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County accepts victim-witness advocate grant to fund part-time advocate through 2028
Summary
Granite County approved a grant contract to continue a 0.75 FTE victim-witness advocate position with health insurance through June 30, 2028; commissioners noted the program depends on federal/state funding and discussed contingencies if grants lapse.
Commissioners accepted a two-year victim-witness advocate contract that funds a 0.75 full-time equivalent position with health coverage through June 30, 2028. The board praised the advocate’s case management and referrals to counseling and community services and noted that many client referrals involve substance use and domestic violence.
A commissioner asked how many cases the program handles yearly and whether county funding may be needed if federal or state grants lapse. The staff reply emphasized the advocate’s role in coordinating services and that the program is currently grant-funded; the board accepted the contract with the understanding that the county could consider scaled options or partnerships with neighboring counties if funding changes.
