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Commissioners approve three-year Cherish Center contract to expand forensic interviewing services
Summary
The board approved a three-year contract with Cherish Center for forensic interviewing and victim support services totaling $619,000.80 to assist victims of child and elder abuse in coordination with the prosecutor's office and law enforcement.
The board voted to approve an addendum establishing a three-year contract between Hamilton County and Cherish Center to provide forensic interviewing and related support services for victims of child and elderly abuse in coordination with the prosecutor's office and county law enforcement. Director of Administration (speaker 6) said the contract totals "$619,000.80" and that legal review recommended approval.
Commissioners expressed support for increasing compensation levels and asked staff to follow up with Westfield representatives who previously contributed toward the service. The board approved the contract and directed staff to coordinate contributions and confirm other jurisdictions' participation.
