To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program Mental Health Training Grant on behalf of Humboldt County Sheriff's Office and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve acceptance of the $24,300.00 grant award for the Byrne JAG Mental Health Training Grant on behalf of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office;
2. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff or Deputy Director Sheriff's Administration to execute the standard agreement (attachment 1) and all related reimbursement claims, applications, contracts, agreements and amendments thereto and all other documents required by The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Byrne JAG Mental Health Training Grant;
3. Direct the Auditor/Controller to create a trust fund for the Byrne JAG Mental Health Training Grant funds in accordance with the grant requirements. Trust fund number to be determined by the Auditor/Controller; and
4. Approve the supplemental budget for the Correctional Facility Byrne JAG Mental Health Training Grant (attachment 2). Budget unit number to be determined by the Auditor/Controller (4/5 vote required).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
State of California Board of State and Community Corrections
DISCUSSION:
Mental illness is a huge issue within our community. The Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) houses many of the mentally ill throughout the county whom have committed a crime. Correctional staff receive some training in regards to dealing with the mentally ill population, however this has only recently become part of the curriculum provided during the Corrections Core Course. This grant will allow HCCF to provide training specific to topics related to mental illness to include but not limited to; signs and symptoms of mental illness, substance use disorder, trauma informed car...
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