Agenda Item Name:
Title
Fifth Amendment to the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Grant Contract (TFGR) requiring completion of a sexual assault services community needs assessment.
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Presenter:
Claudia Tuck 352-231-0058
Description:
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence grant provides funding in the amount of $121,500.00 for the period of July 1, 2019 top June 30, 2020 and includes a provision for conducting a sexual assault services community needs assessment. The Fifth Amendment provides additional details and requirements related only to the completion of the needs assessment.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence contract.
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Prior Board Motions:
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence grant contract (TFGR) was approved by the Board on 7/12/16. The First Amendment to the contract was approved on 10/10/17, the Second Amendment was approved on 7/10/18, the Third Amendment was approved on 7/9/19, and the Fourth Amendment was approved on 8/27/19.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
No fiscal implications
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Background:
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence grant is used to support 2.25 FTE’s, operating expenses to provide rape crisis center services in Alachua, Bradford and Union Counties, afterhours in-person response services to sexual assault victims, advertising, training, supplies for victims, office supplies, and employee/volunteer background checks.
In 2003, the Florida legislature began designating funds to support Florida's certified rape crisis centers. Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center (VSRCC) was one of the original rape crisis centers in the state to receive this funding. The grant allows for the provision of services to sexual assault survivors and their families. VSRCC serves Alachua, Bradford and Union Counties with rape crisis response services.
The Fifth Amendment requires that during the 2020-2021 term the information gathered from focus groups and any other means employed (such as interviews and surveys) will be compiled to create a sexual assault services community needs assessment. The needs assessment seeks to document; current beneficial practices, opportunities for improvement, and obstacles to providing effective services and support to sexual assault victims within the Provider’s service area.