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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140314.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM 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 Grant Application for the Juvenile Diversion Program 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, commencing July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, 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 Grant Application for the Juvenile Diversion Program 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. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and secondeJ, adopted by the following vote on the 3rd day of February, A.D., 2014. • BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • • WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: d�'/� e. 'i. :�% ��� �Ou^�r ac5�J 1[ ,�A✓ �� r �'�►, Dou la Rademac er Chair Weld County Clerk to th>r • ��• t its arbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem BY: �� l� . ��\� k •` •� Depu Clerk ttthe Biro N �'�� Sean P. Conway rI APP AS M: MA-164 Milo Freem n ty Attorney (4. I W li F. rcia Date of signature: 09"i414 l.� 'F \ � I-0 R L'x lSAt≥ a "36•PA 2014-0314 DA0024 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Applicant Information 2015 State Juvenile Diversion Program Funds Project Information Project Title: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program Project Number: 2015-DV-14-003096-19 Project Director: Kirsta Britton Type of Funding for this Project: New Requested Amount($): $75,504 Project Duration: From: 07/01/2014 To: 06/30/2015 Applicant Details Applicant Agency Name: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District Applicant Legal Name: Weld County DUNS(+4) Number: 075757955 SAM Expiration Date: 05/24/2014 Tax Identification #: 846000813 Entity Type: Public/ Government Entity Sub-Type: County Is Entity a District Attorney's Office? Yes (If"No", please provide DA certification in the Project Data section.) Entity Function: Prosecution Implementing Agency Same as Applicant: Yes Service Area for Project U.S. Congressional District: 04 Application Form Page 1 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Judicial District: 19 State Senate District: 23, 13, 01 State House District: 48, 63, 49, 50 Counties: 62-Weld Cities: Mead, Hudson, Ault, Eaton, Platteville, Pierce, Greeley, Lochbuie, Dacono, Milliken, Gill, Gilcrest, Windsor, La Salle, Frederick, Galeton, Severance, Keenesburg, New Raymer, Kersey, Fort Lupton, Nunn, Erie, Evans, Johnstown Application Form Page 2 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Contact Information Contact Type First Name Last Name Phone Email Project Director Kirsta Britton 970-356- kbritton@co.weld.co.us 4010 Financial Officer Barbara Connolly 970-356- bconnolly@co.weld.co.us 4000 Signature Authority Douglas Rademacher 970-356- drademacher@co.weld.co.0 4000 s Application Form Page 3 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Contact Details Contact Type: Project Director Salutation: Ms. First Name: Kirsta Last Name: Britton Title: Project Director Agency Name: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District Address Line 1: 915 10th St. Address Line 2: City/Town: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code + 4: 80632-1167 Phone Number: 970-356-4010 Fax: 970-392-4572 Email: kbritton@co.weld.co.us Contact Details Contact Type: Financial Officer Salutation: Ms. First Name: Barbara Last Name: Connolly Title: Controller Agency Name: Weld County Government Address Line 1: 1150 O Street Address Line 2: City/Town: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code + 4: 80631-9596 Phone Number: 970-356-4000 Application Form Page 4 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Fax: Email: bconnolly@co.weld.co.us Contact Details Contact Type: Signature Authority Salutation: Mr. First Name: Douglas Last Name: Rademacher Title: Chair to the Board of County Commissioners Agency Name: Weld County Government Address Line 1: 1150 O Street Address Line 2: City/Town: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code + 4: 80631-9596 Phone Number: 970-356-4000 Fax: Email: drademacher@co.weld.co.us Application Form Page 5 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Project Summary All projects must demonstrate a capability to impact the reduction of crime and/or the improvement of the administration of justice. Project Summary: Include a brief description of the project for which you are requesting Juvenile Diversion funds to implement. Also include target population, estimated number to be served annually and cost per person. See instructions for further information. The Weld County District Attorney's Juvenile Diversion Program works to divert first-time, non-violent juvenile offenders from the traditional court system into restorative programming to address the juvenile's needs and community safety; repairing the harm caused and encouraging their future endeavors. Approximately 200 10-17 year olds who face a first time criminal case will be served at a cost to the state of approximately $381 per person. Agency Description: Describe what your agency does and how it relates to Juvenile Diversion. The Weld County District Attorney's Office prosecutes county and district level offenses that occur in the 19th Judicial District/Weld County. The Juvenile Diversion Program is a part of the DA's office and diverts juvenile cases prior to cases being filed with the juvenile court. Diversion assessment, case management, and evaluation are provided by the program. Agency Capacity: (attachments -organizational chart, list of board members (if agency is a non-profit) and job descriptions) Describe your agency's experience with similar projects and in managing state and/or federal grant funds. Identify staff to be associated with the proposed project and indicate which staff will be paid from these grant funds. Describe the staff qualifications and level of diversity. Include plans to train staff assigned to the proposed project. See instructions for further information. The current Diversion Program has been diverting juveniles from prosecution since 2005. The program has been funded in part by DCJ Juvenile Diversion grant funds since 2006. The statewide Diversion evaluation conducted by OMNI calculates that our program has a During and Post-Program recidivism rate of only 6.1% compared to the state average of 19% for DCJ Diversion grantees. The Program Director will be paid from grant funds. The Program Director spends 100% of her time on this project. The Director started as a case manager with the program in January of 2006 and has been the Program Director since July of 2008. The Director holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Family Studies. If fully funded by this grant and additionally sought funds, the goal is to hire a case manager during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. This person will need to be bilingual to help facilitate the needs of our community. Application Form Page 6 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Prior Juvenile Diversion Funding for this Yes project: Year Amount Awarded Grant Number Project Title 2012 $63,140 12-DV-19-05 Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2013 $65,030 13-DV-19-05 Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2014 $65,030 14-DV-19-05 Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program Problem Statement: Describe the problem the proposed project intends to address with this proposal. Local and/or state juvenile crime data and relevant published literature should be used to describe and support the nature the problem. See instructions for further information. Application Form Page 7 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Weld County is a large and diverse county located in Northern Colorado. The county seat and population center is located in Greeley. As such, most district level juvenile cases originate from the Greeley Police Department. The Weld County District Attorney's Office Juvenile Diversion program is structured so that Diversion staff input is integral in each case presented to the DA's Office. The Diversion Program housed in the DA's office allows cases to go through the Diversion process without the case being filed with the Court. A positive trend, and one seen statewide, is the decrease in juvenile cases being presented for prosecution. In 2012, the DA's Office filed 985 cases with the court and diverted an additional 102 cases. In 2013, only 975 cases in total were sent to the DA's Office for consideration of prosecution. The DA's Office Diversion Program has been responsive to this positive decrease and has evolved to best serve the community. As a result of these changes, the amount of cases being considered for Diversion has increased despite a decrease in the number of cases presented. From 2008-2012, 8-9% of cases were diverted annually. In 2013, 14% of all cases received in the office were diverted. Previously these cases would have been prosecuted but because of changes in the Diversion process, we are able to offer Diversion services to these juveniles. Like our Diversion Program, Weld County has experienced positive growth in the past several years, including a decrease in unemployment and an increase in high school graduation rates. Despite economic advances during the economic recovery, 51% of the 37, 243 pupils residing in Weld County still receive free and reduced lunch according to the Colorado Department of Education. Looking at Greeley, where 83% of Diversion cases originated in 2013, the number of free and reduced lunch eligible students' increases to 60% of all students. Even though numbers of youth committing criminal offenses appears to be declining, the need level of each individual youth presented is not. According to North Range Behavioral Health, the community mental health service in Weld County, the amount of high school students receiving free, school-based mental health services has doubled in the past three years. The implementation of the MAYSI II assessment tool in Diversion programming will allow us to more accurately refer Diversion youth to necessary mental health treatment. The declining numbers of juvenile criminal cases is very positive for our field; however, within the remaining number of cases presented, the rate of cases where Diversion versus traditional prosecution is in the best interest of the juvenile remains. The proper dosage and method of intervention for these juveniles remains essential to their success. The Weld County Diversion Program allows first time juvenile offenders the chance to have their needs met while avoiding the stigma of a criminal record or probation officer. In the 2 years where juvenile diversion wasn't offered in Weld County, a VanDenBerg Community Assessment cited multiple times the need for Diversion programming as a part of the continuum in juvenile justice service delivery. DCJ Diversion funds allow our Diversion program to function. Through these funds, we are able to meet the needs not only of individual juveniles but of the juvenile justice system as a whole. Application Form Page 8 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Project Description: Describe the project to be implemented in this proposal. This section should clearly and succinctly describe what is going to be done and responsible parties. Address the number of clients to be served, types of services and cost per client of providing direct services. At a minimum address the following. See instructions for further information. a. Program philosophy including treatment and supervision approaches. b. Referral sources. c. Formal and informal screening and assessment tools utilized, and purpose (e.g., substance abuse/mental health needs, appropriateness for the program, risk level, protective, recidivism, service referral, case management). Outline your process to screen, assess and refer youth to treatment based on their needs, noting whether these functions are performed in-house or referred out. If a process is not currently in place, please describe your plan to implement a screening and assessment process during the funded grant cycle. d.Acceptance criteria for referrals and any acceptance restrictions such as age or type of crime. e. Specific services to be provided from acceptance to discharge. f. Provide a list of Restorative Justice Practices. g. How graduated sanctions will be applied if a youth continues to offend while in the program. h. Criteria for discharge from the program Application Form Page 9 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 A.) The Weld County District Attorney's Office Juvenile Diversion Program seeks to match first time offenders with the appropriate level of services upon their first contact with law enforcement. The program philosophy is that providing the proper services as soon as possible will best address a juveniles needs and therefore, be a preventative measure in eliminating future law violations. Through understanding the juvenile and the communities' needs, not all juveniles are appropriate for the low level of supervision that Diversion provides; therefore, the program does not accept all juveniles referred to the program. Diversion sanctions strive to repair the harm done to the juveniles' community, including their school, neighborhood, trust with parents or guardians and the victim. Diversion participants receive case management and appropriate referrals to community-based programs, which could include Restorative Justice. The Model Programs Guide recommends basic case management and restorative justice principles for this population. B.) Police agencies issue juveniles a Voluntary Promise to Appear form at the time of contact. This form, along with a Probable Cause statement and/or report are forwarded to the District Attorney's Office. Internally, the report is forwarded to the Diversion Director to do a thorough file review to determine appropriateness for Diversion. A Deputy District Attorney then reviews the case to determine that Probable Cause exists and the case would be prosecuted absent Diversion. Upon intake of appropriate juveniles, criteria for acceptance includes the juvenile's level of responsibility for their behavior, issues with the juvenile that prevent the diversion program from being the appropriate level to address their needs, level of parental involvement, attitude, and an absence of active gang affiliation. This occurs at the pre-filing stage. Upon successful completion of the Diversion agreement, the case is dismissed within the internal system provided by CDAC. A court record is never created. C.) All juvenile cases are staffed with by the Diversion Director, juvenile prosecutors and victims advocate to determine Diversion and Restorative Justice appropriateness. Cases that are referred to Diversion will complete an informal assessment that the Director has crafted based on the CYOLSI and probation presentence investigation questions. Additionally, by July 1, 2014, all juveniles will complete a MAYSI II assessment electronically at the time of intake. Formal and informal assessment results will shape the sanctions included in the Diversion Agreement. Mental health and substance treatment will be referred out to community partner agencies. D.) All first time offenders aged 10-17 will be considered for diversion services. Violent or drug related offenses are not eligible. Juveniles with active gang affiliation are not eligible for services. Additionally, all cases that range from a petty offense to a class 3 felony are assessed for a referral to Restorative Justice programming. E.) Services provided are consistent with the findings of effective programs through the on-going DCJ Diversion evaluation conducted by OMNI. Standardized assessments are used to evaluate the juvenile and their family systems. An agreement is made based on these results. Appropriate referrals are made to a wide network of community-based services which can include evidence based programs such as Multi-Systemic therapy and Restorative Justice Conferencing. Many aspects of the program follow the 8 Principles for Effective Interventions when appropriate, specifically when addressing the Target Interventions. Services are provided to this low-risk level cohort for a minimum of three months. All participants receive case management, in varying degrees according to participant needs. The current goal will be to divert 200 juveniles from traditional prosecution per year. This is done at a cost of approximately $381 per juvenile per year. If those juveniles were to go Application Form Page 10 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 through the traditional judicial process requiring the time of judges, court personnel and probation officers, the cost to serve those juveniles would be significantly higher. F.) Restorative principles have long been incorporated in the Weld County Diversion Program. For many years, we have had one or two consistent volunteers offering Restorative Justice conferences for certain offenses. In 2013, Weld County was named as a pilot project site in HB 13-1254. This pilot project will evaluate 4 sites statewide as they use Restorative Justice Conferencing as a component of Diversion. A new program has been created in partnership with a local non-profit program, Youth and Family Connections, to offer RJ conferences to Diversion participants. G.) The structure of the Weld County Diversion program was built intentionally so that Diversion is the least restrictive level of supervision for a juvenile who has committed a criminal offense. Diversion follows the trends of the local probation department and educates prosecutors offering pleas to ensure that Diversion remains the least restrictive option. If a juvenile were to be non- compliant with their agreement, a meeting will be held where additional sanctions will be assigned. Frequently parents have been consulted first and parents and the case manager work to help the juvenile come up with their own graduated sanctions. If a new law violation has been committed or if despite efforts the juvenile is still non-compliant, the case will be filed with the court and traditional prosecution ensues. As a matter of graduated sanctions, the juvenile is required to proceed through the court process and face the consequences of their initial criminal behavior and the issue of non-compliance with the diversion program. H.) Successful completion of the agreements are determined by the juvenile having provided proof that the conditions have been complied with during the expected time frames with no new law violations resulting in a delinquency filing. Upon verification of successful completion, the case receives "no file" status in the Colorado District Attorneys' Council database Action, noting completion of the Diversion Program as an explanation for why charges are not filed. Cases that do not successfully complete sanctions or where a new law violation occurs are filed with the Court and are prosecuted accordingly. Evidence-Based Research Indicate if this project is using an evidence- Yes based program? If yes, provide the name and source of the project. Application Form Page 11 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 The Weld County Diversion Program is not a replication of an evidence based program, however, components of several evidence based activities are implemented. According to RKC Group Roger Przybylski (February 2008). What Works Effective Recidivism Reduction and Risk-Focused Prevention Programs A Compendium of Evidence-Based Options for Preventing New and Persistent Criminal Behavior Retrieved from http://dcj.state.co.us/ors/pdf/docs/WW08 022808.pdf, multiple components of the Weld County Diversion Program are listed as effective such as Restorative Justice, Multi-Systemic Therapy and Family Functional Therapy. Community partners offer these programs and open and frequent communication regarding the involvement of Diversion youth in these programs occurs. Additionally, Risk Principle is named in this document as well as in the 8 Principles for Effective Interventions. Risk Principle is important when working with low-level offenders so that more harm is not caused as a result of intervention. Participants do receive assessment to help determine the appropriate level of intervention. Findings from the OMNI DCJ Diversion evaluation are used and help guide necessary changes to the program. The Weld County Diversion Program is fortunate in that it is able to be a part of an evaluation study of Diversion Programming as little literature on Diversion currently exists. We are able to use these evaluation results and inform our program while the research is on- going. Compliance Act Is the jurisdiction(s) to be served compliant Yes with the JJDP Act? Population to be Served Target population: Number of Juveniles Targeted to be Served White/ Black/ Hispanic Asian American Nat. Other I Total Caucasian African I Latino Indian I Hawaiian Unknown American Alaskan I Pacific Native Islander Males 38 0 55 0 0 0 7 100 Females 38 0 55 0 0 0 7 100 Total 76 0 110 0 0 0 14 200 Level of Juvenile Justice Involvement: First Time Offenders Age Range of Target Population: 10-17 Percent of Total to be Served with Limited 25.00% English Proficiency: Application Form Page 12 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Provide a narrative description of the population to be served including age, gender, race/ethnicity and other characteristics of those the project is intending to serve. Describe how gender/language/cultural issues will be addressed. See instructions for further information. Based on the historical demographic data of the Diversion Program, the gender and ethnic backgrounds of the participants have remained stable and consistent with the demographics from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) specific to Greeley. CDE data indicates that 58% of the Greeley-Evans School District 6 is comprised of minority students. Greeley is the largest referral source for the Diversion Program, and the ethnic representation seen in the schools is also seen in program make up. Of those minority students, 55% identify as Hispanic/Latino. As a result, approximately 25% of those juveniles have parents who require Spanish Language translation. Spanish speakers are employed by the office and are available for assistance at all times. A major need is a devoted Diversion case manager who is Spanish speaking. If all funding opportunities explored are fully funded, a Spanish speaking case manager will be hired in this fiscal year. Historically, each gender is represented equally. In addition to language translation needs, our target population regularly deals with poverty, lack of transportation and/or reliable housing. There are many existing programs in the community who try to address these needs and working relationships with those agencies exist. Application Form Page 13 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Goals & Objectives New Project These are the elements against which the project will be evaluated and which will be used to report quarterly and final progress. Using the format below; provide project/program goal(s), objectives,outcomes, measurement and timeframe. See instructions for further information. Goal 1: Reduce the number of juvenile delinquency filings/cases by successfully diverting juveniles from the traditional juvenile justice system. Objective Outcome Measurement Timeframe 1.1 Interview juveniles referred to 200 youth will be served; 100%of ETO Database, Excel Spreadsheet By June 30,2014 Diversion,assess using the MAYSI youth will be screened with the and Client Records,CDAC Action II,deliver appropriate sanctions MAYSI II,80%of youth will database and referrals,and provide case complete their agreement,Fewer management for Diversion clients. than 15%of youth will reoffend within one year of program completion 1.2 Provide Restorative Justice 100%of first time offenders will be Action,Excel Spreadsheet and By June 30,2014 Programming as a Diversion assessed for RJ,75 cases per year Client Records sanction when appropriate. will be referred to YFC for RJ conferencing 1.3 Goal 2 (If needed): Objective Outcome Measurement Timeframe 2.1 2.2 2.3 Goal 3 (If needed): Objective Outcome Measurement Timeframe 3.1 3.2 3.3 Application Form Page 14 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Quality Assurance Plan: Describe your approach to evaluating your project in response to the stated objectives, outcomes and measurement. Describe how the information that is collected in the Diversion Intake/Exit Forms and pre-post surveys will be collected and verified; be specific about who will be collecting the data, from whom and how(i.e., how and when will program participants be contacted for completion of the post survey). See instructions for further information. 1) Describe your plan for collecting data on each specified outcome using the identified measurement tools. Cite the methods that will be used to collect the data which will measure the effectiveness of this project. Discuss tools, approaches,timelines and staff responsible for collecting, analyzing, and evaluating the data. Include how data collected will reflect actual numbers attributable to the awarding of this grant. 2)The applicant agency's approach to managing the data once collected;where data will be stored or entered. 3) Describe your process to ensure the post survey is completed by youth participating in the program. 4) Describe your agency's parental consent and youth assent procedures currently in place. As part of the statewide evaluation, all grantees will be required to have proper consent/assent procedures in place. Grantees may be asked to utilize forms and procedures, or to integrate language developed by OMNI Institute into existing documents,to ensure proper permissions, use and protection of identifiable youth data. 5) Describe staff capacity and commitment to participate in the evaluation, including ability to attend evaluation training, and collect and enter/submit all required data, and any anticipated barriers. 6) Describe how the agency you will track and record youth who re-offend during programming (pre-discharge recidivism). The definition of pre-discharge recidivism is a filing for a new felony or misdemeanor offense that occurred prior to discharge from Juvenile Diversion programming. Application Form Page 15 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Having quick and easy access to a variety of statistics regarding program participation is very valuable and the benefits of this have proven themselves time and again. As such, the daily collection and updating of information that speaks to the objectives and outcomes stated is vital. The Director collects data at intake and exit that is either entered by the Director (intake and exit forms) or by OMNI (pre-post-surveys). The intake and exit forms can largely be completed by the information found in client files and the Director consults necessary information to complete those. The juveniles take the pre-survey at the time of intake. At the final phone check in, arrangements are made to complete the post-survey either in the office or by mail. 1) A variety of data collection tools are employed including a basic excel spreadsheet used as a case management tool, the ETO database, the Action database provided by CDAC, and Data Access provided by Colorado State Courts. All data is entered into the Excel spreadsheet, even though this means that sometimes data entry is duplicated. The excel spreadsheet has long been the clearinghouse for all Diversion information and is updated daily by the Director. Once a Diversion agreement has been signed, then the client information is entered into ETO. The intake form is completed in ETO and an ETO number is obtained for inclusion on the pre-survey that the juvenile has completed. Updates are made to the Action database to document the date of diversion acceptance and other actions taken on the case. Additionally, we have built into Action an Indicator that is marked to track which cases are assessed for Restorative Justice, offered Diversion or Diversion plus Restorative Justice. This allows our office to easily run reports and obtain that information. Data Access is used to search client information for recidivism at periodic intervals. Upon completion of the Diversion program, the excel spreadsheet is updated, the client exit form is completed in ETO and then dismissed from ETO, and Action is updated to say that the case will not be filed due to the completion of Diversion. All data management is done by the Program Director. The reports available in the ETO database make it easy to quickly identify not only the number of participants but also demographic information. Attention to these items can trigger the knowledge for the need of programmatic adjustments to best serve the Diversion Population. Additionally, for grant reporting purposes, all databases are consulted. 2) Intake and exit forms are stored in a separate file for each quarter. When preparing grant reports, the forms are compared against the spreadsheet and ETO to determine what updates are needed. Intake and Exit forms are stored in the Directors office. 3) Completion of the post-survey has been a monumental challenge for a variety of reasons. Recently, completion of the post-survey was added as a condition of the Diversion Agreement for those who completed the intake survey. This is not a perfect solution as the surveys are intended to be voluntary, however, because exit survey completion rates were so low, this approach is being tried. The amount of exit surveys completed has increased; however, this is still a very difficult task. OMNI and DCJ have both been consulted for input. 4) The consent/assent form provided by OMNI for the pre- and post-survey is the first item presented to parents at intake. This form is explained and then the parents are given time to read it in private. While this often draws questions, implementation of this form has been seamless and any updates or changes provided by OMNI would be welcome. 5) As a long time member of the DCJ Steering Committee to address evaluation of programs, the Director is very committed to participate in evaluation. Training and collection and entry of this information is necessary to help Diversion be widely understood and respected by participants and professionals Application Form Page 16 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 alike. The only barrier experienced is collection of exit surveys which has long been addressed with OMNI and DCJ and we continue to adjust to help resolve this issue. 6) If youth re-offend during the program resulting in the case being filed with the court, the clients name in the excel spreadsheet is simply highlighted in a different color. ETO is updated, dismissing the client accordingly. The Action database is also updated by the juvenile intake clerical person. Application Form Page 17 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Project Data (Attachments) See instructions regarding the required documentation for your project. Document Type Required? Document Description Date Attached DA Certification [Not required if No applicant is a DA's office] Job Descriptions [For grant Yes Job Description 01/20/2014 funded positions] List of Board Members [If No applicant is a Non-Profit] Organizational Chart[For Yes Organizational chart 01/20/2014 applicant agency] Application Form Page 18 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Attachment Details Document Description: Attachment Details Document Description: Job Description Attachment Details Document Description: Attachment Details Document Description: Organizational chart Application Form Page 19 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Collaboration and Future Funding of Project New Applicants Collaboration: (attachments: District Attorney Certification) A. Provide a short narrative of collaboration efforts between the District Attorney's Office and community-based services. Though it took time and effort, Diversion is now a part of the DA's Office culture and practice when examining all juvenile cases. In part, this is how we are able to increase our numbers during a time when fewer juvenile cases are presented. Case management is provided by the program but counseling or classes are not as those programs are already offered by community partners. Youth and Family Connections offers Restorative Justice and classes specific to juvenile needs. Referrals are made to this program regularly to serve Diversion participants. Additionally, North Range Behavioral Health is frequently referred to for counseling services. Many options, such as the community center or food bank, are referred to as well to best suite the participants needs. B. Identify additional agencies, organizations, and planning groups that have been included in the planning and implementation of this project. Describe involvement with local Collaborative Management Project (HB1451), if applicable. When the District Attorney desired to recreate a Diversion Program in the 19th Judicial District, he first contacted the Senate Bill 94 Juvenile Services Planning Committee (JSPC) to determine the need for a diversion program and to learn what population the members of that group would like a diversion program to serve. The JSPC initially offered short term funding for the program to get it started. Since the beginning, the Diversion Program has worked closely with the JSPC. In addition to the JSPC board, the Director is a member of the JSPC Sub-Planning. The Director is also a voting member of the Community Review Board. The Diversion program is a CMP partner program with the local 1451 Collaborative and reports as such in their annual reports. The program director is in constant communication with the probation department and Youth and Family Connections (the juvenile assessment agency) to determine appropriate levels of service for the identified population and to share relevant information and ideas to make juvenile services in Weld County more effective and efficient. Through involvement and communication with all of the above named groups, all programs serving juveniles in Weld County can better meet the needs of our population. Collaboration with agencies helps to ensure that duplication of services is not occurring. Through communication with these agencies, it is known that the Diversion Program is successfully meeting the needs of the intended population as it relates to the juvenile justice continuum. Application Form Page 20 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Future Funding of Project: Describe the steps you have taken to diversify your funding sources, and/or incorporate this project into local funding sources indicating broad-based community support and sources of future funding. The Diversion Program has been funded by this grant opportunity since October of 2006. The grant is currently funding 75% of the Director's position. The Weld County Commissioners, through the District Attorney's office, funded the Case Manager position from January of 2006 until June of 2008 when the position was vacated. Since that time, the Weld County Commissioners have committed the 25% cash match required. By proving fiscal responsibility of the program, as well as outcome statistics that prove that the program is effective in preventing future juvenile crime, the diversion program aims to exhibit to collaborative agencies and other potential funders, including the Weld County Commissioners, that the program is worth funding. Possible funding will be provided to the RJ Pilot Programs based on an RJ Surcharge assessed on all court cases. If funds are available, the program hopes to be able to fund a much needed case manager. Additional staffing would be incredibly beneficial to the program, but diversified funding is also welcome. Cost savings can best be calculated by comparing Diversion costs to that of Probation. The most recent numbers available regarding cost for service by probation are from 2008. These numbers indicate that 6 years ago, it cost $2148 to serve a juvenile probation client. Compared to the cost of$381 to the state for the Weld County Diversion Program to serve these same clients, the cost savings is notable. However, it is difficult for local programs to justify using scarce dollars to fund a project that would serve youth who would otherwise be served by a state program (Probation). While Diversion is an integral component of the juvenile justice continuum, absent DCJ funding, it would not be a reality in Weld County. Application Form Page 21 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Personnel Please refer to the application instructions when completing your application budget. The instructions contain specific detailed information that will help to ensure the budget you submit is sufficient, complete and accurate. List grant funded positions in this category. Each position must be listed separately and be accompanied by a description which includes justification for the amounts budgeted. Explain how the salary and fringe benefit rates were determined. For salary increases, indicate the percentage of the increase and provide justification. PERSONNEL (TOTALS SUMMARY) Annual Full Time Total To Be Paid By Amount($) Grant Funds($) Totals $98,471 $73,854 Position Title Annual Amount($) Total To Be Paid By Grant Funds($) Director $98,471 $73,854 Application Form Page 22 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Personnel Details Position Title and Name: Director Annual Full Time %To Be Paid By Total To Be Paid Amount($) Grant Funds By Grant Funds(5) Salary $67,701 75% $50,778 Fringe $30,770 75% $23,078 TOTALS $98,471 $73,854 Budget Narrative and Justification: The amount requested will fund the Director full-time. The Director's salary is based on a structured and scheduled pay scale maintained by the County. The cost of benefits for county employees is currently approximately 45% of the base salary. Cost of living increases around 3% could potentially occur at the start of each calendar year of the three-year funding cycle and will be factored in to budget requests in continuation applications. A scheduled step increase for the Director salary should occur in August of 2015. Taxes and retirement benefits are a percentage of an employee's salary, therefore, as salaries increase, benefit costs will also increase. The amount included for the Director's position includes the annual base salary of$67,701 with $30,770 in benefits, totaling $98,471. The Director Position for the Youth and Family Connections program was posted at a starting salary of $75,000 plus benefits. Recent adjustments place that base salary near $95,000. Application Form Page 23 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Personnel (Match) For amounts listed under cash or in-kind match, please provide an explanation regarding the type and source of the matching funds. See instructions for allowable match. Amount Match(s) Requested(s) Total $73,854 $24,618 Position Type Budget Narrative and Justification Total of ($) Match Director Cash The amount requested will fund the Director full-time. The Director's salary $24,61 is based on a structured and scheduled pay scale maintained by the Cou... 8 Application Form Page 24 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Personnel Details (Match) Position: Director Type of Match: Cash Budget Narrative and Justification: Include source of match and a solid description of how those funds will be spent. The amount requested will fund the Director full-time. The Director's salary is based on a structured and scheduled pay scale maintained by the County. The cost of benefits for county employees is currently approximately 45% of the base salary. Cost of living increases around 3% could potentially occur at the start of each calendar year of the three-year funding cycle and will be factored in to budget requests in continuation applications. A scheduled step increase for the Director salary should occur in August of 2015. Taxes and retirement benefits are a percentage of an employee's salary, therefore, as salaries increase, benefit costs will also increase. The amount included for the Director's position includes the annual base salary of$67,701 with $30,770 in benefits, totaling $98,471. The Director Position for the Youth and Family Connections program was posted at a starting salary of $75,000 plus benefits. Recent adjustments place that base salary near $95,000. Total($): $24,618 Application Form Page 25 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Supplies & Operating Please refer to the application instructions when completing your application budget. The instructions contain specific detailed information that will help to ensure the budget you submit is sufficient, complete and accurate. List expendable (non-durable) items by type and include a description with justification for the amounts budgeted. Software, irregardless of cost, should be listed in this section. Totals Summary Amount Requested($) Total $375 Item Budget Narrative and Justification Total($) Misc. office supplies: Line items to include office supplies are estimated to cost$500. Items to be $375 business cards,file purchased will include paper supplies such as file folders, dividers... folder Application Form Page 26 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Supplies & Operating Details Item: Misc. office supplies: business cards, file folder Budget Narrative and Justification: Line items to include office supplies are estimated to cost $500. Items to be purchased will include paper supplies such as file folders, dividers, paper, envelopes, business cards, calendars, general office supplies (pens, paperclips, post-its, tablets, etc), registration fees for training, and if needed, school supplies for the juveniles participating in the program. Total($): $375 Application Form Page 27 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Supplies & Operating (Match) For amounts listed under cash or in-kind match, please provide an explanation regarding the type and source of the matching funds. See instructions for allowable match. Totals Summary Amount Match($) Requested($) Total $375 $125 Item Type Budget Narrative and Justification Total (s) Match Misc. office supplies: Cash Line items to include office supplies are estimated to cost$500. Items to $125 business cards, file be purchased will include paper supplies such as file folders, dividers... folder Application Form Page 28 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Suplies & Operating Details (Match) Item: Misc. office supplies: business cards, file folder Type of Match: Cash Budget Narrative and Justification: Include source of match and a solid description of how those funds will be spent. Line items to include office supplies are estimated to cost $500. Items to be purchased will include paper supplies such as file folders, dividers, paper, envelopes, business cards, calendars, general office supplies (pens, paperclips, post-its, tablets, etc), registration fees for training, and if needed, school supplies for the juveniles participating in the program. Total($): $125 Application Form Page 29 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Travel Please refer to the application instructions when completing your application budget. The instructions contain specific detailed information that will help to ensure the budget you submit is sufficient, complete and accurate. Itemize travel expenses for project personnel by purpose (e.g., to attend training sessions, to transport clients, etc.)and include justification and the basis for determining the cost of each item. List all items such as airfare, ground transportation, automobile, mileage, lodging and meals individually. Totals Summary Amount Requested($) Total $525 Item Budget Narrative and Justification Total($) In state travel:trainings, Anticipated travel costs include at least three trips to Denver for administrative $525 metro area meetings, e meetings or trainings with DCJ. In addition, training is soug... Application Form Page 30 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Travel Details Item: In state travel: trainings, metro area meetings, e Budget Narrative and Justification: Anticipated travel costs include at least three trips to Denver for administrative meetings or trainings with DCJ. In addition, training is sought in certain disciplines, including Restorative Justice, and gender specific programming, as well as training in best practice principles for working with juveniles, if registration fees are reasonable. As most training is held in the metro area and Weld County is in the northern part of the state, mileage reimbursement is required to attend many training opportunities. Trainings are only attended when fiscally prudent. Mileage is estimated at the Weld County reimbursement rate of$.54/mile. It is estimated that mileage and associated training and service costs will be $700.00 Total($): $525 Application Form Page 31 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Travel (Match) For amounts listed under cash or in-kind match, please provide an explanation regarding the type and source of the matching funds. See instructions for allowable match. Totals Summary Amount Match($) Requested($) Total $525 $175 Item Type Budget Narrative and Justification Total of ($) Match In state travel: Cash Anticipated travel costs include at least three trips to Denver for $175 trainings, metro area administrative meetings or trainings with DCJ. In addition,training is meetings, e soug... Application Form Page 32 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Travel Details (Match) Item: In state travel: trainings, metro area meetings, e Type of Match: Cash Budget Narrative and Justification: Include source of match and a solid description of how those funds will be spent. Anticipated travel costs include at least three trips to Denver for administrative meetings or trainings with DCJ. In addition, training is sought in certain disciplines, including Restorative Justice, and gender specific programming, as well as training in best practice principles for working with juveniles, if registration fees are reasonable. As most training is held in the metro area and Weld County is in the northern part of the state, mileage reimbursement is required to attend many training opportunities. Trainings are only attended when fiscally prudent. Mileage is estimated at the Weld County reimbursement rate of$.54/mile. It is estimated that mileage and associated training and service costs will be $700.00 Total($): $175 Application Form Page 33 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Professional Services / Consultants Please refer to the application instructions when completing your application budget. The instructions contain specific detailed information that will help to ensure the budget you submit is sufficient, complete and accurate. List each consultant/contractor separately. Include a description of the services provided with justification and the basis for determining the cost for each item. Be sure to explain how the hourly or flat rate was determined. A DCJ Form 16 that is equal to the amount listed must be provided for each consultant/contractor once application is approved for funding. To assist with the DCJ performance measures and reporting requirements, applicants are required to budget$1,000 to OMNI Institute in the professional Services/consultants section for use of an electronic reporting and evaluation system. Totals Summary Amount Requested($) Total $750 Item Budget Narrative and.Justification Total($) OMNI Research& It is not anticipated that the diversion program will be contracting specifically with $750 Evaluation—Online an individual or business to provide direct services to the ... Reporting Application Form Page 34 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Professional Services / Consultants Details Item: OMNI Research & Evaluation — Online Reporting Budget Narrative and Justification: It is not anticipated that the diversion program will be contracting specifically with an individual or business to provide direct services to the juvenile or their families in the program. The exception is the required expense by DCJ for OMNI and the ETO database. Total($): $750 Application Form Page 35 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget: Professional Services / Consultants (Match) For amounts listed under cash or in-kind match, please provide an explanation regarding the type and source of the matching funds. See instructions for allowable match. Totals Summary Amount Match(Si Requested($) Total $750 $250 item Type Budget Narrative and Justification T Match otal of OMNI Research & Cash It is not anticipated that the diversion program will be contracting $250 Evaluation—Online specifically with an individual or business to provide direct services to the Reporting Application Form Page 36 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project:Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Professional Services / Consultants Details (Match) Item: OMNI Research & Evaluation — Online Reporting Type of Match: Cash Budget Narrative and Justification: Include source of match and a solid description of how those funds will be spent. It is not anticipated that the diversion program will be contracting specifically with an individual or business to provide direct services to the juvenile or their families in the program. The exception is the required expense by DCJ for OMNI and the ETO database. Total($): $250 Application Form Page 37 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Budget Total Request Amount Match(5) Total Requested(5) Budget(5) PERSONNEL $73,854 $24,618 $98,472 SUPPLIES&OPERATING $375 $125 $500 TRAVEL $525 $175 $700 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/CONTRACT CONSULTANTS $750 $250 $1,000 GRAND TOTAL $75,504 $25,168 $100,672 Calculated Match Percentage (%): 25.00% Additional Project Funding Will this project be funded using Yes ADDITIONAL FUNDS other than those provided from this grant, including match funding? If"Yes", list the type and approximate amount of other funding that will be used to support this project. Do NOT include these state grant funds which you are applying for and the associated match. Description Amount(5) Federal State RJ Pilot Program funds $50,000 County Government Municipal Government Private Other(Specify) ADDITIONAL PROJECT FUNDING TOTAL: $50,000 Application Form Page 38 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorneys Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Financial Management Questions This section must be completed in cooperation with the designated Financial Officer assigned to this grant/project. 1. What accounting system does your organization use? List the name and a brief description of the system. Banner which is an Oracle Accouting system used by units of government and educational institutions. 2. This grant will be on a cost reimbursement basis. What will be your organization's source of cash and how will your organization manage its cash flow between the time costs are incurred and reimbursed? County has adequate cash flow to handle the expenses until reimbursement is made. 3. Which of the following applies to your Agency has expended over $500,000 in federal agency: funding in the last calendar year from all combined sources. Please submit the most recent A-133 audit to DCJ. 3a. Date of most recent A-133 Audit, Financial 12/31/2012 Audit or Financial Review: 3b. Date sent to DCJ: 07/30/2013 3c. Were there any findings, questioned costs Yes or unallocated costs? If "Yes", briefly describe your audit findings and how they've been resolved? Findings were regarding Social Services and have been resolved by hiring additional staff. Please submit audit resolutions and/or corrective action plans to DCJ. Criteria for managing grant funds Please respond to the following questions regarding wheter your accounting system meets the criteria for managing grant funds. These are items that will be monitored by the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ)staff either by site visits or other reporting mechanisms. Application Form Page 39 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 4. Does your accounting system separate all Yes revenues and expenditures by funding source? 5. Does your accounting system track Yes revenues and expenditures for each grant award separately through a sub-ledger system? 6. Does your accounting system allow Yes expenditures to be classified by the broad budget categories listed in the approved budget in your grant, i.e. Personnel, Supplies and Operating, Travel, Equipment and Professional Services? 7. Does your organization have written Yes financial policies and procedures (specific to grants) in place that describe items such as: meeting all grant requirements, the preparation of grant financial reports and statements, the disclosure of financial documents, the ability for staff to prevent and detect misstatements in financial reporting, a method to trace funds, and a process to maintain and safeguard all cash, real and personal property, and other assets? 8. Is this grant request for less than Yes $100,000? 9. Is this grant request for a new project? No 10. Has your organization been in existence Yes for three (3) years or more? 11. Does the staff assigned to this project Yes have two (2) or more year's prior experience with projects with the same or similar requirements? 12. Does your organization have internal Yes controls in place, such as: a review process to determine reasonableness, allowability and allocability of costs, separation of duties, dual signatures on certain checks, reconciliations or other fiduciary oversight? 13. Does your organization reconcile sub- Yes ledgers to your general ledger at least monthly or quarterly if the applicant is a governmental entity? 14. Are accounting records supported by Yes source documentation such as invoices, receipts, timesheets, etc.? Application Form Page 40 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 15. Does your organization routinely record Yes the grant number or other unique identifier on all source documents such as invoices, receipts, time records, deposit records, etc.? 16. Does your organization maintain time Yes sheets approved by the employee, supervisor and project director for each employee paid by these grant funds? 17. If your agency is a non-profit, do the Not Applicable Board bylaws and policies describe the involvement of the Board in the financial oversight and direction of your agency? 18. Does your accounting system have the Yes ability to track in-kind and/or cash match funds? Application Form Page 41 01/28/2014 Applicant: District Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial District 84309308 Project: Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program 2015-DV-14-003096 Submission Summary Page Last Updated Applicant Information 01/20/2014 Contact Information 01/20/2014 Project Summary 01/21/2014 Goals & Objectives 01/20/2014 Project Data 01/20/2014 Collaboration/Sustainability 01/20/2014 Personnel 01/20/2014 Personnel Match 01/20/2014 Supplies & Operating 01/20/2014 Supplies & Operating Match 01/20/2014 Travel 01/20/2014 Travel Match 01/20/2014 Professional Services & Consultants 01/20/2014 Professional Services & Consultants Match 01/20/2014 Budget Total Request 01/20/2014 Financial Management Questions 01/28/2014 Application Form Page 42 01/28/2014 WELD COUNTY,COLORADO Job Title: Juvenile Diversion Administrator Exempt Position Job Code: 12927 Position #: 177 Pay Grade: 44 Supervisor: Administrative Superior Department:Office of District Attorney - DESCRIPTION OF WORK General Statement of Duties: Performs a variety of highly complex administrative, technical and supervisory work in the operation of the juvenile diversion program involving the exercise of considerable independent judgment concerning division operations. Supervision Received: Works under general guidance and direction of on elected official or designated assistant. Supervision Exercised: Exercises supervision over the professional,clerical and program staff assigned to the program. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.) Directs and coordinates the work of the Juvenile Diversion program. Makes major policy and procedural decisions that have a significant impact on the program. Performs complex problem solving. Prepares statistical reports for a variety of grant programs. Prepares Juvenile Diversion budget. Monitors program and financial reports; develops and submits necessary budgetary information;administers complex program budgets. 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