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Meeting Date:	08/23/2021
MOU between Webb County Jail and The Rape Crisis Center
Submitted for:	Jorge L. Trevino	Submitted By:	Jorge L. Trevino
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Webb County for benefit of the Webb County Jail and The Rape Crisis Center (RCC) which will provide a Prison Rape Elimination (PREA) support hotline at no cost to Webb County which will assist the Webb County Jail with identifying and aiding victims of sexual violence or concerns regarding mental health needs of inmates; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this MOU; and any other matters thereto. [Requested by Jorge L. Trevino, Jr. on behalf of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office]

Issue: The Webb County Jail would like to provide additional services to Webb County Jail inmates/detainees and obtain training related to this MOU.

Solution: The Rape Crisis Center (RCC) has extended the offer to provide no cost services to Webb County which includes a hotline, free relevant training to correctional officers, free posters and literature for the jail on how detainees/inmates may request services.

Result: Webb County will receive PREA Services free of charge along with any training.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	NA
Funding Source:	NA
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
NA

Attachments
Updated MOU