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File #: 24-315    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Regular Item Status: Adopted
File created: 3/20/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 4/2/2024 Final action: 4/2/2024
Title: DISTRICT ATTORNEY - District Attorney Matt Rogers
Attachments: 1. NOVA Flyer

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY - District Attorney Matt Rogers

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Requested Action(s)

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a)                     Request approval for out-of-state travel for a Victim Advocate and Victim Services Coordinator to travel to Washington D.C. on July 28 - August 2, 2024, to attend the National NOVA (National Organization for Victim Advocates) training

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Financial Impact:

The travel expenses, lodging, per-diem, and incidentals will be paid from our Victim Gaps Grant and Human Trafficking Grant. These costs are estimated to be no more than $6,000. There is no impact to the General Fund.

 

Background Information:

NOVA’s annual training event provides the victim assistance community of advocates, crisis responders, and other allied professionals with an opportunity to connect and gain best emerging practices for serving survivors of crime. Attendees choose from an extensive list of workshop topics and hear from inspiring keynote speakers.  It is the largest and most in-depth victim advocacy training available in the United States.