Dear Budget-Minded Friends,
During the month of September, the Council’s Budget Office is issuing a series of reports that highlights some of the most important enhancements that the Council funded in the FY 2021 Budget and Financial Plan. These reports explain and contextualize the Council’s budget enhancements.
On September 14th, we released the second report in the series – Criminal Justice Reform. This report details how the Council upholds its commitment to an equitable criminal justice system, community safety, and support for incarcerated and returning residents with $15.5 million of enhancements and reallocations in the FY 2021 operating budget.
The Council’s FY 2021 actions include:
$4.8 million for victim services grants
$4.6 million for violence intervention and prevention
$3.4 million for justice grants
$1.7 million for the Access to Justice program
$568 thousand for a paralegal fellowship for returning citizens
$254 thousand for the Access to Jobs program for returning citizens
$9.7 million from the Metropolitan Police Department and $637 thousand from the Department of Corrections reallocated for violence interruption, restorative justice, and victim services.
The Criminal Justice Reform budget report is the second report in a seven-part series. Find the report that has already been issued in the link below or by visiting https://www.dccouncilbudget.com/fy-21_budget-summary-report. Stay tuned for the release of the next reports in the series.
Investing in Education – Wednesday, September 16
Social Determinants of Health – Friday, September 18
Economic Justice – Monday, September 21
Inclusive Governance – Wednesday, September 23
Revenue and Resource Reallocation – Friday, September 25
As always, my team and I are available to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your assistance and support,
Jen Budoff