May 27, 2025
Police Department
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Bisa French, Chief of Police
Subject:
Grant Funding to End Abuse in Later Life Program
FINANCIAL IMPACT: City of Richmond Police Department staff will receive $16,556 in grant funding for the duration of the End
Abuse in Later Life (EALL) program to support training
and participation in the multidisciplinary team (account String: 10691021-337381)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Contra Costa County (CCC) has been awarded grant
funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support the End
Abuse in Later Life (EALL) Program. Richmond Police
Department staff are seeking approval to accept and use the funding to provide training to its officers and
participate in a multidisciplinary team.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT $16,556 in grant funds
passed through Contra Costa County (CCC) from the
U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support its End Abuse in Later Life
Program (EALL) and APPROPRIATE the funds to the
Police Department’s Budget for the duration of the grant period, October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027 –
Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
AGENDA
REPORT
May 27, 2025
DISCUSSION:
Contra Costa County (CCC) has been awarded grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support the End Abuse in Later Life (EALL) Program. The program aims to address elder abuse in all its forms, including emotional, financial, physical, and sexual abuse. The Richmond Police Department, along with other key partners, play a crucial role in implementing this program.
The End Abuse in Later Life (EALL) Program will involve a comprehensive approach to enhance the community's response to elder abuse. The program will provide training for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and service providers to recognize and address instances of elder abuse. This includes a series of training sessions and the development of training curricula that incorporate culturally specific information.
Additionally, the program will enhance collaboration among various agencies, including the Richmond Police Department, Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance, Adult Protective Services, and Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, ensuring that elder abuse victims receive comprehensive and timely support. Direct services for victims will be offered, including case management, legal assistance, and emergency funds for essential needs such as groceries, gas, and transportation. Outreach activities and awareness campaigns will be conducted to ensure that victims of elder abuse receive appropriate assistance, with a special focus on underserved communities, including the South Asian community.
The acceptance of this grant funding will reimburse the Richmond Police Department for officer training. The total budget for the EALL Program is $800,000, with $654,002 allocated to MOU partners, travel allocations, and OVW support for outreach and services. The Richmond Police Department will receive $16,556 in grant funds to use for the duration of the program to support training and participation in the multidisciplinary team.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Resolution