Prosecutor's office awarded permission to apply for VOCA and SVAA grants to fund victim advocates
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The Lucas County Prosecutor's Office received approval June 24 to apply for level funding under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the State Victims Assistance Act (SVAA) to support nine victim‑advocate positions that assist victims through the criminal justice process.
Sarah Weglein of the prosecutor's office told commissioners June 24 the office sought permission to apply for VOCA and SVAA grant funding to support its Victim Assistance Program, including notification and in‑court advocacy for crime victims.
"We are requesting, they allowed us to apply for level funding this year," Weglein said, and provided figures during the meeting: $140,478 in VOCA funds with a required cash match of $35,119.50 provided by Lucas County, and $108,769 in SVAA funding. She said the two grants together would fund nine positions in the prosecutor's office.
Commissioner Lopez moved to approve the grant application request; Commissioners Gerken and Cabecki voted yes on the clerk's roll call.
Weglein described the positions as performing notification of victims about court dates and providing in‑court support. The motion authorized county staff to proceed with grant application and accept level funding should it be awarded; no amendments or additional conditions were recorded during the meeting.