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RE: APPROVE 1996 VOCA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS LIAISON
PROJECT TO COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE 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 1996 VOCA Assistance Application for
the Domestic Violence and Special Populations Liaison Project from the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, commencing
October 1996, and ending September 1997, 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 1996 VOCA Assistance Application for the Domestic Violence and
Special Populations Liaison Project from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the 19th Judicial District
Attorney's Office, to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 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 15th day of April, A.D., 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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FROM: Nancy I. Haffner tilt
District Attorney' f r
DATE: April 10, 1996
SUBJECT: 1996-97 VOCA Grant Application
Attached is the 1996-97 VOCA Grant Application. This grant request is for 20% of the salary cost
for Ms. Travis Niehaus, Community Counselor II, Victim Assistance Office. The amount of the
request is the current salary plus 3% added for cost of living to be given in January, 1997.
The 20%amount of salary has been the standard request from VOCA for the past several years for
this particular position. The remaining personnel costs for Ms. Niehaus comes from the VALE
Grant and Administrative Funds.
I am asking that Ms. Barbara J. Kirkmeyer and Mr. Don Warden sign in BLUE ink. There is one
copy that may remain with the County Commissioners Office;the other copies I will need returned.
I will be present at the April 15, 1996 County Commissioners meeting in the event that you have
any questions. I appreciate your consideration and approval of this grant application.
NOTE: The grant application must be delivered to the Division of Criminal Justice Office in
Denver by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,April 19, 1996. I would like to request that I can pick up the
signed grant applications on Thursday afternoon,April 18, 1996.
Attachments
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1996 VOCA ASS/STANCE APPLICATION
(pages 1-23, right side)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
(left side)
Please Note:
The original and two full copies (total of three) and 30 copies of pages
1-8 must be submitted to DCJ. When making the required copies, you
need not copy instructions. COPY APPLICATION SIDE ONLY. Only one
copy of Appendix F (audit reports and financial reviews) is needed.
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TITLE PAGE Grant tl.
Award$.
P A S'F
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19th Judicial District Attorney's Domestic Violence and Special
1. Project Title: Populations Liaison Project
2. Brief Project Description: This project will provide direct services to domestic violence victims
and their children and will enhance and expand direct services to elderly, disabled and
assault victims of crime, i.e. , victim compensation, referral to community agencies and
liaison within the criminal justice system.
3. Applicant Agency: 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Address: P. 0. Box 1167, Greeley, CO 80632
Telephone: ( 970 ) 356-4010 U.S. Congressional District: Fourth
Federal Employer ID Number. 8 4 6 0 0 0 8 1 3 Judicial District in which Agency is located: 19th
Community Programs
4. Project Director. Nancy I. Haffner Title: Administrator
Telephone: ( 970 ) 356-4010 Fax Number: ( 970 ) 352-8023
5. Federal VOCA Funds Requested: $5287.00 Source of match: Cash XX In-kind
6. Prior VOCA Funding for this Project:
Grant Number. 95-VA-19-63 Amount:$ 5087.00
Grant Number. 94—VA-19-63 Amount:$ 4700.00
Grant Number. 93—VA-19-73 Amount:$ 5000.00
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.
5 % Child Abuse(circle: physical and/or sexual)
75 % Domestic Violence
10 % Sexual Assault(circle: adult sex assault victims and/or adults molested as children)
10 % Previously Underserved (specify types&percents)
% drug related vehicular assault(DUI/DWI) 4 % Elder Abuse % Gang Violence
% Homicide Survivors % Robbery 2 % Other (please specify)
4 % Assault % Hate Violence Disabled
100 % Total
8. When did the applicant submit a copy of this application to its local VALE Board, or the State VALE Board, as required?
Date of Submission: April 19, 1996 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 existine 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 e. Other
_ c. Serve additional victim populations
11. Description of Applicant Agency:
_Criminal Justice/Govt. _Non-Criminal Justice/Govetnment _Native American Tribe or Org.
Law Enforcement (Identify) _On Reservation
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_Prosecution Off Reservation
—Court _Private Non-Profit Organization
Corrections
12. Total funding for agency's victim services program: Please provide information for the 12 month VOCA grant periods. If other
time period is used,please indicate the months here. -
Actual Revenues Rec'd Anticipated Revenues
Oct/95 to Sept/96 Oct/96 to Sept/97 Sources of Revenue
Federal funds(excluding VOCA) $ -0- $ -o-
VOCA federal $ (not match) $ 5087.00 $ 5287.00 VOCA
State funds $ —0-- $ -0-
Local VALE finds $38,395.00 $ 46,277.00 Dist#(s):19
Local Government funds $63, 176.00 $ 65,632.00 Weld County
Private funds $ -0- $ 0_
TOTAL $106,658.00 $ 117,196.00
VOCA and matching funds represent approximately % of the agency's annual victim assistance budget.
13. VOCA Project Staff: Identify number and FTE(full-time equivalent)of staff assigned to the proposed VOCA project.
1 number of PAID staff 2 number of DIRECT SERVICES VOLUNTEER staff
.40 FTE of PAID staff .5 FTE of DIRECT SERVICES VOLUNTEER staff(record also on page 5, #19)
I wish to apply for a waiver of the requirement to use volunteers in VOCA project. Explain on page 5, #19.
14. Types of Services to be Provided by this Project(check all that apply):
x Assistance with/referral to Victim Compensation(required by federal VOCA regulations)
x Counseling — Shelter Emergency Legal Advocacy
x Follow-up Contact • Safehousing x Personal Advocacy
Therapy x Lnformation/Referral x Other(as specified below)
Group Treatment/Support x Criminal Justice Advocacy Courtroom Assistance Program
Hotline Counseling Emergency Financial Assistance
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15-18 Proposed VOCA Project Summary
15. Statement of Need for this proposed VOCA Project in the community:
Does your proposed VOCA project serve more than one law enforcement jurisdiction? Please explain.
Domestic violence continues to grow in the 19th Judicial District
(the 19th Judicial District is synonymous with Weld County) . The
statistics indicate the severity of domestic violence problems and
the need for victim services within the District Attorney' s Office,
particularly at the critical early stages of the criminal justice
process . There are 22 law enforcement agencies within Weld County
who may refer domestic violence cases to our office . During 1995,
A Woman' s Place, the battered women' s shelter in Greeley, reported
4 , 042 nights of crisis shelter given to 94 battered women & 142
children. These numbers impact our office as we provide education,
legal liaison with the DDA' s, referral and individual and courtroom
support services to these victims . Our program is the only one of
its kind within the 19th Judicial District . The special
populations of elderly and disabled are in great need of these same
services . There are no currently no unique services for the elderly
and disabled within the 19th Judicial District' s Criminal Justice
system. We feel that by targeting these special populations, we
will be empowering them to be invested in the court process and
their own recovery.
16. Proposed VOCA Project Description• Contact person• Nancy I. Haffner Phone#: ( 9p-356-4010
Describe the specific part of your total program that VOCA funds will support.
The 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Domestic Violence and
Special Populations Victim Liaison Project is staffed with one .20
FTE, Community Counselor II and volunteers. The staff member and
the volunteers work directly with domestic violence as well as the
elderly, disabled and assault victims of crime and assisting with
the coordination of services for child abuse, and adult sexual
abuse victims . Expansion of services during 1994-95 included the
Courtroom Assistance Program (CAP) to provide victims with
courtroom education, orientation, and support throughout the court
process, utilizing a volunteer staff.
Domestic violence victims are referred to this project by A
Woman' s Place (domestic violence shelter) , Greeley Police
Department Victim Advocates (including Evans, LaSalle, Kersey,
Johnstown, Milliken and Windsor) , Brighton Police Department Victim
Advocates and Fort Lupton Victim Services. It is at this time that
the support services and education are offered to that victim,
i . e. , court process information, bond/sentencing options, referrals
to other agencies, victim compensation and crisis counseling.
This project will provide legal liaison, education and personal
support services to the elderly and disabled victims of crime who
are involved in the 19th Judicial District Criminal Justice System.
Referrals will come from law enforcement, District Attorney' s
office, and other agencies working with this special population in
the community. As a part of the District Attorney' s Office, this
project continues to educate law enforcement, the D.A. ' s Office and
the community agencies about the special services to be provided by
this project early in the criminal justice process and to collect
data on numbers served for future planning.
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17. Goals and Objectives for proposed VOCA Project:
GOAL 1:
To enhance and expand direct services to victims of crime as
criminal justice support and education to victims of domestic
violence in the 19th Judicial District .
OBJECTIVES:
- By September 30, 1997, the project will provide liaison services
to 500 domestic violence victims (i. e. , case status, DDA' s drop
charge policy, bond conditions, and disposition) . This will
include courtroom assistance to victims of domestic violence.
- To continue and expand services to child victims of domestic
violence or sexual assault victims and their families . These
services will include liaison services, individual and family
support and education on the criminal justice process.
- By September 30, 1997, the project will provide victims of
domestic violence with 800 referrals to other community agencies
including: victim compensation, A Woman' s Place, Legal Aid,
mental health services, Department of Social Services and Child
Advocacy Resource and Education, Inc. (CARE) for services . (This
represents the same number of referrals as we projected for last
year. )
GOAL 2 :
To provide direct services earlier in the prosecution process to
assault, elderly and disabled victims of crime in the 19th Judicial
District Criminal Justice system (to include criminal justice
support services and education in the form of DA liaison, community
referrals and courtroom assistance.
OBJECTIVES:
- By September 30, 1997 : to act as liaison to a total of 40
elderly, disabled and assault victims of crime between the
victim and the District Attorney by providing legal education,
liaison, referral, courtroom assistance, and support services.
- By September 30, 1997, the project will provide direct service
and assistance to a total of 40 elderly, disabled, and assault
victims of crime in applying for Victim Compensation.
- By September 30, 1997 : to assist with support services of 10
victims of child and adult sexual assault within the 19th
Judicial District Attorney' s Office.
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18. TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTINUING APPLICANTS ONLY. NEW PROJECTS NEED NOT COMPLETE.
Concisely describe any major differences between your 1995 VOCA Project and the proposed 1996 VOCA Project. Explain any
increase requested over your 1995 award amount.
1) During 1994 and 1995, the VOCA project concentrated on direct
services to special populations (elderly and disabled) and domestic
violence victims with increases due to the impact of the Victims'
Rights Amendment . The project received more dom. vio. referrals
from Police Department Victim Advocate Programs. Deputy D.A. ' s
also referred more domestic violence, elderly and disabled victims .
2) In relation to "efforts to cooperate" : Travis Niehaus is an
active member of the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime
(CCVC--a committee formed 2 years ago to bring together local
agencies involved in providing services for victims of crime to
ensure continuity of those services, to prevent duplication of
services and to develop a "flow chart" for this purpose) . She is
also an active member of the Domestic Violence Coalition of Weld
County.
3) Current salary information for Ms. Travis Niehaus, Community
Counselor II, plus the anticipated 3% cost of living raise that
will be given to employees during January 1997, is the basis for
her salary for this grant request . Travis is eligible for a "pay
step" increase in salary as of 5/97; however, we will request this
increase in cost from the Administrative Funds . It is this
rationale that will increase our 1996-97 grant request .
19. Describe your current and/or proposed DIRECT SERVICES VOLUNTEER program. Address all aspects, i.e., recruitment,
screening, orientation, supervision and on-going training. If requesting a waiver of the federal VOCA requirement to utilize
• volunteers, explain here.
Number of direct services volunteers: 2 FTE OF DIRECT SERVICES VOLUNTEER STAFF: .5
The Intern/Volunteer Program for this agency is well developed. We
strive to provide a quality learning environment for interns and
volunteers in a professional setting. Recruitment is done through
the University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College and
from community referrals. A CAP (Courtroom Assistance Program) job
description is on file at UNC and Aims in various departments .
Nancy Haffner, Community Programs Administrator, initially screens
the student applicants and describes the duties involved in the
internship. Once she determines that the student has a desire to
participate in the CAP program, Ms . Haffner makes the referral to
Ms . Niehaus who then schedules an interview time with the student .
A scoring matrix is used for the interview process . Once selected,
a formal training/orientation is provided; all *Victim Assistance
staff participate in the training process . Each student receives
an extensive training manual. Supervision is provided by Ms.
Niehaus on a daily basis . She performs two evaluation processes
during the semester, along with documentation of hours worked to be
turned in every two weeks . On-going training includes learning
general responsibilities of each staff member, attending staff
meetings as schedules permit, and frequent court observations . The
volunteers have direct contact with victims of crime both on the
phone and in person. Volunteers are required to work 10-20 hours
per week.
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20-22 Budget Section
20. Detailed VOCA Project Budget: This budget details the total VOCA Project cost - the resources covered by both the federal
portion and the required local match as calculated on the Match Work Sheet. Be certain to include match and do not exceed the
required match. Carefully review instructions for pages 6-8,and pages I-6 and I-7 of the General Guidelines for ineligible VOCA
costs.
ROUND TO NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR
PERSONNEL(Employees) '
Total Cost Cost Total
Name of employee/Job Position Annual Full-time % of Time for (Per Line Item)
Salary VOCA Project
Travis Niehaus
Comm Counselor II 26,437 /1R X .20 % = 5287.00 5287.00
/YR X % _
/YR X % _
Subtotal of Personnel 5287.00
FICA, Retirement, Fringe Benefits X % of Salary =
Total Personnel Cost $ 5287.00 .00
STJPPLIES AND OPERATING SENSES (commumca ons:,copymg
sent,'p oce,regisCiahon fees ami xte�imder$1000 to purc7rase) .
Office Supplies 660.00
Xeroxing 662.00
Total Supplies and Operating Cost $ 1322.00 .00
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INSTATh TRAVEL(itemize:3ranst#>46on r,sttbstatenxn.;- ,
Total Instate Travel Cost $ —0— .00
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Total Equipment Cost -0-
/ - -- .ESSIONAL SERVICES Xi y₹smtze'Sbn'ilwels • F'Y tins}
Total Professional Services Cost $ —0— .00
OTAI PROJECT COST. $ 6609.00 .00
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21. Budget Summary for proposed VOCA project:
ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR
Ah iV x hLS VOCA 1tegUett Ce5il Match 7n K�ad iul8fth OTAIS
Personnel 5237.00 5287 •00
Supplies and Operating 1322.00 1322 .00
Travel .00
Equipment .00
Professional Services .00
TOTALS - 5287.00 .00 .00 1322 •00 6609 .00
it*b A raids Regaes i s s1mnred MatcL Total dotal Proj eM Cost
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5287.00 1322.00 6609 .00
Indicate choice from match work sheet:
X a. New or Continuing Project 20% non-federal match required
b. Tribal Project on Reservation 5% non-federal match required
What is the SOURCE of the matching funds?
Cash Match_
M Match: $1322.00 valuedat$110 Per month
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22. Budget Narrative:
Explain and justify the proposed VOCA project budget as outlined on pages 6 and 7. Follow instructions and address each item
in the budget.
Describe efforts made to obtain financial support from local and/or other resources, including those efforts where funding was
denied or not available.
PERSONNEL COSTS :
The salary is based on Ms. Travis Niehaus' s current 1996 figure
of $25, 667 . 20 plus the anticipated 3% cost of living raise that
will be given to all employees during January 1997 with 20% of her
time exclusively devoted to the District Attorney' s Domestic
Violence and Special Populations Victim Liaison Project . Ms.
Niehaus' s remaining salary funding is from the VALE Grant and the
Administrative Funds . NOTE: EFFECTIVE MAY, 1997, HER YEARLY
SALARY WILL INCREASE TO $26,415.48 . Increased costs in salary
during mid-year are NOT reflected in our grant request.
This position is described as Community Counselor II, per the
Weld County Personnel 1996 pay level at $12 . 34 per hour. This rate
per hour is equivalent to the average pay scale for counselors
performing in a similar position in this area with the addition of
benefits . This rate of pay is determined by Weld County Personnel.
BENEFITS:
Benefits, insurance and taxes account for 22% of Ms . Niehaus' s
salary package calculated at the Weld County Rate.
SUPPLIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES :
Copying, materials and maintenance of copiers are supplied by
Weld County (copies based on $ . 18 per copy plus maintenance) . Cost
breaks out to be approximately $55/month.
Supplies are also supplied by Weld County which includes all
materials used for this project (letterhead, envelopes, pens,
pencils, mailing costs, etc. ) Cost breaks out to be approximately
$55 . 16/month.
STATE TRAVEL: Not applicable
EOUIPMENT: Not applicable
CONSULTANT/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Not applicable
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Personnel : Salary for Travis Niehaus : $5, 287 .00
Supplies/Operating Expenses :
Office Supplies $ 660
Xeroxing:' 662 1, 322 . 00
TOTAL VOCA FUNDS REQUESTED: $6 , 609 . 00
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Match Work Sheet: DO NOT INCLUDE THIS PAGE OR THE REST OF THE APPLICATION WHEN MAKING THE 30
COPIES FOR THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
The VOCA budget must include the appropriate match. It is important that the match amount is computed correctly because the same
budget restrictions apply to match that apply to the federal award. -
On page 2, item#9, you indicated that this proposed VOCA project: Required Match Federal Percent
a. a new project, continues a VOCA project, or existing program 20% or .20 80% or .80
b. starts or operates a tribal project on a Native American reservation 5% or .05 95% or 95
Select the appropriate letter above to determine required match.
I. $ 5287.00 - 80% = $ 6609.00
Federal VOCA dollars requested Federal percent for letter selected Total Project Cost
$ 6609.00 - 5287.00 = $ 1322.00
Total Project Cost from above Federal VOCA dollars requested Required Match
(Rounded to the nearest whole dollar)
2. Grant Match Summary:
Federal VOCA dollars requested $ 5287.00
Required match $ 1322.00
Total VOCA Project Cost $ 6609.00
All budget pages MUST agree with the above figures.
EXAMPLE for new, continuing or existing project:
1. $ 12,250.00 - .80 = $ 15.312.50
Federal VOCA $ requested Federal portion for letter selected Total Project Cost
2. $ 15,313.00 - $ 12,250.00 = $ 3,063.00
Total Project Cost from above Federal VOCA dollars requested Required Match
(Rounded to the nearest whole dollar)
3. Grant Match Summary: •
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Federal VOCA$ requested(no match) $ 12,250.00
Required match $ 3.063.00
Total VOCA Project Cost $ 15.313.00
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• 23 -2t Organizational Qualifications
23. Brief organizational description and history:
The 19th Judicial District Attorney' s Victim Assistance Program
was established in May, 1980 , by District Attorney, Robert Miller.
The mission statement : "The Nineteenth Judicial District
Attorney' s Victim Assistance Program is dedicated to assisting the
District Attorney with the prosecution of crime and other statutory
responsibilities by providing assistance, support and education to
crime victims and witnesses. " It is the belief of this program
that crime victims have the right to be treated with dignity,
fairness and respect . Therefore, the Victim Assistance Program
supports the rights of crime victims to be informed, present and
heard at critical stages of the Criminal Justice Process as defined
by the General Assembly (CRS . 24 , 1-302) .
Minority issues are recognized by the 19th Judicial District
Attorney' s Office and we provide services to females, various
ethnic backgrounds, disabled, and elderly. Community agencies such
as A Woman' s Place and law enforcement victim advocate agencies
provide referrals to our office.
24. Describe the network of victim services in your service area, including how your agency's VOCA project fits into that system.
Address all issues listed in instructions and include any efforts to serve federal crime victims.
The Domestic Violence Coalition is a networking group of
numerous agencies who meet monthly to share ideas and information.
The Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime provides an
excellent networking opportunity for agencies serving victims of
crime . A crime victim' s flow-chart was the product of this
committee to assure coordinating, non-duplicating services for
victims. As Ms.Niehaus is an active member of both organizations,
she is knowledgeable about the community resources that are
available and specific staff to contact. Below is a list of
agencies and services :
A Woman' s Place : emergency shelter, support groups, and referrals
for domestic violence victims and their children.
Area Agency on Aging: information and referral for elderly.
Child Advocacy & Resource Education: information, support,
education and assistance for child abuse victims and parents .
Choices for Independent Living: services for disabled.
Colorado State Patrol : assistance to victims of vehicular crimes .
D.A. Victim Assistance program: case status information, community
referrals, victim compensation information/assistance, restitution,
courtroom assistance, direct services for victims of dom. violence.
Ft . Lupton Law Enforcement Advocates : on-scene victim advocacy and
follow-up assistance for crime victims .
Partners, Inc. : juvenile one-to-one partnership with an adult .
North Colorado Center for Disability & Deafness : assistance to
those who are deaf and hearing impaired; also the blind.
Weld County Dept . . of Social Services : .assistance with child abuse
victims and families .
Univ. of Northern Colorado: Assault Survivors Advocacy Program:
advocacy, referral and support to sexual assault victims .
Weld Mental Health Center: counseling and groups for crime
victims .
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25. Please indicate with colored marker the area to be served by your project.
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a. Applicant Agency: and Special Populations Liaison Project
b. Description of geographic area to be served: The 19th Judicial District is one of the largest
in the state of Colorado, spanning from the NE Colorado/WY border to the Brighton city
limits. It is primarily rural/agricultural.
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26.This special condition will be included in 1996 VOCA Statement of Grant Awards: The applicant assures that the application
signatories, staff, and volunteers assigned to the VOCA-funded project understand the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to
section 24-4.1-302.5 CRS and the services delineated pursuant to sections 24-4.1-303 and 24-4.1-304 CRS, commonly known as the
Victim Rights Act and enabling legislation.
Please briefly describe how your VOCA project will provide information to victims, and training to staff and volunteers regarding
Colorado's Victim Rights Act and its enabling legislation. If your agency has a brochure with Victim Rights Act information,
please include one copy with this application.
The District Attorney, all Deputy District Attorney' s and all
Victim Assistance staff in the 19th Judicial District Attorney' s
Office have read and understand the Victims Rights Amendment that
was passed to guarantee certain rights to the victims of specified
crimes . The Victim Assistance Program staff have complete
knowledge of the amendment and the crimes that apply.
The training that is provided to staff and volunteers is on-going
education about the constitutional amendment for victims rights.
The District Attorney and Community Programs Administrator ensures
that all staff are made aware of any updates in the process. Our
Victims Rights Amendment Office Technician II position is also up
to date on all changes . Ms. Travis Niehaus and the remaining
Victim Assistance staff talk with crime victims, both on the phone
and in person, on a daily basis and inform them of their rights as
a victim of crime. A brochure is given to the victim and reviewed
with them. If a crime victim is in need of assistance in completing
the Crime Victim Compensation application, our staff is ready to
assist them.
27: Describe how your agency serves minorities and recruits minority staff and volunteers in a reasonable proportion to the number
of minorities in the service area.
The Domestic Violence and Special Populations Liaison Project serve
minorities through the following:
- Weld County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Ms. Travis Niehaus is currently enrolled in a Spanish II course
in learning to speak the Spanish language. She has the interest
and desire to learn Spanish in order to better communicate with
victims of crime she has contact with in our office.
- The Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) has
established a network with the Greeley Center for Independence
for Disabled, Choices, the Center for Disability and Deafness,
and Centennial Developmental Services for disabled victims of
Crime .
- Volunteers and interns recruited by the Univ. of
Northern Colorado & Aims Community College : we seek out those
who are able to speak the Spanish language if possible .
- There are two Deputy District Attorney' s in our office who speak
and understand the Spanish language . If we have no one else
pp
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28. Describe how you inform victims of the VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM and assist them in applying when
Please explain any major issues that hinder victim assistance programs appenc ti
benefits and'understanding eligibility. If any of the services provided byy assur igency sting crimere victims eligible
g in for filing for compensate,
reimbursement, please describe how your agency does not duplicate those Victim Compensationgel eligible services in the VOC
funded project. mpensati
At this time, none of the services provided by this project are
is 1gibl m dee of hetim victim' s
regarding his/her safety nompensation However, assessment
hardship issues . If applicable, victims are informedaof then Victim
Compensation process and given a brochure and application form. A
Victim Compensation brochure is also sent to victims with the
initial Domestic Violence Outreach letter.
This project does not provide intensive therapeutic services and is
a free source to victims of family violence.
29. 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 receives sound financial management through the Weld
County Financial Department . Mr. Don Warden, Director of Finance
and Administration of Weld County, is our financial officer. Mr.
Warden has won numerous awards in both the state and nation 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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30. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT RECEIVE VOCA FUNDS IN 1995.
Provide below a detailed project workplan and timetable indicating tasks to be accomplished, by when, and by whom. The
workplan should reflect the goals and objectives you developed in item#17.
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31. 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.
Effectiveness of this project will be measured by a form that
allows staff to track the numbers of both primary and secondary
victims receiving direct victim services from this office on a
daily basis . These totals are then calculated and submitted on a
quarterly basis to the Community Programs Administrator. This
information becomes a vital part of the quarterly V.A.L.E. grant
report .
Weld County changed to a new financial software package called
BANNER effective January 1, 1996 . Within this package is a program
to monitor grants . It is my intent to learn more about this grant
software program and hopefully utilize it for keeping data,
statistics and financial information. However, the software
package is still being modified by the Accounting Department to be
able to produce the data and reports that it was designed to do.
It is not completely user-friendly and report-accessible at the
time this grant is being written.
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32. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
The applicant hereby certifies that the project described in this application meets all the requirements of the Victims of Crime Act,
1984, as amended, that all information contained in the application is correct, that there has been appropriate coordination with
affected agencies and that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the Act and all other applicable Federal and state laws, rules
and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established.
The applicant further understands and agrees that any subgrant received as a result of this application shall incorporate this application
into the subgrant award,and shall also be subject to the grant conditions set forth in the Statement of Grant Award and in the Division
of Criminal Justice publication, Administrative Guide for Federal Justice Grant Programs.
A. Financial and Administrative Management
1. The applicant assures that fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, evaluation procedures and such records as the Division of
Criminal Justice shall prescribe shall be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management and efficient disbursement of
funds received.
2. The applicant assures that it will comply with applicable financial and administrative OMB Circulars A-87, A-102(Common
Rule), A-128, A-110, and A-133, and will comply with the provisions of the Office of Justice Programs publication
M7100.1D, Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants. For practical purposes, the requirements which are pertinent
to the management of Victims of Crime Act funds have been extracted from the above documents and are contained in the
Administrative Guide for Federal Justice Grant Programs referenced above. However, such a guide cannot cover every
foreseeable contingency, and the applicant is ultimately responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal laws,
rules and regulations.
B. Match and Non-Supplanting of State/Local Funds
The applicant assures that federal funds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds
but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available.
C. Inspection, Recordkeeping, and Audit
1. The applicant assures that it will procure an audit by a CPA or licensed public accountant incorporating the subgrant, as
required by federal guidelines. Audits must be performed in accordance with OMB Circular A-128 (State and Local Units
of Governments), or OMB Circular A-133 (Institutions of Higher Education and Non-Profits). At such time as the audit is
completed, ONE COPY OF THE AUDIT REPORT MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE for clearance. If the audit report does not meet the applicable A-128 or A-133 standards or is not submitted in
a timely manner, then the applicant accepts responsibility for the costs of a financial program audit to be performed by the
Department of Public Safety.
2. The applicant assures that it will maintain all project records as will facilitate an effective audit for three years from the date
of the final financial report or beyond the three year period if an audit is in progress and/or the findings of a completed audit
have not been resolved satisfactorily.
3. The applicant assures that it will keep copies of all documents and correspondence related to this subgrant in a separate file
bearing the project title and grant number. All expenditures must be supported by documentation and only actual approved
expenditures will be permitted.
4. The applicant assures that the Division of Criminal Justice, the Department of Public Safety, and the Comptroller General
of the United States Department of Justice or designee, shall have Perms for purposes of audit and examinations to any
bonds, documents, papers and records of the subgrantee and to relevant books and records of subcontractors of the
subgrantee. The applicant shall notify any subcontractor of the subgrantee of these provisions.
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32. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.):
5. The applicant assures that signatories of the application and subgrant award and personnel employed through this subgrant
will appear when requested at any administrative hearing, conference or meeting conducted by the Division of Criminal
Justice.
6. The applicantassures that it shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports in such form, at such times,
and containing such data and information as the Division of Criminal Justice may reasonably require to administer the
program. The applicant further assures that quarterly financial and narrative reports shall be submitted within 15 days of
the end of each calendar quarter and shall be current and actual; and that Final Reports shall be submitted on the form
provided by the Division of Criminal Justice within 45 days of the end date of the subgrant.
D. Discrimination Prohibited
1. The applicant assures that it will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968, as amended; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended;Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;the Age Discrimination Act of 1975;the Department of Justice
Nondiscrimination Regulations 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and Executive Order 11246, as amended by
Executive Order 11375, and their implementing regulations, 41 CFR Part 60.1 et. seq., as applicable to construction
contracts.
2. The applicant certifies that it will comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957, as
amended, and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices (24-34-402.CRS 1988
Replacement Vol.), and as required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975.
Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all state contracts or subcontracts.
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
a. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color,
national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age. The contractor will take
affirmative action to insure such applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during-employment without
regard to the above mentioned characteristics. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; lay-offs or terminations; rates
of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to
post these provisions in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment.
b. The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state
that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national
origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age.
c. The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has collective bargaining
agreements or other contract or understanding, notice to be provided by the contracting officer, advertising the labor
union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitment under the Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant Orders of the Governor.
d. The contractor and labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975,and by the rules, regulations and Orders of the Governor,or pursuant thereto,
and will permit access to their books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the office of the Governor
or designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations andorders.
e. A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in such labor
organizations, or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or discriminate against any
of its members in the full enjoyment of work opportunity, because of handicap, race, creed, color, sex, age, national
origin, or ancestry. (24-34-402(1)(c) C.R.S.)
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32. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.):
f. A labor organization, or the employees or members thereof will not aid, abet, incite,compel or coerce the doing of any
act defined in this contract to be discriminatory or obstruct any person from complying with the provisions of this
contract or any order issued thereunder;or attempt either directly or indirectly, to commit any act defined in this contract
to be discriminatory. (24-34-402(1)(e) C.R.S.)
g. In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such
rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the
contractor may be declared ineligible for further State contracts in accordance with procedures, authorized in Executive
Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, and the rules, regulations, or orders promulgated
in accordance therewith, and such other sanctions as may be imposed and remedies as may be invoked as provided in
Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, or by rules, regulations, or orders
promulgated in accordance therewith, or as otherwise provided by law.
h. The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph (a) through (h) in every sub-contract and purchase order,
pursuant to Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, so that such provisions will
be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any sub-contracting
or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct, as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions
for non-compliance; provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with,
litigation with the subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the contractor may
request the State of Colorado to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the State of Colorado.
3. The applicant assures that in the event a Federal or state court or administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination
after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or sex against a recipient of funds, the
recipient will forward a copy of the finding to the Division of Criminal Justice.
4. a. The applicant assures that if required to formulate an Equal Employment Opportunity Program(EEOP), in accordance
with 28 CFR 42.301 et. seq., it will maintain a current one on file and agrees to submit a copy of the current EEOP
which meets the applicable requirements to the Division of Criminal Justice.
b. If the parent organization of the subgrantee receives subgrants of 5500,000 or more in federal funds; an equal
employment opportunity program for women and minorities is required to be approved by the U.S.Department of Justice
through the Division of Criminal Justice prior to the start of the project.
E. Victim Assistance Services
1. The applicant assures that victim assistance grant funds shall be used only to provide direct services to victims of crime.
2. The applicant assures that it will assist victims in seeking available crime victim compensation benefits.
3. The applicant assures that it will promote,within the community served, coordinated public and private efforts to aid crime
victims.
F. Procurement and Contracts •
1. The applicant assures that open, competitive procurement procedures must be followed for all purchases under the grant,
including especially the purchase of equipment and professional services. All contracts for professional services, of any
amount,and equipment purchases over one thousand dollars must receive prior approval by the Division of Criminal Justice.
2. The applicant assures that no contract or agreement will be made for execution of project activities or provisions of services
(other than purchase of supplies or standard commercial or maintenance services)which is not incorporated in the approved
application or approved in advance by the Division of Criminal Justice.
3. The applicant assures that contractors/vendors who assist the subgrantee to develop specifications, requirements, statements
of work and/or Request For Proposals for a proposed procurement shall be excluded from bidding or submitting a proposal
to compete for the award of such procurement.
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32. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.):
4. The applicant assures that the Division of Criminal Justice shall have an irrevocable nonexclusive, royalty-free license to any
invention and to reproduce, publish and use any materials in whole or in part, and-authorize others to do so, which are
produced under this subgrant.
5. The applicant assures that no rights or duties under this contract shall be assigned without the prior written consent of the
Division of Criminal Justice.
G. Indemnification
To the extent authorized by law, the subgrantee shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents,
against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred as a result
of any act or omission by the subgrantee, or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this
subgrant.
H. Prohibited Acts
1. The signatories hereto aver that they are familiar with 18-8-301, et. seq., (Bribery and Corrupt Influences) and 18-8-401,
et. seq., (Abuse of Public Office), CRS, 1986 Replacement Vol., and that no violation of such provisions is present.
2. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no state employee has personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service
or property described in the application/proposal.
I. Other Federal and State Requirements
1. The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the interpretation,
execution and enforcement of this subgrant. Any provision of this subgrant whether or not incorporated herein by reference
which provides for arbitration by any extra judicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws, rules
and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which
purports to negate this or any other special provision or condition in whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or
available in any action at law whether by way of complaint, defense or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void
by the operation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of this subgrant to the extent that the subgrant is capable
of execution.
2. Financial obligations of the State of Colorado payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose
being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available.
3. The Division of Criminal Justice grant managers reserve the right to make and authorize adjustments to the Grant Award
for the purpose of making changes in budget categories, extension of grant award dates, changes in goals and objectives,
and other modifications which do not change the total amount of the grant award. DO Forms 4A,4B, 4C,4D,which must
be completed for these changes to occur, are hereby incorporated by reference into the grant.
4. Any subgrant award is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds for the purposes hereof.
5. 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
the necessary and allowable costs incurred through the date of termination, but not exceeding a prorated amount based on
the number of.days of project operation prior to termination. Any equipment purchased under this grant would revert, at
the option of the Division of Criminal Justice, to the Division of Criminal Justice upon termination of the grant.
6. The grant may be suspended or terminated at any time by the Division of Criminal Justice if the subgrantee fails to comply
with the provisions of the Victims of Crime Act or any of the Certified Assurances and Special Provisions.
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32. CERTIFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Cont.):
7. Any inconsistency or conflict in this contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
a) Certified Assurances and Special Provisions, b) Statement of Grant Award, c) Subgrant Application.
J. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion for Lower Tier Covered Transactions
(Subgrantees receiving $25,000 or more)
1. The prospective subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals, subcontractors or
suppliers are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. By signing and submitting this proposal, the
prospective subgrantee is providing the certification set out below.
a. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective subgrantee knowingly rendered an erroneous certification,
in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government,the department or agency with which this transaction
originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
b. The prospective subgrantee shall provide immediate written notice to the person to whom this proposal is submitted if
at any time the prospective subgrantee learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
c. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction,' "participant,"
"person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," 'proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause,
have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549.
d. The prospective subgrantee agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered
into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the
department or agency with which this transaction originated.
e. The prospective subgrantee further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions,"without
modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions (i.e.,
contracts for services).
f. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification(OW Form 4061/1)of a prospective participant in
a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from the covered
transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by
which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may check the Nonprocurement List.
g. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render
in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required
to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
h. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph d of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction
knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, incl ding
suspension and/or debarment.
2. Where the prospective subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,the prospective subgrantee shall
attach an explanation to this application.
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33. CERTIFICATION: (Original signatures required. Please sign in BLUE ink.)
The APPLICANT, through the following signatories, understands and agrees that any grant received as a result of this project
proposal shall be subject to and incorporate the statements made herein including the Certified Assurances and Special Provisions.
"The signatories certify that we have read the instructions for this application and are fully cognizant of our duties and
responsibilities for this project."
Project Director
�'�1` J � April 19, 1996
S gnature.¢jPr ject Director Date
Nancy I. Haffner Community Programs Administrator
Typed Name Title
AgencyMailingAddress: P. 0. Box 1167, Greeley, CO 80632
AgencyStreetAddress:
Agency Telephone: 970-356-4010 ext. 4730 FAX#: 970-352-8023
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Financi fficer'- e
1/eu� e.-. 04/15/96
Signature of Financial O cer Date
Donal Warden Financial Officer
Typed Name Title
Address: Weld County, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, CO 80632
Telephone: 970-356-4000 FAX#: 970-352-0242
Author• ed Official
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eld County, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, CO 80632
Telephone: 970-356-4000 FAX#: 970-352-0242
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34. Certification of Appropriation of Match
Please provide the requested information on this form. Submission of appropriate information and required signature
of the project's Authorized Official guarantees adequate cash and/or in-kind service match for the requested federal
dollars.
Name of applicant agency.
Amount of cash match and/or value of in-kind services.
Name of project for which federal funding is being requested.
Signature, typed name and title of project's Authorized Official.
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34. Certification of Appropriation of Match:
Date: April 19, 1996
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
(Applicant Agency)
cash and/or in-kind funds in the amount of$ to match federal funds for the
19th Judicial District Attorney' s Domestic Violence
and Special Populations Liaison Project proposed VOCA project.
(Project Title)
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 1996 VOCA Assistance application.
Sincerely,
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uthorized Official / 04/15/96
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Applications Due: 5:00 p.m., April 19, 1996. Send completed original application*,2 full copies (total of 3), and 30
copies of the first 8 pages to:
Candace Grosz
Division of Criminal Justice
700 Kipling St., Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80215
Phone: (303)239-5703
* In accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72-202.6, information supplied in this application is considered to
be a public record.
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35. Appendix: Self explanatory.
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APPENDIX
ATTACH APPENDIX TO THE ORIGINAL AND ALSO TO THE 2 FULL COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION, EXCEPT
SECTION F. DO NOT INCLUDE APPENDIX WITH THE 30 COPIES OF THE FIRST S PAGES.
ALL SECTIONS (A.-F.) ARE REQUIRED. IF ANY SECTION IS NOT INCLUDED, EXPLAIN THE REASONS and be
certain to forward those materials to Da as soon as possible.
35. Attach the following items behind this page and label with the appropriate letter:
A. Organizational Chart- Highlight any positions included in your VOCA budget personnel category.
B. Job Descriptions-Include for any paid or volunteer position included in your VOCA budget personnel category.
C. List of Agency's Board Members, if applicant is a non-profit rather than a government agency.
D. Three-year Plan-Include a copy of your most recent long-term plan for the programmatic development and financial
support of your victim assistance program.
E. Letters of Support and Copies of Interagency Agreements written within the last 12 months, which show community
support and cooperation. Copies are not sent to the Coordinating Committee members but are reviewed by staff and
available for review by the Committee.
F. Audit or Financial Review Report- Include ONE COPY of your most recent report with the original application. You
do not need additional copies to attach to your application. Please note that as of October, 1993, all VOCA subgrantees
must submit one such report every three years. Agencies receiving $25,000 or more from combined federal sources in a
year must meet guidelines of OMB Management Circulars A-128 or A-133 annually.
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A Organizational Chart
B Job Descriptions:
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...Courtroom Assistance Program
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E Letters of Support
F Weld County Audit Report
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Community Programs Victim Assistance Counselor II
Department: Community Programs , District Attorney' s Office
Immediate Supervisor: Community Programs Administrator. In case
of the Community Programs Administrator' s
absence, the Assistant Community Programs
Administrator is the Immediate Supervisor.
General Supervisors : The District Attorney and Assistant District
Attorney.
Supervisory Functions : None.
Job Qualifications : Must have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of
Science Degree; knowledge of the criminal justice system; be
acquainted with the various types of community services available
to victims of crime; speak and write in a professional manner; have
and maintain a valid Colorado driver' s license; have some
counseling background; work well with people in crisis; have some
computer background; work well with statistic gathering and
reporting; some knowledge of grant management; knowledge of and
experience with direct services relating to victims of crime .
Date of Job Description: September 24 , 1993
Job Duties : 1 . Provide information to victims and witnesses
concerning the status and progress of cases in which they have an
interest. This includes calling off witnesses from various
hearings or trials as needed.
2 . Offer information and education to crime victims
and witnesses concerning the criminal justice system.
3 . Referral assistance and limited crisis response
to crime victims and their families . Keep in mind that as
employees of the District Attorney' s Office, rules of discovery
apply to your conversations and communications with witnesses to
crimes that the office prosecutes . Limit the amount of information
you obtain from victims about the crimes themselves . Maximize
referral of services to existing outside community programs and
limit actual counseling.
4 . Obtain restitution information for the ATTORNEYS
on specific cases .
5 . Assist eligible victims in applying for victim
compensation.
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6 . Speak to public and professional groups
concerning the various services provided by the Community Programs
Department of the District Attorney' s Office as coordinated by the
Administrator of the Community Programs Department of the District
Attorney' s Office.
7 . Complete reporting requirements for all grants
supporting your position.
8 . Work with volunteers and interns as coordinated
by the Assistant Community Programs Administrator.
9 . Assist the ATTORNEYS on matters relating to
victim and witness assistance.
10 . Be familiar with and conform behavior to office
policies and the contents of the "D.A. Handbook. "
11 . Other duties as required and coordinated by the
Administrator of the Community Programs Department of the District
Attorney' s Office.
12 . Provide back up reception duties as needed.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: To assist the Attorney' s in coordinating
victims and witnesses who are to testify at hearings and trials .
This includes calling witnesses , coordinating courtroom
orientations , and D.A. introductions/meetings, organizing the
schedule of testifying witnesses , escorting witnesses and victims
to and from secure witness waiting area, educate the remainingwitnesses
related to basic courtroom procedure and terminology,
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the courtroom during the prosecution ' s case presentation and assist
the Attorney' s during the trial/hearing as needed, and to be
available to support and educate witnesses during the courtroom
process .
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Contact the Attorney assigned to a case coming up for trial/
hearing one week prior to scheduled date
- Prepare "Victim/witness Preparations and Verification" forms
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- Contact those who are to testify to rem nd them and where of
report
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subpoena , the time they are to testify,
- Conduct a brief courtroom orientation ( in person or by
phone) with witnesses by educating
them
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procedure, terminology, and process
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- Relate information to witnesses for Attorney where
appropriate and needed
- Notify witnesses of any changes related to dates and times
they are scheduled to testify
- Escort witnesses to and from the courtroom and coordinate
their court appearance in conjunction with the Attorney
- Be available in the courtroom during the Attorney' s
case presentation and assist/anticipate Attorney' s courtroom
needs
- Provide support and education to the witnesses
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APPENDIX D
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THREE YEAR PLAN
A three year plan for the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Domestic Violence and Special
Populations Liaison Project continues to be directed toward increased services to the underserved
special populations of the elderly, disabled and assault victims of crime. There is very little
information in local data collections that show the need for service for special populations within
the criminal justice system. Research would be very helpful in determining future needs of these
special populations and how our office can provide these direct services. This Project will continue
to attempt to track services to the underserved within the District Attorney's Office. We will note
this data on a form called "Contact Log Data Analysis" form and review the information on a
quarterly basis.
With the continuing impact of the Victims' Rights Amendment,this program approached the Weld
County Commissioners for an increase in personnel in 1994. We were granted one additional staff
position, Office Technician II,to provide clerical services and victim notifications as required by
statute. This position is funded by Weld County. We continue to update our program as changes
occur within the statute and as changes occur within our office. The Community Programs
Administrator and the Office Technician II staff member will be providing on-going training to all
clerical staff within the District Attorney's Office. This on-going training is critical to keep all staff
"up to date" on information due to the clerical turnover in staff. We are in the process of preparing
a Training and Information Book on VRA(Victims' Rights Amendment)that will be distributed to
District Court, County Court and the Juvenile Division within the District Attorney's Office in the
very near future. We are also in the process of developing a "tickler system" to alert us when the
next critical stage should be occurring. This tickler system will assist in being as timely as possible
with notification of victims of the various critical stages and to alert our own staff so that notification
does not "slip through the cracks" for any reason. It will take us a few months to get this system
developed and running smoothly.
Recently, we held training sessions during two consecutive afternoons for our volunteers in the
Victim Assistance Office. Ms. Travis Niehaus developed the training program and included all
staff in the Victim Assistance Office as trainers. Each volunteer was given a training notebook and
will then 'shadow' a staff member for a period of time before being on their own. Our newest two
volunteers happen to be retired males who had made previous inquiries with our office and expressed
an interest in being a volunteer. We feel that both men display a professional and caring attitude
to be working with victims of crime.
Weld County changed to a new accounting software package as of January 1, 1996. This is a new
system called BANNER,and will be used county-wide. Features that will directly affect the Victim
Assistance Office include a "grant package" which will allow the Community Programs
Administrator to have direct input and access to all grant information as related to our office. It is
important to note that at the time this grant is being written, the Accounting Office is still in the
process of"streamlining" this grant package so that it will be accessible to us. We hope this will
occur soon. Also,the BANNER system will allow for our program to pull up computer screens and
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be able to monitor/view our various accounts. At this time, we are able to view our accounts,but
we are unable to print out reports for a hard copy of the data. All in all,the new accounting software
package should be of benefit to us in the very near future.
The Courtroom Assistance Program(CAP)has now been utilized for two years. The Deputy District
Attorney's from District, County and Juvenile Courts have been utilizing the program on a regular
basis and given us very positive feedback on the appropriateness and helpfulness of the CAP
Program. The Program provides coordination between the courts,the Deputy District Attorney's and
victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice system. The volunteers in the Victim
Assistance Office also participate in the CAP Program. Some of their duties include: calling off of
witnesses for jury trials,jury trial follow-up, witness support and education, escorting and waiting
with victims/witnesses in the Court House Waiting Room and other offices duties.
In addition, the Victim Assistance Office and this Project continue to work with other agencies
throughout Weld County to assess and provide services to victims of crime. Effectiveness of
services will be tracked through daily Log Sheets and tallied on a quarterly basis. The Victim
Assistance staff and Community Programs Administrator continue to be active members of the
Domestic Violence Coalition and the Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC). We
have developed positive working and communication relationships with all of the agencies listed
earlier in this grant.
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FT. LUPTON SUB-STATION
GREELEY OFFICE -� '
P.O. BOX 123
P.O. BOX 759 FT. LUPTON, CO 80621
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PHONE (303) 356-4000 .
PHONE (303) 356-4000 (303)EXT 857-24646905
ED JORDAN
April 9, 1996
To Whom It May Concern,
Please accept this letter of support for the victim witness services that are provided by our
local District Attorney's Office. 'this office relies on a regular basis on these services as they relate
to the victim of crimes while they are going through the judicial process.`
The service provided keeps the victim informed of the court process which is over and above
the law enforcement role. This procedure maintains the continuity of the philosophy of community
policing. The victims of Weld County are given the support they deserve with this program.
Sincerely,
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COUNTY OF WELD
130 S.McKINLEY AVENUE FORT LUPTON (303)857.4011
COLOR RIA P.O.BOX 213 DENVER METRO(303)893-54O4
FT,LUPTON,60 80621 GREELEY METRO(303)356-9225
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
GEORGE R. WARD
April 9, 1996
VOCA Grant Committee
To Whom it May Concern:
It is my pleasure to write a letter of support for the District Attorney's Office
Victim Witness Program in the 19th Judicial District. As a new Victim Services
Program within Weld County, the Fort Lupton Victim Services has had close contact with
the Victim Witness Office since we originated on September 4, 1995. The two programs
are a wonderful complement to one another as we each strive to serve the various
victims/witnesses throughout Weld County.
Certainly, many are suffering from the crime committed against them and do not have the
strength to face a second or third victimization by the system. The District Attorney's
Victim Witness Program is one of the most important referrals that is available for our
volunteer victim advocates. With the Fort Lupton Victim Services and the District
Attorney's Victim Witness Program networking together we now have the ability to give
the victims/witnesses a smooth transition from the immediate onset of their victimization
throughout their entire court process. Surely they are entitled to no less than the
defendant in their case.
I strongly recommend continual funding for this extremely important service to victims of
crime within the 19th Judicial District. It has made an impressive impact. I ask that you
give serious consideration to finding this very effective program.
Snci izta_-errely, D Q _ l
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Rita F. Ashliman
Victim Services Coordinator
Ft. Lupton Police Department
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Executive Director351-6950
Ft. Lupton Office857-2642
Crisis Calls 356-4226
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Domestic violence agency for Weld County
April 4, 1996
Dear VOCA Board Members:
A Woman's Place, Inc. and the Office of the District Attorney Victim/Witness Program have a strong
and collaborative relationship in providing the needed Victim Compensation services to clients who
have been victims of domestic violence. Our counselors, case manager, and legal advocates refer
women and children throughout Weld County to the Victim Compensation Program weekly. Many of
our clients are low income and have no insurance or resources. Many of our clients are eligible for
medical, counseling, and property repairs. Without these available critical services, our clients would
not be able to put their lives back together. It is the continual referring and networking of our two
programs that make this a very successful partnership.
It is with strong conviction that I recommend continual funding of the Victim Compensation Program.
The professionalism and knowledge of the staff have made this a viable program in our county. It
does provide victims of crime the services they need, and it does impact their recovery process.
Please give serious consideration for continual funding of this outstanding program.
Sincerely,
Sharon A. Mitchell
Executive Director •
P.O. Box 71, Greeley, Colorado 80632 A United Way Agency P.O. Box 312,Ft. Lupton,Colorado 80621
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City of PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING,919 7TH STREET,GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 (970)350-9605
Greeley
April 5, 1996
V.O.C.A. Grant Committee
To Whom it May Concern:
I am pleased to write this letter in support of the Victim/Witness
Assistance Unit of the District Attorney' s Office in the Nineteenth
Judicial District. The Victim Services Unit of the Greeley Police
Department has had the opportunity to work closely with the Victim/
Witness Assistance office since our inception three years ago. For
cases that proceed on to the District Attorney' s Office for filing,
they are one of the most important referrals we can make to
victims . People are then able to transition smoothly from one
agency to another.
Our Victim Services program provides initial crisis intervention
and information about the resources available and some education
about the particular victimization experienced. It can be very
reinforcing when someone hears something from one source and then
this is again reiterated a short time later. This is a very
important component of the cooperation between our agencies .
The Victim/Witness Unit of the District Attorney' s Office is a
vital resource to the victims of crime. The information provided
by them is crucial to the successful prosecution of a case and the
emotional impact the criminal justice system has on the people
adversely affected by crime.
Sincerely,
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Shellie K. Larson
Greeley Police
Victim Services Unit
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