Title
Resolution to Affirm the City of Hampton, Virginia’s Acceptance and Use of the Fiscal Year 2025 Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Plan Annual Contribution, in the amount of $315,704, through the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Juvenile Justice now requires localities to affirm, by separate resolution, the intended use of the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (“VJCCCA”) annual contribution. The annual contribution, this year in the amount of $315,704, was previously approved and appropriated to the Court Service Unit’s operating budget as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget adoption process finalized on May 8, 2024.
Discussion:
The mission of the VJCCCA is "to deter crime by providing immediate, effective punishment that emphasizes accountability of the juvenile offender for his actions as well as reduce the pattern of repeat offending" (Code of Virginia, §16.1-309.2). Funding is allocated to each locality through a formula based on a variety of factors including (1) the number and types of arrests in a locality; and (2) the average daily cost for serving the child. To further ensure the continued commitment to youth, localities are also required to provide a local contribution, known as the “maintenance of effort” funding.
Development of VJCCCA plans requires consultation with judges, Court Service Unit directors and Comprehensive Services Act Community Policy and Management Teams. There are no specific types of programs or services required in a plan. The intent is for programs and services to be developed that fit the unique needs of each respective locality.
Impact:
There is no impact to the Fiscal Year 2025 Council Approved Budget as the VJCCCA annual contribution, in the amount of $315,704, was previously approved and appropriated to the Court Service Unit’s operating budget on May 8, 2024.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve.
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