Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA) Mary Cowherd - Deputy Director Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) Annette Burrhus-Clay - Executive Director Victoria Camp - Deputy Director Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) Gloria Terry – President Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) Elizabeth Murray-Kolb – County Attorney in Guadalupe County Karen Nelson – Victim Assistance Coordinator Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) Lisa Thompson – Development Director Kevin Dietz - Family Law Group Coordinator Texas Municipal Police Association - Training & Research Institute for Professional Law Enforcement (TRIPLE) Jeff Olbrich, Ph.D. – Director of Development University of Texas at Austin – School of Social Work, Institute of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Karen Kalergis – Associate Director University of Texas at Austin – School of Law Sarah Buel – Clinical Professor Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO) Robin Thompson - Facilitator Jenna Musselman-Palles - Facilitator 2 - VAWA November 21, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9:00 – 9:10 I. Introduction of attendees and CJD staff introduction of CJD, ALSO, and meeting attendees. 9:10 – 9:40 II. Open Discussions: Why is this work important to you? ALSO to open discussions as to why these issues are important to attendee agencies.
(4) Multi-disciplinary teams and case coordination; (5) Peer support groups; (6) Professional therapy and counseling; (7) Protective order assistance; (8) Public presentations; (9) Shelter; and (10) Victim-offender meetings Project Period: Grant-funded projects may begin on or after September 1, 2009, and expire on or before August 31, 2010. Application Process: Applicants can access CJD’s eGrants website at https://cjdonline.governor.state.tx.us to register, submit, and certify to apply for funding. Preferences: Preference will be given to applicants that promote comprehensive victim restoration while incorporating an emphasis on cultural competency in underserved populations. Applicants are also encouraged to streamline administrative and reporting processes by consolidating grant requests whenever possible in lieu of submitting multiple applications. Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: All applications must be certified via CJD’s grant management website on or before January 9, 2009. Selection Process: (1) For eligible local and regional projects: (a) Applications are forwarded by CJD to the appropriate regional council of governments (COG). (b) The ’s criminal justice advisory committee will prioritize all eligible applications based on identified community priorities and program effectiveness. (c) CJD will accept priority listings that are approved by the ’s executive committee. (d) CJD will make all final funding decisions based upon approved COG priorities, reasonableness of the project, availability of funding, and cost-effectiveness. (2) For state discretionary projects, applications will be reviewed by CJD staff members or a group selected by the executive director of CJD. CJD will make all final funding decisions based on eligibility, reasonableness of the project, availability of funding, and cost-effectiveness. Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact at or (512) 463-1919. 5 – The Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor’s Office is soliciting applications for projects that promote a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to violent crimes against women during the state fiscal year 2010 grant cycle. Purpose: The purpose of this funding is to assist in developing and strengthening effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in such cases.