Committee accepts three-year state Victims of Crime Act grant for child-advocacy center advocate

The committee voted to authorize the chair to execute an agreement with the New York State Office of Victim Services under the Victims of a Crime Act Victims Assistance Grant Program and to amend the 2025 budget to accept the award (resolution 4-14). Deputy Commissioner Rita Wood explained the grant covers a full-time crime victims advocate located at the county children's advocacy center, funds part of the supervisor's time, and includes a small allocation for family assistance (food, clothing, school supplies and other needs encountered during investigations).

Deputy Commissioner Wood said the contract runs three years and that the funds allow the county to purchase items for families in active cases when necessary. The motion was moved by Legislator McCullough and seconded by Legislator Collins and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.