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Home My WebLink About20220550.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR VICTIMS ASSISTANCE UNIT AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Application for Victims Assistance Unit 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 Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office for Victims Programs, commencing upon submittal, 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 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Application for Victims Assistance Unit 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 Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office for Victims Programs, be and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that JoAnn Holden from the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, on behalf of the Chair, be, hereby is, authorized to submit said application electronically. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 16th day of February, A.D., 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL,,Q COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST:„;4, Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board AOVEDA A County A orney Date of signature: Stbtt K. James, Chair MikPr�nan, Pro-Tqr---1 erry L. Bu oreno ri Saine Cc : DA(S+-I), AGT(cP/cD) 3 /3/22 2022-0550 DA0027 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: 2023-20224 VOCA Grant Application DEPARTMENT: DistrictAttorney's Office VW Assistance Unit DATE: 2-10-22 PERSON REQUESTING: JoAnn Holden, Director of DA Office Victim Services Extension: 4747 Brief description of the problem/issue: Submitted with this form is the 2023-2024 OVP-VOCA Grant Application which is due February 22, 2022. Request this be placed on County Commission Board Meeting Agenda for 2-16-22. The District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Unit historically applied for and received. OVP-VOCA grant dollars are federal funding administered by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Victim Programs. The 2023-2034 grant request is for $733,909 for partial funding of six currently funded VW Unit Staff Positions, and expenses to send staff to the yearly COVA Conferences in 2023 and 2024. County match is not required. What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options): We are asking for authorization for the 2023-2024 OVP-VOCA Application Grant 2022 VALE Grant Application to be placed on the County Commissioner's Agenda for approval to apply for the grant without a Work Session. This grant funds approximately 30% of the DA VW Assistance Unit yearly budget. The County Commissioners approved submission of the 2021-2022 OVP VOCA Grant Application requesting the same personnel requests on 12-21-2020, Resolution 2020-3796 DA0027. Recommendation: Perry L. Buck Mike Freeman, Pro -Tern Scott K. James, Chair Steve Moreno Lori Saine Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: 9 U10. 2022-0550 pZ/1 LQ PR 00 Z Karla Ford From: Lori Saine Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:57 PM To: Karla Ford Subject: RE: Please Reply - DA VW Unit VOCA Grant APP 2023-2024 Pass Around yes Lori Saine Weld County Commissioner, District 3 1150 0 Street PO Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 Phone: 970-400-4205 Fax: 970-336-7233 Email: Isaine cfweldeov.cam Website: www,co.weld.co.us In God We Trust Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Karla Ford <kford@weldgov.com> Sent: Thursday, February 1O, 2O22 2:54 PM To: Lori Saine <Isaine@weldgov.com> Subject: Please Reply - DA VW Unit VOCA Grant APP 2O23 -2O24 Pass Around Importance: High All of you approved a similar pass around last week for the Sheriff's Office; however, this one is for the District Attorney's Office. Please advise if you approve recommendation. Thank you. Karla Ford R Executive Assistant & Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 .: 970.336-7204 :: kfordfcwetdgov.corn :: www,weldgov.corn :. **Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.** Crime Victim Services Funding Opportunity Released: January 10, 2022 Grant Period: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 Applicants must upload the application and all required attachments into ZoomGrants and submit no later than 11:59 pm on February 22, 2022 Late Applications will not be accepted. Please read the Announcement and Application Instructions for the CY 2023 Ft CY 2024 Crime Victim Services (CVS) Grant Program Funds prior to completing the application. Colorado Department of Public Safety Division of Criminal Justice Office for Victims Programs For more information, contact: Office: 303.239.5719 Fax: 303.239.5743 Email: cvsgrants@state.co.us Website: https://dci.colorado.gov/2023-2024-crime-victim-services-cvs-funding-opportunity ZoomGrants: https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/CVS23-24 CY 2023 €t CY 2024 Crime Victim Services (CVS) Grant Program Funds Application 1) Applicant Information Agency Name Project Title: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 19th DA Victim Assistance Unit 2) Source of Funding (select one) For more information on each source of funding including: the purpose areas, eligibility for funding criteria, match requirements and unallowable costs/activities, refer to the Appendix in the Application Instructions. (' S.T.O.P. VAWA (` SASP (s VOCA The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Program funds projects that provide direct services to crime victims. Direct services include, but are not limited to: crisis intervention, emergency services, counseling, legal advocacy, civil legal services needed as result of the victimization, criminal justice and court support and training and coordination of volunteers who provide direct services to crime victims. To receive VOCA funds, an organization must provide direct victim services to crime victims and be operated by a public agency or a nonprofit organization, or a combination of both. Agencies must: • Have a record of providing effective services to victims of crime and financial support from sources other than VOCA, OR • Have substantial financial support from sources other than VOCA (25% of their annual budget) • Use volunteers • Assist victims in applying for victim compensation The remainder of this application is specific to the VOCA Grant Program. 2A) Will clients served under this proposed CVS grant funded project be charged for services? C Yes 2B) Does your agency assist victims with applying for victim compensation? 2C) Does your agency use Volunteers? 2D) Has your project staff received Victim Rights Act Training? ('Yes (Yes ('Yes C N o C No C No (No List the date of the most recent VRA training that was provided to your project staff and the name and title of the person who provided the training. 10-5-20 - two hour VRA Training was presented to all District Attorney's Office Staff by JoAnn Holden, Director of Victim Services, Weld County District Attorney's Office. Page 1 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 ,licant Typselect one) ` Not for Profit C State Agency - Higher Education C Tribal Government Local Government - DA's Office Local Government - K-12 Education ` Local Government - City or County (` State Agency - Other 4) Type of Projec9 Select the option(s) that best describes the project you are applying for. You may select more than one type. The project types listed below are not a complete list of the types of projects that are able to receive VOCA funds, but include the most common project types. If you don't see an option that your project identifies with please contact us at cvsgrants@state.co.us for help before filling out the application. Child Advocacy Center ❑ Services for Communities Impacted by Inequity Community -Based Victim Services 0 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) N Systems Based Victim Services O Hospital Based Victim Services Other (Explain) Multidisciplinary Team 5) Projt, gc`Description Section Ye ygg�Ci{u4"`nze Engs+`✓Ji"i.vnr. n M+ 5A)eograp`lifc' ovation List all counties where your project is carried out. If statewide, respond "statewide". If your project is city -specific, please list the city. Weld County Weld County's estimated population is 353,523 ranking it as the 10th largest county in Colorado. Page 2 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 Y��5) <Organizat�on ��C8"dClt�%N ! ! 1 1 Tell us why your agency is qualified to carry out the project. Information could include: • Organizational and administrative experience • Service delivery experience • Subject matter expertise • Standing in and relationship to the community • Demographics, lived experiences, etc. of staff and leadership • Cultural responsiveness • Inside experiential understanding/knowledge of the culture being served by the project (culturally specific) Federal and local grants have been successfully managed since the Victim Assistance Unit's inception in 1980. The current Director of Victim Services has managed and written grants for the Weld Victim Assistance Unit for 17 years and, prior to arriving in Weld County in 2005, managed wrote grants for the 18th JD Victim Assistance Unit for 12 years. The present VOCA grant project focuses on services to victims of domestic violence, juvenile crime, traffic crashes and financial crimes. Presently, the Weld County District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Unit consists of 16 full-time staff working with victims of felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic cases. Ten of the staff are Spanish bi-lingual as a response to Weld County's population which consists of 30% Hispanic or Latino. All positions requested in the VOCA Grant are filled by staff who are multicultural Spanish Bi-lingual. The Victim Assistance Staff has a low turn -over rate which is evident by 8 of the 16 staff having worked in their positions for 10 years or more. This consistency of staff correlates to enhanced knowledge of crime victims and the services our unit provides to them including education and support through the criminal justice system. Weld County has a refugee population and through our relationships with non-profit agencies and the usage of Language Line, we are able to serve victims despite language barriers. Serving these victims is not just about language but understanding cultural issues and educating how the criminal justice system works in our country. We are pleased to utilize services from Lutheran Family Services and Immigration Refugee Center when assisting these victims. The Victim Assistance Unit has built cohesive relationships with other agencies, both non -profits and criminal justice system's based, to provide wrap -around services to crime victims. See 5 E) Collaboration, for more information. Weld County remains one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and DOLA estimates a 30% population growth from 2020 - 2030. Weld County outgrew Boulder County in 2020, will outgrow Larimer County by 2030 and is projected to be the sixth most populous county in the state by 2030. Weld County remains a mix of urban and agricultural areas. Unincorporated Weld County, population of 46,538, lack transportation and resources. In 12020, Greeley remained our largest town. The towns of Firestone, Frederick and Dacono are not the largest towns individually, but together they make up the tri-town area with over 43,897 residents which is almost half the size of Greeley and are identified as the fastest growing areas in Weld County. There are 32 separate municipalities (the largest in the state) in Weld County which impacts victims who receive law enforcement services at different levels throughout the county. The Victim Assistance Unit knowledge and expertise in providing direct victim service, administrative support, and management oversight, facilitate the performance of the duties outlined within our goals and objectives and adhere to the budgetary and reporting requirements required of the VOCA project. Page 3 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 Tell us about your community and/or victim -specific need for the project. Include information about the difficulties faced by communities impacted by inequity. This could include: • Status as the only service provider in the region • Only program providing required VRA responsibilities • Only service provider serving a victim type • Unique challenges or barriers (could be created by location, system, victim type, etc.) • Crime rates, trends, risk factors, etc. The Weld DA Victim Assistance Unit is the only District Attorney's Office based victim assistance program in Weld County providing services to victims of crime as they move through the prosecution of a criminal case. The Colorado Victim Rights Act mandates more statutory duties to District Attorney's Offices than any other system's agency. When the VRA Enabling Legislation is amended adding more crimes and duties to District Attorney's Offices there is no fiscal note attached meaning District Attorney's Offices must constantly find revenue to provide staff to be in compliance with VRA mandates duties. Experiencing a crime can, for many victims, be the most difficult time in their lives. The criminal justice system is ,often challenging and stressful to navigate, but the Victim Assistance Unit makes every effort to assist victims as ,they move towards recovery from the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of crime. The Victim Assistance 'Unit is dedicated to upholding victim's rights as outlined in the Colorado Victim Rights Act (VRA) and providing necessary assistance to victims of crime through advocacy, courtroom support, criminal justice education, and resource referral services. Our VOCA project has an emphasis on domestic violence victims. Weld County's population for those under the age of 18 is 25.47%. This is significantly high percentage reflecting that Weld County is considered a "young" county, which is typical for a county with high growth (young families). This also means that there are fewer able- bodied workers and higher rates of poverty. In comparison, Denver is 19% of population under 18, Boulder is 18%, Arapahoe County is 22% and Larimer is 20%. The Weld statistics correlate to the impact to families when a crime occurs. Families have less resources to pull from as they are already strapped for time and finances which is often the situation in domestic violence crimes. Despite an overall decrease in most crimes throughout the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado -- and Weld County in particular -- saw a significant increase in crime rates in 2020. Colorado 'Crime Stats showed 160 cases of violent crimes in 2019 in Weld County, and 236 cases in 2020. Additionally, property crimes like motor vehicle theft were popular targets for Weld County criminals this past year, among a host of other categories that also saw increases during the pandemic: 124 cases of motor vehicle theft, 184 cases of fraud, 118 cases of burglary and 434 cases of theft in 2019. Each of these property crimes increased significantly the following year. In 2020, there were 180 cases of motor vehicle theft, 241 cases of fraud, 151 cases of burglary and 511 cases of theft. (Greeley Tribune, June 24, 2021) Tell us how your project will provide healing -centered services and meet the need(s) identified for the community and/or victims. Include information on how activities will be culturally responsive to communities impacted by inequity, The Victim Assistance Unit provides services to all victims and witnesses involved in the prosecution of criminal cases which have occurred in Weld County, Colorado. We serve individuals of all races and ethnicities, languages Page 4 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 ana cultures, inose wno iaentity as seat, LUU I UI, aisaoiea (pnysicai, inteiiectuai, aeveiopmentai aisaimities), as well as those who live in varying geographic locations. The diversity of Weld County continues to grow along with the population. Weld County has a varied population of refugee and immigrant non-English speakers 19.29% whose primary language is not English. Weld's population is 64.9% White; 30% 6 Hispanic or Latino; 1.6% Black or African American; 1.7% American Indian; 1.8% Asian; and 2.3% Two or More Races. An area of emphasis for the Victim Assistance Unit has been serving those victims with language barriers with their VRA rights and how to participate in the criminal justice process to the fullest. We have ten Spanish bi-lingual Victim Assistance Staff, access to a language line service, knowledge of local translators for language and ASL, contact letters in primary East African languages to reach a greater number of our refugee population, and VRA letters in English and Spanish. We serve victims speaking fourteen different languages: Karen, Burmese, Chuukese, Malay, Mandarin, Somali, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, French, Napoli, Tigrinya Rohingya, Farsi and Spanish. The requested VOCA project focuses on continued funding of Victim Assistance Unit Staff to support the unique needs of victims of juvenile offenders, domestic violence victims, victim families whose loved ones have been killed or seriously injured in Careless Driving Resulting in Death or Injury, traffic crashes and financial crimes. Additionally, VRA victims are provided information on the final disposition of a criminal case and Post Sentencing Agencies (who have mandated VRA duties to keep a victim notified during the course of a defendant's sentence) are provided with victim contact information upon request. Victims of juvenile offenders are navigating a system which operates differently than a traditional adult criminal justice process as juvenile offenders have support of an attorney, GAL, Department of Human Services casework and their parents. These cases drag on through the Juvenile Criminal Justice System as the court gives offenders many opportunities to comply with court orders. Insignificant penalties for juveniles and now efforts at the Colorado Legislature to re-classify a person as a juvenile in the criminal justice system adds extreme frustration and anger by victims and their families. The Juvenile Victim Assistant not only has specialized knowledge of the juvenile justice system but extreme patience. Because victims of domestic violence often recant, Victim Assistants make immediate victim contact which is essential to establishing safety, referrals, and rapport. Domestic violence victims need comprehensive wrap around services due to the complex nature of the crime. The Victim Assistance Unit recognizes the need to provide immediate intervention in these complex and dangerous cases. Making immediate contact with victims, connecting them with services, offering nonjudgmental support, and explaining next steps in the court process are crucial in assuring the safety of victims who may already be recanting the events of the incident. Victims of felony domestic violence are subject to being involved in a lengthy criminal justice system as their perpetrator's case is set over again and again before a plea negotiation is entered into or the case goes to trial. Prior to 2008, there was no process in place to know if a new felony domestic violence case was scheduled for the initial court hearing. Since 2008, due to VOCA funding, a system has been implemented by the VW Assistants identify a victim's attendance at court and provide support when the victim becomes involved in an overwhelming and busy courtroom scene. Victims of misdemeanor domestic violence Our Office's Domestic Violence Fast Track Program began in 2005 enabling us to resolve misdemeanor cases at the first court hearing because of our immediate contact with the victim. The result of resolving cases quickly through a DV Fast Track meant the defendant started domestic violence treatment sooner, the victim was provided resolution quickly and the anticipation was that additional violent acts were curtailed. This changed in 2014, when Colorado HB-1210 went into effect giving all defendants in custody the right to legal counsel in plea negotiations. The resulting impact meant the District Attorney's Office could no longer resolve misdemeanor Page 5 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 domestic violence cases at the tirst nearing (no more uv rast i rack vrogram) resulting in the cases oeing reset sometimes up to five times before reaching a plea negotiation or going to trial. Having the case in the court system longer impacts victims who needed continual assistance from a Victim Assistant as the case was reset over and over. In 2015, the Chief Judge reversed the decision to have one dedicated misdemeanor domestic violence courtroom and reassigned domestic violence cases to all four County Court Divisions. This decision coupled with the change in law in 2014, we were no longer able to provide adequate assistance to domestic violence victims. We were to obtain grant funding to reclassify the part time VW Intern position a second full time County Victim Assistant to provide acceptable assistance to victims in all four courtrooms. Presently the three County Victim Assistants are handling misdemeanor domestic violence crimes in a high -volume setting, with multiple cases every day coming on for first appearance bond hearings. The addition of the third County Victim Assistant has enabled us to make quicker contact with victims whose perpetrators were arrested and saw a judge during weekend bond hearings as well as responding to the multitude of calls from victims as their perpetrator's case is continued for future court hearings. Victims for Careless Driving Resulting in Death and Careless Driving Resulting in Injury. These cases are filed in County Court as traffic and are the most intense cases County Victim Assistants handle. Victim families who's loved one has been killed or hurt seriously due to a defendant's careless driving can experience the same emotions as families who's loved one has been murdered or of become a victim of vehicular assault. In Careless Driving Resulting in Death cases, the greatest difficulty victim's families are faced with is the defendant's potential punishment of only being jail and/or Probation compared to a defendant who is convicted of murder faces prison time. County Victim Assistants must support families who are absolutely devastated and inconsolable in feeling their loved one's death does not matter in the criminal justice system. Similarly, County Victim Assistants provide services to victims and their families who been seriously hurt in traffic crashes. Although Careless Driving Resulting in Injury cases are not VRA crimes, our office tries to identify victims who have been seriously injured with a permanent physical or mental loss as the police reports may not adequately portray the seriousness of a person's injuries. Victims of traffic crashes experience many of the same "but for" emotions as any other crime victim as well as dealing with physical injuries and mental harm that can have long-lasting effects such as TBI, paralysis, loss of limb or function. Additionally, the victim's vehicle may have been totaled by a defendant with no insurance causing a domino effect in the victim's daily life. Victims of financial crime also can have long-lasting effects financially and emotionally. The Restitution Assistants have an important victim advocacy role during their proactive contact with victims for restitution information. They also ascertain which victims need more resources (i.e. victims seriously hurt in traffic crashes, large financial impact) provide additional resources (i.e. Crime Victim Compensation) and alert the assigned Deputy District Attorney and\or Victim Assistant. The two Spanish bi-lingual Restitution Assistants process 3000 victim restitution requests a year. This entails gathering and clarifying restitution information submitted by victims after a defendant is sentenced. They also reach out to victims who have not yet submitted documentation. On November 8, 2021, Supreme Court case 20SC340 People vs Weeks changed our business practices on gathering restitution documentation from victims to a 30 day deadline (was 60-90 days) after the defendant is sentenced. This means contact with victims must be more proactive and immediate after a case is filed. We are still sorting out business practices to be able to provide restitution documentation to the court within the deadlines. Without two Restitution Assistants we could not handle the accelerated deadlines and victims would not see their offenders pay restitution for victim's out-of-pocket Page 6 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 VW Unit Clerical Support This Victim Assistant Unit Clerical Staff person is first line to answer and re -direct calls in the Victim Assistance Unit, approximately 80% being victims of VRA crimes. Over the years the duties of the position have increased which include: fully assisting the majority of callers to the VW Unit without re -directing the call, assisting victims who come to lobby when a Victim Assistant is not available, processing all VRA Sentence Outcome Letters, back- up on processing VRA letters, and collecting Victim Assistance Unit stats. This position is key to be able to assist victims with general questions, allowing the Victim Assistants more time to devote to victims who need resources, accompaniment to court, and other support. 5E) Collaboration Tell us how your project works with other groups and the community to enhance and increase the impact of your project's activities. Include examples of collaborative partnerships that have contributed to: • Improving a community's or a system's response to victims. • Providing culturally responsive activities and services. This could include: • Formal or informal partnerships with other victims services groups • Cost -sharing initiatives • Multi -disciplinary efforts • In -kind donations The Weld County District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Unit collaborates and maintains a professional working relationship with law enforcement victim assistance programs (who represent 27 law enforcement agencies), non-profit agencies who assist crime victims, Clerk's Office, Collections, Probation Department's Victim Assistance Program as well as judges when projects require their input. Fortunately, the strong victim service community in Weld County, and regular contact with our collaborators committed to working together to facilitate the effective delivery of services to crime victims, means we're able to offer the most up to date referrals to victims. The goal between Law Enforcement Victim Assistance and District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance, is to provide a smooth transition between our agencies especially with victims of domestic violence and victim family members whose loved one is deceased due to a crime. We also provide information to Probation Department's Victim Assistance Program, again to create a smooth transition for the victim between our agencies. The Victim Assistance Unit also provides information to non-profit agencies who assist crime victims to provide criminal justice information such as status of case, court dates and what will happen at court dates to enhance the information and support the victim receives during the court process. The Victim Assistance Unit is part of the Weld County Domestic Violence Coalition (Co -Chair) and CCVC - Weld County Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (Chair). Additionally, the Project Director is also a part of Weld County SART (Sexual Assault Review Team), and Weld County Child Case Review. All these programs have a crime victim component to the services their agency provides. The contacts made at these meetings are invaluable in networking, gaining new contact resource people, and brainstorming system changes. The agencies most utilized most by the DA Office Victim Assistance Unit: A Woman's Place, Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center, Catholic Charities Victim Assistance, Life Stories Child Advocacy Center, Lutheran Family Services, Immigration Refugee Center, Department of Human Services, Weld County Area Agency on Aging, Page 7 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 Vreeley voiice Department victim Assistance, weld County Sheriff's Ottice Victim Assistance and Colorado State Patrol Victim Assistance. These programs support the immediate and ongoing safety, therapeutic and financial needs of victims and witnesses in our community. The collaboration of agencies serving crime victims ensures our ability to provide wrap around, individualized services to each person we serve. Page 8 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 6) Victim Services Project Data Complete Tables 6A Et 6B. In Table 6A, provide the number of victims (primary and secondary) who will receive services from grant -funded personnel during the 24 -month project funded personnel. In Table 6B, check all the service types to be provided by grant - Table 6A: Crime Types Est. # % of Est, ✓ of rime hype of Crime Victims Victims Type of CVictims Victims Child Abuse 3% Underserved - Other Violent Crimes Cont'd 162 3% Child Physical Abuse or Neglect 0 0% Bullying (Verbal, Cyber or Physical) 47 1% Child Sexual Abuse 0 0% Burglary Domestic and Family Violence 18% 0 0% Child Pornography m:0%Hate Crime: Racial/Religious/Gender/Sexual 1,102 18% Domestic and/or Faily Violence Orientation/Other Sexual Assault 0% �0 E .O%.H Human Trafficking: Labor O 0% Child Sexual Assault �0 0% Human Trafficking: Sex 77 0% Adult Sexual Assault �0 0% Kidnapping (noncustodial) Underserved 79% Kidnapping (custodial) Underserved - Violent Crimes 1% 0 Mass Violence (domestic/international) 65 1% Adult Physical Assault (includes Aggravated 2 252 36% and Simple Assault) Other Vehicular Victimization U 0% Adults Sexually Abused/Assaulted as Children 59 1% Stalking/Harassment/Menacing 00 0%, DUI/DWI Incidents 32 1% Teen Dating Victimization o 0% Elder Abuse or Neglect 0 0% Terrorism (domestic/international) 11 0% Robbery 0 0% Other (Explain) 0 0% '' Survivors of Homicide Victims Other, Nonviolent crimes 40% Underserved - Other Violent Crimes 38% 2,512 40% Identity Theft/Fraud/Financial Crime 0 0% Arson 0 0% Other _ (Explain) TOTAL UNDUPLICATED VICTIMS ESTIMATED TO BE SERVED DURING THE GRANT PERIOD = 6251 Page 9 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 e a {i R'° Y, �' . .��• °w°ib� fh i l A ". n �N 1e# n ! 4vJ � $ r:%lY y yrr f''f Type of Service Type of Service (Continued) Information Et Referral ❑ Other therapy O ® Information about the criminal justice process Individual counseling I'. Information about victim rights, how to obtain ❑ Support groups (facilitated or peer) notifications, etc. ® Referral to other victim service programs ❑ Emergency financial assistance Referral to other services, supports £t ® (D Shelter/Housing Services resources Personal Advocacy/Accompaniment ❑ Emergency shelter or safe house ❑ Victim advocacy/accompaniment to emergency ❑ Transitional housing medical care ❑ Victim advocacy/accompaniment to medical ❑ forensic exam Relocation assistance enforcement interview advocacy/ Criminal/Civil Justice System Assistance __Law accompaniment ® Individual advocacy 0 IN Notification of criminal justice events Performance of medical or nonmedical forensic ❑ exam or interview, or medical evidence © Victim impact statement assistance collection ❑ Immigration assistance ' © Assistance with restitution 0 ❑ Intervention with employer, creditor, landlord, ❑ Civil legal assistance in obtaining protection or or academic institution restraining order ❑ Child or dependent care assistance 0 ❑ Civil legal assistance with family law issues ® Transportation assistance ❑ Other emergency justice -related assistance ® Interpreter services ❑ Immigration assistance Emotional Support or Safety Services © Prosecution interview advocacy/ 0 accompaniment Crisis intervention (in -person, includes safety ❑ Law enforcement interview advocacy/ planning) accompaniment ❑ Hotline/crisis line counseling © Criminal justice advocacy/accompaniment ❑ On -scene crisis response ❑ Other legal advice and/or counsel Page 10 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 7) Demonstrated Impact' `" Tell us what you hope to accomplish with your project and how you will measure your progress. Include how this information will be used to adapt your program's design and delivery. This can be measured by: • Surveys • Feedback from partnering agencies • Client success stories • Pre- and post-tests, specific tools (e.g. MOVERS) • Qualitative or quantitative data, and/or • Other evaluation methods The Victim Assistance Unit provides assistance to victims by providing VRA information and education, Crime Victim Compensation information and application assistance, referral to community services, updates on the status of the case and support throughout the court process. We evaluate this assistance by recording and tracking statistics according to grant specific goals and objectives outlined in this application. The clerical Victim Assistance staff person utilizes the DA ACTION Stat Report to pull quarterly reports to capture VOCA required statistics The Project Director compiles statistics quarterly and reports to the Victim Assistance Staff on the progress of the intended outcomes/impact of the data collection. This discussion provides insight into any unintended changes or outcomes and identifies for Victim Assistance Staff the status of the projected time frame goals. In 2021, the Victim Assistance Unit provided 46,609 services to 3,228 unduplicated VRA victims, 1395 victims of traffic crashes and 1399 victims of financial crime. In 2021, VOCA funded Spanish bi-lingual staff in 2021 provided services to 654 victims of domestic violence, 255 victims of juvenile offenders, 220 traffic or financial crimes, provided 3643 victims information on the final disposition of the criminal case, and provided Post Sentencing Notification. Client survey are provided to victims at the conclusion of the court process, asking them to rate services from "Very Satisfied" to "Very Unsatisfied", overall experience from "Very Good" to "Very Poor", and include any additional comments in the "Additional Comments and\or Contact the Project Director" section. Returned surveys are reviewed and analyzed to ensure goals and objectives are being met, and to use feedback in effecting programmatic change as needed. Responses are shared with the Victim Assistance Unit on a quarterly basis. Evaluations regarding the VOCA funded project had an 78% approval rate. The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank Page 11 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 .ax. :pi\ uY rs A: ¢ .. $ ,.#Y x'va G'.. }k₹FY .xP .—.R}`pY x a F: +k.' 9 .+. y{Ov""xr. yk "r. '. ."R\ i :d ]. %₹%,". p#. nR.kr..��p ✓ M5 E A ;#'"v Sp: \ r < 'Y'x. s k ] 1 4 p'C 'Re \\}4 ]nn n=e bdn E ✓ k"i u x „„$it{� v ..� 4S[qq g ,�,yy .t$,yqn VRaj�. F. Fd". ...S v}�V ��"�Sy .1 SJ .vnN( .. 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R rRv ai ♦ f yY a.vf i.i �0M1 %Yp d ti'.Sa£�•% rY rv�,�AYu� F14 C`. x.frAv ��"1 P "`+"Jma namF e wf¢4 For each position being requested list: the title, name of the employee (if available), and total # of hours per week this position works for the agency (cannot exceed 40 hours per week). This includes hours paid by your agency from all sources of funding, not only CVS grant funds being requested. Fully explain and justify the need for each position in the narrative, indicating whether it is a new or existing position. Poitkh1 Title: Victim Witness Assistant - County Court Name: Danielle Rodriguez Total #;hours per week position works for the agency (max= 40hrs): 40 Annual Budget % Paid by Total be Paid b by q\t$*fin₹'d w$ YR4 u\`t pE ,# A'nnual;Budger #4 P ui4Fc24 uaTiS "'[Ni-sLtiP3 vra Y .+xn Mt`₹ .jmTq. Pald4by; the° 7o al'toAbe3Paid, 6 Total to be PaiORby`the, Year I (CY23) aC Grant (CY23) the Grant ( Y23) xs a 4 �' w ' x P G74} #the rxzntwtrY24' Grant #orv„d2x,Years -. v• wer2rt£) £V �. C }�_A("r. Salary: $ 55 081.10 90.00% $49,573,00 $57,159.33 90.00% $51,443.00 A' • Frrnge/ $19,923 89 90.00% H $17 932'.00 $20,694.41 90.00% $1 8,625 oO0 li } `✓ V` f {x yyp / Y Y fl" Ji li l F /^i6 „ d$36°557`00` v. Benefits: . tiv xJ3 $F� Continued Position. Salary calculated: 2023 Grade 24 -Step 4.2024 Grade 24 tona Addiil Step 4 for 2 months and Step 5 for 10 months and benefits. Health is ft Llxa�l> IM1^J'if f` ♦t J 44 Y fl/( t lG'(' =#F„�, funding for budgeted for a 4% increase each year. Position is partially funded by VALE Total position ' : Grant, VALE Administrative dollars, and $5 000 annually by county funding 4_q:? 1.:!4. , ' n dl� (previous match). ,y Yi J ors x/p J a Pv 5/ni ltrvi 1 i t � i.".aJt S /i eACt :...ar x.I ✓:.'r^i #iL F ry ,i x��rr,f.. Bi-lingual Spanish VW Assistant provides advocacy, information, referrals and support to victims of misdemeanor crimes including Careless Driving Resulting in Death or serious injury of the victim, Domestic Violence victims, and Narrative : other VRA designated victims of crime, as they go through the Criminal Justice System. Fringe is comprised of FICA, Medicare, Health (Family), Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Retirement. Position 2 Title: Victim Witness Assistant - District Court Name: Erma Archibeque Total #hours per week position works for the agency (max= 40hrs): 40 Annual Bud et $ Year I (CY23) % Paid b Y Grant CY23 ( ) Total to be Paid b Y_„ the Grant CY23 ( ) 3 ,x nualt� w, ,�. ° le` x x'x2 • r.2 \c # X1'4 1nt�Ya ) g# a o, ea)rai h y, $` ` `` \ x w n., the;' t and (CY,� �y$� Total to be Paid b the y Grant for 2 Years Salary: $ 63 86494 20 00% O $1-2 773.(}0 $ 65 771 68 20 00%� $137154.00 rgl a t r • av ,!F r A r/ e H Fringe/ Benefits:$$ 21 781 67 JL20 00% 4 356.00 9 $ 22515.92 20.00%....:. a 4 ,503.00 . v{d 4i rrt (., -0v']l/d �rrf Additional funding for position ' Total Continued Position. Salary calculated: Grade 24 Step 9andbenefits. Health is bud eted at an estimated 4% increase for each ear. Position is artiall g Y p Y,, funded by the county. tF ! {&:';&r* �`v„r�$46`.�,� x ♦ rr. 'Y i�F/;JJ SFr i#"£ p vAi%l₹J.F/x _dFJLY^Y/Y ::*fl/ FL•:• Y Page 12 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 Narrative ' : Bi-lingual Spanish VW Assistant provides advocacy, information, referrals and support to victims of felony crimes as they go through the Criminal Justice System. Fringe is comprised of FICA, Medicare, Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Retirement. Salary: $58,444.67 90.00% $52,600.00 $60,201.44 90.00% $54,181.00 $106,781.00 Fringe/ lr$27,337.05 II 90.00% I $24,603.00 II $28,307.64 90.00% Benefits: Additional Continued Position. Salary calculated: Grade 24 Step 6 with family benefits. funding for Health is budgeted at an estimated 4% increase each year. Position is position O : funded by VALE Administrative funds and $7,000 from County funding. $25,477.00 $50,080.00 Total $156,861.00 Bi-lingual Spanish VW Assistant provides advocacy, information, referrals and support to victims of juvenile crimes Narrative : as they go through the Criminal Justice System. Fringe is comprised of FICA, Medicare, Health (Family), Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Retirement. Position 4 Victim Witness Office Tech III Name: II TBD Total # hours per week position works If 40 for the agency (max= 40hrs): Annual Budget % Paid by Total to be Paid by Annual Budget % Paid by the Total to be Paid by Total to be Paid by the Year 1 (CY23) Grant (CY23) the Grant (CY23) Year 2 (CY24) Grant (CY24) the Grant (CY24) Grant for 2 Years Salary: $44,604.02 58.50% $26,093.00 $46,254.42 59.00% $27,290.00 $53,383.00 Inv/ 1 $28,153.86 58.50% I $16,470.00 II $29,715.50 II 59.00% efits: Continued Position. Salary calculated: Grade 17 Step 2 for part of 2023 and oval Grade 17 Step 3 for the remainder of 2023 and 2024. Position is budgeted ig for for full Health (family plus spouse). Health is budgeted at an estimated 4% m ' increase each year. Position is funded by a VALE Grant, VALE Administrative funds and 5% by County Funds. $17,532.00 Total $34,002.00 Bi-lingual Spanish VW Office Tech III supports the VW Unit by answering victims calling the VW Unit (80% VRA arrative ' : victims), meeting with victims in the lobby, completing statistical VOCA Stat information for compiling and computation. Fringe is comprised of FICA, Medicare, Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Retirement. Position 5 Title: Victim Witness Assistant - County Court Page 13 of 18 Updated: 01/06/2022 Name: Janeth Terrazas Ortega Total #°hours per week"position works for the agency (max= 40hrs): 40 Annual Budget Year 1 (CY23) % Paid by Grant (CY23) Total to be Paid by the Grant (CY23) _,Annual Budget , • Year 2 (CY24) % Paid by the Grant (CY24) Total to be Pafd by the "Grant (CY24) ' Total to be Paid by the Grant for 2 Years Salary: $45,630.28 80.00% $36,504.00 $56,730.75 80.00% $45,385.00 $81,889.00 Fringe/ Benefits: ..... $17 925.04 ' 80.00% $14,340.00 $20,603.76 80.00% . .. $16,483.00 . .... $30,823.00 Additional funding for position e Total Continued Position. Salary calculated: Grade 24 Step 2 for part of 2023, Grade 24 Step 3 for remaining 2023 and 2024 and benefits. Health is budgeted at individual benefits, which is estimated to increase by 4% each year. Position is partially funded by County funds. $112,712 A0 ; Narrative VW Assistant provides advocacy, information, referrals and support to victims of misdemeanor crimes including Careless Driving Resulting in Death or serious injury of the victim, Domestic Violence victims, and other VRA designated victims of crime, as they go through the Criminal Justice System. Fringe is comprised of FICA, Medicare, Health (Family), Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Retirement. Position 6 Title: Restitution Assistant Name: Rodriguez, Latisha Total # hours per week position works for the agency (max= 40hrs): 40 Annual Budget Year 1 (CY23) % Paid by ` Grant (CY23) Total to be Paid by the Grant (CY23) Annual Budget ' Year 2 (CY24) % Paid by the Grant (CY24) Total to be Paid by the Grant (CY24),: Total to be Paid by the Grant for 2 Years Salary: 42,719.46 80.00% ...... $34,176.00 $43,354.61 80.00% $34,684.00 $68,860.00_ Fringe/ Benefits: $27,755.17 80.00% $22,204.00 $29,525.19 80.00% $23,620.00 $45,824.00ry Additional funding for position' Total Continued Position. Salary calculated: Grade 20 Step 3 and benefits. Health Family plus Spouse benefits, which is estimated to increase by 4%each i.. year. Position is partially funded by County funds. .^ .. $114,684.00 k.�5 �' Narrative ' : Provide restitution support to victims of misdemeanor, traffic, felony crimes as they go through the Criminal Justice System, referring victim to appropriate resources and alerting County VW Assistant regarding traffic with severe injuries. Position7v Title: Restitution Assistant Name: Daisy Haro Total # hours per week position works for the agency (max= 40hrs): 40 Annual Budget Year I (CY23) % Paid by Grant (CY23) Total to be Paid by the Grant (CY23) Annual Budget Year 2 (CY24) _ % Paid by the Grant (CY24) - Total to be Paid by the Grant (CY24) Total to be Paid by the Grant for 2 Years Salary: $54,939.12 10.00% $5,494.00 $57,694.83 10.00% $5,769.00 T $11,263.00 Page 14 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 Fringe/ $11 619.62 10.00% $1,162.00 $12,202.46 10.00% $1,220.00 $2,382.®0 , Benefits: ' Additional Continued Position. Salary Calculated: Grade 20 Step 7 for part of 2023, funding for Grade 20 Step 8 for remaining 2023 and 2024 and benefits. Position does Total $13,645.00. - positions : not take health benefits. Position is partially funded by County Funds. Provide restitution support to victims of misdemeanor, traffic, felony crimes as they go through the Criminal Justice Narrative ' : System, referring victim to appropriate resources and alerting County VW Assistant regarding traffic with severe injuries. Fringe is comprised of FICA, Medicare, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Retirement. Add Personnel Position •I Delete Personnel Position Total. Personnel Requested: es Ft Operating Request (Limit of 20 line items, use whole numbers in request): $657,646.00 All supplies and operating requests must be specific, itemized costs related to the requested project and cost less than $5,000 per item. List items by major type (e.g., office supplies, computer software, registration fees for training/conferences, rent, phone, etc.). General, non -project related expenses can be supported by indirect funds. List Requested Supplies ft Operating Expense COVA Conference Registration for 2023 and 2024 Total to be Paid by the Grant for 2 Years $4,840.00 In -State registration cost for Victim Witness grant staff to attend the annual COVA conference to acquire knowledge that will enhance the program. Requesting registration costs for 2023 and 2024 for four people. Pre -Conference Narrative: registration cost per year (195 x 4 =780 x 2 years)= 1,560. Regular Registration costs $410 x 4 = 1,640 x 2 years = 3,280 Total cost: 1,560 + 3,280 = 4,840. ine I Delete Line Total Supplies Et Operating Requested: I $4,840.00 Request (Limit of 15 line items, use whole numbers in request): Travel expenses of requested project personnel should be itemized by purpose (e.g., to attend training sessions, to transport clients, to attend conferences, etc.) with mileage, lodging and per diem on separate lines. Tuition and registration fees should be listed as supplies a operating expenses, not travel expenses. List Itemized Travel Request (Transportation, Per Diem, etc.) I Total to be Paid by the Grant for 2 Years COVA Conference Lodging -2 years III $4,704.00 Lodging cost for Victim Witness grant staff to attend COVA Conference for both 2023 and 2024. Requesting 1 night Narrative0: : of lodging for 4 staff and 3 nights of lodging for four staff per year. Pre -Conference lodging (1 night) 147 x 4 = $588; Full conference lodging (3 nights) 147 x 3 = $441 x 4 people = 1,764. Two years- 588 + 1,764 = 2,352 x 2 = 4,704 Line I Delete Total Travel Requested: $4,704.00 Page 15 of 18 Updated: 01/06/2022 Equipment Request (Limit of 5 line items, use whole numbers .inrequest): Equipment is defined as a durable, single item costing $5,000 or more with a useful life of over one year. List Itemized Equipment Request (durable, single item $5,000 and over) Narrative Add Line i Delete Line Total Equipment Requested: Consultants/Contracts Request (Limit of 10 line items, use whole numbers in request): Total to be Paid by the Grant for 2 Years List consultants or independent contractors who will provide services under the proposed grant. Installation costs associated with supplies and operating and/or equipment purchases should be included in the Consultants/Contracts category. Generally, a consultant is an independent contractor or an outside professional who offers his/her contracted services to the public at large, who controls his/her own work, does not require training, pays his/her own taxes, and has his/her own liability and worker's compensation insurance. Narrative 8 List Consultants/Contracts Request Delete Total Consultants/Contracts Requested: Hourly Rate of Pay I Total to be Paid by the Grant for 2 Years Indirect Request (if you do not have a federally negotiated indirect rate, click here to download the Indirect Cost Calculator Tool): Indirect costs are costs of an organization that are not readily assignable to a particular project, but are necessary to the operation of the organization and the performance of the project. Agencies that have an approved Federal Indirect Cost Rate can use their rate; agencies that have never had a federally approved indirect cost rate, may request the De Minimis Rate (10% of the Modified Total Direct Cost). See the Application Instructions for more information on Indirect Costs as some expenses are not allowed in the Indirect Cost Calculation. Indirect Cost Rate % Show Indirect Cost Rate Calculation Below Total Indirect $657,646 (Personnel) + $4,840 Supplies and Operating + $4,704 Travel =$667,190 (Total Direct Costs) 10.00% Indirect Calculation: $667,190 (Total Direct Costs) x 10%= $66,719.00 $66,719 Total Indirect Requested: $66,719.00 Page 16 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 Grant Budget Summary Budget Categories Funding Request Cash Match In -Kind Match Totals Personnel $657,646.00 \\\\\\\ $657,646.00 Supplies and Operating \\ $4,840.00 \�\\ $4,840.00 Travel \\\\a\\ $4,704.00 \ $4,704.00 Equipment Consultants/Contracts \ \ Indirect Costs \ $66,719.00 $66,719.00 Totals $733,909.00 $733,909.00 Total CVS Funds Requested: $733,909.00 Prioritized Expenses List the expenses that are most important to be able to complete your project. Additional Information Tell us any additional information that was not included in other Application questions that reviewers should know. Page 17 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 Attachments The items listed must be included with your application packet and must be submitted in conjunction with your application in ZoomGrants by uploading the attachments under the "Documents" tab by the deadline of 11:59p.m. on February 22, 2022. Failure to include required attachments may affect funding decisions. Attachments that require you to use a template can be downloaded via the links below and found in ZoomGrants under the "Documents" tab. Required Attachments for ALL Applicants: Application ❑ Financial Management Questions - click here to download and save the template to your computer Additional Required Attachments based on Project -Specifics: Organizational Chart - required if requesting personnel. Highlight grant -requested personnel and include new positions that would be added with grant funds as able I Job Description(s) for grant -funded personnel - if applicable ❑ Current Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement - if applicable VOCA-specific Additional Attachments: Volunteer Job Description(s) - Applicants must use volunteers in some capacity within their organization to be eligible for VOCA funding or must submit the VOCA Volunteer Requirement Waiver Page 18 of 18 Updated: 01 /06/2022 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT APPLICATION APPROVED AS TO SU TANCE: Elected Official or epartment Head APPROVED AS(�T�O7FUNDING: Controller APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Attorney Hello