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Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an award without competition - District Attorney, 2022 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative, Award Number 15PBJA-22-GG-04732-CVIP with Up Therapy and Publications, LLC named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $172,116.00. Effective upon BOC approval through the term of the Grant. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, the Purchasing Department has determined there is only one source available for the required supply, service or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background
The District Attorney requests approval of the 2022 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative, Award Number 15PBJA-22-GG-04732-CVIP with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $172,116.00. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grants to Community violence intervention (CVI) is an approach that uses evidence-informed strategies to reduce violence through tailored community-centered initiatives. These multidisciplinary strategies engage individuals and groups to prevent and disrupt cycles of violence and retaliation and establish relationships between individuals and community assets to deliver services that save lives, address trauma, provide opportunity, and improve the physical, social, and economic conditions that drive violence.
Scope of Work: Up Therapy and Publications was founded by Dr. Chandra Pilgrim, a national expert with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Pilgrim focuses her practices on trauma-informed therapy groups and supportive services for both at risk youth and their parents or guardians, with a focus on black parenting. Up Therapy and Publications’ principal Dr. Pilgrim will provide trauma-informed therapy groups and supportive services for youth, parents or guardians, and Credible Messengers along with other service providers. Additionally, she will develop case plans for restoration and rehabilitative coping skills, crisis management to youth, create case management steps and assist with facilitating an anger management group for adults and teens. Dr. Pilgrim specifically teaches her curriculum of “parenting from fear”.
Community Impact: Fulton County, Georgia is facing accelerating rates of gang violence. GBI estimates that gang criminal enterprise is responsible for 70-90% of all violent crimes, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) estimates there to be at least 50,000 gang members in metro-Atlanta. Studies reveal that gangs recruit over 400,000 a year. FCDAO reports youth defendants age 14 to 21 are usually associated with the following crimes: criminal damage to property, trespassing, burglary - first degree, theft by taking, theft by receiving stolen property, theft by shoplifting, forgery, issuing a bad check, and possession of marijuana.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval
Project Implications: The strategy to address gangs and juvenile intersection is to continue and enhance the juvenile intervention work the FCDA has begun with community partners. From therapy with Chris 180 for youth to interest building at the At Promise Center to mentoring with Credible Messengers we are monitoring each child who has been referred by the Prosecutors. Our program and partners like Up Therapy and Publications, LLC focus on solutions for each child and their parent or guardian understanding that each child (family, community) is complex and multifaceted
Community Issues/Concerns: The District Attorney is not aware of any community concerns regarding the sub recipient partner
Department Issues/Concerns: The District Attorney is not aware of any community concerns regarding the sub recipient partner
Contract Modification: New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Award Letter, Award Project Description and Grant Narrative
Exhibit 2: Subrecipient Contract
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Natalie Zellner, JD, Deputy District Attorney of Grants, Programs and Government Affairs, Office of the Fulton County District Attorney, (404) 612-4639
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$172,116 |
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TOTAL: |
$172,116 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
$172,116 |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
NA |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
Upon BOC Approval |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
9/30/2025 |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-480-CVI1
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon BOC Approval |
End Date: 9/30/2025 |
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Cost Adjustment: NA |
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Overall Contractor Performance Rating:
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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Upon BOC Approval |
9/30/2025 |