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County reports show steady victim services and justice-court workload; VOCA grant awarded to CJC
Summary
County attorney and Children’s Justice Center staff reported case counts and program updates: DA’s office recorded 1,222 cases year-to-date and CJC reported 168 interviews and 46 medical exams; the CJC received VOCA and state grant funding and has completed required reports.
County Attorney Chad Dodson (S2) told commissioners he will circulate a written report but summarized key items: he said the DA’s office has received 1,222 cases so far this year across juvenile, district and justice courts, and noted five or six jury trials expected for the year. Dodson also praised recent prosecutorial work on a child-abuse jury trial and recognized staff who assisted with case follow-up.
Susan (S8) from the Children’s Justice Center reviewed service statistics and operations: 168 interviews so far this year, 46 medical exams and contract-funded therapy sessions for children; she said the CJC has been awarded VOCA and state funding, completed quarterly and end-of-year reports, and has improved facility amenities including a flagpole, expanded parking and a security gate.
Victim advocate Jaden (S7) summarized April–June client work: 148 clients served in the quarter (108 new victimizations), with domestic violence as the largest category. Jaden described protection-order work and hands-on advocacy to support people through civil protective-order processes.
Why it matters: The reports show ongoing service needs for victims and active caseloads for county prosecutors and courts. The VOCA award and state funds were presented as sustaining elements of victim-services operations.
Next steps: The county attorney said he will email the written report to commissioners; the CJC and victim-advocacy staff will continue program implementation under approved grants.
