Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $338,000.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP).
Currently, the Franklin County Municipal Court out-sources programming related to its Batterer’s Intervention Programming and Intimate Partner Domestic Violence programs. These programs assess the risk and needs of each defendant and determine appropriate levels of treatment and proper levels of supervision and community control.
The current outsourced program has encountered certain barriers and constraints related to financial/economic burden, absenteeism, limited group/program offerings, communication with program participants, breadth and depth of aftercare and supportive services, and recidivism reduction. In-sourcing components of the program will allow the Franklin County Municipal Court more flexibility and financial resources to improve services and potential outcomes. Program enhancements would include free participation, and expanded program offerings to help remove barriers with respect to employment, childcare, and financial burden to help participants successfully complete the programming. These programmatic enhancements will help improve success rates and reduce recidivism.
The Office of Violence Prevention is partnering with the Franklin County Municipal Court and is providing the initial program funding via a transfer of funds from the Office of Violence Prevention to the Franklin County Municipal Court for 2024 program costs.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $338,000.00 between Departments within the General Fund.
Emergency action is requested to avoid any delay in implementing the Batterer’s Intervention Program.
Title
To authorize the transfer $338,000.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program; and to declare an emergency ($338,000.00).
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