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$200,000 Grant Adds Social Workers to Public Defense
Summary
A federal Byrne grant will fund two social workers in the Public Defender's Office for holistic defense — addressing the underlying issues clients face, not just the charges. It's fully grant-funded, so no cost to county taxpayers.
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Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Fully grant-funded at $200,000 with no county cost.
✅Who benefits
Defendants and their families get social service support that can reduce repeat contact with the courts.
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