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HomeMy WebLinkAbout940311.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 1994 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS LIAISON PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a 1994 VOCA Assistance Application for District Attorney's Domestic Violence and Special Populations Liaison Project to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, with terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the 1994 VOCA Assistance Application for District Attorney's Domestic Violence and Special Populations Liaison Project to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 30th day of March, A.D. , 1994. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: LieW WELD COUNT OLORADO Weld County Clerk to thee B� /l ��)U4° 2 . Webs er, air an 1 BY: k-)11111-4-4j J Deputy Cl k to the Board Dale Hall, o-Te APP AS TO FORM: Ge ge ::ter r E/B County Attorne Constance L. Harbert ,tdcla J � ��� Barbara J. Kirkmey r 940311 DAnvit MEMO TO: Weld County Board of Commissioners L FROM: Nancy McMenaminl" DATE: 3/28/94 RE: 1994-1995 VOCA Grant Proposal Victim Assistance Program I am attaching the 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Victim Assistance VOCA Grant proposal for 1994-95 . I have indicated the pages where signatures are needed. Thank you for your assistance and support. 940311 STATE USE ONLY 1994 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION App, TITLE PAGE Grant #: Award$: 94vagrnr.app-Revised 3/94 Page 1 of 22 19th Judicial District Attorney ' s Domestic Violence and Special 1. Project Title: • Populations Liaison Project 2. Brief Project Description: This project will provide direct services to domestic violence victims and their children and will enhance and expand direct services to elderly and disabled victims of crime, i . e. victim compensation, referral to community agencies and liaison within the Criminal Justice System. 3. Applicant Agency: 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Office Address:P.O. Box 1167 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Telephone: ( 303 ) 356-4010 U.S. Congressional District: Fourth Federal Employer ID Number: 8 4 6 0 0 0 8 1 3 Judicial District in which Agency is located: 19th Community Programs 4. Project Director: Nancy J. McMenami n Title: Administrator Telephone: ( 303 ) 356-4010 X4735 Fax Number: ( 303 ) 357-8073 5. Federal VOCA Funds Requested: $ n n n nn 6. Prior VOCA Funding for this Project: GrantNumber.93—VA-19-63 Amount:$ S non on Grant Number:97—VA-19—F3 Amount:$ 4 COS _00 Grant Numbecgl —VA-19—F3 Amount:$ 7 , 549 nn 7. Primary Types of Victims to be Served by this Project (The sum of all categories chosen must total to 100%): Programs with combined services must estimate a percentage of total VOCA cscrload for each type of victim served. 5 % Child Abuse (physical or sexual) 70 % Domestic Violence 5 % Sexual Assault(including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) 20 % Previously Underserved (specify types & percents) % DUI/DWI 10% Elder Abuse % Gang Violence % Homicide Survivors % Robbery 10 % Other (please specify) % Assault % Hate Violence Disabled 100 % Total 8. When did the applicant submit a copy of this application to its local VALE Board, or the State VALE Bird, as required? Date of Submission: 4/10/94 In Which Judicial District: 1 9th 94vagrm.app 94031r 3/94 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 2 of 22 9. Purpose of Application: (Check only one) a. Start a new victim services project in a new or existing agency which did not previously serve victims of crime. x b. Continue a victim assistance project funded by VOCA in a previous year. c. Expand or enhance an existing victim assistance project not funded by VOCA in the previous year. d. Start or continue a tribal victim assistance project on a Native American reservation. 10. Requested VOCA funds will be need to: a. Expand services into a new geographic area x d. Continue existing services to crime victims x b. Offer new types of services X c. Serve additional types of victims _ e. Other 11. Description of Applicant Agency: Criminal Justice/Govt. _Non-Criminal Justice/Government _Native American Tribe or Org. _Law Enforcement (Identify) _On Reservation X Prosecution _Off Reservation _Court _Private Non-Profit Organization Corrections 12. Total Funding for Agency's Victim Services Program: If the information provided is for a period other than the 12 months of 1993 and 1994,please indicate here Actual Revenues Rec'd Anticipated Revenues 1993 1994 Sources of Revenue Federal funds(excluding VOCA) $ 0 $ n VOCA federal $ (not match) $ S, n n n 0 0 $5, 000 0 0 VOCA State funds $ — $ — — Jn•alVALEfunds $ 35, 395 . 00 $ 35, 395 . 00 Dist#(s):19 Local Government funds $ 34 , 000 . 00 $ 62, 542 . 00 Weld County Private funds $ $ TOTAL $ 77, 395 . 00 $102 , 937 . 00 VOCA and matching funds represent approximately % of the agency's annual victim assistance budget. 13. VOCA Project Staff: Identify number of full-time equivalent staff who will be assigned to the proposed VOCA project. 1 number of PAID staff 10 number of VOLUNTEER staff I wish to apply for a waiver of the requirement to use volunteers in programs funded by VOCA. Reasons are explained on page 11, #25. 14. Types of Services to be Provided by this Project (check all that apply): x Assistance with/referral to Victim Compensation (required by federal VOCA regulations) Counseling Shelter or Safehousing x Personal Advocacy x Follow-up Contact x Information/Referral x Other(as specified below) Therapy x Criminal Justice Advocacy Courtroom-Assistance Group Treatment/Support x Emergency Financial Assistance Hotline Counseling Emergency Legal Advocacy 940311 u.94vagrapp Revised 3/94 — VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 3 of 22 15-18 Project Summary 15. Statement of Need for This Project'in the Community: Domestic violence continues to grow in the 19th Judicial District (the 19th Judicial District is synonomous with Weld County). The 1993 statistics indicate the severity of domestic violence problems and the need for victim services within the District Attorney's Office, particularly at the critical early stages of the criminal justice process . In 1993, there were 624 arrests made in domestic violence crimes . In 1993 , A Women ' s Place, the battered women' s shelter in Greeley, reports 3 , 480 nights of crisis shelter given to approximately 300 battered women and their children. These growing numbers impact the the Victim Assistance Program as this project provides education, legal liaison with D.D.A. ' s, referral and individual and courtroom support services to these victims . This program is only one of its kind within the 19th Judicial District to provide such a service. In addition, the special populations of the elderly and disabled are in great need of education, legal liaison, referral and support services within the the 19th Judicial District. There are no unique services for the elderly and disabled within the 19th Judicial District' s Criminal Justice System. Investing time through this project with these unique victims , including domestic violence victims, can be empowering in order for them to be invested in the court process and their own recovery. 16. Proiect Description: The 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Domestic Violence and Special Populations Victim Liaison Project is staffed with one . 20 FTE, Community Counselor II , who is the coordinator with volunteer assistance, all of whom work directly with domestic violence and the elderly and disabled victims of crime, as well as , assisting with coordinating services for child abuse, and adult sexual abuse victims who are involved within the 19th Judical District . The expansion of services for 1994-1995 will include the Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP) to provide victims with courtroom education, orientation, and support throughout the court process , utilizing a volunteer staff of approximately 10 University of Northern Colorado Criminal Justice Interns . Domestic violence victims are referred to this project by A Woman' s Place (domestic violence shelter) , Greeley Law Enforcement Advocates , and/or Brighton Law Enforcement Advocates . It is at this time that the support services and education are offered to that victim, i,e . , court process information, bond/sentencing options , referrals to other agencies , victim compensation and crisis counseling . This project will provide legal liaison, education and personal support services to the elderly and disabled victims of crime who are involved in the 19th Judicial District Criminal Justice System. Referrals will come from law enforcement, District Attorney' s Office, and other agencies working with this special population in the community.. As a part of the District Attorney' s Office this project continues to educate Law Enforcement, the D.A. ' s Office and community agencies about the special services to be provided by this project early in the criminal justice process and collect data on numbers served for future planning. 94vagnu.app Revised 3/94 940311 9CA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 4 of 22 17. Goals and Objectives: GOAL 1 : To enhance and expand direct services to victims of crime as Criminal Justice support and education to victims of domestic violence in the 19th Judicial District Criminal Justice System. (Please note that the project has devised a more accurate system of collecting data than previous years and will be setting a baseline for numbers during this funding cycle for measuring increases and successes ) . OBJECTIVE: - By September 30 , 1995, the project will provide liasion services to 300 domestic violence victims ( i .e. , case status., D.A. ' s drop charge policy, bond conditions , and disposition) , an increase of 20% over the victims served the previous year (the 1993 number has been calculated by a new data collection system) . - To establish formal courtroom assistance through Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP) to 75 victims of domestic violence. This program will increase by over 90% as courtroom assistance has not been utilized by the D .A. ' s Office on a formal basis . - By September 30 , 1995 , the project will provide victims of domestic violence with 800 referrals to other community agencies including: victim compensation, A Woman' s Place, Legal Aid, mental health services, Department of Social Services and Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Inc . (CARE) for services , an increase of 25% over the referrals for, the previous year (the 1993 number has been calculated by a new data collection system) . GOAL 2 : To enhance and expand direct services as criminal justice support and education to elderly and disabled victims of crime in the 19th Judicial District Criminal Justice System (to include coordinating services for child abuse and adult sexual assault services within the 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Office) . - To act as liaison to 10 elderly and 10 disabled victims of crime between the victim and the District Attorney by providing legal education, liaison, referral , courtroom assisstancec and support services , an increase of 100% over the reported elderly and disabled victims of crime in the previous year . - To provide assistance to 10 elderly and 10 disabled victims of crime in applying for Victim Compensation, an increase of 100% over the reported number for the previous year . - To collect statistical data related to the number of elderly and disabled victims of crime served by this project on a monthly basis for comparison figures 1994-95 funding year. - To assist with the coordination of 20 victims of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault within the 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Office, an increase of 100% of the reported number for the previous year. .94vavmAI° Revised 3/94 940311 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 5 of 22 18. TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTINUING APPLICANTS ONLY. NEW PROJECTS NEED NOT COMPLETE. Describe the major differences between your 1993 VOCA Project and the proposed 1994 VOCA Project. Justify any increase requested over your 1993 award amount The major differences between the 1993 VOCA Project and the proposed 1994 VOCA Project are: - The 1993 VOCA Project concentrated on direct services to special populations (elderly and disabled) and domestic violence victims with increases expected due to the impact of the Victims ' Rights Amendment. This project has experienced more domestic violence referrals from Law Enforcement Advocates . D.A. ' s are referring more domestic violence victims for our services, as well as, elderly and disabled victims . - The proposed 1994 VOCA Project is not requesting additional funding for enhancing services through the Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP) . It is proposed that by eliminating the Project Coordinator' s position with the Domestic Violence Task Force as Coordinator and assuming the responsibilities of providing courtroom assistance, this project will be providing 100% direct victim services and utilizing volunteer services , as well . - An increase of the utilization of University of Northern Colorado Interns for the Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP) . This will be a substantial increase of approximately 85% over the five ( 5) UNC Interns utilized in 1993 . - A recently hired (September, 1993) Spanish-English bilingual Project Coordinator, who can provide interpretation for monolingual victims of crime and their families , a much needed service in this program. - In relation to "efforts to cooperate" : The Project Coordinator has assumed the position of Co-Chair of the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) . CCVC is a newly formed group, initiated by the Administrator of this project, Nancy McMenamin, with Lt . Juan Cruz , Greeley Police Department, to bring together local agencies involved in providing services for victims of crime' to ensure continuity of those services , to prevent duplication of services by all agencies and to develop a "flow chart" for this purpose . - The number of victims served will increase as shown in project projections . The types of victims served will remain the same, with the exception of assisting with the coordinating services within the D.A. ' s Victim Assistance Program. 94vagmi.aj'p 9^0airedP94 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 5a Match Work Sheet: DO NOT INCLUDE THIS PAGE WHEN MAKING THE 30 COPIES OF ITEMS 111419 FOR THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE. The VOCA budget must include the appropriate match. It is important that the match amount is computed correctly because the same budget restrictions apply to match that apply to the federal award. On page 2, item #9, you indicated that this proposed VOCA project: Required Match Federal Percent;' a. stags a new project 35% or .35 65% or b5 , b. continues a VOCA project 20% or .20 $U%or 80 c. expands a project which has existed one year 20% or .20 80% or .80 •' d. starts or operates a tribal project on a Native American reservation 5% or .05 '95%or 95 Re-select the appropriate letter above to determine required match. 1. $ 5 , 000 . 00 — . 80 = $ 6a250 . 00 Federal VOCA dollars requested Federal percent for letter selected Total Project Cost $ 6, 250 . 00 _ $5, 000 . 00 = $ 1 , 250 . 00 Total Project Cost from above Federal VOCA dollars requested Required Match (Rounded to the nearest whole dollar) 2. Grant Match Summary: Federal VOCA dollars requested $ 5, 000 . 00 Required match $ 1 , 250 . 00 Total VOCA Project Cost $ 6, 250 . 00 EXAMPLE for either(b) continuing or (0) existing project: 1. $ 12,250.00 - .80 = $ 15,312.50 Federal VOCA $ requested Federal portion for letter selected Total Project Cost 2. $ 15,313.00 - $ 12,250.00 = $ 3,063.00 Total Project Cost from above Federal VOCA dollars requested Required Match (Rounded to the nearest whole dollar) 3. Grant Match Summary: Federal VOCA $ requested (no match) $ 12,250.00 Required match $ 3,063.00 Total VOCA Project Cost $ 15,313.00 All budget pages MUST agree with the above figures. 941131 11 gItrgmcapp Revised 3/94 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 6 of 22 19-21 Budget Section 19. Detailed VOCA Project Budget: This budget details the total VOCA Project cost - the resources covered by both the federal portion and the required local match as calculated on the Match Work Sheet. Do not exceed the required match. Carefully review pages 1-5 through I-7 of the General Guidelines for ineligible VOCA costs. ROUND TO NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR PERSONNEL(Employees) Total Cost Cost Total Annual Full-time % of Time for (Per Line Item) Position Salary VOCA Project 1I Community Counselor 25, 000 /YR X 20 % = 5, 000 /YR X % _ /YR X % _ Subtotal of Personnel FICA, Retirement, Fringe Benefits X % of Salary = Total Personnel Cost $ 5 , 0 0 0 .00 SUPPLIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES (communications, copying, rent, phone, registration fees) Office Supplies 690 .00 Copying 560 . 00 Total Supplies and Operating Cost $ 1 250 . .00 INSTATE TRAVEL (itemize transportation& subsistence) Total Instate Travel Cost $ .00 EQUIPMENT (itemize) $ .00 Total Equipment Cost PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (itemize individuals and organizations) Total Professional Services Cost $ .00 TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 6, 250 ,00 • 940311v:72 :9: VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 7 of 22 20. Budget Summary: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR VOCA Request Cash Match In-Kind Match '•TOTALS Personnel $5 , 000 $5 , 000 .00 $1, 250 $1, 250 Supplies and Operating .00 • Travel .00 Equipment '00 Professional Services '00 TOTALS $5, 000 .00 $1 , 250 .00 .00 $6, 250 .00 Required Match Total Total Project Cost VOCA Funds Requested (cash match + in-kind match) $5, 000 .00 $1 , 250 $6 , 250 .00 Indicate choice from match work sheet: a. New Project 35% non-federal match required X b. Continuing Project 20% non-federal match required c. Existing Project 20% non-federal match required d. Tribal Project on Reservation 5% non-federal match required What is the source of the matching funds? Cash Match: Weld County Commissioners In-Kind Match: 9403I -;mP — VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATIOI Page 8 of 22 21. Budget Narrative: Explain and justify the project budget as outlined on the previous page. Follow instructions and address each item in the budget. Project Liaison: The salary is based on Ms . Stearn' s 1994 figure of $25 , 000 , with 20% of her time exclusively devoted to the District Attorney' s Domestic Violence and Special Populations Victim Liaison Project. Ms . Walker' s salary is made up by the Victim Assistance Program and VALE Funds . This position is described as Community Counselor III per the Weld County Personnel pay level at $11 . 05 per hour. This rate per hour is equivalent to the average pay scale for counselors performing in a similar position in this area with the addition of benefits . This rate of pay is determined by Weld County Personnel for the position held by Kristine Stearns . Benefits : Benefits, insurance and taxes for 15% of Ms . Walker' s salary is calculated at the Weld County rate . Supplies and Operating Expenses : Copying, materials , and maintenance of copiers are supplied by Weld County (copies based on . 11 per copy plus maintenance) . Cost breaks out to be approximately $46 . 00 per month) . Supplies are also supplied by Weld County which includes all materials used for this project ( letterhead, envelopes, pens, pencils , mailing costs, etc . ) Cost breaks out to be approximately $57 . 00 per month. State Travel : Not applicable Equipment: Not applicable Consultant/professional Services : Not applicable 94vagrmapp Revised 3/94 940311 )CA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 9 of 22 22 -29. Organizational Qualifications 22. Brief organizational description and history: The 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Victim Assistance Program established in May, 1980 , by Robert Miller, D.A. The mission statement: "The Nineteenth Judicial District Attorney' s Victim Assistance Program is dedicated to assisting the District Attorney with the prosecution of crime and other statutory responsibilities by providing assistance, support and education to crime victims and witnesses . " It is the belief of this program that crime victims have the right to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Therefore, the Victim Assistance Program supports the rights of crime victims to be informed, present, and heard at critical stages of the Criminal Justice Process as defined by the General Assembly (CRS . 24-4 , 1-302 ) . 23. Describe the network of victim services in your service area, including how your agency's VOCA project fits into that system. (Address all issues listed in instructions.) The Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime is providing an excellent networking opportunity for agencies serving victims of crime. A crime victims flow-chart will be the product of this committee to assure coordinating, non-duplicating, services for victims . Below, a list of agencies and services : A Woman' s Place : Emergency shelter, support groups , and referrals for domestic violence vicitms and their children. Area Agency on Aging: Information and referral for elderly. Child Advocacy Resource and Education: Information, support, education and assistance for child abuse victims and parents . Choices For Independent Living: Services for disabled. Colorado State Patrol : Assistance to victims of vehicular crimes]. D.A. Victim Assistance Program: Case status information, community referrals , victim compensation services, restitution and courtroom assistance. Ft . Lupton Law Enforcement Advocates : On scene victim advocacy and follow-up assistance for crime victims . Partners , Inc . : One to one partnership with an adult . North Colorado Center on Deafness : Assistance to those who are deaf and hearing impaired, also with blind. Weld County Department of Social Services : Assistance with child abuse victims and families . Rape Crisis : Support and advocacy for victims of sexual assault. University of Northern Colorado: Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (ASAP) , advocacy, referral and support to sexual assault victims . Weld Mental Health: Counseling and groups for victims of crime. 94vagme.app 340311 Revised 3/94 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 10 of 22 24. Please indicate with colored marker the area to be served by your project. DENVER VICINITY MAP: 2 T. ITT'____`` F- • 5• :_ -= %1\\\���\., r I. 111 . . -- • , cP :_ G= "1..r- Li STATEWIDE JUDICIAL DISTRICT MAP: 14 8th • :�.:.. ::.. th 9tft- � ,.. s..y 2nd y17th t Li21st 14th .-..» -- _.._ ...jllth ~ . 7 �_. 10th - _:.,,,'� r_1 12th 16th 22nd 6th _� _— 3rd :.••. a. Applican[Agency: 19th Judicial District Attorney ' s Domestic Violence and Special Populations Liaison Project b. Verbal description of geographic area to be serval: The 19th Judicial District is one of the largest in the state, spanning from the Northeast ColoradolWyoming border to the Brighton City Limits . It is primarily rural and agricultural . . c. Types of victims to be served by project: X Child Abuse x Sexual Assault x Domestic Violence x Previously Underserved Elderly and disabled 940311 Tznz vOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 11 of 22 25. Describe your current and/or proposed victim assistance VOLUNTEER program: (address all aspects, i.e., recruitment, screening, orientation,supervision and on-going training.) If requesting a waiver of the requirement to utilize volunteers,explain here. - The Intern/Volunteer Program for this agency is well-developed. The Assistance Adminstrator, Nancy Haffner, ( Intern Program Coordinator)has done an excellent job of providing interns and volunteers with a very professional and impactful experience in our offices . Recruitment is done through the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College, as well as through community referrals . A description of the intern opportunties is included in each schools information material related to intern programs available in Weld County. Recruitment is also done through each school ' s job fairs and intern fairs, with a booth set up for sign-up by students . A clear and complete job description is available for interested students . The Intern Program Coordinator screens each applicant and successful applicants are interviewed by Victim Assistance Staff. A scoring matrix is used for assessment . Orientation is overseen by the Intern Program Coordinator. A formal training orientation is provided, with all staff members and the D.A. participating. Supervision is provided by the Intern Program Coordinator and performs regular evaluations and assessments with the intern/volunteer. Interns are evaluated, with the reports being sent to the supervising professor. On-going training includes learning the responsibilities of each staff member, staff meetings, and frequent court observations . 26. Describe how your agency serves minorities and recruits minority staff and volunteers in a reasonable proportion to the number of minorities in the service area. The Domestic Violence and Special Populations Liaison Project serves minorities through: - Having two (2 ) bilingual staff members in the Victim Assistance Office to assist with interpretation for Spanish-English monolingual victims . The number of staff members being bilingual is two ( 2 ) (or 40% of staff) with the Hispanic population in Weld County being 28%, providing a reasonable bilingual service related to the demographics of Weld County. - Weld County is an Equal Opportunities Employeer - The Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) has established a network with the Greeley Center for Independence for Disabled, Choices, the Center for Deafness and Centennial Developmental Services for disabled victims of crime. - Volunteers and interns are recruited by the University of Northern Colorado who both strive to provide a minority staff in a reasonable proportion to the number of the minorities in the service area . 94ya8av' 9403if`n=ed jroa VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATIOZ Page 12 of 22 27. Are any of the services provided by your agency eligible for Victim Compensation reimbursement? Please elaborate. At this time, none of the services provided by this project are eligible for Victim' s Compensation funds . This project does not provide intensive therapeutic services and is a free source to victims of family violence. • 28. Describe briefly the procedures utilized by your agency to insure sound financial management of the organization. Does your agency have an independent audit or financial review conducted on a regular basis? Please elaborate. Our agency is insured sound financial management of the Domestic Violence Task Force Program through the Weld County Financial Department . Don Warden, who is the Director of Finance and Administration for Weld County. Mr. Warden has won numerous awards in both the state and national area for finance accomplishments . The Financial Department of Weld County is audited on a regular basis and has been found to be in excellent order. I have complete confidence in the financial management of this program. 9avagnn.app Revised 3/94 91(3311 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 13 of 22 29. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT RECEIVE VOCA FUNDS IN 1993. Provide belowa detailed project workplan and timetable indicating tasks to be accomplished, by when, and by whom. The workplan should reflect the goals and objectives you developed in item #17. • 940311vgmtaOP a7 wed 3/94 'OCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 14 of 22 30. Evaluation: Pleece describe how you will evaluate the effects of your project in the community and the impact of the VOCA funded services on the victims you assist. Effectiveness of the project will be measured by an evaluation form that is being developed at this time, to be completed by July 1, 1994 and to be utililized after July 15 , 1994 . This form will be given to victims who have participated in the services of the Victim Assistance Program to evaluate the impact of our services . A copy of this report will be attached to the quarterly reports . A "Contact Log Data Analysis" form is also used for internal impact information. This analyis measures the efficiency of services within the Victim Assistance Program. A cost analysis is included in the budget request for Weld County on a yearly basis . Effectiveness will also be measured through the continuing assessments and networking of the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) . To develop a formal data collection system, a Lotus Program will be developed to create computer generated tracking reports . This will begin when the new computer system is completed in the D.A. ' s Office June, 1994 . 94vagmt.opp Revised 3/94 3 coat' VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 15 of 22 31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS: The applicant hereby certifies that the project described in this application meets all the requirements of the Victims of Crime Act, 1984, as amended, that all information contained in the application is correct, that there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies and that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the Act and all other applicable Federal and state laws, rules and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established. The applicant further understands and agrees that any subgrant received as a result of this application shall incorporate this application into the subgrant award, and shall also be subject to the grant conditions set forth in the Statement of Grant Award and in the Division of Criminal Justice publication, Administrative Guide for Federal Justice Grant Programs. A. Financial and Administrative Management 1. The applicant assures that fund accounting,auditing,monitoring,evaluation procedures and such records as the Division of Criminal Justice shall prescribe shall be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management and efficient disbursement of funds received. 2. The applicant assures that it will comply with applicable financial and administrative OMB Circulars A-87, A-102 (Common Rule), A-128, A-110, and A-133, and will comply with the provisions of the Office of Justice Programs publication M7100.1D,Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants. For practical purposes, the requirements which are pertinent to the management of Victims of Crime Act funds have been extracted from the above documents and are contained in the Administrative Guide for Federal Justice Grant Programs referenced above. However, such a guide cannot cover every foreseeable contingency, and the applicant is ultimately responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. B. Match and Non-Supplanting of State/Local Funds The applicant assures that federal funds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would,in the absence of federal funds,be made available. C. Inspection, Recordkeeping, and Audit 1. The applicant assures that it will procure an audit by a CPA or licensed public accountant incorporating the subgrant. Audits must be performed in accordance with OMB Circular A-128 (State and Local Units of Governments), or OMB Circular A-133 (Institutions of Higher Education and Non-Profits). At such time as the audit is completed, ONE COPY OF THE AUDIT REPORT MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE for clearance. If the audit report does not meet the applicable A-128 or A-133 standards or is not submitted in a timely manner, then the applicant accepts responsibility for the costs of a financial program audit to be performed by the Department of Public Safety. 2. The applicant assures that it will maintain all project records as will facilitate an effective audit for three years from the date of the final financial report or beyond the three year period if an audit is in progress and/or the findings of a completed audit have not been resolved satisfactorily. 3. The applicant assures that it will keep copies of all documents and correspondence related to this subgrant in a separate file bearing the project title and grant number. All expenditures must be supported by documentation and only actual approved expenditures will be permitted. 4. The applicant assures that the Division of Criminal Justice, the Department of Public Safety, and the Comptroller General of the United States Department of Justice or designee, shall have arcPcs for purposes of audit and examinations to any bonds, documents, papers and records of the subgrantee and to relevant books and records of subcontractors of the subgrantee. The applicant shall notify any subcontractor of the subgrantee of these provisions. 94031t;`3ro4 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 16 of 22 31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.): 5. The applicant assures that signatories of the application and subgrant award and personnel employed through this subgrant will appear when requested at any administrative hearing, conference or meeting conducted by the Division of Criminal Justice. 6. The applicant assures that it shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports in such form, at such times, and containing such data and information as the Division of Criminal Justice may reasonably require to administer the program. The applicant further assures that quarterly financial and narrative reports shall be submitted within 15 days of the end of each calendar quarter and shall be current and actual; and that Final 'Reports shall be submitted on the form provided by the Division of Criminal Justice within 45 days of the end date of the subgrant. D. Discrimination Prohibited 1. The applicant assures that it will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Department of Justice Nondiscrimination Regulations 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and their implementing regulations, 41 CFR Part 60.1 et. seq., as applicable to construction contracts. 2. The applicant certifies that it will comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957, as amended, and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices (24-34-402.CRS 1988 Replacement Vol.), and as required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975. Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all state contracts or subcontracts. During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: a. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin,sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age. The contractor will take affirmative action to insure such applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to the above mentioned characteristics. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment,upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; lay-offs or terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post these provisions in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment. b. The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age. c. The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has collective bargaining agreements or other contract or understanding,notice to be provided by the contracting officer,advertising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitment under the Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant Orders of the Governor. d. The contractor and'labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, and by the rules, regulations and Orders of the Governor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to their books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the office of the Governor or designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.. e. A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in such labor organizations,or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or discriminate against any 94vagrru.app 94fl efl "Revised 3/94 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 17 of 22 31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.): of its members in the full enjoyment of work opportunity,because of handicap, race, creed, color,sex,age,national origin, or ancestry. (24-34-402(1)(c) C.R.S.) f. A labor organization, or the employees or members thereof will not aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory or obstruct any person from complying with the provisions of this contract or any order issued thereunder; or attempt either directly or indirectly, to commit any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory. (24-34-402(1)(e)C.R.S.) g. In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further State contracts in accordance with procedures, authorized in Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975,and the rules, regulations,or orders promulgated in accordance therewith,and such other sanctions as may be imposed and remedies as may be invoked as provided in Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, or by rules, regulations, or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, or as otherwise provided by law. h. The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph (a) through (h) in every sub-contract and purchase order, pursuant to Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16; 1975, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any sub- contracting or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct, as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for non-compliance; provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with the subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the contractor may request the State of Colorado to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the State of Colorado. 3. The applicant assures that in the event a Federal or state court or administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or sex against a recipient of funds, the recipient will forward a copy of the finding to the Division of Criminal Justice. 4. a. The applicant assures that if required to formulate an Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP), in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et. seq., it will maintain a current one on file and agrees to submit a copy of the current EEOP which meets the applicable requirements to the Division of Criminal Justice. b. If the parent organization of the subgrantee receives subgrants of $500,000 or more in federal funds; an equal employment opportunity program for women and minorities is required to be approved by the U.S. Department of Justice through the Division of Criminal Justice prior to the start of the project. E. Victim Assistance Services 1. The applicant assures that victim assistance grant funds shall be used only to provide direct services to victims of crime. 2. The applicant assures that it will assist victims in seeking available crime victim compensation benefits. 3. The applicant assures that it will promote, within the community served, coordinated public and private efforts to aid crime victims. F. Procurement and Contracts 1. The applicant assures that open, competitive procurement procedures must be followed for all purchases under the grant, including especially the purchase of equipment and professional services. All contracts for professional services, of any amount, and equipment purchases over one thousand dollars must receive prior approval by the Division of Criminal Justice. 9403iltea 3 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 18 of 22 31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.): 2. The applicant assures that no contract or agreement will be made for execution of project activities or provisions of services (other than purchase of supplies or standard commercial or maintenance services) which is not incorporated in the approved application or approved in advance by the Division of Criminal Justice. 3. The applicant assures that contractors/vendors who assist the subgrantee to develop specifications, requirements, statements of work and/or Request For Proposals for a proposed procurement shall be excluded from bidding or submitting a proposal to compete for the award of such procurement. 4. The applicant assures that the Division of Criminal Justice shall have an irrevocable nonexclusive, royalty-free license to any invention and to reproduce, publish and use any materials in whole or in part, and authorize others to do so, which are produced under this subgrant. G. Indemnification To the extent authorized by law, the subgrantee shall indemnify,save and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the subgrantee, or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this subgrant. H. Prohibited Acts 1. The signatories hereto aver that they are familiar with 18-8-301,et. seq., (Bribery and Corrupt Influences)and 18-8401, et. seq., (Abuse of Public Office), CRS, 1986 Replacement Vol., and that no violation of such provisions is present. 2. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no state employee has personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in the application/proposal. I. Other Federal and State Requirements 1. The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the interpretation, execution and enforcement of this subgrant. Any provision of this subgrant whether or not incorporated herein by reference which provides for arbitration by any extra judicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws, rules and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision or condition in whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint, defense or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of this subgrant to the extent that the subgrant is capable of execution. 2. Financial obligations of the State of Colorado payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. 3. Any subgrant award is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds for the purposes hereof. 4. Either party may terminate the grant with thirty days written notice of intent to cancel or terminate. The grant may be terminated if the services are not satisfactorily performed by the subgrantee or if it is in the best interest of the state of Colorado to terminate the grant. If the grant is terminated by either the subgrantee or the state, the subgrantee shall ll be paid a prorated amount based on the number of days of project operation prior to termination. Any equipment purchased under this grant would revert, at the option of the Division of Criminal Justice, to the Division of Criminal Justice upon termination of the grant. S. The grant may be suspended or terminated at any time by the Division of Criminal Justice if the subgrantee fails to comply with the provisions of the Victims of Crime Act or any of the Certified Assurances and Special Provisions. 94vagrm.app 9403 fled 3194 OCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 19 of 22 31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.): J. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion for Lower Tier Covered Transactions (Subgrantees receiving $25,000 or more) 1. The prospective subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals, subcontractors or suppliers are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective subgrantee is providing the certification set out below. a. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective subgrantee knowingly rendered an erroneous certification,in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government,the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. b. The prospective subgrantee shall provide immediate written notice to the person to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective subgrantee learns that its.certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. c. The terms "covered transaction,""debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction,' "principal,' "proposal,"and"voluntarily excluded,"as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. d. The prospective subgrantee agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. e. The prospective subgrantee further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions (i.e., contracts for services). f. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification(OJP Form 4061/1)of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may check the Nonprocurement List. g. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. h. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph d of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 2. Where the prospective subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the prospective subgrantee shall attach an explanation to this application. 94vagnu.app Revised 3/94 940311 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION Page 20 of 22 32. CERTIFICATION: (Original signatures required. Please sign in BLUE ink.) The APPLICANT, through the following signatories, understands and agrees that any grant received as a result of this project proposal shall be subject to and incorporate the statements made herein including the Certified Assurances and Special Provisions. 'The signatories certify that we have read the instructions for this application and are fully cognizant of our duties and responsibilities for this project." Project Director �. Date ignatureo6P feet Director Community Programs i Nancy . McMenamin Administrator Typed Name Title Address: P .O. Box 1167 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Telephone: (303) 356-4010 x 4735 Fax#: (303) 352-8023 FinancAlOfficer AbiyasiD „ - y- 9y Signature of Financial Officer Date Donald Warden Financial Officer Typed Name Title Weld County Address: 91.0 1.0th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Telephone: (3031 356-4--- Fax#: (1011 152-8023 Authorized Official 173/151167(7/ Signature of Authorized Official 0 Woyiqi Date W H Webster rha i rim p of the Board of Typed Name Weld County" Title Weld County Commissioners Address: 910 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Telephone: (3 03) 356-4000 94vagrm.app Revised 3/94 . 940311 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICAT...N Page 21 of 22 33. Certification of Appropriation of Match: Date: 4/30/94 Division of Criminal Justice 700 Kipling St., Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80215 To Whom It May Concern: RE: Certification of Appropriation of Match Weld County has appropriated Please be advised that (Applicant Agency) cash and/or in-kind funds in the amount of$ 1 , 25 0 to match federal funds for the 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Domestic. Violence proposedVOCAproject. and Special Populations Liaison Project (Project Title) Execution of this document represents a certification that said funds have been earmarked within the appropriation of budget proms, for use as matching funds for the 1994 VOCA Assistance application. Sincerely, Signature of Authorized Official 01-1/0 4//94/ W.H. WehcFPT Typed Name Chairman of the Board of Weld County Commissioners Title Applications Due: 5:00 p.m., April 22, 1994 Send completed original application*, 2 full copies (total of 3), and 30 copies of the first 6 pages to: Carol C. Poole Division of Criminal Justice 700 Kipling St., Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80215 Phone: (303)239-4446 * In accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72-202.6,inforrnaion supplied in this application is considered to be a public record. 94vagm+ Revised 940311 .................... APPLICATION FOR VOCA ASSISTANCE'FUNDS • Instructions for Page 22 34. Appendix: Self explanatory. 94vag nLim. 9'20321 APPENDIX Organizational Chart A Job Descriptions B List of Agency Board Members (N/A) C Audit or Financial Review Report (N/A) D Three-year Plan E Letters of Support F Minutes of the Judicial District Meetings G 910311 APPENDIX A 950311 xww! lGmall ; ( ( \ [ H . Hi __________2,4 ^ ` 0 vi 0)o \ : o / ) 6 s { . G o x ) ( ® \ . . » § \ / — / — / _ala \ ( ' ) \ (\ 0 /� — C — ` ( \ % ° u ) o o ) b \ ° §\ riC(3.1 — ( \ — ) � § \ \ ®» n c [ E ± o H q — K - b 0 0 0 / . _ \ ( F — , . 0 . \ § N . §[— — § ( —[PiatO o, 0 5E a6 « ; w-e 17-9 940311 APPENDIX B 940311 JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Community Programs Victim Assistance Counselor II Department: Community Programs , District Attorney' s Office Immediate Supervisor: Community Programs Administrator. In case of the Community Programs Administrator' s absence, the Assistant Community Programs Administrator is the Immediate Supervisor. General Supervisors : The District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney. Supervisory Functions : None. Job Qualifications : Must have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree; knowledge of the criminal justice system; be acquainted with the various types of community services available to victims of crime; speak and write in a professional manner; have and maintain a valid Colorado driver' s license; have some counseling background; work well with people in crisis ; have some computer background; work well with. statistic gathering and reporting; some knowledge of grant management; knowledge of and experience with direct services relating to victims of crime . Date of Job Description: September 24 , 1993 Job Duties : 1 . Provide information to victims and witnesses concerning the status and progress of cases in which they have an interest. This includes calling off witnesses from various hearings or trials as needed. 2 . Offer information and education to crime victims and witnesses concerning the criminal justice system. 3 . Referral assistance and limited crisis response to crime victims and their families . Keep in mind that as employees of the District Attorney' s Office, rules of discovery apply to your conversations and communications with witnesses to crimes that the office prosecutes . Limit the amount of information you obtain from victims about the crimes themselves . Maximize referral of services to existing outside community programs and limit actual counseling. 4 . Obtain restitution information for the ATTORNEYS on specific cases . 5 . Assist eligible victims in applying for victim compensation. 940311 Community Programs Victim Assistance Counselor II September 24 , 1993 Page 2 6 . Speak to public and professional groups concerning the various services provided by the Community Programs Department of the District Attorney' s Office as coordinated by the Administrator of the Community Programs Department of the District Attorney' s Office . 7 . Complete reporting requirements for all grants supporting your position. 8 . Work with volunteers and interns as coordinated by the Assistant Community Programs Administrator. 9 . Assist the ATTORNEYS on matters relating to victim and witness assistance. 10 . Be familiar with and conform behavior to office policies and the contents of the "D.A. Handbook. " 11 . Other duties as required and coordinated by the Administrator of the Community Programs Department of the District Attorney' s Office. 12 . Provide back up reception duties as needed. 940311 COURTROOM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) JOB DESCRIPTION: To assist the Deputy District Attorney' s coordinate victims and witnesses who are to testify at hearings and trials . This includes calling witnesses, coordinating courtroom orientations and DA introductions/meetings , organizing the schedule of testifying witnesses, escorting witnesses and victims to and from the secure witnesses waiting area, educate the witnesses about basic courtroom procedure and terminology, remaining in the courtroom during the prosecution ' s case presentation and assist the Deputy District Attorney' s during the hearing/trial as needed, and try to reduce the anxiety of witnesses by listening and through education. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : -- Contact the Deputy District Attorney (DDA) assigned to a case coming up for trial one week before the scheduled trial . -- Prepare Victim/Witness Preparations and Verification forms for District Court trials and jury trials in Divisions A and C for County Court. -- Contact those who are to testify to remind them of their subpoena, the time they are to testify, and where to report . -- Conduct a brief courtroom orientation ( in person or by phone) with witnesses by educating them on courtroom procedure, terminology, process, etc . -- Relate information to witnesses from DDA where appropriate and needed. -- Notify witnesses of any changes in times they are scheduled to testify -- Escort witnesses to and from the courtroom, and coordinate their court appearance in conjunction with the DDA and Linda/Kristy -- Be available and in the courtroom during the DDA' s case presentation and assist/anticipate where you would be helpful -- Provide support and education (NOT advocacy) to the witnesses and victims and the victim assistance counselors 940311 JOB DESCRIPTION INTERN / VOLUNTEER FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : A. Assist with calling off witnesses for County Court and District Court cases . B. Assist, when requested, with determining restitution for County Court and District Court cases . C. Provide information to and assist victims in completing restitution forms . ® D. Provide information to and assist victims in the process of collecting restitution through the court system. E. Assist victims of sexual assault in completing Victim Compensation forms . F. Assist victims (on the phone) with questions regarding compensation and make necessary referrals . G . Assist victims and witnesses at hearings and jury trials . U . Other duties as requested . 11 Ilan'144 • JOB DESCRIPTION INTERN / VOLUNTEER FOR VICTIM COMPENSATION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : A. Assist Program Coordinator with the delivery of a variety of casework services to victims of crime, including the following : 1 . needs assessment 2 . crisis intervention 3 . advocacy 4 . education 5 . personal support 6 . information and referral 7 . Victim Compensation applications B. Assist with a variety of court duties including the following: 1 . check on status of cases 2 . escort victims and witnesses to court 3 . educate victims and witnesses about court proceedings 4 . help victims submit restitution and Victim Impact Statements C . Other duties as requested. S 940311 APPENDIX C NOT APPLICABLE 940311 APPENDIX D 940311 At this time according to Janet Reichert, Weld County Accounting, the Weld County Annual Audit does not include a specific financial review of the VOCA Grant. It does perform an audit on several grants in combination. Consequently, we do not have a report available for this proposal . 9•:0311 APPENDIX E 940311 A three-year plan for the 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Domestic Violence and Special Populations Liaison Project continues to be directed toward increased services to the underserved special populations beginning with elderly and disabled in our 1993 proposal . There is very little information in local data collections that shows the need for service for special populations within the criminal justice system. A plan for research on special populations is being developed at this time for collecting data and researching this subject. By the end of 1996 , the research will be completed and assessed. This research can be very helpful in determining future needs of this population and how our office can provide this direct service. This project will track services to elderly and disabled, and all targeted victim services, in the form of a "Contact Log Data Analysis" form. Another contact assessment will be completed in August, 1994 . Effectiveness of services will be tracked through an evaluation form to be distributed to each victim who has utilized the Victim Assistance Program, This form is being developed and will be finalized by July 1, 1994 , to begin distribution by July 15 , 1994 . With the continuing impact of the Victims ' Rights Amendment, this program has approached the Weld County Commissioners for an increase in personnel for 1994 . We requested one FTE . Office Technician II to provide the clerical services for notifying victims of crime related to the amendment. This Office Tech II was funded for the 1994 Weld County budget year. The Victim Assistance Program is collecting data related to the increase of services due to the Victims ' Rights Amendment . Also, included in our three-year plan was a request for supplies and other expenses related to the increased services to victims of crime related to the Victims ' Rights Amendment. This request was also funded. With a full-time Office Tech II funded by Weld County and the utilization of interns and volunteers , the Victim Assistance Program in the 19th Judicial District would be capable of expansion and enhancement of services to victims of crime. This project will utilize the Lotus Program in our new computer system to develop a formal system for collecting all data. This project will be complete by January 1, 1995 . The new Courtroom Assistance Program will continue to develop,. providing this needed service to victims as they participate in the Criminal Justice System. In addition, it is planned to continue working with other agencies in Weld County through the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime as co-chairperson to assess and improve the services to victims of crime. Effectiveness of services will be tracked through this system. CAno. a APPENDIX F 940311 APPENDIX G 910311 The Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime Meeting Minutes are displayed here with the current date forward. This group has been meeting since July, 1993, continues to be a strong and involved committee, and is in the final stages of having a flow-chart printed for all agencies involved and for funding agencies in Weld County. This flow-chart will provide this community with a clear view of the services for victims of crime and help to cooperate, economize, and eliminate duplication of services . 940311 COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTMS OF CRIME (CCVC) AGENDA March 8, 1994 * Introductions * Review of Minutes * New Business * Review of Flow-Charts and Manual * Direction of Committee * Additional Business * Next Meeting 940311 COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (CCVC) MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 8, 1994 ATTENDANCE: Angela Howell CARE - 814 9th Street 356-6751 Kay Lauree Siegel A WOMAN'S PLACE 351-0476 Nancy McMenamin DA'S OFFICE 356-4010 Kristy Stearns DA' S OFFICE 356-4010 Shellie Larson GPD 350-9657 Eva Jewell AREA AGENCY ON AGING 353-3816 Carol Hunter A WOMAN'S PLACE 351-0476 Kim Barbour NORTH COLO. PSYCHCARE 352-1056 Deanna Holmes RAPE CRISIS 330-6559 Anne Rice SOCIAL SERVICES 352-1923 MINUTES: Shellie Larson and Kristy Stearns co-chaired this meeting. Introductions by each agency representative were given and a review of the previous meeting' s minutes was approved by the committee. Handouts were distributed to each representative. Area Agency on Aging provided a flow-chart of their agency. Shellie Larson passed around a copy of a rough draft CCVC manual which the representatives reviewed. The general consensus of the members was very positive regarding the content and direction of the manual . Shellie Larson also distributed the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting. Kristy Stearns distributed a "packet" of flow- charts, agency addresses and services, and the needs a victim of violent crime might have. The rest of the meeting was devoted to reviewing, discussing, and revising the flow-charts within the packet. It was suggested that each agency represented also include a list of criteria for their agency services . This list will be in addition to each agency' s flow-chart. When reviewing the CCVC manual, it was suggested that a final copy be given to VOCA and VALE, so that these funding sources could determine additional or continued financial support of service providers . Regarding the printing of the manual, a grant which A Woman's Place has applied for may be available to assist with the cost of printing. A different contact person was given by Kim Barbour for Weld . Mental Health. Kim suggested we contact Sande Hawley to have a representative present from Weld Mental Health for the committee. 0/111014 .4 - 2 - Before the meeting adjourned, it was discussed that each agency representative make individual contacts to those agencies who have not been attending. It was also mentioned that the committee could present the flow-charts to these agencies to help them determine where they provide services to victims . The next meeting was scheduled for March 8, 1994 at 9 : 00 a.m. in room 201 at the Recreational Center in Greeley. Respectfully submitted, Kristy Stearns Shellie Larson 940311 COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (CCVC) ISSUES AND NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS Victims of crime have certain and distinct issues and needs . It is the hope of this committee that we address these needs and attempt to identify, and rectify, the unmet and overlooked issues of crime victims . Victims of violent crimes often sustain physical injury in rapes, robberies, and assaults . Financial losses result from stolen, damaged, or destroyed property, lost income, medical expenses, and protection against further crime. Emotional distress ranges from fear and anger to shame, helplessness, self-blame, and depression. Other needs may include housing, food, transportation and translation services . In addition, victims not only suffer from the actions of criminals but also from the interventions of the criminal justice system. Many victims may feel angry, confused, alienated, and overwhelmed by the process . Education and support are critical to making the victim feel empowered and a vital part of the system. Recognizing these very real hardships, we as a committee have compiled a list of agencies who provide services to crime victims, along with a brief description of these services . A Woman' s Place (AWP) - PO Box 71, Greeley, CO 80631; 351-0476 Provides emergency shelter for battered women and their children, along with referrals to support groups for nonresidents . Area Agency on Aging - 1551 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631; 353-3816 . Provides information and referral for the special needs of seniors including, legal assistance, transportation, senior aides , and services who have been victims of institutional maltreatment, and those who are at risk of nursing home placement. Child Advocacy Resource and Education (CARE) - 814 9th Street, Greeley, CO 80631; 356-6751 . Provides information, support, education, and program assistance for child abuse victims and their parents . Choices for Independent Living - 1024 9th Avenue #206 , Greeley, CO 80631; 356-3326 . Provides services for severely disabled, including housing assistance, referrals, casemanagement, advocacy, and peer counseling. Centennial Developmental Services (CDSI) 3819 St. Vrain, Evans, CO 9'10311 339-5360 . Provides assistance to those with developmental disabilities, including job support. Parent-Child Learning Center (located at the same address) provides therapy for child abuse victims as well as those who are at risk of abuse. Colorado State Patrol - 273-1618 . Provides assistance to victims of vehicular crimes . Department of Social Services (DSS) 352-1923 . Provides protection, casemanagement, referrals for child victims, as well as financial assistance for their families who qualify. Provides protection of at risk adults . District Attorney Victim/Witness Assistance - 356-4010 ext. 4746 . Provides case status information, community ,referrals,victim compensation, restitution assistance, courtroom assistance, and liaison services between the district attorney and the victim/witness . Ft. Lupton Police Victim Services - 659-3322 . Provides victim advocates, referrals, and follow-up assistance for victims, including on-scene advocates to assist victim through immediate crisis and needs . Greeley Police Victim Services - 350-9657 . Provides victim advocates, referrals, and follow-up assistance for victims, including on-scene advocates to assist victims through immediate crisis and needs . Partners, Inc. - 1212 8th Street, Greeley, CO 80631; 351-0700 . Provides one to one partnership with an adult and a child who is troubled and/or at risk of abuse. North Colorado Center on Deafness (NCCOD) - 1024 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631; 352-8682 . Provides assistance to those who are deaf and hearing impaired with interpreter referrals, telephone relay, and advocacy. North Colorado Psychcare - 928 12th Street, Greeley, CO 80631; 352-1056 . Provides in-patient mental health counseling. Rape Crisis - 352-7273; Provides support and advocacy to rape and sexual assault victims . University of Northern Colorado - Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (ASAP) - UNC Campus, Gordon Hall, Greeley, CO 80639; 351-4040 . Provides advocacy, referral, support, education and assistance to sexual assault UNC student victims . Weld Mental Health - 1306 11th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631; 353-3686 . Provides out-patient mental health counseling and access to various support groups. 940311 CR]ME Agency n t involves( )1'.gency i volved* Cont. and/or dd' l services to or LAW ENFORC MENT NOTIFIED law enforcement advocate �a/o law enforcement advocate referrals/follow-up agency'ervices NOr LAW ENFORCEMENT y )FILING DETERMINATION No char. es filed( >Charg`Iss filed a`li Cont. d/or add' ! Cont. and/or add' ! agency involved agenccinvolved SUMMONS TO MUNIC] PAI( Nie )DI TRICT ATTORNEY Cont. and/or add' l agency invol ed *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 MURDER/M4NSLAUGHTER Agency n t involved< 4' )Agency involved* Hospital, Other Cont. and/or add' l services M.Health, Safety, Medica , Legal, Support �e ort� LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFIED EPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES law enforcement advocat /o law enforcement advocate referrals/'fp�llow-up agenc services M.Hea*ith, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal` Supprt LAW ENFORCEMENT FILING D TERMINATION No char es filed( )Charg s filed Cont. a�d/or add' l Cont. at/or add' l agency1/involved agency involved `M.Health, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, StAlort DISTRIC ATTORNEY Cont. and/or ad ' 1 agency involved M.Health, Safety, Medi al, Financial, Legal, Support *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation. assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs. 9anni 4 VEHICULAj HOMOCIDE Agency not involved '.gency involved* Hospita II , Other Cont. and/or add' l services M.Health, Safety, Medical, Legal, Support + , Tte r LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFIED/D PARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES law enforcement advocat /o law enforcement advocate referrals follow-up agencayl .services M.alth,Safety,Medical,Financial,Legal _supprt LAW EORCEMENT FILING DETERMINATION No char`?/es filed )charggs filed Cont. a4 /or add' l Cont. and/or add' l agency involved agenc involved'IlHealth, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, Sort DISTRICT ATTORNEY ak Cont. and/or ad 1'1 agency involved M.Health, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, Support, Court Ass 't *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 ROB ERY Agency n t involved( )gency involved* Hospita Other Cont. and/or add' l services M.Health, Medical, Legal, Support �te or LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFIED EPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES law enforcement advocate ,w/o law enforcement advocate referrals/fotlow-up age y services M. alth, Medical, Financial, Legal, S pprt LAW E FORCEMENT FILING DETERMINATION e 4, No chargys fil - Charg.eej filed Cont. an*/or add' l Cont. and/or add' l agency invoedncy involved M.kralth, Medical, Financial, Legal, Supp rt DISTRIC ATTORNEY Cont . and/or ad�dtfl1 agency involved M.Health, Medical, Financial, Legal, Support, Court Ass ' t *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 KIDN2PPING Agency n t involved )Agency involved* Hospital Other Cont. and/or add' l services M.Health, Safety, Medical, Legal, Support )Re orte----w-n•—a-J LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFIED/ EPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES law enforcement advocat /o law enforcement advocate referrals/follow-up agency1sservices M.IiN'alth, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, 'Supprt LAW E FORCEMENT // FILING DETERMINATION No char es file har es filed Cont. a�Sd/or add' l Cont. a�d/or add' l agency involved agen y involved Health, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, Su port DISTRI ATTORNEY Cont . and/or ad ' 1 agency involved M.Health, Safety, Medical, inancial, Legal, Support, Court Ass ' t *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 CHILDBUSE Agency not involved >.gency involved* M. Heath, Hospital, Chu�r1jh, Other, School Cont. and/o3` add' l services M. Health, Safety, Medical iue or LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFIED EPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES law enforcement advocat� �/o law enforcement advocate referral follow-up agencylservices M. H lth, Safety, Medical, Financial, Educate n/Support )IAW ENFORCEMEN'( FILING DETERMINATION NIC Nq charyes filed \harg ss filed Cont. Ad/or add' 1 Cont. an2l/or add' l agency involved agenc involved M. ealth, Safety, Medical, Financial, Education/Su port SUMMONS TO MUNICIPA I TRICT ATTORNEY (except Greelyy) CbJnt , and/or rdd' 1 agency invol ed M.Health, Safety, Medicalit Finance, Court Ass ' t, Ed/Support *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 SEXUAL ASSAULT ON AN ADULT ( 18 & OVER) Agency n t involve Agency involved* M. Heath, Hospital( Church, Other ' Cont. and/or add ' l services M. Health, S fety, Medical Rep LAW ENFORCE ENT NOTIFIED law enforcement advocated i T'/o law enforcement advocate referrals follow-up agency services M. H alth, Safety, Medical, Ed/Support, Fina≥klal LAW ENFORCEMENT FILING D?ERMINATIONt r✓ No charges`1file.( )Charge filed Cont. and/dc add' l Cont. aria'/or add' l agency i\\nsolved agency involved M. Health, Safety, Medical, Ed/Support, FinanciNI e. e SUMMONS TO MUNICIPAL )DIS RICT ATTORNEY (except Greely ) Cbnt . and/or add ' l agency involy d S.Health, Safety, Ed/Support+; Medical, Financial, Courtroom Ass ' t *#ersons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 DOMESTIC, VIOLENCE Agency no involve yf/ Sgency involved* M. Heath, ospital Church, Other Cont. and/or dd' l services M. Health, S fety, Medical to ort( LAW ENFORC MENT NOTIFIED law enforcement advocatef Ica/o law enforcement advocate referral /follow-up / agent services M. Health, Safety, Medical, Ed/Support, Finance 1, Legal LLAW ENFORCEMENT -- ILING D TERMINATION( No charges file d " ^' . hargys filed n Cont. ad/or add' l Cont. an /or add' l agency nvolved agency involved M. Irealth, Safety, Medical, Ed/Support, Financial, Legal 1 SUMMONS TO MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY (except Greeley) Ant. and/or add ' l agency invold M.Health, Safety, Ed/Support, Medical, Finance, Court Ass ' t, Legal *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 AT RISRgDULTS Agency not involved( gency involved* f M. Heath, 4ospital, Church, Other Cont. and/orkdd' l services M. Health, Safety, Medical, Legal, Support f i e O1I N LAW ENFORC MENT NOTIFIED law enforcement advocate ),./o law enforcement advocate referral p/follow-up agency . ervices M. Health, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, Educa ion/Support AW ENFORCEMENT FILING DET RMINATION No char?yes filed( -- har es filed Cont. ≥*d/or add' l Cont. a'Ad/or add' l agency involved agen y involved M. Hellth, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, Educatin/Support SUMMONS TO MUNICIPA , D STRICT ATTORNEY (except Greelleey) \Cont. and/or d' l agency invo ved *Health, Safety, Medical, FiriY[nce, Court Ass 't, Legal, Ed/Support *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 ASSAULT (EXCLUDING DOME TIC VIOLENCE) Agency no involvedgency involved* M. Heath, Hospitalli Church, Other Cont. and/or add' l services M. Health, Safety, Medical 7.te or LAW ENFORC MENT NOTIFIED law enforcement advocat� " �w/o law enforcement advocate referrals/f llow-up agenc services M. ealth, Safety, Medical, Financial, gal LAW ENFORCEMENT -FILING DEIRMINATIOmc No charg s filed 'Charges filed Cont. ant or add' l Contkand/or add' l agency �i/nvolved a ency involved N_. Health, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legat 1 SUMMONS TO MUNICIPA )DIS RICT ATTORNEY (except Greel y) nt. and/or dd ' l agency involy d M.Health, Safety, Medical{ Financial, Courtroom Ass ' t, Legal *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 MEN TING Agency not involved `Agency involved* Hospit�a1.11, Other Cont. and/ox� add ' 1 services 1________* M.Health, Safety, Medic 1, Legal, Support iLAW or ENFORCEMENT NOTIFIEDEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES law enforcement advocate /o law enforcement advocate referral follow-up agencylservices fr M. alth, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal,4Supprt LAW E FORCEMENT FILING TERMINATION No charpes` filed ')Charg ss filed Cont. Aid/or add' l Cont. and/or add' l agency involved agency involved Health, Safety, Medical, Financial, Legal, Sup ort DISTRI T ATTORNEY Cont. and/or a d ' l agency involved M.Health, Safety, Medical Financial, Legal, Support, Court Ass 't *Persons with "special" needs/issues (translation, transportation assistance, etc. ) will be given appropriate referrals by first agency to assist them with these unique needs . 940311 COORDINATION COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME 2/8/94 * Welcome * Introductions * Minutes of last meeting * New Business * Flow Chart * Manual * Suggestions * Next Meeting 940311 COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (CCVC) ISSUES AND NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS Victims of crime have certain and distinct issues and needs . It is the hope of this committee that we address these needs and attempt to identify, and rectify, the unmet and overlooked issues of crime victims . Victims of violent crimes often sustain physical injury in rapes, robberies, and assaults . Financial losses result from stolen, damaged, or destroyed property, lost income, medical expenses, and protection against further crime. Emotional distress ranges form fear and anger to shame, helplessness, self-blame, and depression. Other needs may include housing, food, transportation and translation services . In addition, victims not only suffer form the actions of criminals but also from the interventions of the criminal justice system. Many victims may feel angry, confused, alienatied, and overwhelmed by the procees . Education and support are critical to making the victim feel empowered and a vital part of the system. Recognizing these very real hardships, we as a committee have compiled a list of agencies who provide services to crime victims , along with a brief description of these services . A Woman' s Place (AWP) - PO Box 71, Greeley, CO 80631; 351-0476 Provides emergency shelter for battered women and their children, along with referrals to support groups for nonresidents . Area Agency on Aging - 1551 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631; 353-3816 . Provides information and referral for the special needs of seniors including, legal assistance, transportation, senior aides , and services who have been victims of institutional maltreatment, and those who are at risk of nursing home placement. Child Advocacy Resource and Education (CARE) - 814 9th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 ; 356-6751 . Provides information, support, education, and program assistance for child abuse victims and their parents . Choices for Independent Living - 1020 9th Street, #206 , Greeley, CO 80631; 356-3326 . Provides services for severely disabled, including housing assistance, referrals, casemanagement, advocacy, and peer counseling. 940311 Centennial Developmental Services (CDSI) 3819 St. Vrain, Evans , CO 339-5360 . Provides assistance to those with developmental disabilities , including job support. Parent-Child Learning Center ( located at the same address ) provides therapy for child abuse victims as well as those who are at risk of abuse. Colorado State Patrol - 273-1618 . Provides assistance to victims of vehicular crimes . Department of Social Services (DSS) - 352-1923 . Provides protection, casemanagement, referrals for child victims, as well as financial assitance for their families who qualify. District Attorney Victim/Witness Assistance - 356-4010 ext, 4746 . Provides case status information, community ,referrals,victim compensation, restitution assistance, courtroom assistance, and liaison, services between the district attorney and the victim/witness . Ft. Lupton Police Victim Services - 659-3322 . Provides victim advocates, referrals, and follow-up assistance for victims , including on-scene advocates to assist victim through immediate crisis and needs . Greeley Police Victim Services - 350-9657 . Provides victim advocates , referrals, and follow-up assistance for victims, including on-scene advocates to assist victims through immediate crisis and needs . Partners, Inc . - 1517 16th Avenue Court, Greeley, CO 80631; 351-0700 . Provides one to one partnership with an adult and a child who is troubled and/or at risk of abuse. North Colorado Center on Deafness (NCCOD) - 1024 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 ; 352-8682 . Provides assistance to those who are deaf and hearing impaired with interpreter referrals, telephone relay, and advocacy. North Colorado Psychcare - 928 12th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 ; 352-1056 . Provides in-patient mental health counseling. Rape Crisis - 352-7273 ; Provides support and advocacy to rape and sexual assault victims . University of Northern Colorado - Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (ASAP) - UNC Campus , Gordon Hall , Greeley, CO 80639 ; 351-1490 . Provides advocacy, referral , support, education and assistance to sexual assault UNC student victims . Weld Mental Health - 1306 11th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631; 353-3686 . Provides out-patient mental health counseling and access to various support groups . 940311 C`t ME \ Agency not involved. ➢Sgency involved ji( Report! g party repot Cont. and/or add' l services 1 W ENFO CEMENT NOTIFIED {aHdvocated` )W/o advocate - 'agency services referral,/follow-up L / )FILING DETERMINATION( No charges file< / ,)Charges filed Conttd/or add' 1 agency involved Ji/ SUMMONS TO MUNI IPADIST ICT ATTORNEY ont . and/or add ' l agency involve 940311 m 1 .o r: W o u' January 28 , 1994 Nancy McMenamin District Attorney' s Office P .O . Box 1167 Greeley , CO 80632 Dear Ms . McMenamin , Please find enclosed the minutes from the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime ( CCVC) meeting on January 11 , 1994 . Kristy and I are really excited about all the constructive input shared by the members of this committee . As the flow chart continues to be revised , we get closer to the product we came together to create . We appreciate the dedication you have shown in coming to these meetings and sharing with us your comments and suggestions . We feel that we are at a point in the creation of this flow chart and manual , that we can begin meeting on a less frequent basis . We will be meeting in February , but we feel that it is possible to decrease the meetings to quarterly . With the approval of the committee , we will plan on meeting in May . A copy of the flow chart and a list of organizations involved is enclosed for your review . We encourage your comments at the next meeting . We hope to nominate a committee to put together a manual using the information we have gathered at this time . Thank you for your time and interest in this worthwhile endeavor . We look forward to seeing you February 8 , 1994 . Sincerely , p Shellie Larson Co-Chair Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime 940311 tkvi!C s POLICE DEPARTMENT POCK!, City of PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 919 7TH STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 (303) 350-9605 Greeley COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME ( CCVC) MINUTES FOR JANUARY 11 , 1994 ATTENDANCE : Elizabethe Plante ASAP-UNC 351-1490 Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt UNC Police 351-1990 Marti Greeson Brighton Police 659-3322 KayLauree Siegel AWP 351-0476 Carol Hunter AWP 351-0712 John Wooster CDSI 339-5360 Kim Barbour Northern Colorado Psych Care 352-1056 Angela Howell C .A.R.E . 356-6751 Sonja Carlson NCCOD 352-8682 Gail Shatz Weld Co . Partners 351-0700 Gary Rathke V-W Assist . D .A. 356-4010 Nancy McMenamin V . Assist . D .A. 356-4010 x 4735 Shellie Larson V . Services GPD 350-9657 MINUTES : Shellie Larson and Nancy McMenamen co-chaired the meeting , due to illness in Kristy Stearn' s family . Each agency reintroduced themselves and corrections to minutes were discussed . Kim Barbour requested that we invite Gene Haffner from NCMC to our next meeting . His address was added to the list . The possibility of creating a manual that would include agency flow charts and information concerning each was discussed . Many of the members of this group felt that the committee is getting closer to the product we planned to create . Changes in the initial flow chart were discussed . As per the Last meeting , adjustments were made to make the chart more general . Individual agencies were asked to determine where they would enter the system . It was discovered that very often the chart looks the same for each crime , with a few exceptions . Also , it is possible for the same agency to be involved from the very beginning and continue throughout the process . Questions arose concerning the agencies that were not represented here and how to include them . Possibly , after the chart is completed , we can go on to other agencies and determine where they fit in the flow. The review of the flow chart revealed some gaps in services . Various areas will be looked at to determine the needs that are not 940311 f ,�1 1 t, n or, POLICE DEPARTMENT e ,,,,c,, r \ '� PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 919 7TH STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO 60631 X303) 350-9605 ` Greeter currently being met . This information will allow funding sources to evaluate the need for services in these areas . It is not the intent of this committee to determine how to solve the problems recognized when these gaps occur , but rather just to point out the lack of service in various areas . The next CCVC meeting is scheduled for February 8 , 1994 in the Recreational Center , room 201 , from 9 : 00-11 : 00 a .m. Meeting Adjourned . Respectfully submitted , Shellie Larson 940311 COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (CCVC) ISSUES AND NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS Victims of crime have certain and distinct issues and needs . It is the hope of this committee that we address these needs and attempt to identify, and rectify, the unmet and overlooked issues of crime victims . Victims of violent crimes often sustain physical injury in rapes, robberies, and assaults . Financial losses result from stolen, damaged, or destroyed property, lost income, medical expenses, and protection against further crime. Emotional distress ranges form fear and anger to shame, helplessness, self-blame, and depression. Other needs may include housing, food, transportation and translation services . In addition, victims not only suffer form the actions of criminals but also from the interventions of the criminal justice system. Many victims may feel angry, confused, alienatied, and overwhelmed by the procees . Education and support are critical to making the victim feel empowered and a vital part of the system. Recognizing these very real hardships, we as a committee have compiled a list of agencies who provide services to crime victims , along with a brief description of these services . A Woman ' s Place (AWP) - PO Box 71, Greeley, CO 80631; 351-0476 Provides emergency shelter for battered women and their children, along with referrals to support groups for nonresidents . Area Agency on Aging - 1551 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 ; 353-3816 . Provides information and referral for the special needs of seniors including, legal assistance, transportation, senior aides , and services who have been victims of institutional maltreatment, and those who are at risk of nursing home placement . Child Advocacy Resource and Education (CARE) - 814 9th Street, Greeley, CO 80631; 356-6751 . Provides information, support, education, and program assistance for child abuse victims and their parents . Choices for Independent Living - 1020 9th Street, #206, Greeley, CO 80631 ; 356-3326 . Provides services for severely disabled, including housing assistance, referrals , casemanagement, advocacy, and peer counseling. 940311 Centennial Developmental Services (CDSI ) 3819 St. Vrain, Evans , CO 339-5360 . Provides assistance to those with developmental disabilities , including job support. Parent-Child Learning Center ( located at the same address) provides therapy for child abuse victims as well as those who are at risk of abuse . Colorado State Patrol - 273-1618 . Provides assistance to victims of vehicular crimes . Department of Social Services (DSS) - 352-1923 . Provides protection, casemanagement, referrals for child victims, as well as financial assitance for their families who qualify. District Attorney Victim/Witness Assistance - 356-4010 ext. 4746 . Provides case status information, community ,referrals,victim compensation, restitution assistance, courtroom assistance, and liaison services between the district attorney and the victim/witness . Ft. Lupton Police Victim Services - 659-3322 . Provides victim advocates , referrals , and follow-up assistance for victims, including on-scene advocates to assist victim through immediate crisis and needs . Greeley Police Victim Services - 350-9657 . Provides victim advocates , referrals , and follow-up assistance for victims , including on-scene advocates to assist victims through immediate crisis and needs . Partners , Inc . - 1517 16th Avenue Court, Greeley, CO 80631; 351-0700 . Provides one to one partnership with an adult and a child who is troubled and/or at risk of abuse. North Colorado Center on Deafness (NCCOD) - 1024 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631; 352-8682 . Provides assistance to those who are deaf and hearing impaired with interpreter referrals, telephone relay, and advocacy. North Colorado Psychcare - 928 12th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 ; 352-1056 . Provides in-patient mental health counseling. Rape Crisis - 352-7273 ; Provides support and advocacy to rape and sexual assault victims . University of Northern Colorado - Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (ASAP) - UNC Campus, Gordon Hall, Greeley, CO 80639 ; 351-1490 . Provides advocacy, referral, support, education and assistance to sexual assault UNC student victims . Weld Mental Health - 1306 11th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 ; 353-3686 . Provides out-patient mental health counseling and access to various support groups . 940311 CREME Agency not involved :)Agency involved Reporti g party rep jt Cont. and/or add' l services I I t --)LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFIED advoqate( V )w/o advocate - gency services referral3`/follow-up ' >ILING DETERMINATION( No charges` filed( - )Charges filed Cont . `t\ nd/or add' l agency involved \// SUMMONS TO MUNICIPAD4 ?DIST ICT ATTORNEY ont . and/or add ' l agency involve 940311 COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (CCVC) JANUARY 11, 1994 AGENDA * Welcome * Introductions * Review for Minutes for 12/7/93 * Agency Reports/Updates * Flow Chart * Direction for CCVC * Other Business * Next Meeting 940311 COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (CCVC) MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 7, 1993 ATTENDANCE: Angela Howell CARE - 814 9th St. 356-6751 Gail Shatz PARTNERS - 1212 8th St. 351-0700 Elizabethe Plante UNC -ASAP - Gordon Hall 351-07-0ptg90 Kay Lauree Siegel A WOMAN'S PLACE 351-0476 Sonja Carlsen NCCOD 352-8682 Cheryl Lewis-Martinez NCCOD 352-8682 John Wooster CDSI 339-5360 Dolores Mitchell COLO. STATE PATROL 273-1618 Gary Rathke DA'S OFFICE 356-4010 Nancy McMenamin DA' S OFFICE 356-4010 Kristy Stearns DA' S OFFICE 356-4010 Shellie Larson GPD 350-9657 Kathleen Miller AREA AGENCY ON AGING 353-3816 Carol Hunter A WOMAN' S PLACE 351-0476 Kim Barbour NORTH COLO. PSYCH CARE 352-1056 Marty Greeson BRIGHTON POLICE DEP'T 659-25-03 313 Q�St r�"'7G0 ZiJi MINUTES : Nancy McMenamin, Shellie Larson, and Kristy Stearns co-chaired the meeting. Introductions by each agency representative were given and a review (and necessary corrections) of the previous meeting' s minutes was approved by the committee. Nancy McMenamin reported the various additional agencies that were invited to attend the meeting, and she stated close to 30 agencies will be involved with CCVC . Nancy also stated if any other committee member wanted to add other agencies, to call Shellie Larson or Kristy Stearns and that agency will receive an invitation to the next meeting. Shellie Larson then presented an initial flow chart, which helps outline the various violent crimes the committee is to focus on and how and when the represented agencies provide service to the victims of these crimes . The review by the committee concerning the flow chart discussed suggestions and ideas which could improve the chart and make it more understandable and comprehensive. Some of the suggestions included: point of contact should be required reporting agencies, not law enforcement flow chart should be designed according to the services 940311 • COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME 11/2/93 AGENDA * Introductions * Review of Minutes for 8/31/93 CCVC Meeting * Review For Additional Participants in CCVC * Confidentiality Issues (Discover) * Stats Breakdown On Victims * Spanish-Speaking Victims * Agency Reports/Updates * Direction For CCVC * Future CCVC Chairpersons * Manual/Policies/Philosophy * Other * Next Meeting 940311 MEMO TO: Al Dominguez FROM: Nancy McMenamin DATE: 10/14/93 RE: Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime Meeting (CCVC) The CCVC would like to invite you, or a representative of your office, to attend the next CCVC meeting to assist with questions regarding the criminal justice system. This committee is coming together to develop a flow-chart of the services provided to victims of crime in Weld County to ensure consistency and continuity of services for victims of crime from the initial contact with law enforcement and throughout the criminal justice system. We will be meeting on Tuesday, November 2 , 1993 at the Greeley Senior Center from 9 : 00 to 11 : 00 am. I would appreciate your attendance at this meeting (or a representative) . Please let me know by October 26th if you, or your representative, will be attending. 910311 ' (1--:( or. 0 District Attorne 's Office 3c - - r "P Y?M G at m Nineteenth Judicial District " v A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney /h, (' G\P Thomas Quammen - Assistant District Attorney JUD\ COORDINATION COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME MINUTES FOR 8/31/93 MEETING Attended: Nancy McMenamin, D.A. ' s Office Victim Assistance Gary Rathke, D.A. 's Office Victim Assistance Jennifer Walker, D.A. ' s Office Victim Assistance Lt. Juan Cruz, GPD Shellie Larson, GPD Victim Advocate Coordinator Margie Martinez, Weld County S.O. Gail Schatz, Weld County Partners, Inc. Carol Hunter, A Woman's Place, Inc. Cathy Lewis, C.A.R.E. Anne Rice, Weld County DSS Dolores Mitchell, Colorado State Patrol Marti Greeson, Brighton P.D. Victim Advocate Coordinator Nancy McMenamin and Shellie Larson co-chaired this meeting. All attendees introduced themselves, identified their agency, and explained how they were involved in working with victims in the Weld County area. Anne Rice, DSS, talked about problems with a revised statute related to the legalities of sharing case information with multiple agencies . It was suggested that someone from the D.A. ' s Office attend the next meeting to deal with the confidentiality issues and how it relates to discovery. Carol - Hunter, AWP, expressed concerns related to reports to DSS on child abuse. Carol stated that it appeared that DSS did not have a record on cases that AWP had called in on child abuse. Jennifer Walker, Victim Assistance, D.A. ' s Office spoke about her concerns related to the need for courtroom advocates as she cannot be in the courtroom for all cases . It was agreed that CCVC needs data on victims , Lt. Cruz stated that he would look into this and report back. It was agreed that a flowchart showing the services available to victims of crime within the Weld County area would be a product of - this committee. Each agency, attending this meeting, will bring a flowchart for their agency, showing how that agency services victims of crime, beginning with the first contact to the next CCVC Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, Colorado 80632 • (303)356-4010 • FAX(303)352-8023 940311 -2- Meeting. This will be the beginning of assessing the services for victims of crime in the Weld County Area for consistency and continuity of services . Gaps and overlaps will be, determined and a report will be produced for all victim services agencies . This report will also be utilized by the GPD Victim Advocate Project. The agencies to be invited to the next CCVC Meeting are: Area Agency on Aging Senior Recreation Center Centennial Developmental Services North Colorado Center On Deafness Gay And Lesbian Community Center of Colorado, Inc. Weld County Health Department North Colorado Medical Center North Colorado Psychcare Nancy McMenamin will send invitations to the next CCVC Meeting to the above agencies . The next CCVC Meeting will be held on October 12, 1993 at the Recreation Center at 9 : 00 to 11 : 00 am. 940311 July 13, 1993 ?L xx S�% xx xx xx Dear • With the goal of bringing together the agencies in the Weld County area we would appreciate your attendance at the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) Meeting. We will be meeting on July 28, 1993, from 9 : 00 a.m. until 11 : 00 a.m. at the Greeley Police Department, 919- 7th Street in Greeley. The entrance is on the south side of the building next to the library. Parking is available. The purpose of this Committee is to ensure consistency and a continuity of services for victims of crime from the initial contact with law enforcement and throughout the criminal justice system. The initial meeting of this committee took place on April 6 , 1993 as a part of a requirement for VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) Grant Applicants . It was decided to involve all agencies working with crime victims to come together at regular intervals (to be decided) to assess crime victim services and to work collaboratively. The Victims Rights Amendment is another impetus for working together to ensure crime victims their rights by law. I am enclosing the District Attorney' s and the Greeley Police Department' s Victims Rights brochures for your information. We have also enclosed the minutes from the April 6th meeting. We would appreciate your attendance and look forward to meeting with you for this county-wide approach to serving victims of crime, and we thank you for your interest . Please call Nancy McMenamin at 356-4010, ext. 4735 for more information and to RSVP. We will need to know if you will be able to attend by July 21 , 1993 . Sincerely, Nancy J. McMenamin Juan O. Cruz Community Programs Administrator Lieutenent, Greeley P.D. Co-Chair Co-Chair Coordinating Committee for Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) Victims of Crime (CCVC) Enclosures 940311 GI Ali �4: 0 K,lrthiartA.QP2 District Attorney's Office X%- tm Nineteenth Judicial District yi9l��F7 + A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney \P Thomas Quammen - Assistant District Attorney JUD\ COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME 7/28/93 AGENDA * Welcome - Juan Cruz and Nancy McMenamin * Introductions * Overview of Victims Rights Amendment * Effects of the Amendment on Community and Victims of Crimes Service Providers * Discussion: Interactions Between Agencies * Plan For Improving Crime Victim Services Through Cooperation and Collaboration (Flow Chart) * Discussion: Benefits to Crime Victims Through CCVC (Gaps and Overlaps in Services , Grant Sources, Tracking Format Using A Universal Form System) * Plan Next Meeting Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, Colorado 80632 • (303) 356-4010 • FAX(303)352-8023 940311 \�'� ATT� �.tz.S 'rq District Attorney's Office o n% G rn Nineteenth Judicial District \\ rrz�' t��• P A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney J U D\G� Thomas Quammen- Assistant District Attorney y COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME July 28, 1993 Attendees : Juan Cruz, Greeley Police Department Nancy McMenamin, 19th Judicial D.A. 's Office Shelley Larson, Greeley Police Department Gary Rathke, 19th Judicial District D.A. 's Office Jennifer Walker, 19th Judicial District D.A. ' s Office Dan Fowler, Weld County Department of Social Services Carol Hunter, A Woman' s Place Dale Peterson, Weld Mental Health Gail Shatz, Partner's Cathy Lewis, C .A.R.E. Marti Greeson, Brighton Police Department Juan Cruz and Nancy McMenamin (CCVC Co-Chairpersons) welcomed the group and each attendee introduced themselves and gave a brief description of how they were involved with victims of crime in the 19th Judicial District. Nancy McMenamin and Juan Cruz gave an over-view on the Victims ' Rights Amendment and how this amendment will impact victim services throughout the state of Colorado. Copies of the amendment, the enabling legislation, and a historical review of the amendment were distributed to each attendee by Nancy. Nancy explained that a team of collaborative agencies in this district/county will assist the victim in obtaining services in a consistent manner as well as complying with the requirements of the amendment . Because of this amendment, victims will be more educated in their rights as a victim and will be more aware of how this community responds to victims of crime . She added that when a victim of crime (those victims specifically identified in the amendment by the type of crime) is served consistently and respectfully, these victims can be invaluable in assisting the prosecution. It was decided that a crime victims flow-chart would be helpful in assessing the services in this district/county. The flow-chart would describe how each victim of a particular crime would be processed through the district/county system for crime victims . And, from this process it could be determined as to any "gaps" or Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, Colorado 80632 • (303)356-4010 • FAX(303)352-8023/ /� 940311 -z- "overlaps" in the system with the final product being a consistent and collaborative approach to victims of crime. Dan Fowler, Department of Social Services, stated that he had a flow-chart that had already been developed that be of value to this committee. Dan will fax this flow-chart to Nancy McMenamin, to be evaluated and discussed at the next meeting for CCVC. As part of a collaborative team for crime victims, confidentiality became a part of the discussion with concerns related to releasing information between agencies . A suggestion was made that the committee invite a civil attorney and or the District Attorney to the CCVC meetings for legal consultation related to confidentiality and other legal issues that may arise. Nancy McMenamin said that she would invite Al Dominguez, District Attorney, or a Deputy District Attorney that Al may select as a representative of the D.A. ' s Office . This committee agreed to meet again on August 31, 1993, at 9 am to 11 am at the Greeley Recreation Center, Room 101 . At this time, the committee with begin to look at other agencies to be included in this committee and to develop a flow-chart for services related to victims of crime. Respectively submitted: Nancy J. McMenamin Date 940311 Notes from Meeting of 7/13/93 RE: CCVC Meeting Plan Nancy McMenamin and Juan Cruz Provide agenda Provide a copy of the Victims Rights Amendment and Enabling Legislation Provide brochures for D.A. ' s Office and GPD Stimulate discussion on expectations of this committee Not fault finding Need someone to take notes Future plan to vote in two chairpersons (Jennifer W and Shelley Larson? ) Need clean copy of statute from Mary McGhee Can use CCVC to build on case from incident to parole opposition Interagency cooperation Aid to prosecution Disabled, elderly, children, hate crimes , etc . (the underserved population) Develop a flow chart for each incident The flow chart would assist GPD Advocate in responding to victims with referrals Need report forms for tracking numbers for CCVC Need PR on CCVC Need additional agencies for possible involvement for CCVC 940311 Hello