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RE: APPROVE 1992-1993 VOCA GRANT AWARD 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 Statement of Grant Award for
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 1992-1993 between the Colorado Division of Criminal
Justice and District Attorney's Office, concerning the Domestic Violence Task
Force Project, commencing October 1, 1992 and ending September 30, 1993, with the
further terms and conditions being as stated in said grant, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant,
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 Statement of Grant Award for VOCA 1992-1993 between
the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice and District Attorney's Office, for the
Domestic Violence Task Force Project be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign said grant.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of October, A.D. , 1992, nunc pro
tunc October 1, 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: WELD CO TY, COLORADO
Weld C unty eildgA d
George Kenn dy, C airman
BY: Q,t�ii,G,GDeputy Clerk t the Boar eacci-creno
tanccee L. Har er , ro-Tem
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
C. W. Kir
ounty Atkorney Gor cy
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W. H. Webster
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DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD
Federal Program: Victim of Crime Act
Subgrantee Name: District Attorney's Office 6 c' 1 6 1992
19th Judicial District
Address: POB4x 1167
Greeley. CO 80632
Attention: Ms. Nancy McMenamin
Grant Number: 92-YA-19-63
Project Title: Domestic Viol Task Force PrQjgct
Grant Period: October 1. 1992 To September 30, 1993
Date Issued: September 30. 1992
In accordance with the provisions of Public Law 100-690, the Division of Criminal Justice hereby awards a grant to the
above-named subgrantee. The attached grant application, including the Certified Assurances and Standard Grant Conditions
are incorporated herein as a part of this document.
APPROVED BUDGET
Source of Funds
Budget Category Federal Cash Match In-Kind Match Total
Personnel $ 4,605 $ 4,605
Supplies and Operating $ 1,151 $ 1,151
Travel $
* Equipment $
Professional Services $
TOTAL BUDGET $ 4,605 $ 1,151 $ 5,756
* Purchase of equipment requires the prior written approval of the Division of Criminal Justice. Your status with regard
to this prior approval is the following:
1. Sufficient detail was provided in your grant application; prior approval is granted at this time.
2. Sufficient detail was not provided in your grant application to receive prior approval. Contact the
Division of Criminal Justice staff.
X 3. No equipment purchases were authorized.
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STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD
INSTRUCTIONS
1. It is necessary that you base your grant activities on the approved budget, which supersedes any earlier budget request
submitted, and which may be different from the budget originally submitted in your application. The subgrantee must
secure prior written approval from the Division of Criminal Justice if there is to be a change in any budget category.
2. The Financial Officer of the project must be provided a copy of this document in order to adequately prepare the
necessary financial reports.
3. Review carefully the Certified Assurances and Standard Conditions contained on pages 2 through 7 of the attached grant
application.
4. Review carefully the Administrative Guide accompanying this Statement of Grant Award which includes procedures
regarding this document. Procedures for requesting grant funds are also contained in the Administrative Guide.
5. This grant award may be voided without further cause if it is not signed by the Authorized Official and returned to the
Division of Criminal Justice, within 45 days of the date of issuance.
6. The signature of the Authorized Official below should be the same as the one on the grant application. If there has been
a change in the Authorized Official, please submit a letter with this document so stating.
Special Conditions:
1) Commencement within 60 Days, If a project is not operational within 60 days of the original starting date of the grant
period, the subgrantee must report by letter to the Division of Criminal Justice the steps taken to initiate the project,the
reasons for delay, and the expected starting date.
2) Operational Within 90 Days, If a project is not operational within 90 days of the original starting date of the grant
period,the subgrantee must submit a second statement to the Division of Criminal Justice explaining the implementation
delay. Upon receipt of the 90-day letter, the Division of Criminal Justice may cancel the project, or where extenuating
circumstances warrant, extend the implementation data of the project past the 90-day period.
3) Federal regulations require that when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and
other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal money, all subgrantees
receiving federal funds, including but not limited to state and local governments, shall clearly state (1) the percentage
of the total cost of the program or project which will be financed with federal money, and (2) the dollar amount of
federal funds for the project or program and (3) use the phrase ..."through the Division of Criminal Justice,
Department of Public Safety."
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
be paid a prorated amount based on the number of days of project operation prior to the date of termination. Any
equipment purchased under this grant would revert to the Division of Criminal Justice upon termination of the grant.
5) Federal funds for this grant award expire September 30, 1993. Therefore, no grant extensions are possible.
Unexpended funds remaining on September 30, 1993, must be returned to the Division of Criminal Justice.
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Victims Assistance
STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD
This grant award which serves as the contract between the Division of Criminal Justice and the Subgrantee shall not be
deemed valid until it has been approved and signed by the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice or his designee.
Responsibility for narrative and fiscal reporting requirements are delegated to the designated Project Director, who will sign
all such reports. This delegation is for purposes of reporting to the Division and for operational ease, and in no way limits
the authority and responsibility of the Authorized Official.
This grant is accepted by:
Chairman
Si hire of thorized Official Title
Date: 10/14/92 ,A f i E,T: //��e -
Ii.ELL " :,U: , L., ; Tr T IE. BOARD
BY:
Approved by: DEPUTY C ERK T THE BO
Director. Division of Criminal Justice
W. am R. Woodward
Date: l u7Z/ /9.°-2--
Return BOTH SETS of the Statement of Grant Award with ORIGINAL SIGNATURES to: Division of Criminal Justice,
Program and Grants Unit, 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80215.
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Victims Assistance
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1992 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT APPLICATION Ctaollik4L:::t940 Grnpr i
TITLE PAGE Award$ ids
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1. Project Title: Dnmestir Vinl anca Task Fnrra Prnj art
2. Brief Project Description: The DVTF Program will provide direct victim services to domestic
vinlenre virtims and their children within the Criminal Justice System,i;e. victtm
rnmpenstainn Criminal .Tnatire- assistance and referral to other community agencies.
3. Applicant Agency: 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Address: P. 0. Box 1167 Greeley, Co 80632
Telephone: ( 303 ) 356 — 4000 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: 19
4. Project Director. Nancy McMenamin Titlecommunity Program's Administrator
Telephone: ( 303 ) 356-4000 . Fax Number: ( 303 ) 352 — 8023
5. Federal VOCA Funds Requested: $ 7542.00
6. Prior VOCA Funding for this Project:
Grant Number: 91—VA-19—g G 3 Amount:$ 7542.00
Grant Number: 89—VA-14— / Amount:$ 4000.00
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Grant Number: 87—VA-14—(2) Amount:$ 4000.00
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 caseload for each type of victim served.
% Child Abuse (physical or sexual)
100 % Domestic Violence
% Sexual Assault(including adult survivors of child sexual abuse)
% Previously Underserved (specify types below)
% Other Victims of Violent Crime (specify types below)
100 % Total
8. When did the applicant submit a copy of this application to its local VALE Board, as required?
Date of Submission: 4-23-1992 In Which Judicial District: 19th
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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 used to:
_ a. Expand services into a new geographic area x d. Continue existing services to crime victims
_ b. Offer new types of services
c. Serve additional types of victims _ e. Other
11. Description of Applicant Agency:
_Criminal Justice/Govt. _Non-Criminal Justice/Govemment _Native American Tribe or Org.
Law Enforcement (Identify) _
_ On Reservation
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
1991 and 1992,please indicate here
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Actual Revenues Rec'd Anticipated Revenues
1991 1992 Sources of Revenue
Federal funds (excluding VOCA) $ 0 $ 0 -
VOCA federal $ (not match) $ 7'542 $ 7'542 VOCA
State funds $ $ —
Local VALE funds $ 24,900 $ 35,000 Dist #(s):19
Local Government funds $ 34,000 $ 34,000 Weld County Comm.
5,000 - Colorado Trust
Private funds $ $
71,442 76,542
TOTAL $ $
VOCA and matching funds represent approximately 8 % 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 2 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 5.
14. Types of Set-vices to be Provided by this Project (check all that apply):
x Assistance with/referral to Victim Compensation (required by federal VOCA regulations)
Crisis Intervention Shelter or Safehousing x Personal Advocacy
x_ Follow-up Contact x Information/Referral _, ,Outer (as'specified below)
Therapy x Criminal Justice Advocacy ��
_ Group Treatment x Emergency Financial Assistance
x Crisis Hotline Emergency Legal Advocacy
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15-I8 Project Summary
15. Statement of Need for This Project in the Community:
The 1991 statistics indicate the growing severity of the domestic
violence problems in the 19th Judicial District (the 19th Judicial
District is synonomous with Weld County) . In 1991, there were 524
arrests made in domestic violence crimes. However, this does not
reflect the over 1000 police contacts involving domestic disputes.
A Women's Place, the battered women's shelter reports over 4000
nights of crisis shelter given to approximately 350 battered women
and their children, 1130 crisis counseling calls, plus an alarming
total of 3593 domestic violence information and referrals.
These growing numbers continue to impact the Domestic Violence Task
Force Program. The Coordinator was in direct contact with over 300
victims of domestic abuse last year. The Domestic Violence Program
is the only one of its kind within the 19th Judicial District
Criminal Justice System. The coordinator provides the needed
support, education and orientation to victims of domestic abuse and
refers them to other community resources . The overall goal is to
invest time in these victims in order that they will be invested in
the court process and their own recovery, thus preventing the cycle
of violence to continue.
16. Project Description:
The Domestic Violence Task Force Program is staffed with one full-
time Community Counselor, who is the coordinator and two
volunteers, all of whom work directly with domestic violence
victims .
The main objective of the DVTF program is to assist, educate and
support domestic abuse victims through the criminal justice system.
The program has been instrumental in influencing the 19 different
law enforcement agencies to utilize Probable Cause Arrest Policies .
Once an arrest has been made, the perpetrator is held without bond
and the victim is referred to A Woman's Place, the shelter for
battered women and children. It is essential at this time to
educate and support the victim to ensure an early investment in the
criminal justice process .
Once a victim has had contact with the shelter, the victim is
referred to this program. It is at this time that further
education and support is given to the victim i .e. information about
the court process, bond, sentencing options, referral to other
communtiy resources, victim compensation and crisis counseling.
Without this continuum of support, education and referl, victims
very often find themselves overwhelmed in what can be a complex and
intimidating system.
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17. Goals and Objectives:
GOAL 1 :
To provide direct services to as least 800 domestic violence
victims and their children within the criminal justice system.
OBJECTIVE:
- Offer education and assistance throughout the criminal justice
process .
- Act as a liason between the victim and; the District Attorney
- To refer victims to other community services for continuance of
care, i.e. , Victim Compensation, A Woman's Place, Mental Health
Center, etc.
- To provide assistance in applying for Victim Compensation
GOAL 2 :
To provide direct services to approximately 400 domestic violence
subgroups, i.e. , elderly, diabled, and ethnic minorities .
OBJECTIVE:
- Offer education and assistance throughout the criminal justice
process .
- Act as a liason between the victim and the District Attorney
- To refer victims to other community services for continuance of
care, i .e. , Victim Compensation, A Woman's Place, Mental Health
Center, etc.
- To provide assistance in applying for Victim Compensation funds .
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18. Description of current and/or proposed victim assistance VOLUNTEER program: (address all aspects, i.e., recruitment,
screening, orientation, supervision and on-going training.)
Currently, the Domestic Violence Task Force Program has one
volunteer and one intern. Volunteers normally come from A Woman' s
Place, where the Domestic Violence Task Force Coordinator
participates in training new volunteer advocates to work on the
crisis line. Some of those volunteers wish to participate in
criminal justice advoacy and are encouraged to do so. Screening
these volunteers is performed by A Woman's Place. However,
supervision with Domestic Violence Task Force Program is overseen
by the coordinator.
Interns are recruited by this program from the University of
Northern Colorado, Undergraduate Programs, such as : Psychology,
Human Rehabilitation, and Socioloy Departments . Most interns work
15 to 40 hours per week depending upon their individual school
schedules . UNC is current under a semester system. Consequently,
interns are with the Domestic Violence Task Force Program for 16
weeks in length.
Soliciting interns involves the Volunteer Coordinator from the
District Attorney's Office contacting the above departments at UNC
and describing the intern positions available for that semester.
UNC then directs the student to the Volunteer Coordinator who
interviews the student and determines whether or not this student
will be accepted as an intern. Once the student is accepted as an
intern, a general orientation to the Domestic Violence Task Force
Program is presented. This orientation includes office procedure,
professional attitude, District Attorney flow chart of
responsibilities, domestic violence training and familiarization
with the court building and procedures . The intern and the
Volunteer Coordinator meet on a bi-weekly basis to cover any work
related isssues or concerns . The volunteer may bring up any
concerns , they may have about work, hours, or schedule. An
evaluation of the interns performance is give twice during the
semester.
Volunteers are encouraged to attent pertinent meetings,
conferences, workshops and court hearings to continue their
education of the criminal justice system and victim issues .
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Match Work Sheet: DO NOT INCLUDE THIS PAGE WHEN MAKING THE 30 COPIES OF ITEMS #1419 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#10, you indicated that this proposed VOCA project: Required Match Federal Percent
a. starts a new project 35% or .35 65% or "65
b" continues a VOCA project 20% or .20 80% 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. $ 7542 - 80% _ $ 9428
Federal VOCA dollars requested Federal percent for letter selected Total Project Cost
$ 9427.50 - 7542 = $ 1886
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 $ 7542
1886
Required match $
Total VOCA Project Cost $ 9428
EXAMPLE for either(b) continuing or (c) existing project:
I. $ 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.
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.-21 Budget Section
19. Detailed VOCA Project Budeet: 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 I-4 through I-6 of the General Guidelines for ineligible VOCA costs.
ROUND TO NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR
:R K x ayr,@''. < y,, nn S4 rte^ .u_ „favi
.PERSONNEIr(Employees): 15; e
Total Cost Cost Total
Position Annual Full-time % of Time for (Per Line Item)
Salary VOCA Project
Coordinator 23,628 int X 31 % = 2- 9605
' /YR X % _
%YR X % _
Subtotal of Personnel 9‘0:45—
FICA, Retirement, Fringe Benefits X 15% of Salary = , >194c--.
Total Personnel Cost $ - 2CL- .00
S ERATINi XYENSES (rattutiuntcahons copying
ren4"Phon,: ?eatatrauan fees) e t> ` k_.
Office Supplies 420
Telephone 900
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Total Supplies and Operating Cost $.4-75-20— .00
INSTATE TRAVEL (itemize transportation St subsistence)
Automobile and gasoline 9
Meals
Total Instate Travel Cost $ _ 188 00
;.EQU1PME�]T:titerm.t) 4 :
0
Total Equipment Cost $ .00
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (ttemtu tndiJiduals and.organiiations)
0
Total Professional Services Cost $ .00
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TOTAL PROJECT COST S00
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20. Budget Summary:
ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR
`.: n VOCA fequest; ;' Cash Match Ktnd Match TOTALS
Personnel 7542 378 79 .00
Supplies and Operating 1320 1320
.00
Travel 188 188
.00
Equipment .00
Professional Services .00
TOTALS 7542 .00 86 .00 -.00 9428
.00
VOCA Eunds R uested Required Matc} Total
e9 j TotalProject Cost
' (casdtnatclt +in-kind match
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7542 .00 1888-- .00 9428 .00
Indicate choice from match work sh .
a. New Project 35% non-federal match required
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X b. Continuing Proj t 20% non-federal match required
c. Existing P ' t 20% non-federal match required
d. Tribal ject on Reservation 5% non-federal match required
What is the source of the matching funds?
Cash Match: Weld County
In-Kind Match:
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21. Budget Narrative:
Explain and justify the project budget as outlined on the previous page. Follow instructions and address each item in the budget.
Coordinator:
The salary is based on Ms. Walker's 1991 figure of $23,628, with
31% of her time exclusively devoted to the Domestic Violence Task
Force Program. The remainder of Ms. Walker's salary is made up by
the Victim Assistance Program and VALE Funds ( job description in
Appendix B) .
This position is described as Community Counselor III per the Weld
County Personnel jub description.
Benefits:
Benefits, insurance and taxes for 31% of Ms. Walker's salary is
calculated at the Weld County rate.
Supplies and Operating Expenses :
Phone costs are calculated at 31% of the Victim Assistance Program
basic phone charges through Weld County (cash match) .
Supplies are calculated at 31% of the Victim Assistance Program
basic phone charges through Weld County (cas match) .
Travel:
Travel costs are calculated at 31% of the Victim Assistance Program
basic travel charges through Weld County
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22 -29. Organizational Qualifications
22. Brief organizational description and history:
The Domestic Violence Task Force Program was established in 1988 to
develop a continuun of protocol within the criminal justice system
for domestic violence victims and perpetrators. Allong with direct
victim services, the Domestic Violence Task Force Program
Coordinatoralso administrates the Domestic Violence Task Force.
The Task Force is made up of approximately 30 volunteers, who work
within the criminal justice system. This Task Force provides
support services for victims and perpetrators (see Appendix F) .
The Victim Assistance Office is staffed with a full-time Victim
Compensation Coordinator, two full-time Community Services
Counselors (one of which is employed as the Domestic Violence Task
Force Program Coordinator) , and a half-time clerical person. The
Community Programs Administrator oversees the general operations of
th department with 50% of her time devoted to Victim Assistance.
The District Attorney and the Assistant District Attorney provide
overall direction for the office.
Other services offered by the Victim Assistance Office is a safe
waiting area for victims and witnesses, restitution information,
and general systems advocacy.
23. Describe the network of victim services in your service area, including how your agency's VOCA project fits into that system.
1. 19th Judicial District Attorney's Victim Assistance Office:
Provides criminal justice support to all victims of crime who are
involved in the criminal justice system.
2 . Victim Compensation: Provides financial support to victims of
violent crime, who have reported the crime to law enforcement.
3 . A Woman' s Place: Offers shelter and general support services
to vicitms of domestic violence .
4 . Rape Crisis: Offers support services to victims of sexual
assault.
5. Child Advocacy, Resource, and Education: Works with child
victims of abuse and their parents.
6 . Partners : Assists child victims of abuse.
7 . Greeley Transitional House: Offers services to homeless
families who are victims of crime.
8 . Greeley Center for Independence: Supports and advocates for
elderly and disabled.
9 . Domestic Violence Task Force Program: Offers support and
assistance to Domestic Violence victims within the criminal justice Cy
system. C)
The Domestic Violence Task Force Program primarily receives
referrals from law enforcement, A Woman' s Place, and the District
Attoryney' s Office. No other program in this area serves victims
of Domestic Violence as this program does . However,there is a
network of cooperation and referral between all of the victim
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24. Please indicate with colored marker the area to be served by your project.
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a. Applicant Agency: 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance
b. Verbal description of geographic area to be served: The 19th Judicial District is one of the largest
in tha urare, spanning from the Northeast Colorado/Wyoming boarder south to .the- Brighton City
Limits. It is primarily rural and agricultural.
c. Types of victims to be served by project:
Child Abuse Previously Underserved (specify types)
Y Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault Other (specify types)
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25. 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 the Domestic
Violence Task Force Progrm are eligible for Victim' s Compensation
funds .
The Domestic Violence Task Force Program does not provide intensive
therapeutic services and is a free source to victims of family
violence.
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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 Task Force Program serves minorities through:
- A translated English to Spanish information on the Victim
Compensation Program.
- A Domestic Violence Brochure is translated from English to
Spanish.
- Use of an Spanish to English interpreter through the Weld County
Courthouse.
- Weld County is an Equal Opportunities Employeer
- The Domestic Violence Task Force Coordinator has established a
network with the Greeley Center for Independence for Disabled and
Centennial Developmental Services for Disabled.
- Volunteers and interns are recruited by A Woman's Place and 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.
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27. 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.
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28. Describe the long term plan (3-5 years) for the programmatic development and financial support of your victim assistance
program. What will your agency look like in 3-5 years? How will it be supported financially?
The long term plan for the programatic development and financial
support of our victim assistance program has a great deal to do
with the District Attorney, an elected official, who oversees this
program. Long term plans may vary dependent upon the direction of
the District Attorney and his or her interests in victim services .
However, the long term plans for this program at this time are
focused on networking with other community services in this area
and developing more comprehensive approach to providing services to
the underserved populations of this community, i .e. ethnic
minorities, migrant workers and their families, elderly, and
disabled. This population has a great need and recently we have
been involved in distributing a survey to determine the needs of
the elderly and disabled related to care-taker abuse.
As we approach the new year with the anticipation of Colorado
Constitutional Amendment passing on Victims ' Rights, it is
projected that the Victim Assistance Office will be involved deeply
in providing more services to victims .
Long term plans also include increasing of outreach to more systems
such as: educational systems, medical systems, religious systems,
etc. Victim awareness and education is sorely needed in most
systems outside of the criminal justice area. This type of
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29. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT RECEIVE VOCA FUNDS IN 1991.
Provide below a detailed project workplan and timetable indicating tasks to be accomplished, by when, and by whom. The
worlcplan should reflect the goals and objectives you developed in item#17.
Not Applicable
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30. Evaluation:
Please 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.
To assess the Probable Cause affect on victims of crime.
To develop a continuum of protocol within the Criminal Justice
System to insure the accountibility of each participant, the just
and proper treatment of victims of domestic abuse and the
accountability of offenders .
Keep stats on each referral from the time of arrest until the case
is dispositioned. Stats will include:
- Police treatment of victim as reported by the victim
- Law enforcement contacting shelter
- Whether or not victim nd Domestic Violence Task Force Program
Coordinator have been contacted for education, Victim Compensation
referrals, before or after bond hearing, and case pending.
- Case deposition and which particular Judge and District Attorney
was involved in the case.
- From disposition to the time of sentence termination:
- to assess if judge and D.A. ' s are holding perpetrater
accountable.
- if, not ask about circumstances and keep stats
- treatment mandated by law and keep stats
Ultimate containment within the Criminal Justice System from the
time of arrest to termination of case. The defendent will be
presented with a consistent message from the criminal justice
system.
Quarterly reports with statistics.
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31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND STANDARD CONDITIONS
Should this application be approved in whole or in part, the applicant hereby assures, certifies and understands that he/she agrees
to comply with all federal and state regulations,policies,guidelines and requirements, including but not limited to OMB Circulars
Nos. A-87, A-102 and A-128, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally assisted
project. The applicant further understands and agrees that any subgrant received, directly or through its state law enforcement
planning agency (designated under P.L. 98-473, the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, as amended) as a result of this application,
shall be subject to and incorporate the grant conditions set forth in the Statement of Grant Award, and in the Division of Criminal
Justice Administrative Guide,and the applicant assures that it will comply with the provisions of OJP's M7100.1D Financial and
Administrative Guide for Grants.
A. Match and Non Supplanting of State/Local Funds
1. The applicant assures that Federal funds made available under the Victims of Crime Act 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 for victim assistance activities.
2. The applicant certifies that victim assistance funds shall be used only to provide direct services to victims of crime.
3. The applicant certifies that the project contained in this application meets all the requirements and guidelines of the Act,
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 laws,
regulations and guidelines.
4. The applicant assures that fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, evaluation procedures and such records as DCJ shall
prescribe shall be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management and efficient disbursement of funds received.
B. Inspection and Audit
1. This subgrant is subject to an audit. The subgrantee must 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.
Fiscal accounting and budget control must be performed by the unit of local government or private non-profit in
accordance with OMB Management Circular A128. Audits must be performed in accordance with OMB Management
Circular A128 by a CPA or licensed public accountant. As a formal part of the Division of Criminal Justice's closeout
procedures for this subgrant, the subgrant's authorizing official will be required to notify, in writing, as to the date of
the next agency audit which will incorporate this project. At such time as said audit is completed, one copy of the audit
report must be forwarded to the Division of Criminal Justice for clearance of the subgrant portion of the audit. If the
audit report does not meet A128 standards or is not submitted in a timely manner, then the subgrantee accepts
responsibility for the costs of a financial program audit to be performed by the Department of Public Safety.
2. The Division of Criminal Justice and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access for purposes of audit
and examinations to any bonds, documents, papers and records of the subgrantee and to relevant books and records of
subgrantees and contractors,as provided in Section 521 of P.L. 90-351,as amended. A notice to this effect shall appear
in all subgrants and other arrangements for implementation of this project.
3. The applicant assures that it shall maintain such data and information as the Division of Criminal Justice may reasonably
require to administer the program. The applicant assures that each quarterly Financial and Narrative report shall he
submitted within 15 days of the end of each calendar quarter and shall be current and actual.
The subgrantee is to keep copies of all documents and correspondence that relate to this project in a tile bearing the
project title and number. All expenditures must be supported by documentation and only actual expenditures will be
permitted.
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31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND STANDARD CONDITIONS (Coat.)
4. The personnel employed through this subgrant hereby consent to appear when requested at any administrative hearing,
conference or meeting conducted by the Division of Criminal Justice.
C. Drug Free Workplace
1. The applicant assures that it will comply with Title V of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and regulations promulgated
by the Federal Government to maintain a drug-free workplace.
D. Discrimination Prohibited
1. Pursuant to grants awarded under P.L. 98-473, as amended, the subgrantee declares that the requesting agency is an
'equal opportunity employer" and is in compliance with local, state and federal,guidelines of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission(EEOC), and the applicant assures that it will comply, and all its sub-contractors 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.
a. It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352),and in accordance with Title VI of that
Act, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which
the applicant receives federal financial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate
this agreement.
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b. It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964(42 USC 2000d)prohibiting employment discrimination
where:
(1) The primary purpose of a subgrant is to provide employment, or
(2) Discriminatory employment practices will result in unequal persons who are and should be benefiting from the
subgrant-aided activity.
c. Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the EEO act of 1972.
d. Notwithstanding the provisions currently contained relating to civil rights compliance, the subgrantee agrees to
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 1982 Replacement Vol.), and as
required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975.
e. 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.
f. 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 to the
Division of Criminal Justice of the current EEOP, which meets the applicable requirements.
g. If the parent organization of the subgrantee meets both the criteria:
1) 500 employees or more; and 2) Received $500,000 or more in subgrant funds;
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31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cont.)
An equal employment opportunity program for women and minorities, is required to either be enclosed or be
currently on file with the Division of Criminal Justice.
E. Procurement and Contracts
1. Open, competitive procurement procedures must be followed for the purchase of equipment and professional services.
All contracts for professional services and any equipment purchases over two hundred dollars must receive prior approval
by the Division of Criminal Justice. If sufficient documentation and detail is provided in the application,prior approval
may be obtained by the approval of the application.
No contract or agreement may be entered into by the subgrantee for execution of project activities or provisions of
services to a subgrant project (other than purchase of supplies or standard commercial or maintenance services) which
is not incorporated in the approved proposal or approved in advance by the Division of Criminal Justice.
Contractors/vendors who assist the subgrantee to develop specifications,requirements, statements of work and/or RFP's
for a proposed procurement shall be excluded from bidding or submitting a proposal to compete for the award of such
procurement.
2. 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.
F. Indemnification
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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.
G. 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, 1978 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 herein in the application/proposal.
H. 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. Environmental Impact
Applicant hereby declares that no significant impact, as defined by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and
Bureau of Justice Guidelines, may result from implementation of this program. Further, the applicant hereby eb/ declares
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31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cont.)
H. Other Federal and State Requirements (Cont.)
that implementation of this program will have no adverse effect on properties listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. Where this declaration cannot be made, the applicant must attach an Environmental Impact Analysis and proceed
in accordance with Bureau of Justice Guidelines.
3. Clean Air Act-Federal Water Pollution Act
The Clean Air Act, USC 1957 et. seq., as amended, by P. L. 91-604; and Executive Order 11602, require that
subgrants, will not be made to parties convicted of any offense under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Applicant hereby declares that it has not been convicted of any offense under the above federal acts.
4. Labor Standards •
The applicant will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646).
5. Privacy Certification
Any subgrant containing a research or statistical component in which information identifiable to an individual is collected,
must submit a Privacy Certificate in compliance with Section 524(a) of the Crime Control Act of 1973, as amended.
Contact the Division of Criminal Justice for any further explanation and a sample certification.
6. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion for Lower Tier Covered
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Transactions (Subgrantees) (GIP Form 4061/1)
a. The prospective subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction by any Federal department or agency.
b. Where the prospective subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective
participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
(1) By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective subgrantee is providing the certification set out below.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
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31. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cont.)
H. Other Federal and Slate Requirements (Cont.)
(5) 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.
(6) 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).
(7) A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification 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 is 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.
(8) 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.
(9) Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 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.
7. 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.
8. Any subgrant award is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds for the purposes hereof.
9. That (1) funds received are to be expended only for the purposes and activities covered by the applicant's approved
application and budget;and(2)the grant may be suspended or terminated at any time by the Division of Criminal Justice
if the applicant fails to comply with the provisions of the Victims of Crime Act or any of the certified assurances listed
above.
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32. CERTIFICATION: (Original signatures required. Please sign in BLUE ink.)
Authorized Official
I certify that I have read and reviewed the above assurances and the applicant will comply with all provisions of the Victims of
Crime Act of 1984 and all other applicable state and federal laws.
Signature of Au�fficial Date ff
Chairmaofotothe Weld County Board
razors,. xonnariy
Typed Name Weld County Title
Address: 910 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado $0631
Telephone: (303) 356-4000 •
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Project Director
I certify that all information in this application is correct and that I have read the instructions related to project signing authorities
and am fully cognizant of duties and responsibilities for this project.
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Si nature of roject Director Date
Nancy McMenamin Community Programs Administrator
Typed Name Title
Address: P.O. Box 1167
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Fax#: 709 457—R023
Telephone: (3n3) WI—arm Mitt- L745 ( )
Fjna l Offic
Signature of Financial Officer Date
Don Warden Finance Officer
Typed Name Title
Weld County
Address: gin 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
(303) 356-4000 1:i (303) 352-8023
Telephone: 921003 —
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33. Certification of Appropriation of Match:
Date: 'wr-e 3 /95a
Division of Criminal Justice
700 Kipling St., Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80215
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Certification of Appropriation of Match
Please be advised that Weld County has appropriated
(source of matching funds)
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funds in the amount of S 1886 to match federal funds for the Domestic Violence Task Force
Project
project.
Execution of this document represents a certification that said funds have been earmarked within the appropriation of budget
process, for use as matching funds for the Victims of Crime Act 1992 application.
Sincerely,
Sign re of Authorized Official a Id/Si 5�
George Kennedy
Typed Name
Chairman of the Weld County Board of Commissioners
Title
Applications Due: 5:00 p.m., April 16, 1992
Send completed original application*, 2 full copies, 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) 239-4442
* In accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72-202.6, information suppl icd m tins :lpplirur+n it n+nri.ierr.l to
be a public record.
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RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE 1992 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO DIVISION
OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE 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 1992 Victims of Crime Act
Application, for the Domestic Violence Task Force Project, to be submitted to the
Division of Criminal Justice, with the 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 1992 Victims of Crime Act Application, for the
Domestic Violence Task Force Project, to be submitted to the 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 8th day of June, A.D. , 1992.
0 ' l BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: / u!/� WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board hYI 4 V
Geo e Ken edy, Chairman
BY: 'i.j r F -[ L ifi
Deputy Clerk to the Board Constance L. Harbert, ro-Tem
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C. W. Ki by
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County Attorney Gor • Y
W. H. ebster
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APPENDIX
Organizational Chart A
Job Descriptions B
Not Applicable C
Letters of Support D
Domestic Violence Task Force Members E
Policies and Procedures F
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TO: Al Dominguez
FROM: Jennifer Walker
DATE: 5-31-90
RE: Job Description
1. To provide direct victim services to primarily domestic
violence victims and on a limited basis other types of
crime victims.
A. Help victims apply for Victim Compensation and
advocate for them at the Victim Comp. Board Meeting.
B. To process Victim Comp. Applications.
C. Offer crisis and support counseling.
D. Refer victims to outside agencies .
E. Educate victims regarding the criminal justice system.
F. Provide support services throughout the court
process. (Courtroom tours, advocacy during court
testimony, liaison between victim and DA. )
G. On call approximately every third week.
2. Administrate to the Domestic Violence Task Force as well as
being the Task Force Chairperson.
A. Provide minutes for the members, call members to
remind them about meetings, prepare the agenda, order
lunches, oversee the meetings.
B. , Help to establish and maintain policies and protocol
for the prevention of domestic violence.
C. Train and provide outreach to law enforcement agencies
and other outside agencies about domestic violence and
the policies that are in place.
3 . Interview domestic violence victims before Bond Hearings .
4. Educate them about the possible outcomes of the Bond
Hearings and what will happen after.
5. Contact the victim after the Bond Hearings.
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6. Send out Restraining Orders and No Contact Orders to
victims in a timely manner.
7. Monitor and Domestic Violence defendants that are on
unsupervised probation or deferred sentences that have been
sentenced to treatment for their abusive behavior.
8. Maintain statistics for federal, state and local funding
sources.
9. Attend staff meetings.
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Job Description
Title: volunteer/Intern to the Community Counselor/Domestic
Violence Task Force Coordinator
Responsibilities: DIRECT SERVICES
a. Begin new cards on DV Victims, filling out all the
appropriate information.
b. Send restraining orders (RO) and No Contact Orders
(NC) to the Victims of Domestic Violence
c. File the new cards in numerical order.
d. Sit in on direct services
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victims education,within
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liaison with D.A. , case status information. Evenually,
conduct your own direct services for victims.
e. Help your supervisor provide crisis intervention.
f . Help provide victim impact statements, information
about No Contact Orders and basic information to the court and
D.A. to help aid the court in case outcome.
g. Help Domestic Violence Victims apply for Victim
Compensation.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Help any person that walks into the Victim Assistance
office.
b. Answer telephones.
c. Take messages, or help the caller.
d. Process victim compensation applications.
e. Help with the Domestic Violence Task Force meetings.
f. Attend at least one Task Force meeting.
g. Help with call offs and trial work.
i. Take mail to D.A. ' s Office if necessary.
j . Other responsibilities as assigned.
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P.O. BOX 780
GREELEY, COLORADO
A. ANDREW BORG. JUDGE
April 10 , 1992
Carol Poole
Division of Criminal Justice
700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000
Denver, Colorado 80215
Dear Ms. Poole:
I am writing to support the continued VOCA funding for the Domestic
Violence Task Force Program.
As a member of the Domestic Violence Task Force, I have seen the
positive effect it has had within the Criminal Justice System.
This program is the only one of its kind within the 19th Judicial
District. Under the leadership of Jennifer Walker, the Task Force
has been instrumental in assisting and supporting victims of
domestic abuse through the criminal process.
The Domestic Violence Task Force has supported many victims,
however, continued coordination is needed to insure that this
support will be provided in the future.
I strongly support and encourage you to consider this request for
continued funding.
Sincerely,
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19th Judicial District,—County Court
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Greeley Center for Independence
1734 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 8063! •(303)352-8484 sponsored by Paden(Advocacy Team,Inc.
April 8, 1992
VOCA Board
700 Kipling
Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80226
Dear Members of the VOCA Board:
This letter is being written in support of the grant application
submitted by Weld Country's Victim's Assistance Program.
The staff at the Victim's Assistance office has worked with the
Victims Of Crime Task Force for almost 2 years and has been
invaluable in writing protocols for responding to the needs of the
elderly and disabled victims in our area.
The Victim's Assistance office in Weld County has also been
particularly sensitive to developing out reach and assistance for
victims with special needs. Because of this sensitivity, we
especially appreciate their work and urge you to grant their
request for additional funding.
Sincerely,
Ho H. Cassidy
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April 10, 1992
Carol Poole
Division of Criminal Justice
700 Kipling
Denver, CO 80215 a
Dear Ms. Poole:
am.
The following should abeconsidered a let er of 'Support for Jennifer Walker and
the program for which she issuch adynamick part of I' remember how domestic
violence was handled prior to Jennifer heading np the program. It was in need of
change ?Jennifer has,abrought about thachange and she continues to lead the
field
Please give her a]l,the cred�nd�g f... .,. t she may continue the
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fine job she has ^already bee p
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Sincerely,
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p.o.box71 • greeley,colorado80632 p.o. box 312 . ft. lupton, colorado 80621
351-0476 857-2642
April 9, 1992
Carol Poole
Division of Criminal Justice
700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80215
Dear VOCA Board:
I am writing on behalf of A Woman's Place Board of Directors to support the continued funding
of the Domestic Violence Task Force Program.
The Domestic Violence Task Force, under the leadership of Jennifer Walker, has had an
extremely positive effect in the coordination of services within the Criminal Justice System.
This program is the only one of its kind within the 19th Judicial District. It has been
instrumental in assisting and supporting victims of domestic abuse through the criminal process.
Although the Domestic Violence Task Force has already implemented many changes, continued
coordination is needed to insure that these services will be provided in the future.
On behalf of A Woman's Place, I strongly support and encourage you to consider this request
for continued funding.
Sincerely,
WOMAN'S PLACE, INC.
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Michael Breien
President of the Board of Directors
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP
1. Judge Andrew Borg County Court
2 . Judge Jonathan Hays District Court
3. James Hartmann, Jr. D.A. Office/Treatment Cert.
4. Nancy McMenamin D.A. Office
5. Mary Pat Daviet D.A. Office
6. Jennifer Walker D.A. Office
7 . Chris Snodgrass D.A. Office/Volunteer
8. Laura Milbrandt D.A. Office/Intern
9. Karen Vigil Probation
10. Bob Workman Sheriff' s Office
11. Dave Malcom Sheriff's Office
12. Karen Haarstick A Woman's Place
13 . Sharon Mitchell A Woman's Place
14. Charlene Fillinger Lifeskills
15. Frank Andrews Lifeskills
16. George Aragon Center For Men's Issues
17 . Greg White Center For Men's Issues
18. Chuck Wingfield Counselor
19. Michael Sandifer Counselor
20. Tracy Mueller Institute for Alcohol Aware
21. Dee Rae Scutter Weld Mental Health
22 . Hope Cassidy Center for Independence
23 . Roger Muller Greeley Police
24 . Michael Guthrie Evans Police
25. John Michaels Windsor Police
26. Sherri Newkirk Fort Lupton Police
27. George Monson Greeley City Attorney
28. Katie Spurling Health Education
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INTRODUCTION
In 1989 the Weld County Domestic Violence Task Force
Policy Manual was developed. The intent of this manual is to
provide a comprehensive uniform guide to procedures and
guidelines for all persons who deal with domestic violence
cases within the Weld County criminal justice system. It also
serves as a reference for persons who seek information on the
criminal justice response to domestic violence in Weld County.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 1989.
BY:
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In 1988 a group of dedicated people came together to develop
new policies designed to put an end to the cycle of domestic
violence which is destroying thousands of Weld County families
every year.
Since that time, agencies within Weld County' s criminal justice
system as well as community groups throughout the county have
cooperated in building Weld County' s Domestic Violence Task
Force.
It is with this same spirit of community and cooperation that
the Domestic Violence Policy Manual was established in July of
1989 .
The dedication of the members of this diverse group, working
together to develop the Domestic Violence Policy Manual is a
significant achievement. The resulting success would not have
been possible without the expertise and commitment of those
involved.
Chairman, Weld County Board of Commissioners
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WELD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
Historically, Domestic Violence incidents had been regarded as
"civil" matters, and the police departments had taken a
position of mediation/conciliation in dealing with these
situation.
Extensive research has demonstrated that this traditional
policy was hazardous to both civilians and police officers
involved, requiring multiple police interventions, and
consuming vast amounts of police resources.
This section will outline those procedures necessary to
implement the more effective and pro-active policy now endorsed
by the Weld County Sheriff' s Office, the Greeley Police
Department, the Evans Police Department, the Windsor Police
Department, and the Firestone Police Department.
POLICY:
When a domestic dispute escalates to violence among
persons involved, the need for safety of victim( s) and
redress for criminal conduct require specific police
action to achieve those goals. For the purpose of this
section, domestic violence is defined as any harmful
physical contact, or the threat thereof, between two
persons who are or previously been spouses, unmarried
couples or cohabitants , including the destruction of
property or the threat thereof, as a method of coercion,
control, revenge or punishment.
PROCEDURES:
A. When probable cause is established and the suspect
identified, officer(s) shall arrest, charge, and book
the suspect( s) , requiring the posting of bond prior to
release, provided that:
1. After an arrest has been made, the officer will
complete the information on the business card
concerning meeting an advocate the next day. The
officer will then call A Woman' s Place and let
the victim speak with the advocate on the
telephone. The officer needs to tell the victim
that the suspect may be held without bond until
the next court day bond hearings.
2 . a written offense report will be prepared on all
reported instances of domestic violence;
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3 . when the officer exercises discretion not to make
a physical custody arrest in a domestic violence
complaint, the offense report will specifically
state the basis for the decision not to arrest;
4. when a suspect( s) is no longer at the scene of
a domestic violence, a report will be forwarded to
the District Attorney' s office for warrant
issuance;
5. pending warrant issuance, when the suspect is
located, a summons will be issued unless 1) the
victim' s injuries are severe or, 2) the property
damage was substantial or, 3 ) there is further
contact with the victim by the suspect, in which
case the suspect will be taken into physical
custody and be required to post bond.
6. the victim is not required to sign a complaint
for the officers to make an arrest, but will be
listed as a witness.
B. Where no injury or damage to property has been caused
by the suspect, however, circumstances indicate that
the suspect has the apparent intent and ability to
inflict injury or property damage, the officer(s ) may
seek an emergency protection order CRS 14-4-103 by
telephoning the identified, on-call District Court
Judge and obtaining a verbal temporary restraining
order from him after reviewing existing circumstances.
A copy of the emergency protection order will be given to
the victim and a copy will be given to the suspect.
Attach one copy to the offense report, and providing
one copy to the suspect. The departmental copy will
include the date, time, location served, and name of
officer actually serving the suspect. The officer
obtaining the order will advise the victim that the
emergency order is valid until the next regular court
day and that the victim must appear in the issuing
Judge' s court to obtain a formal restraining order.
Under some circumstances, an officer may again
telephone the issuing judge and obtain an extension of
a temporary restraining order, however, the victim
should not depend upon this procedure.
C. If the suspect violates the temporary restraining
order after being served, the suspect will either be
taken into physical custody and required to post bond
or escorted from the premises. Any temporary
restraining order violation must either occur in the
officer ' s presence or be documented by witness -not
involved in the dispute.
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D. Where the victim in a domestic violence situation is a
female, the officer(s) will explain counseling,
support, and housing services offered by "A Woman' s
Place" . If the victim desires to stay at a location
other than her own home, officer(s) will stand by
while arrangements are made, than may accompany or
transport the victim and children, if any, to the
Greeley Police Department.
F. If an arrest has been made and the suspect taken to
jail, the officer will contact A Woman' s Place Hotline
and ask for the on call advocate. Once the advocate
is contacted, the victim is given the telephone and
the advocate is to answer any questions and is to give
support to the victim. A card is given to the victim
by the officer and the officer is to encourage the
victim to come to the courthouse to meet with an
advocate the next day.
G. If the victim requires medical treatment, officer(s)
handling the call will arrange transportation to a
medical treatment facility or may transport, if
appropriate.
H. Where an arrest is deemed necessary and will result in
children or pets being left alone, officer(s) will
make appropriate arrangements for children, pets , and
security of the premises.
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PROSECUTION PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
A. Policy
The Weld County District Attorney' s Office is committed to
actively intervene, with a comprehensive approach, in all
domestic violence cases. On a case by case basis, the
goal shall be to implement the most effective response to
the perpetrator (e.g. , sentencing alternatives) , the most
effective method of protecting and assisting the victim,
and the most effective method of ending violence in that
family.
B. Prosecution Guidelines :
1. Since domestic violence is an area that can be
confusing and frustrating, the intent of the following
guidelines is to provide guidance and structure rather
than establish a rigid formula. These guidelines have
been written cognizant of the Domestic Violence Task
Force' s position that:
a. A case will not be dismissed solely because the
victim requests that charges be dismissed.
(No-Drop Policy) .
b. Defendants will be required to enter a plea of
guilty; proceed to trial; or use plea bargaining
alternatives, ( including deferred sentences) .
c. Victims of domestic violence will be contacted as
soon as possible after the incident. They will
be assisted throughout the court process and
informed of the availability of support and
treatment services .
2. Role of Prosecutor:
a. Prosecutors in domestic violence cases shall
enforce all state laws reflective of domestic
violence in am attempt to maximize the ability of
the court to place controls on the defendants and
to deter further acts of violence. The following
guidelines shall apply:
i. Seek to obtain convictions.
ii. Proceed with as few continuances as possible
to increase the likelihood of a conviction
and decrease the opportunity for the
defendant to continue to commit violent acts
against the victim or pressure the victim.
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iii. Cooperate with law enforcement officials,
victim advocates and victims to increase
access to evidence and information
regarding the case.
iv. Refer victim' s of domestic violence to the
Domestic Violence Coordinator.
v. Appear at bond hearings in domestic violence
cases and seek, among other things,
conditions of bond that, ( 1) the defendant
have no contact directly or indirectly with
the victim and ( 2) the defendant be
evaluated and cooperate with recommended
treatment from the Center for Men' s Issues
through the Island Grove Regional Treatment
Facility.
vi. Plea Bargaining
(a) Factors to be considered in
determining if and what type of plea
bargaining may be appropriate include
the strength of the case, mitigating
and aggravating circumstances, the
defendant' s record, the victim' s
wishes and a realistic appraisal of
the problems with the court dockets.
(b) Dispositions shall not be concluded
until the prosecution has a complete
police report.
vii. Cases in which the victim is uncooperative
will be dealt with on an individual basis.
While the intent is not to revictimize the
victim, the integrity of the system
established to protect citizens from abuse
must be preserved.
C. In appropriate cases , disposition should include a
condition (of probation, deferred sentence, or suspended
sentence) that the defendant submit to an evaluation and
cooperate with any recommended treatment program through the
Center for Men' s Issues at the Island Grove Regional Treatment
Facility.
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PROBATION - PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
The Weld County Probation Department will monitor those
unsupervised county court probation cases which resulted from a
domestic violence offense. The monitoring will consist of
coordinating compliance of treatment conditions imposed by the
court with the treatment agencies and the Domestic Violence
Coordinator.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATOR - PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
A. The Domestic Violence Coordinator is to provide meaningful
participation in the legal process for all victims of domestic
violence. Justice cannot be done without taking the victim' s
interest into account. These are the procedures the
Coordinator will take to insure the victim' s wishes are heard.
1) The Domestic Violence Coordinator will gather
information from the victim and from past criminal
history to present at the time of Bond Hearing.
2) The Coordinator will answer any questions that the
victim may have. He/She will educate the victim
regarding the Criminal Justice System.
3 ) He/She will support the victim by offering crisis
intervention, referral services, and ongoing education
regarding the procedures of the system.
4 ) The Coordinator will monitor domestic violence
perpetrators and report any violations of conditions
of sentencing to the proper agencies.
5 ) The Domestic Violence Coordinator will maintain a
liaison between all agencies involved with domestic
violence crimes and crime victims .
6) As Coordinator, he/she will administrate to the
Domestic Violence Task Force, providing an agenda,
minutes and any other administrative duties.
7) The Coordinator, along with the Domestic Violence Task
Force will ensure that the policies and procedures of
handling domestic violence will be carried out, as
proclaimed in this manual.
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A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney
≥F?-\P Thomas Quammen - Assistant District Attorney
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MEMORANDUM a
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TO: Weld County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Nancy McMenamin, Community Programs Administrator _
DATE: October 12, 1992
RE: 1992-93 VOCA Grant
Please find attached our VOCA Grant for 1992-93 . I will need a
signature from George Kennedy, Chairman on the signature page of
the two documents attached, both the blue and the white. The
signature page is the third ( 3) page in on each document and
indicated by a tab.
I will need these documents signed as soon as possible and need to
return them this week. Thank you for your assistance.
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