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Home My WebLink About972340.tiffCoun y A orney RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 1998 VALE GRANT APPLICATION FOR VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR 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 the 1998 VALE Grant Application for the Victim's Assistance Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the District Attorney's Office, and Victim's Assistance Law Enforcement Board, commencing January 1, 1998, and ending December 31, 1998, with further 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 1998 VALE Grant Application for the Victim's Assistance Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the District Attorney's Office, and the Victim's Assistance Law Enforcement Board be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair 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 27th day of October, A.D., 1997. ATTES l�cc� Weld BY. Deputy Clerk to the Board APP' .,r D AS T• FORM: Dale K. Hall CG /�f ( ✓.H.) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELNTY, C�RADO George E. Baxter, Chair tance L. Harbert EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING Barbara J. Kirkmeyer r W. H. Webster (AYE) 972340 DA0013 TO: FROM: DATE: District Attorney's Office Nineteenth Judicial District A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney Thomas Quammen - Assistant District Attorney Weld County Board of County Commissioners Nancy I. Haffner" , qllAy District Attorney's'OffaJVictim Assistatybgram October 20, 1997 SUBJECT: 1998 VALE Grant for Victim Assistance Program The Victim Assistance Program is submitting an application for grant monies from the VALE Board for 1998. As you will note in the application, the grant is a vital financial resource for this program and the remaining monies will be requested from the administrative funds. I will be in attendance at the October 27, 1997 County Commissioner's meeting to present the application and to answer any questions you may have. I am submitting the following: a) One original and six copies for the County Commissioners and the County Attorney. b) One original which will be submitted to the VALE Board on October 30, 1997. c) One original for my files. Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, CO 80632 • (970) 356-4010 • FAX (970) 352-8023 I. Project Title: 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION: January 1 - December 31, 1998 II. Lead Agency: 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office Contact Person: Nancy I. Haffner, Community Programs Administrator P. O. Box 1167, Greeley, Colorado 80632-1167 Telephone: 970-356-4010 III. Amount Requested: VALE Grant: $66,544 CVC Administrative Funds: $14,538 VALE Administrative Funds: $21,807 IV. Government Agency oners 007/91) ATTEST: WELD C BY: DEPUT VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD DETAILED AGENCY BUDGET 16. DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET: Include the estimated cost of all resources needed to undertake the project. round off figures to the nearest dollar. This budget page must include all monies available. In -kind services need to be listed palm in the budget narrative, not on this page. CATEGORY TOTAL TOTAL a. Personnel (Employees) (I) Salaries (list each position with salary rare and percenrage of time devoted / Comm. Counselor III 141,357 I 28.814.20 b. Comm. Counselor II Comm. Serv. Tech (f -t) Comm. Serv. Tech (p -t) Office Tech II Office Tech II Subtotal of Personnel 34,697 /YR 29,053 17,115 22,211 22,211 (2) FICA. Retirement. Fringe Benefits. etc. Total Personnel Costs /yR /YR /YR 24,287.90 t t 8,557.56 t 8,884.48. $ -o- t t I s Suppl' d Oth o ti e ( d ) Supplies and other expenses including travel shall not exceed $3000 as in prior yekrs Total Supplies and Operating Expenses I $ II C. Travel (itemize transportation and subsistence) *To be requested when needed Total Travel Costs d. Equipment (itemize) I s166 644 $ 3,000 * I S Total Equipment Costs e. Professional Services (itemize individuals and organizations( I S Is Total Professional Services Costs f. TOTAL PROJECT COST g. Expenses VALE Admin Funds Total Percent by Source CVC Admin. Funds (1) Federal Funds (2) VALE Funds (3) Other Funds Weld Cos 51,264 TOTAL Please explain the source of "Other Funds' in the budget narrative. 3,000 21,807 14,538 1 $ $ 66.544 J69,644 t t I s t 100 t I I s169 644 17. BUDGET NARRATIVE: Explain and justify the project budget and relate the item budgeted to project activities (use continuation sheets). SECTION A: SUMMARY The 19th Judicial District Attorney's VALE Board continues to be a critical source of funding for the Victim Witness Program. For 1998, the District Attorney's Office is requesting the following monies in order to provide financial support for the Victim Witness Program: a) VALE Grant: $66,544 b) CVC Administrative Funds: $14,538 c) VALE Administrative Funds: $21,807 *Please refer to Attachment A for the breakdown of the above funding requests. As in previous years, VALE funds will be used primarily to support direct services to crime victims. Travel and training expenses will be requested of the VALE Board as needed for program staff and for VALE and Victim Compensation Board members (not to exceed $3,000 as in previous year's grants). The Victim Witness Program is the only program in Weld County to offer specialized comprehensive services to all victims of crime with all of the following services and more: * crisis intervention * criminal justice system advocacy and liaison * support and education * county -wide outreach * information and referral * individual and community criminal justice education * victim impact statement and restitution assistance * victim compensation assistance * information, education and notification services related to the Victims' Rights Amendment, passed on the November 3rd, 1992 ballot. * Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP) to victims and witnesses of crime The Victim Witness Program continues to grow significantly in every aspect. The Weld County Board of County Commissioners approved one full-time office technician to assume responsibilities, as of 1-1-94, for the Victims' Rights Amendment (VRA) impact on the Victim Witness Program. During 4/97, they also approved another office technician position to the District Attorney's Office of which 20 hours/week are assigned to the VRA office tasks in the Victim Witness Program. Both positions work primarily with the VRA notification responsibilities. The added workload due to the growth of the program as a whole has been managed exceptionally well through the extraordinary commitment of the Program's staff. The Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victims' Rights, designed Amendment A on the 1992 ballot, passed on November 3rd, 1992. This amendment requires that victims of designated violent crimes be notified at each of the identified critical stages during the criminal justice process. Effective 7-1-97, the Colorado legislature approved the addition of five new violent crimes that must receive VRA notification. -2 - The Victim Witness Program has worked consistently to provide comprehensive service to victims of crime with limited staff and resources. However, the passage of this Amendment has greatly impacted this Program in terms of increased client contacts. In addition to the client contacts, the Program is experiencing a large and unprecedented increase in paperwork and phone calls that is involved in the mandatory notification and response to victims of crime. County Court alone deals with 15,000 new cases per year and District Court deals with 1,100 new cases in court per year and 1,500 new juvenile cases will be reviewed for filing during 1998. As a result, the Victim Witness Program is experiencing a significant increase in their workload. We have found that the notification process is far more complex than originally anticipated. Each step in the notification process must be scrutinized for problems and special circumstances, making the time involved for each case extremely time-consuming. In addition, the Victim Witness Program is finding that many people are seeking information and notification from this Program who do not meet the Statute criteria for Victims' Rights. These crime victims need information and education related to the Amendment, bringing the number of possible contacts (walk-in traffic and phone calls) even higher. It is also important to mention that increased demands from victims with higher expectations from the criminal justice system will also impact the Victim Witness Program. The District Attorney's Office is requesting the following funds for 1998: a) VALE GRANT: $66,544. The VALE Grant will be used to pay for a portion of salaries/benefits for the following positions: Community Counselor III (Gary Rathke), Community Counselor II (Travis Niehaus), Office Technician II (Estrella Gonzales), and Community Service Technician (part-time position) (Regina Rivera). b) CVC ADMIN. FUNDS: $14,538 c) VALE ADMIN FUNDS: $21,807 *Please refer to E.17 BUDGET NARRATIVE section for the breakdown of the requested funding. SECTION B: PROJECT CONCEPT/DESIGN B_2 IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE THE PROJECT'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: To continue using all staff and their expertise/skills to provide comprehensive services to victims of crime in the 19th Judicial District. Performance Objectives: 1. To investigate and process approximately 750 victim's applications for the Crime Victim Compensation Board. Continuation requests are included in this number. 2. To advise and coordinate activities for the VALE Board (grants of $350,000 annually), the Crime Victim Compensation Board (awards in excess of $275,000 annually). 3. To provide more than 5,000 crime victims with needed advocacy, support, education, information and referrals. -3- 4. To keep crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement apprised of case status information and to notify victims related to the Victims' Rights Amendment. 5. To provide a secure waiting area for victims and witnesses prior to testifying in court proceedings. 6. To assist prosecutors with "call offs" and trial coordination. 7. To assist crime victims in filing restitution requests and victim impact statements. GOAL 2: To provide outreach by striving to provide a minimum of one contact to each potential Victim Compensation applicant (to include services to victims in rural areas). Performance Objectives: 1. To coordinate services and provide training and education for Weld County's 19 law enforcement agencies. 2. To provide collaborative efforts in training and education to community agencies as requested. This will include education re: the criminal justice process and the services provided by the District Attorney's Office. GOAL 3: To continue to enhance and expand direct services to victims of domestic violence crime in the form of criminal justice support, information and education. Performance Objectives: 1. To assist the Weld County Domestic Violence Coalition by participating in the Domestic Violence Coalition meetings. 2. To monitor the functioning of the criminal justice system with domestic violence cases. 3. To provide services for more than 750 victims of domestic violence providing them with information concerning case status, drop charge policy, bond conditions, disposition, etc. 4. To provide services to child victims of domestic violence and their families. These services will include case status, disposition, education and support. GOAL 4: To participate in county -wide efforts to identify needs and to provide better services to victims of sexual assault and abuse and the under -served populations (elderly and disabled). Performance Objectives: 1. To attend regular meetings with various Weld County agencies addressing the problem of sexual assault and abuse, including the University of Northern Colorado Sexual Assault Task Force. Also, to provide information and outreach to groups and populations related to crimes involving the elderly and disabled. GOAL 5: To provide the mandated rights and comprehensive services to crime victims in accordance with the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for victims of crime. -4 - Performance Objectives: 1. To provide a minimum of 7,000 contact to victims of crime related to their right to be notified, present and/or heard at each identified critical stage of the criminal justice process. 2. To assist in providing services for crime victims in the 19th Judicial District with education, information, and referrals related to the Victims' Rights Amendment. B3 OVERALL PROBLEMS THAT OUR GOALS/OBJECTIVES ARE ADDRESSING: The 19th Judicial District includes all of Weld County, Colorado. The 1995 census figures indicate that the population of Weld County was reported to be 147,524. General population figures in the county grow in the summer months to include a large migrant population. The year round general population further increases by approximately 13,000 with the addition of students attending the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College. NOTE: The Weld County census/population information was received from the Weld County Office of Planning. This is the latest information available. There are 19 law enforcement agencies within Weld County, most of which are located in rural areas. Currently, only two of these agencies provide victim advocate programs: the Greeley Police Department Victim Services Program provides services to the communities of Evans, LaSalle, Kersey, Johnstown, Milliken and Windsor in addition to Greeley; the Platteville Police Department Victim Services Program provides services to the southern part of the county. The 19th Judicial District Attorney's Victim Witness Program is the one system -based agency where victims of all crimes can obtain immediate and comprehensive victim services. The Program not only provides comprehensive victim services throughout the county, but also offers leadership to the existing network of victim service agencies. The Program's goals and objectives center around maintaining current established services and to undertake the additional responsibilities of the Constitutional Amendment related to victims' rights. Each year the number of victims served by the Victim Witness Program increases significantly, and these increases are expected to continue. This is particularly true with Victims' Rights Amendment contacts. Extensive records and reports are required for the Crime Victim Compensation Program, all grants require regular performance reports, and the Constitutional Amendment is identifying new violent offenses which require the same extensive workload as the other offenses. Currently, the Program is limited by financial resources. As these constraints on the Program change, it is anticipated that the Victim Witness Program will need to provide additional staff and general office expenses in order to meet the increasing demands. The Victim Witness Program physically relocated from the Court House to the District Attorney's Office in the Centennial Building (second floor) during August, 1994. This move has been most positive and has offered the Program increased space and more accessibility to all aspects of the criminal justice process within the District Attorney's Office. -5 - In addition, a safe and secure waiting area for victims and witnesses is furnished and available for victims on the fourth floor of the Court House. This is a requirement of the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victims' Rights. 114 TIMETABLE It is expected that all of the Victim Witness Program's goals and objectives will be met during 1998. Quarterly reports outlining the Program's progress in accomplishing its goals and objectives will be submitted to the VALE Board. 115 PLAN OF ACTION TO ACCOMPLISH OBJECTIVES The Victim Witness Program continues to serve increasing numbers with current staff. Flexibility in utilizing the various skills of all staff members to perform office tasks in a team effort has helped to increase the Program's responsiveness to victims of crime. Cross -training of staff, at all levels, is required and in place. 116 ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS IN IMPLEMENTING OUR PROGRAM'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, IF ANY. Anticipated problems lie in the high quality of newly hired staff in the Victim Witness Program who later promote to a higher level position either within the District Attorney's Office or within the County. We have been very pleased with the skill levels of new staff; however, the turnover in staff occurs as they strive to better themselves and earn additional salary dollars. This leaves a void in the Program as we must then hire, train and cross -train new staff. B7 HOW DO OUR PROGRAM GOALS ADDRESS THE VICTIM SERVICE NEEDS AS OUTLINED IN THE VALE STATUTE? The Victim Witness Program's goals and objectives provide services as selected by the legislature to assure the rights of crime victims. Also, the Victim Witness Program provides all services as listed in C.R.S. 23-4.1-303 (5) related to the notification and services for the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victim's Rights. SECTION C: SERVICE INFORMATION C_8 POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA The Victim Witness Program serves all crime victims in the 19th Judicial District (Weld County). In addition, federal guidelines dictate that designated under -served victims be emphasized and sought out for services. These under -served populations include victims in the following areas: victims of drunken drivers, victims of domestic violence, victims of sexual assault, victims in -6 - minority populations, families of murder victims, victims of sexual assault on a child, and victims of physical abuse against a child. C9 NUMBER OF PERSONS TO BE SERVED The number of persons to be served total over 5,000 victims of crime with more than 7,000 projected victim contacts as described in the goals and objectives. These projections are based on current performance information and allowances have been made for expected growth and indicate an increased number projected for the past year (1997). A continued increase occurs due to the passing of the Colorado Constitutional Amendment for Victims' Rights in 1992. C_10 MANAGEMENT PLAN The Victim Witness Program in the 19th Judicial District has a highly qualified staff that is committed to the provision of services to victims of crime. As this Program is a part of the Office of the District Attorney, its ultimate supervision is provided by Al Dominguez, Jr., District Attorney. In addition to his supervisory oversight, Mr. Dominguez supports the Victim Witness Program and its staff by securing available funds from the (Weld) Board of County Commissioners. The Project Director is Nancy I. Haffner, M.A., who is the Community Programs Administrator for the District Attorney's Office. Nancy spends approximately fifty percent of her time with the Victim Witness Program. Nancy holds a master's degree in Professional Psychology: Agency Counseling and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. She joined the District Attorney's Office on December 2, 1985 in the position of Community Counselor III working with juvenile offenders in the Juvenile Diversion Program. In this role she provided counseling to first-time juvenile offenders and their families, facilitated Shoplift Groups, facilitated various other juvenile groups including drug/alcohol information and a series of groups called Life Skills. During December, 1991, Nancy assumed additional management -related responsibilities for both the Juvenile Diversion Program and the Victim Witness Program. During this time, she continued to work as a Diversion counselor, developed and coordinated the Student Intern Program, co -facilitated a Parent Orientation Group, and provided assistance to the Community Programs Administrator. Effective December 16, 1994, Nancy assumed the responsibilities of the Community Programs Administrator. Since 1988, Gary Rathke, Community Counselor III, has been the masters -level counselor and coordinator of the Crime Victim Compensation Program. Gary, who has an educational background in business administration, education, counseling and criminal justice, has approximately 25 years experience working with various human service programs. Currently Gary's work related efforts on behalf of crime victims include the following: providing direct services to crime victims, performing a variety of administrative duties to the VALE Board and the Crime Victim Compensation Board, and helping to promote public awareness concerning crime victims (educational and various group involvements). Gary assumed the responsibilities of providing administrative assistance to the VALE Board beginning January 1, 1994. -7 - Travis Niehaus, Community Counselor II, joined the Victim Witness Program in February of 1994 as the VRA Technician and was later (May, 1994) promoted to the Counselor II position. Travis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. Her background includes being a volunteer advocate for A Woman's Place, Inc. where she developed and implemented their Domestic Violence Training Program. Travis also has experience in working at an adolescent group home as a case manager. She provides assistance to victims within the Victim Witness Program and also assists in the processing of Victim Compensation claims, coordinates the Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP), co-chaired the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) in Weld County through 1995, gives attention to special populations (elderly and disabled victims of crime) and provides services to domestic violence victims. Linda Wurts, Community Services Technician, has been with the District Attorney's Office since 1981. Between 1981 and 1985, prior to the hiring of the first VALE -funded counselor, Linda was the primary person in the Victim Witness Program helping crime victims. Currently Linda provides a variety of services in the Program including: providing victim information and support, assisting crime victims with Victim Compensation applications (primarily victims of rape and sexual assault on children), working with Deputy District Attorney staff to coordinate trials, gathering restitution information primarily in felony cases, assisting with the Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP), and performing various clerical and other duties. Dana Mellon joined the Victim Witness Program December 4, 1995 as an Office Technician II. This is a full-time position which is funded by Weld County General Funds as of January 1, 1994. She learned her job responsibilities very quickly and is most efficient in this position. Dana provides the Victims' Rights Act notification services. She has office experience and does an excellent job of streamlining the procedures for our victim notification process. During 1997, Dana was asked to develop a "tickler" system for VRA notifications that will allow our program to anticipate the next critical stage for each VRA case being prosecuted by our office. This system is currently running smoothly. Dana has also recently assisted in the development of a notebook that will be placed with clerical staff in each of the divisions within the District Attorney's Office: District Court, County Court and Juvenile Court. This notebook is designed to provide current procedures on VRA notification and the various letters that are sent for critical stages. Estrella Gonzales joined our office on May 30, 1995 as an Office Technician II. Estrella holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado. She contributes to the office by serving as the receptionist, greets the public at our second floor reception area, provides clerical support to the Crime Victim Compensation Board, assists with VALE Board clerical needs, and is cross -trained to assist with the Victims' Rights Act notification procedures. This allows each Office Technician II position to be cross -trained and able to complete the necessary tasks when the other person is ill or on vacation. Regina Rivera works part-time as Community Services Technician. She began working in our office as of June 16, 1997 and worked 20 hours/week. VOCA grant dollars is currently allowing us to increase her hours per week due to increased office workload. Regina holds a two-year degree from -8 - Aims Community College. She is currently a junior attending the University of Northern Colorado to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. This position provides assistance to the Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP), receptionist duties, and the Victims' Rights Act notification process. She is in the process of being cross -trained in all three areas to allow for more efficiency in completing work projects, greeting/assisting the public, and providing the required assistance when either of the Office Technician II staff are out of the office. C.11-12 SIMILAR AGENCIES The Victim Witness Program does not duplicate the services provided by any other agency in Weld County. The Program's core services are unique in the county and, when needed, referrals are made appropriate agencies. In addition, the Program recognizes its limitations and actively promotes communication, cooperation, and collaboration with other victim service providers. C.13 COST SAVINGS One cannot understate the importance of a program that treats crime victims with fairness and dignity, and one that seeks to reduce victims' pain and suffering. When one looks at the number of people served, services provided, and dollars disbursed, the Victim Witness Program provides vital assistance to victims of crime, and performs this with a small staff and at a minimal cost. SECTION D. EFFICIENCY D.14 PROJECT EVALUATION/EFFICIENCY The Victim Witness Program will provide quarterly reports to the VALE Board concerning its performance relative to its goals and objectives. SECTION E. BUDGET E.15 FUTURE FUNDING As in past years, the funding for the Victim Witness Program will come from a variety of sources. First, the Program will continue to use its portion of the Crime Victim Compensation and VALE collections to pay a portion of staff salaries/benefits and other related office expenses. Second, the Weld County General Funds will continue to pay for salaries/benefits for one Community Service Technician (Linda Wurts), one Office Technician II (Dana Mellon) for Victims' Rights Act notification services, VRA postage, and Victim Witness Program phone expenses. The Weld County General Fund recently approved one additional full-time Office Technician II to the District Attorney's Office due to increased workload (Susan Russell). Susan has been assigned to the Victim Witness Program for 20 hours/week to assist with VRA notification. Third, the Program has received a 1998-99 VOCA Grant in the amount of $12,491 to pay a portion of the salaries/benefits for Travis Niehaus and Regina Rivera. Finally, as there are only a limited number of dollars -9 - available to the Victim Witness Program from governmental and private sources, we will continue to depend on the VALE Board for sustaining financial support. E.16 SEE ATTACHED BUDGET PAGE. E.17 BUDGET NARRATIVE Personnel Costs: The Victim Witness Program is requesting the following funds: a) VALE GRANT: $66,544 to pay for portions of staff salaries and benefits for Community Counselor III, Community Counselor II, Office Technician II (receptionist), and for the part-time position of Community Services Technician. b)* CVC ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS: $14,538 c)* VALE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS: $21,807 *These funds will pay portions of salaries/benefits for Community Counselor III, Community Counselor II, Office Technician II (receptionist), and for the part-time position of Community Service Technician. The specific breakdown of the use of Administrative Funds is listed below: 1) Community Counselor III: $16,543 This is 40% of the salary/benefit package to support the remainder of personnel package for this position. 2) Community Counselor II: $3321 This position is funded by both the VALE Grant and the VOCA Grant. This figure represents the remaining portion of personnel cost to support this position. 3) Community Service Technician (part-time position): $3155 This position is funded by both the VALE Grant and the VOCA Grant. This figure represents the remaining portion of personnel cost to support this position. 4) Office Technician II: $13,327 This is 60% of the salary/benefit package to support the remainder of personnel cost for this position. Total request of Administrative Funds amounts to $36,345. Using the 40/60 calculation of CVC/VALE Administrative portions, the breakdown is as follows: CVC Admin. Funds: $14,538; VALE Admin. Funds: $21,807. NOTES: 1) In accordance with Weld County Personnel policies, the total salary/benefit amounts include a 4% portion to pay cost -of -living increases for each stated position. 2) As these staff members may be eligible for and receive grade and/or step pay increases during 1998, it may be necessary to request additional salary monies from the Administrative Funds near the end of the calendar year. Please note that 1998 grade and/or step increases have not been figured into the current grant dollar request. -10 - TRAINING NEEDS: All staff must provide services to crime victims and thus, it is crucial that all staff receive additional training when appropriate. The Victim Witness Program will request funding for training on an "as needed" basis if approved by the VALE Board. Training opportunities would include workshops and conferences on topics relevant to crime victims and services to be offered, COVA meetings and conferences, and networking meetings with other professionals. Without the requested level of financial support, the Victim Witness Program will not be able to retain its current staff and services to crime victims would have to be reduced. -11- 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM ESTIMATED 1998 BUDGET AND VALE GRANT ANALYSIS ESTIMATED REVENUES TOTAL INCOME VALE Grant $ 66,544 VOCA Grant $ 12,491 VALE Administrative Funds (10%) EST. $ 21,807 CVC Administrative Funds (6%) EST. $14,538 Weld County Gen. Funds (Personnel costs) $51,264 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES: $166,644 ESTIMATED EXPENSES: TOTAL VALE VALE EXPENSE % EXPENSE Salaries and Benefits: Comm. Serv. Counselor III Comm. Serv. Counselor II Comm. Serv. Technician (f -t) Comm. Serv. Technician (p -t) Office Technician II Office Technician II TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES: $ 41,357 60% $ 34,697 70% $ 29,053 -0- $17,115 50% $22,211 -0- $22,211 40% $ 24,814 $ 24,287 -0- $ 8,558 -0- $ 8,885 $166,644 $66,544 ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT A: ATTACHMENT B: Budget Summary for Breakdown of Costs for VALE Grant and Administrative Funds Letters of Support: A. M. Dominguez, Jr., District Attorney Sharon A. Mitchell, Executive Director, A Woman's Place, Inc. Rita F. Ashliman, Program Director/Coordinator, South Weld Victim Services Melicia Boer, Greeley Police Department Victim Services Coordinator ATTACHMENT A BUDGET SUMMARY FOR BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR VALE GRANT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS A) VALE Grant: $66,544 Community Counselor III, Gary Rathke (60%) Community Counselor II, Travis Niehaus (70%) Office Technician II, Estrella Gonzales (40%) Community Serv. Technician, Regina Rivera (50%) B) VALE/CVC Administrative Funds: $36,345 Remainder of Gary Rathke's salary/benefits: Remainder of Travis Niehaus's salary/benefits: Remainder of Estrella Gonzales's salary/benefits: Remainder of Regina Rivera's salary/benefits: CVC portion of Admin. Funds: $14,538 VALE portion of Admin Funds: $21,807 DIVER/98VALE.NIH $24,814 $24,287 $ 8,885 $ 8,558 TOTAL: $66,544 $16,542 $ 3,321 $13,327 $ 3,155 TOTAL: $36,345 District Attorney's Office Nineteenth Judicial District A.M. Dominguez, Jr. - District Attorney Thomas Quammen - Assistant District Attorney September 22, 1997 Dear V.A.L.E. Board Members: I would like to offer this letter of support as we present our 1998 V.A.L.E. grant proposal. The Victim Witness Assistance Office component of the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office relies upon funding from the V.A.L.E. Board and its supplemental resources for a significant portion of our program needs that are mandated by state law. These needs could not be met without V.A.L.E. assistance since there is a lack of governmental funds to meet the requirements of our program. The Victim Witness Assistance staff provide unique services for the communities of our judicial district. We do not duplicate services offered by any other agency. We provide direct services to victims and witnesses of crime and offer them education and support for their respective case throughout the prosecution process. We work very closely with numerous other agencies throughout Weld County to ensure that the victims and witnesses are provided with the resources that are available to them. People that experience victimization are particularly vulnerable; and by agency cooperation, we strive to empower them with correct information and resources. Therefore, the services provided by the Victim Witness Assistance Program are tailored to meet the needs of our judicial district. Sincerely, inguez, Jr. Attorney Judicial District Post Office Box 1167 • 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, CO 80632 • (970) 356-4010 • FAX (970) 352-8023 A Woman's Place, Inc. September 29, 1997 Dear VALE Board Members: Information/Donations 351-0476 Executive Director 351-6950 Ft. Lupton Office 857-2642 Crisis Calls 356-4226 Domestic violence agency for Weld County I am writing this letter of support for the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Victim/ Witness Assistance Program. The staff of A Woman's Place, Inc. and the District Attorney's Office collaborate on a daily basis to assist domestic violence victims / survivors of their rights. The Victim /Witness Assistance Program plays an integral role with our domestic violence program in empowering women through the judicial system. Our Legal Advocate Coordinator and trained legal advocate volunteers work very closely with the District Attorney's staff to keep women informed on their abusers' cases, court appearances, and victim compensation services. This ongoing coordinated effort has been a successful partnership of insuring victims of their rights. The expertise and professionalism of the District Attorney's Staff enable our legal advocates, counselors, and case manager to work more effectively with domestic violence victims, and it has greatly lessened the fears of many of our mutual clients in following through on their domestic violence cases. A Woman's Place, Inc. strongly supports the funding of this invaluable service to victims and agencies like ours in Weld County. Sincerely, Sharon A. Mitchell Executive Director P.O. Box 71, Greeley, Colorado 80632 l A United Way Agency P.O. Box 312, Ft. Lupton, Colorado 80621 SOUTH WELD VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM PLATTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT In Cooperation With: Gilcrest, Fort Lupton, Aristocrat Acres, Dacono, Firestone, Frederick, Evanston, Hudson, Lochbuie, Keenesburg & Erie September 24, 1997 19th Judicial District VALE Board District Attorney's Office P.O. Box # 1167 Greeley, CO 80634 Dear VALE Board: As Program Director/Coordinator of the South Weld Victim Services Program it is my pleasure to write a Letter of Support for the Victim Witness Program in the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office. As we enter our third year in covering southernmost Weld County, it continues to be a tremendous privilege in working side by side with such an important program. Our two programs continue to compliment one another as we each strive in seeing that proper attention is given to victims of crime within our areas. Travis has graciously attended each of our new Advocate Training Courses in order to train new volunteers in the proper procedure of filling out the Weld County Domestic Violence Forms. Our volunteer advocates are thoroughly taught how to fill out these forms and either call them in or fax them (depending on the time period involved) to Travis as quickly as contact with the victim can be made. Since this is one of the most valuable resources that is available to our victim advocates it is paramount that we work as cohesively together as possible. The Victim Witness Program continues to make an impressive impact within Weld County. I therefore strongly recommend that you give serious consideration to continual funding of this extremely effective program. Sincerely, Rita F. Ashliman Program Director/Coordinator South Weld Victim Services Platteville P. D., 400 Grand Ave. - PO Box 389, Platteville, CO 80651 (970) 785-2215 ext. 400 VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM GREELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT In Cooperation With Evans, Kersey, LaSalle, Johnstown, Milliken and Windsor Police Departments October 14, 1997 Victim's Assistance and Law Enforcement Board PO Box 1167 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear VALE Board: Please consider this as a letter of support for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program with the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office. Two years ago the Greeley Police Department Victim Services Unit and the Victim/Witness Assistance Program developed a consolidated and mutually beneficial relationship that is another cooperative venture between the two agencies serving the communities of Evans, Windsor, Kersey, La Salle, Milliken, Johnstown, and Eaton. Prior to the development of this consolidation, crime victims in this areas were left primarily to their own devices as they attempted to reconcile their lives and deal with the frustrations of the American Criminal Justice System. The information and support supplied to the advocates by the Greeley Police Victim Services greatly enhances the ability to effectively serve victims of crimes. We see this as a necessary and valuable part of the victim services in Greeley and surrounded communities. I would highly recommend continuing and additional funding to this extremely important program. Sincerely, Melicia Boer Victim Services Coordinator Greeley Police Department GREELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, 919 7 STREET, GREELEY COLORADO 80631 (970)350-9657 Victim's Assistance & Law Enforcement Board Nineteenth Judicial District VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD GRANT APPLICANT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS As provided in C.R.S. 24-4.2-105, (4.7), Colorado law requires the following: A REQUESTING AGENCY OR PERSON SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT SUCH AGENCY OR PERSON HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE RIGHTS AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4.1-302.5 AND THE SERVICES DELINEATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4.1-303 AND 24- 4.1-304. SUCH WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO SUCH REQUESTING AGENCY'S OR PERSON'S APPLICATION FOR MONEYS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION. THE BOARD SHALL NOT ACCEPT FOR EVALUATION ANY APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF MONEYS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION UNTIL THE REQUESTING AGENCY OR PERSON PROVIDES THE BOARD WITH SUCH WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. The prospective grantee certifies to the VALE Board, by submission of this completed Grant Applicant Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Rights Afforded to Crime Victims, that the agency or person described herein has read and understands the rights afforded to crime victims as required by C.R.S. 24-4.2-105, (4.7). PROJECT DIRECTOR: PROJECT: AGENCY: ADDRESS: Nancy I. Haffner, Community Programs Administrator 1998 Victim Witness Program 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office P. O. Box 1167 (915 Tenth Street). Greeley CO 80612 DATE: Oct. 17, 1997 (NOTE: COPIES OF THE STATUTES DESCRIBED ABOVE WILL BE PROVIDED TO PROSPECTIVE GRANT RECIPIENTS UPON REQUEST.) GRVRA.VAL Post Office Box 1167 - 915 Tenth Street • Greeley, CO 80632 • (970) 356-4010 • FAX (970) 352 8023 Hello