78
162
128
189
178
182
69
236
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Crime
Sexual Assault rate
Family Violence rate
County
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
STATEWIDE
76
70
68
68
69
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
61
63
19
75
58
29
46
72
41
69
51
72
70
28
99
65
12
31
24
15
91
48
63
76
19
64
74
16
39
83
15
73
52
48
76
85
65
74
4
28
82
56
48
46
49
71
26
86
73
42
37
74
25
48
47
STATEWIDE
780
694
725
701
683
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
659
844
372
515
591
191
498
403
306
813
394
597
739
253
577
526
237
438
390
267
741
349
648
806
287
651
502
199
422
391
333
829
342
613
728
208
602
650
209
408
430
370
763
358
564
793
244
638
471
223
360
409
263
695
351
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Recent VOCA Grants Reviewed by COG
Note: Omitted counties received no grants in Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, or 2016.
County
Bastrop
Grantee Name
Bastrop County
Women's Shelter
Children's Advocacy
Center Bastrop, Lee,
Fayette
Burnet
Total
Highland Lakes Family
Crisis Center, Inc.
Grant
Number
Project Title
2014
Comprehensive Victim Services
2903001
Non-Residential Victim Services
Project
2092205
Residential Victim Services Project
2092206
2107905
2107906
$65,000
Therapeutic Intervention and
Treatment
2095705
$65,000
Victims of Child Abuse Intervention
and Treatment Program
2412404
$73,823
1366815
$75,000
$75,000
$65,000
Forensic and Crisis Services for
Child Victims of Abuse
Therapy Services for Child Abuse
Victims
Total
$426,250
$74,592
$230,090
2091805
$74,830
2107305
$59,907
$207,748
59
$140,000
$73,011
1366816
1366817
Hill Country Children's
Advocacy Center
2016
$426,250
$278,823
Family Violence/Sexual Assault
Services
2015
$74,592
$230,090
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County
Hays
Grantee Name
Hays County Women's
Center
Grant
Number
2014
Crisis Services - Roxanne's House
2107605
$75,000
Non-Residential Services for Victims
of Abuse
2011306
$65,000
Project Title
2015
2011307
Restorative Services - Roxanne's
House
Safety and Healing for Victims of
Abuse
Shelter Services to Victims of
Family Violence
2112305
$75,000
$65,000
1366417
1366415
$842,083
$75,000
1366416
Total
Travis
American Gateways
$280,000
Program Representing Immigrant
Survivors of Abuse (PRISA)
1511516
$65,000
$140,000
Child Crime Victims' Recovery
Project
2665201
$470,983
$39,262
2665202
2882301
Austin Children's
Shelter
Austin, City of
Emergency Shelter Program for
Victims of Abuse/Neglect
APD Victim Crisis Intervention
Project
$56,827
$96,127
2911301
$162,500
2827401
$50,000
2827402
Center for Child
Protection
My Healing Place
SAHELI
The Forensic Interview - Hear My
Story
Healing for Homicide Victims
Asian Domestic Violence Advocacy
Services Project
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$230,311
1401115
$75,000
2680901
$0
2551002
$75,000
2551003
$842,083
$74,144
1511517
Austin Child Guidance
Center
2016
$75,000
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County
Grantee Name
SAHELI dba Asian
Family Support
Services of Austin
Travis Co. Dom
Vio/Sexual Assault
Survival Center
Project Title
Grant
Number
Asian Domestic /Sexual Violence
Advocacy and Counseling Services
2551004
24-Hour Crisis Hotline for Domestic
& Sexual Violence Victims
2104505
2014
$65,000
$65,000
1400517
1400515
$833,333
$75,000
1400516
Travis County
Enhancing Services for Victims of
Crime
2656801
$75,000
$59,423
2656802
2656803
Family Violence Accelerated Victim
Outreach Program
TCSO Child Abuse Victim Services
Personnel
Total
$65,936
$73,325
2892601
2316604
$113,681
$22,000
$410,685
61
2016
$136,735
2104506
Comprehensive Services for
Domestic and Sexual Violence
Victims
Family Shelter for Domestic
Violence Victims
2015
$461,908
$2,116,996
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County
Williamson
Grantee Name
Cedar Park, City of
Project Title
Cedar Park Police Department
Victim Services Program
Cedar Park Police Department
Victims Services Program
Grant
Number
2014
2568802
$33,879
2786901
2015
$27,492
2786902
Leander, City of
Leander Police Department Victim
Services Program
$78,796
2759501
$38,907
2759502
Williamson County
Children's Advocacy
Center
Williamson County
Crisis Center dba Hope
Alliance
$132,238
Forensic Interview Services for
Child Abuse Victims
2096205
$75,000
Mental Health Services for Child
Abuse Victims
2104705
$65,000
Nonresidential Victims of Family
Violence and Sexual Assault
1351016
$64,794
1351017
Services for Victims of Domestic
and Sexual Violence
Victims of Family Violence and
Sexual Assault
$65,000
2884901
1377515
$233,850
$75,000
1377516
Total
$313,673
$1,490,929
Total
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$75,000
$206,400
$1,022,899
$444,884
$4,060,303
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Activities Funded by VOCA-Local Grants Reviewed by COG
Figures for Fiscal Year 2016
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Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (Violence Against Women Act – VAWA)
Funding Decision Considerations
Below is information relevant to decisions regarding eligibility for VAWA grants. For more information, including required components of
approved applications, see the VAWA Funding Announcement, available at http://egrants.gov.texas.gov.
Program Areas
VAWA grant funds may be used for projects that promote a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice systems
response to violent crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Applicants must meet one
of the following statewide funding areas:

Improve the criminal justice system response to victims of violence against women;

Improve court services regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking;

Strengthen victim restoration; or

Increase collaboration and communication across all levels of government and among all victim services.
Organizational Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by community supervision and corrections departments, councils of governments (COGs), Indian tribal
governments, nonprofit corporations with an active charter number from the Texas Secretary of State, universities and colleges, state agencies,
and units of local government.
Note: Nonprofit agencies seeking to provide direct victim services will not be considered for funding under this solicitation and should instead
apply under the General Victim Assistance - Direct Services Request for Applications.
Eligible Activities
Activities are restricted to:

Court Services/Improvements (including specialized courts);

Crisis Services;

Investigation;

Legal Advocacy;
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
Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Case Coordination;

Prosecution;

Protective Order Assistance;

Training;

Victim-offender meetings;

Technology;

Domestic Violence High Risk Teams; and

Forensic Interviews.
Eligible Expenses
 Personnel

Equipment

Supplies and direct operating cost

Travel and training cost
Ineligible Costs and Activities
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;
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7. Construction, renovation, or remodeling;
8. Medical Services;
9. Any other prohibition imposed by federal, state, or local law regulation;
10. Entertainment, including amusement, diversion, social activities, and any associated costs (i.e. tickets to shows and 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. any portion of the salary of, or any other compensation for an elected or appointed government official;
12. non-law enforcement vehicles or equipment for government agencies that are for general agency use;
13. law enforcement equipment that is standard department issue including uniforms, safety vest, shields, weapons, tracked armored
vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, camouflage uniforms and ammunition;
14. transportation, lodging, per diem or any related costs for participants, when grant funds are used to develop and conduct training;
15. processing DNA evidence;
16. research or statistical projects or activities;
17. overtime;
18. cash payments to victims, gift cards or fuel vouchers;
19. legal assistance and representation in civil matters other than protective orders;
20. legal defense services for perpetrators of violence against women;
21. liability insurance on buildings;
22. major maintenance on buildings, including minor renovations, lawn care, landscaping, painting, plumbing and HVAC repair;
23. reimbursement to crime victims for expenses incurred as a result of a crime, such as insurance deductibles, replacement of stolen
property, funeral expenses, lost wages, and medical bills;
24. services for programs that primarily focus on children and/or men;
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25. activities exclusively related to violence prevention, such as media campaigns to educate the general public about violence against
women, public awareness and community education campaigns are also prohibited;
26. criminal defense work, including for women who assault, kill, or otherwise injure their abusers;
27. services to any person incarcerated for committing a crime of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking;
28. relocation expenses for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking such as moving household goods to a new location in
another state or acquiring furniture or housing in a new location;
29. creation of a voucher program where victims are directly given vouchers for such services as housing or counseling;
30. prosecution of child sexual abuse when the victim is now an adult;
31. chemical dependency or alcohol abuse programs for offenders that are not an integral part of court mandated Batterers
Intervention Prevention Program;
32. activities that may compromise victim safety such as: pre-trial diversion programs or the placement of offenders in these programs;
33. development or presentation of a domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking curriculum for primary or secondary
schools. Educating students from an existing curriculum would also be prohibited;
34. employee allowances covering routine expenses (i.e. cell phone allowances or vehicle allowances);
35. purchasing prepaid credit/debit or store cards for either agency or victim use.
Funding and Project Period Limits
Funding Limits. The minimum award under this program is $5000 and there is no limit on the amount of funding an applicant can request.
Multiple Application Submissions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to streamline administrative and reporting processes by consolidating
grant requests whenever possible in lieu of submitting multiple applications.
Project Period. A funded project may not exceed a 12-month grant period.
Available Funding. It is anticipated that up to $6 million may be funded under this announcement. The number of awards will depend upon the
number of eligible applicants and the availability of funding.
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Match Requirement
Grantees must provide matching funds equal to 35% of total project costs. The match requirement can be met through cash or in-kind
contributions.
Evidence-Based Practices
The VAWA Funding Announcement requires all applicants to show how their project is derived from evidence-based practices or explain why it
does not:
Evidence-Based Practices. Describe the research or evidence that led the applicant organization to select the methods described above.
Wherever possible, provide at least one citation or link to a supportive evaluation or research study. If the project approach and activities
described above are not based on existing evidence, describe why the applicant organization believes the method to be promising.
Please refer to the Evidence-Based Practices resources included in the VOCA-Direct Services section, as many contain information pertinent to
the program areas funded under VAWA. Resources more specifically covering violence against women include:

End Violence Against Women International’s (EVAWI) website contains a best-practices resource library.
(http://www.evawintl.org/Best-Practices )
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A 2015 Lancet journal article reviewing the topic, “Prevention of violence against women and girls: what does the evidence say?” is
available. (http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(14)61703-7/fulltext )

The Michigan State University Consortium on Gender-based Violence has information on their Evidence-based Advocacy
Intervention for Domestic Violence Survivors program. (https://vaw.msu.edu/project/evidence-based-advocacy-intervention-fordomestic-violence-survivors/ )
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California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare ( http://www.cebc4cw.org/ )
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Domestic Violence Evidence Project (http://www.dvevidenceproject.org/ )
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website on Sexual Violence: Prevention Strategies
(http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/prevention.html )
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The Department of Justice’s Legal Aid Advocacy Roundtable Toolkit (http://www.justice.gov/atj/legal-aid-interagency-roundtabletoolkit )
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VAWA-Relevant Crimes
Crime categories recorded in Uniform Crime Reports relevant to the VAWA program include rape, sexual assault and family violence. Rate is
reported crimes per 100,000 residents.
Crime
Rape - rate
Sexual Assault rate
County
STATEWIDE
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
2010
30
25
30
10
28
24
16
17
60
26
29
19
2011
29
23
72
0
39
31
24
18
18
5
22
15
2012
29
25
66
9
34
54
8
28
30
5
23
20
2013
28
24
38
47
50
31
20
31
77
15
23
18
2014
42
49
50
9
73
38
42
39
62
15
61
27
STATEWIDE
76
70
68
68
69
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
61
63
19
75
58
29
46
72
41
69
51
72
70
28
99
65
12
31
24
15
91
48
63
76
19
64
74
16
39
83
15
73
52
48
76
85
65
74
4
28
82
56
48
46
49
71
26
86
73
42
37
74
25
48
47
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Crime
Family Violence rate
County
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
STATEWIDE
780
694
725
701
683
CAPCOG
BASTROP
BLANCO
BURNET
CALDWELL
FAYETTE
HAYS
LEE
LLANO
TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON
659
844
372
515
591
191
498
403
306
813
394
597
739
253
577
526
237
438
390
267
741
349
648
806
287
651
502
199
422
391
333
829
342
613
728
208
602
650
209
408
430
370
763
358
564
793
244
638
471
223
360
409
263
695
351
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Recent COG-Reviewed VAWA Grants
Note: Omitted counties received no grants in Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, or 2016.
County
Bastrop
Grantee Name
Bastrop County
Women's Shelter
Project Title
Coordinated Community Response
and Training Project
Grant
Number
2108305
2014
Hays
Travis
Total
American Gateways
Austin, City of
Travis County
Victim's Coordinator Position
Victims Services Program
2557602
2557603
2557604
$48,307
$32,931
Family Violence Accelerated
Prosecution Program
1511515
1341016
1341017
1341018
2104405
Williamso
n
$61,110
$124,762
$133,881
$82,906
$79,049
$174,469
Cedar Park Police Department
Training Project
2674901
$5,079
$3,371
$259,077
Total
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$203,811
$84,156
$218,037
$3,371
2810601
2810602
Total
$27,694
$33,965
$33,965
$30,453
2104406
2104407
Total
Cedar Park, City of
$48,206
$48,206
$27,694
$32,931
Program Representing Immigrant
Survivors of Abuse (PRISA)
Austin Police Services for Victims of
Domestic Violence
2016
$48,307
2108306
Total
Kyle, City of
2015
$5,079
$284,790
$7,350
$7,350
$259,353
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Figures for Fiscal Year 2016
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VAWA Purpose Areas and Federal Requirements
The Department of Justice requires that VAWA grants be distributed, on a dollars-awarded basis, by specific proportions at a statewide level. CJD
is responsible for maintaining these proportions. In past years, CJD has had to greatly modify the VAWA award recommendations made by the
regional COG Criminal Justice Advisory Committees in order for the statewide proportions to fulfil the federal requirements.
The more the COGs can distribute their funding recommendations by the same proportions, the less CJD has to modify those funding
recommendations. However, the proportions must only be maintained at a statewide level, so imbalances in one COG can be off-set by those in
other COGs. CJD realizes that it is particularly difficult for lower-population COGs with few VAWA grants to balance their portfolios, but higherpopulation COGs with many VAWA grants should especially be mindful that imbalances in their portfolios may lead to substantial CJD rebalancing.
Federal VAWA Purpose Area Required Distribution
COG-Reviewed VAWA Purpose Area Distribution
FY 2016
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