ORDINANCE NO. 240941

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Sponsor: Court Administrator

Authorizing the acceptance of a $656,925.00 grant from United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Adult Treatment Court Program to implement a dedicated women's recovery pathway in the Kansas City Municipal problem-solving courts; and recognizing an accelerated effective date.

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WHEREAS, for more than 20 years the Municipal Court has operated problem-solving courts that serve individuals with substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders to offer alternatives to incarceration and programs and services that address the underlying cause of criminal behavior, and incorporating gender-responsive and trauma-informed approaches will better address the unique needs and risks of system-involved women; and

WHEREAS, this program will require matching funds of $54,750.00 in FY 26, $54,750.00 in FY27, $54,750.00 in FY28, and $54,750.00 in FY29 with the matching funds being funded by Account No. 2763-272028-B-G27DOJATCP; and

WHEREAS, the program's primary activities will include screening and assessing all women referred to drug court using the Women's Risk Needs Assessment; connecting women to transitional, supportive housing; providing women with individual trauma therapy integrated with evidence-based treatment programs; and conducting a thorough project evaluation; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the Court Administrator, on behalf of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is authorized to accept a $656,925.00 grant from the Department of Justice, BJA Adult Treatment Court Program to implement a dedicated women's recovery pathway in the Kansas City Municipal problem-solving courts.

Section 2. That the revenue in the following account of the General Grants Fund is hereby estimated in the following amount:

25-2580-270001-478295-G27DOJATCP Adult Treatment Court Program $656,925...

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