County of Santa Cruz 0017
District Attorney's Office701 OCEAN STREET, SUITE 200, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
(831) 454-2400 . FAX: (831) 454-2227 . E-MAIL: [email protected]
BOB LEEDISTRICT ATTORNEY
Agenda: August 27, 2013
July 31, 2013
Board of SupervisorsCounty of Santa Cruz701 Ocean StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Grant Application to the California Emergency Management Agency for theVictimlWitness Assistance Program for 2013-14
Dear Members of the Board:
The California Emergency Management Agency (CaIEMA) requires an annual re-application for federal and state monies to provide funding to the District Attorney'sOffice for a VictimlWitness Assistance Program, which provides financial and
informational as well as emotional support and assistance to victims and witnesses ofcrime in Santa Cruz County.
The District Attorney's Office is eligible to receive $192,303 from CalEMA for 2013-14 toadminister a victim/witness assistance center in Santa Cruz County. Our office hasbeen the recipient of these funds since 1982. The VictimlWitness Assistance Center ishoused in the Office of the District Attorney, and CalEMA funding provides support for a.75 FTE Victim Witness Program Manager and 1.23 FTE Victim ServicesRepresentatives (advocates) for program services. The program is closely coordinatedwith the Victims of Crime Compensation Program, funded by the State VictimCompensation and Government Claims Board.
There is no local matching funds requirement, and the proposed budget includes therecoupment of indirect costs. The funding was included in the County AdministrativeOfficer's recommended budget for 2013-14. A copy of grant application is submitted foryour review.
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The grant application deadline of July 31 was such that there was insufficient time toseek your Board's approval prior to submitting the application.
It is therefore RECOMMENDED that your Board ratify the authorization for the DistrictAttorney to sign a Certification of Assurance of Compliance, and submit an applicationto the California Emergency Management Agency (CaIEMA) in the amount of $192,303for the 2013-14 VictimlWitness Assistance Program.
Sincerely,
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BOB LEEDistrict Attorney
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SUSÄ 'A. MAURIELLOCounty Administrative Officer
cc: AuditorCounty Counsel
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VICTIMIWITNESS ASSISTANCEF' 2013-2014R~A PROCESS
PROGRAM0079
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICESCRIMINAL LJUSTICE PROGRAMS DIVISION
VICTIM/WITNESS SECTION
SUBMITTED BY:OFF'ICE OF' THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BOB LEE, DISTRICT ATTORNEYCOUNTY OF' SANTA CRUZ
701 OCEAN STREET, ROOM 200SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
831.454.2400
(Cal EMA Use Only)(X eC)
Cal EMA# FIPS# VS CFDA# Grant#
CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYGRANT AWARD FACE SHEET (Cal EMA 2-101)
The California Emergency Management Agency hereafter designated Cal EMA, hereby makes a Grant Award of funds to the following:
1. Grant Recipient: County of Santa Cruz 1a. DUNS# 603931700In the amount and for the purpose and duration set forth in this Grant Award.
2. Implementing Agency: District Attorney's Offce 2a. DUNS# 6039317003. Implementing Agency Address: 701 Ocean St. Room 200
StreetSanta Cruz
4. Location of Project: 701 Ocean St. Room 200City
City
Santa CruzCounty
95060-0000Zip+4
95060-0000Zip+4
5. Disaster/Program Title: VictimlWitness Assistance (VW) Program 6. Performance Period: 07/01/13 to 06/30/14
GrantFund Source
Year
2013 7. VWA13
2013 8. VOCA13
Select 9. Select
Select 10. Select
Select 11. Select
12. TOTALS
A. State B. Federal C. TotalD. Cash
MatchE.ln-Kind
MatchF. TotalMatch
G. Total ProjectCost
$81,302
$111,001 $81,302 $192,303 $0 $0
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$111,001
13. This Grant Award consists of this title page, the application for the grant, which is attched and made a part hereof, and theAssurances/Certifications. I hereby certify I am vested with the authority to enter into this Grant Award Agreement, and have the approval of theCity/County Financial Officer, City Manager, County Administrator, Governing Board Chair, or other Approving Body. The Grant Recipient certifiesthat all funds received pursuant to this agreement wil be spent exclusively on the purposes specified in the Grant Award. The Grant Recipientaccepts this Grant Award and agrees to administer the grant project in accordance with the Grant Award as well as all applicable state and federallaws, audit requirements, federal program guidelines, and Cal EMA policy and program guidance. The Grant Recipient further agrees that theallocation of funds may be contingent on the enactment of the State Budget.
14. Official Authorized to Sign for Applicant/Grant Recipient:
Name: Bob Lee
15. Federal Employer ID Number:
Title: District Attorney
94-600053
Telephone: (831) 454-2400(area code)
Payment Mailing Address:
FAX: (831) 459-7613(area code)
Email: bob [email protected]
City: Santa Cruz 95060-0000
FORCalEMAUSEONL
i hereby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for the period and purposes of this expenditure stated above.
Cal EMA Fiscal Offcer Date Cal EMA Secretary (or designee) Date----- -- ---------- ---~-----_._---- - -.- ._- --_. _. _. - ----.- -- -- - - - _. - - - - - -_. - - - - - - -- -. - - - - _. -. _. -- - - _. _. - - -. _. - - _. - - _. -. -----. _. -- -. -----. ---- ----
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PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 0081
Recipient County of Santa Cruz Grant Number VW13320440
Provide the name, title, address, telephone number, and e-mail address for the project contacts named below. NOTE: If youuse a PO Box address, a street address is also required for package delivery and site visit purposes.
1. The Project Director for the project:
Name: Sylvia Nieto Title: VIW Asst. Program Manager
Telephone #: (831) 454-2623 FaX#: (831) 454-2612 Email Address: [email protected]
Address/City/Zip + 4: 701 Ocean St. Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060+0000. After hours contact Cell: 831 566-3576, Home:831 426-6208
2. The Financial Officer for the project:
Name: Susan Baum Title: Administrative Services Offcer
Telephone #: (831) 454-2517 FaX#: (831) 459-7613 Email Address: [email protected]
Address/City/Zip + 4: 701 Ocean SI. Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060+0000
3. The person having Routine Programmatic responsibility for the project:
Name: Sylvia Nieto Title: VIW Asst. Program Manager
Telephone #: (831) 454-2623 FaX#: (831) 454-2612
Address/City/Zip + 4: 701 Ocean St. Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060+0000
Email Address:[email protected]
4. The person having Routine Fiscal Responsibilty for the project:
Name: Susan Baum Title: Administrative Services Offcer
Telephone #: (831) 454-2517 F aX#: (831) 459-7613 Email Address: [email protected]
Address/City/Zip + 4: 701 Ocean st. Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060+0000
5. The Executive Director of a nonprofit organization or the Chief Executive Officer (Le., chief of police,superintendent of schools) of the implementing agency:
Name: Bob Lee Title: District Attorney
Telephone #: (831) 454-2400 FaX#: (831)459-7613
Address/City/Zip + 4:: 701 Ocean st. Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060+0000
Email Address:[email protected]
6. The Official Designated by the Governing Board to enter into the Grant Award Agreement for the city/countyor Community-Based Organization, as stated in Block 14 of the Grant Award Face Sheet:
Name: Bob Lee Title: District Attorney
Telephone #: (831) 454-2400 FaX#: (831) 459-7613 Email Address: [email protected]
Address/City/Zip + 4:: 701 Ocean Sl. Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060+0000
7. The chair of the Governing Body of the recipient:
Name: Neal Coonerty Title: Chair, Board of Supervisors
Telephone #: (831) 454-2200 FaX#: (831) 454.3262
Address/City/Zip + 4: 701 Ocean St. Room 500, Santa Cruz, CA 95060+0000
Email Address:[email protected]
Project Contact Information Cal EMA 2-102 (Revised 5/2012)
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SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION
VW13320440Grant Award #:
Grant Recipient County of Santa Cruz
District Attorney's OfficeImplementing Agency:
*The Project Director and Financial Officer are REQUIRED to sign this form.
Signature:
Date: J/i5(ZOI~
*Financial Officer: Susan Baum
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2/1/2009)
The following persons are authorized to sign for the
Financial Officer.
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Eric Seib - Chief of Administration
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CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCEVictims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund
The applicant must complete a Certification of Assurance of Compliance-VOCA (Cal OES 2-104f),which includes details regarding Federal Grant Funds, Equal Employment Opportunity Program(EEOP), Drug Free Workplace Compliance, California Environmental Quality Act, Lobbying, Debarmentand Suspension requirements, Proof of Authority from City Council/Governing Board, and the specialconditions under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). The applicant is required to submit the necessaryassurances and documentation before finalization of the Grant Award Agreement. In signing the GrantAward Face Sheet, the applicant formally notifies Cal OESthat the applicant will comply with allpertinent requirements.
Resolutions are no longer required as submission documents. Cal OES has incorporated theresolution into the Certification of Assurance of Compliance, Section VII, entitled, "Proof of Authorityfrom City Council/Governing Board." The Applicant is required to obtain written authorization (originalsignature) from the City Council/Governing board that the official executing the agreement is, in fact,authorized to do so, and will maintain said written authorization on file and readily available upondemand. This requirement does not apply to state agencies.
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CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCEVictims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund
I, Sob Lee
(offcial authorized to sign grant award; same person as Section 14 on Grant Award Face Sheet)
hereby certify that
RECIPIENT: County of Santa Cruz
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: District Attorney's Offce
PROJECT TITLE: Victim Witness Assistance (VW) Program
is responsible for reviewing the Grant Recipient Handbook and adhering to all of the Grant Award Agreementrequirements (state and/or federal) as directed by Cal OES including, but not limited to, the following areas:
i. Federal Grant Funds
Recipients expending $500,000 or more in federal grant funds annually are required to secure an auditpursuant to OMS Circular A-133 and are allowed to utilze federal grant funds to budget for the auditcosts. See Section 8000 of the Recipient Handbook for more detaiL.
!Z The above named recipient receives $500,000 or more in federal grant funds annually.
D The above named recipient does not receive $500,000 or more in federal grant funds annually.
II. Equal Employment Opportunity - (Recipient Handbook Section 2151)
It is the public policy of the State of California to promote equal employment opportunity by prohibitingdiscrimination or harassment in employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin,ancestry, disabilty (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and geneticcharacteristics), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, denial of family medical care leave, denial ofpregnancy disability leave, or age (over 40). Cal OES-funded projects certify that they wil complywith all state and federal requirements regarding equal employment opportunity,nondiscrimination and civil rights.
Please provide the following information:
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer: Claire Schwartz
Title: Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
Address: 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 454-2600
Email: claire [email protected]
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II. Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 - (Recipient Handbook, Section 2152)
The State of California requires that every person or organization awarded a grant or contract shall certifyit wil provide a drug-free workplace.
IV. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - (Recipient Handbook, Section 2153)
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq.) requiresall Cal OES funded projects to certify compliance with CEQA. Projects receiving funding must coordinatewith their city or county planning agency to ensure that the project is compliance with CEQA requirements.
V. Lobbying - (Recipient Handbook Section 2154)
Cal OES grant funds, grant property, or grant funded positions shall not be used for any lobbyingactivities, including, but not limited to, being paid by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person forinfluencing or attempting to influence an offcer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, anofficer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the makingof any federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal grant or cooperative agreement.
Vi. Debarment and Suspension - (Recipient Handbook Section 2155)
(This applies to federally funded grants only.)
Cal OES-funded projects must certify that it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended,proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of federal benefits by a state orfederal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department of agency.
VII. Proof of Authority from City Council/Governing Board
The above-named organization (applicant) accepts responsibilty for and wil comply with the requirementto obtain written authorization from the city council/governing board in support of this program. Theapplicant agrees to provide all matching funds required for said project (including any amendmentthereof) under the Program and the funding terms and conditions of Cal OES, and that any cash matchwil be appropriated as required. It is agreed that any liability arising out of the performance of this GrantAward Agreement, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grantrecipient and the authorizing agency. The State of California and Cal OES disclaim responsibilty of anysuch liability. Furthermore, it is also agreed that grant funds received from Cal OES shall not be used tosupplant expenditures controlled by the city council/governing board.
The applicant is required to obtain written authorization from the city council/governing board that theofficial executing this agreement is, in fact, authorized to do so. The applicant is also required tomaintain said written authorization on file and readily available upon demand.
VII. Special Condition for Grant Awards with Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund
· The grant recipient agrees to administer the grant in accordance with the VOCA, the VOCA ProgramGuidelines, and the Offce of Justice Programs Financial Guide.
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All appropriate documentation must be maintained on fie by the project and available for Cal OESor public scrutiny upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements may result insuspension of payments under the grant or termination of the grant or both and the Recipient maybe ineligible for award of any future grants if the Cal OES determines that any of the following hasoccurred: (1) the Recipient has made false certification, or (2) violates the certification by failng tocarry out the requirements as noted above.
CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, am the same individual authorized to sign the Grant AwardAgreement (Section 14 on Grant Award Face Sheet), and hereby swear that i am dulyauthorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the above described certification.I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date and in the county below, is madeunder penalty of perjury under the laws of t of lifornia.
Authorized Official's Signature:
Authorized Official's Typed Name:
Date Executed:
District Attorneyi
a:id ut'S¡94-6000534 Federal DUNS # 603931700
Authorized Official's Title:
Federal Employer 10 #:
Current Central Contractor Registration Expiration Date: March 4,2014
Executed in the City/County of: Santa Cruz/Santa Cruz
AUTHORIZED BY: (not applicable to State agencies)
D City Financial OfficerD City Managero Governing Board Chair
D County Financial OfficerD County Manager
Signature:
Typed Name: Neal Coonerty
Title: Chair, Board of Supervisors
Certification of Assurance of Compliance - VOCA Cal OES 2-104f (Rev. 6/2013)4
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0087Project Narrative
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The County of Santa Cruz Victim Witness Assistance Program operates out of the Offce
of the District Attorney. In the early years of the program, the focus was on sexual assault
and domestic violence cases through the use of the Victim Emergency Response Team,
otherwise known as VERT. As the community grew and community based organizations
came in to existence, the emergency response team was incorporated into their work and
the Victim Witness Assistance Program broadened its reach to serve all victims of violent
crime. Located on the central coast of California, Santa Cruz County is the second
smallest California county in landmass, encompassing 450 square miles surrounded by
the ocean to the west and the Santa Cruz mountains and agricultural fields to the north,
south and east. The county is made up of four incorporated cities including, Santa Cruz,
Scotts Valley, Capitola and Watsonville. The population is predominately white with a
growing Hispanic community. The area is known as the Gateway to the Monterey Bay
Marine Sanctuary with 29 beaches and six State Beaches. The economy is anchored by
technology, agriculture and tourism.
As in all populated areas, crimes are committed and residents become victims. The Victim
Witness Assistance Program strives to address the needs of crime victims by providing
support and information to assist them as they navigate the criminal justice system.
Advocates work within the program to reach victims as soon as possible after the crime.
The program had 4 fulltime advocates, a clerk and a manager in the early 90's. With no
reliable or steady increases in funding positions the program suffers from lack of growth.
Staff are hampered due to the high volume of crime reports and not enough staff to reach
them alL. We prioritize the cases by a triage method and do our best to serve those we do
reach. We currently have a staff of 1.5 advocates and a manager. Ideally, we would love
to have 4 full time advocates again!
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We address all violent crimes to the best of our ability and we do provide the mandatory
services pursuant to Penal Code Section 13835. Due to the small number of staff, we do
not make any outreach to property crime victims. We will, however, assist them with
restitution issues and connect them with prosecuting attorney if they contact us.
According to the 2010 census, Santa Cruz County's population was approximately
263,000, with a consistently increasing growth trend over the past ten years. The average
family size was 3.2 in 2010, with married-couple households making up about 45% of
county family household types. In 2010, 60% of residents were white, 32% were Hispanic,
4% were Asian, 2% were multi-racial, 1 % were African-American, and American Indians,
and Pacific Islanders made up less than 1 %. Almost 70% of the population age 5 years
and older spoke only English in the home, and over one fourth of the county population
spoke Spanish at home. The unemployment rate was 11 % and the median family income
was $85,000 in 2011 which was higher than the average for California ($70,400) and the
nation overall ($64,000). Rent continues to increase in the county. Average rent for a on
bedroom was about $1,400 in 2011 compared to about $1,000 in 2003. The adjusted four-
year drop out rate for Santa Cruz County was 18% in 2009/10. 84% of Santa Cruz County
residents had at least a high school degree n 2010, down from 87% in 2002. The Santa
Cruz County crime rate was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, higher than that of the State of
California at 32.2 in 2009. With a growing crime rate and increased homeless population
we have much work to do. The growing gang violence and infiltration of drugs such as
methamphetamine and heroin are impacting all county services, including those of the
Victim Witness Assistance Program. The recently formed multi agency Gang Task Force
is making great progress on unsolved homicides and is a living example of the
importance of interagency communication among the alled agencies.
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PLAN
The Santa Cruz County Victim Witness Assistance Program provides direct services to
victims of crime. Advocates provide services at the Santa Cruz County Government
Center located in the City of Santa Cruz next to the Superior Court building. The program
works to provide comprehensive assistance to victims of crime so their trauma is
reduced and they can recover faster from the effects of crime. The program
receives crime reports from all area law enforcement agencies on a daily basis. The
majority of the reports are sent electronically. If needed we send a fax request for any
report that may have fallen through the cracks. Staff and volunteers review the reports to
determine if an eligible crime occurred and for the potential services that may be offered.
Pertinent information is recorded in our case management system. The advocates provide
the 14 mandatory and 10 optional services. They also provide field visits and appropriate
intervention and counseling when needed. We recruit volunteers from the community and
from University of California Santa Cruz. Our volunteers assist us in the delivery of
services. We utilize the Field Study Office at UCSC and the Volunteer Initiative Program
through the County of Santa Cruz for recruitment purposes. All volunteers must pass an
in person interview, criminal background check and FBI fingerprinting. Volunteers are
trained both formally and informally. by staff. Volunteers are required to work a minimum
of 6 months at 10 hours per week. They are also required to record their time using a
monthly log with the hours and date of service. Volunteers assist us with a variety of tasks.
Their duties include but are not limited to: entering data in the case management system,
monitoring court proceedings, reading and screening crime reports and sending letters.
Program staff strive to provide services that are responsive to the special needs of
victims. This means we must constantly be aware of things within the system that are
barriers for victims of crime with special needs. Persons with hearing impairments can be
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assisted in court with special listening devices designed for their needs. Advocates can
make arrangement with the court for the use of the devices. We also have access to a
local retired teacher who is trained in American Sign Language. We have access to
telecommunications for the deaf (TOO) and are familiar with both CTAP and CRS. CTAP,
the state mandated program providing free specialized telephone equipment to
qualifying California residents with a disability that makes using the telephone difficult.
Staff make referrals to this program for qualified persons who may need it. CRS,
California Relay Service uses relay communication assistants to enable conversation
between TTY users and non-TT users. Specially trained operators are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year to relay calls. To provide services to disabled persons,
services are provided in a handicap accessible building. Additionally, field visits are always
an option for any disabled person needing that. For the sight impaired we have Braille
copy of application materials from the California Victim Compensation Program. We also
have a local Center for the Blind that we use as a resource when needed. We have
bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff who regularly assist with translation for monolingual Spanish
speakers. For other languages we rely on our community allies to assist us with
interpretation of other languages This does not happen often but when it does we have
community partners in law enforcement and community based organizations that can
assist. us. For the elderly, we work with various senior citizen centers, Adult Protective
Services and the Senior Network to best serve elder victims of crime. All victims with
special needs receive both mandatory and optional services from the advocates.
The vast majority of the referrals we receive come from law enforcement agencies. We
also receive them from local not for profit agencies, schools, churches and hospitals. As a
relatively small county, we rely on sharing information to best serve our population. We
work closely with detectives, investigators and assistant district attorneys as cases
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progress. Staff attends the local SART meetings on a regular basis and within the District
Attorney's Office advocates attend both the misdemeanor and felony team meetings.
Program staff maintain close working relationships with staff from Walnut Avenue
Women's Center, Women's Crisis Support Defense de Mujeres and the Santa Cruz
Police Department Victim Advocate. These two agencies provide victim services to the
three VOCA victim groups of sexual assault, domestic violence and child crime victims.
We make referrals to and receive referrals from our community partners on a regular
basis. We maintain Operational Agreements with them and often collaborate on local
events. We also receive referrals from other community agencies that we work with on a
less regular basis. These agencies include but are not limited to: Santa Cruz County
Rural Assistance League, The Diversity Center, and the Family Law Facilitator, The
Parent Center. Pajaro Valley Prevention, Families in Transition, Court Appointed Special
Advocates and Hospice.
We utilze the Damion case management system for our record keeping and statistics.
This system, used in the District attorney's Office allows for efficient recordkeeping and for
communication between the advocates, and with the Assistant District Attorneys.
The mission of the program is to inform, assist and support victims of violent crime in their
interaction with the criminal justice system and to protect their rights in a manner no less
than the protection afforded criminal defendants. We strive to do this on a limited budget
with limited resources in the belief that all victims deserve to be treated with dignity and
respect. We are honored to work as advocates and to serve our community in helping
victims to make the transition from victim to survivor.
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTYVICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GOALS AND OBJECTIVESFY 13-14
GOAL i. Provide outreach and direct services to 1,200 new victims of crime offering
both mandatory and optional services
A. Contact victims of battery, robbery and assault through letters, informing them of
their right to services and how to reach an advocate from July 1, 2013 through June
30,2014.
B. Contact victims of child molest, sexual assault, domestic violence, serious
assault, vehicular crimes, homicide and attempted homicide through direct
contact, field visits, telephone calls ,email and letters to inform them of their rights
and by providing direct services from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
GOAL II. Provide advocate and volunteer training about the homeless population in
our community to increase knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to the issues
faced by homeless victims of crime.
A. Contact Rebele Shelter, Pajaro Shelter and I or the Homeless Persons Health
Project staff by October 31, 2013 to arrange for an in-service training.
B. Hold training session by March 31, 2014 with any needed follow up to be
completed by June 30,2014.
GOAL II. Participate in the Adopt A Family Project to benefit a minimum of ten
families for the Christmas season.
A. Pledge participation in the project by October 31, 2013.
B.Solicit gift lists from families and submit to the Project by October 31,2013.
C. Collect, wrap and distribute gifts to 10 families by December 20, 2013.
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Budget Narrative
FY 2013-14 Victim Witness Assistance Program
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The resources requested in this application will provide direct support to project operations
during the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. The budget will directly support the
objectives and activities discussed in this application by financing the program's staffing and
operational costs, but not equipment costs. Administrative or overhead costs to the grant are
not to exceed 5% of total direct project costs, and the requested resources are allocated
primarily to personnel salary and benefit costs.
Personal services costs of $186,183 are being allocated to .75 FTE Program Manager, one full-
time Victim Services Representative working with victims primarily from north County; one
.23 FTE bilingual Victim Services Representative working with victims primarily from south
County. The budget allocations for staffing have been made in response to available funds and
projected workload. The balance of funds $6,120, are allocated for indirect costs. There is no
allocation for equipment. Total funds requested are $192,303.
A total of two Victim Service Representatives (advocates) are assigned to this project, one at
100% FTE, and another at 23% FTE. In addition, a 75% FTE program manager is assigned to
this project. It is anticipated that this staffing pattern will allow for sufficient advocacy staff to
meet the proposed goals and objectives and workload for the grant period. There are no plans
for any sub-contracted costs or unusual expenses.
Mid-year salary adjustments are reflected in the proposed budget and are based on scheduled
step increases only, as negotiated salary increases are unknown at this time. Increased costs
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for medical and employee retirement programs are based on known increases included in the
County's annual budget process.
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Personnel Services:
Includes funding for salary and benefits for .75 FTE Program Manager at a cost of $81,178
including salary and benefit costs prescribed by the County of Santa Cruz. The remaining .25
FTE for this position is funded through Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board
program, another component of our Victim Services Center.
Also included is funding for salary and benefits for 1.23 FTE Victim Services Representatives,
the classification used in Santa Cruz County for program advocates, at a cost of $105,005.
Costs include required fringe benefits at county-determined rates, as well as bilingual differential
($.95 per hour) for one advocate position.
Services and Supplies:
Includes:
$6,120 for indirect costs associated with the operation of this program in the District Attorney's
Office. County Board of Supervisors' policy mandates the inclusion of indirect costs at the
maximum allowable rate specified by Grantor agencies.
The District Attorney's Office will be financially responsible for covering the travel expenses for
Project Director and Financial Officer to attend the annual CalEMA mandatory training.
Equipment:
No equipment is included in this program budget.
Budget Narrative - CalEMA 2-107 (Revised 2/1/2009)
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BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL0095
Grant Recipient: Grant Number: VW13320440
A.personal Services-Salaries/Employee STATE VOCAVOCA
Benefits MatchCOST
.75 FTE Victim Witness Assistant ProgramManager-NietoSalary ($6,104 x 12 months x 75%) $25,820 $23,073 $6,043 $54,936OASDI ($54,936 x 7.65%) $1,975 $1,765 $462 $4,202Retirement (PERS) ($54,936 x 14.53%) $3,752 $3,353 $878 $7,983Employee Insurance and Benefis $6,607 $5,904 $1,546 $14,057($1,562 x 12 months x 75%)Includes Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision
1.00 FTE Victim Witness Representative-CardinaleSalary ($4,378.42x 12 months) $24,694 $22,067 $5,780 $52,541OASDI ($52,541 x 7.65%) $1,889 $1,688 $442 $4,019Retirement (PERS) ($52,541 x 21.88%) $5,403 $4,828 $1,264 $11,495Employee Insurance and Benefits $10,519 $9,400 $2,462 $22,381($1,865.08 x 12 months)Includes Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision
0.2271 FTE Victim Witness Representative -
Bilngual - BarnettSalary ($3,461.92 x 12 months x 22.71%) $1,483 $7,067 $884 $9,434Language differential ($157.08 x 12x 22.71%) $201 $180 $47 $428OASDI ($9,434x 7.65%) $339 $303 $80 $722Retirement (PERS) ($9,434x22.1 0%) $980 $876 $229 $2,085Employee Insurance and Benefits $893 $798 $209 $1,900($697.58 x 12 months x 22.71%)Includes Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision
Personal Section Totals $0 $0 $84,555 $81,302 $20,326 $0 $0 $186,183PERSONAL SECTION TOTAL
$t86,183
CalEMA 2-106 (formerly OES A303c) (Revised 1/2011) budget page with match
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BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL 0096
Grant Recipient: Grant Number: VW13320440
STATE VOCAVOCAMatch
COST$6,120
B,
Indirect Cost (County Overhead)not to exceed 5% of grant award
$6,120
OPERATING SECTION TOTAL
OPERATING SECTION TOTAL
$6,120 :¡u :¡iU $6,120
$6,120
CalEMA 2-106 (formerly OES A303c) (Revised 1/2011) budget page with match
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BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL
0097
Grant Recipient: GrantNumber: VW13320440
C.STATE VOCA
VOCAMatch
N/A
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
$0
$0$0$0$0$0
Same as Section 10 on the Grant AwardFace Sheet
Total Project Cost*.'Same as Block 10G on Grant Award.Face Sheet
$90,675 $81,302 $0 $0
$192,303
CalEMA 2-106 (formerly OES A303c) (Revised 1/2011) budget page with match
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EDMUND G BROWN JR.GOVERNOR
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MARK S. GHILARDUCCISECRETARY
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CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
APPLICATION APPENDIX
· Project Summary
· Operational Agreement Summary
· Organization Chart
· Noncompetitive Bid Request Checklist (not applicable)
· Out-Of-State Travel Request (not applicable)
· Emergency Fund procedures (not applicable)
· Other Funding Sources
· Prior, Current and Proposed CalEMA Funding
· Project Service Area Information
· Computer and Automated systems Purchase Justification (notapplicable)
0099
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p.RQ..ee,....Sl.MMARY
1. GRANT AWARD NO. 3. GRANT PERIODVW13320440
2. PROJECT TITLE VictimlWitness Assistance (VW) Program 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2014
4. APPLICANT 5. GRANT AMOUNT
Name:County of Santa Cruz
Phone:831-454-2400 (this is the same amount as 10G of
the Grant Award Face Sheet)
Address: 701 Ocean Street, Room 200Fax#: 831-459-7613
$ 192,303City: Santa Cruz Zip: 95060
6. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Name: District Attorney Phone: 831-454-2400 Fax#: 831-459-7613
Address: 701 Ocean Street, Room 200 City: Santa Cruz Zip: 95060
7. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Victim Witness Assistance Program works to inform, assist and support victims of crime in their interaction withthe criminal justice system and to protect their rights in a manner no less than the protection afforded criminaldefendants. Program staff work closely with law enforcement and victim service agencies to provide direct servicesto victims of crime. Services include, but are not limited to: crisis intervention, case information, orientation to thecriminal justice system, resource and referrals, counseling, court support, assistance with victim impact statementsand applications for the California Victim Compensation Program. Program staff work to heighten communityawareness on the devastating impact of crime on individuals, families and the community and to assist in healingthe wounds of victimization.
8. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Victims of crime often suffer traumatic consequences due to crime. They need information, support, and assistanceas they navigate the criminal justice system. They need to know their rights as victims and about the servicesavailable to them. As a criminal case progresses to its conclusion, victims need and want to articulate for the courtthe toll crime has taken on their lives. Specialized advocates trained in both the criminal justice process and in thepsycho-social dynamics of victimization are needed to address the unique needs of victims of crime. VictimAdvocates, trained in the laws, rules, regulations and nuances of state and local criminal justice systems are neededto advocate on behalf of victims to district attorneys, probation officers, employers, and law enforcement offcers andother community partners.
9. OBJECTIVES
Objectives
I Provide outreach and direct services to 1,200 new victims of crime offering both mandatory and optional servicesfrom July 1,2013 through June 30, 2014
11. Provide advocate and volunteer training on the homeless population in Santa Cruz County by March 31, 2014.
III. Participate in the Adopt A Family Project to benefi ten families impacted by crime.
Project Summary - CalEMA 2-150 (formerly OES 227) (Revised 2/1/2009) 19
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10. ACTIVITIES
Staff will provide direct service to victims through in person contacts in the office, in court and in the field. Additionallyletters, follow up contacts by telephone, e-mail and in person will be made. Services include all mandatory andoptional services pursuant to Penal Code Section 13835. Staff will work closely with District Attorney prosecution andinvestigation staff to serve victims with thè highest priority of need for violent crimes such as homicide, domesticviolence, sexual assault and child molest. Staff will train community partners and volunteers to heighten awareness ofthe dynamics of victimization and the needs of victims. Staff will actively participate, when available, inmulti-disciplinary teams and groups that share a common goal of serving victims. Activities include building andmaintaining strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies and community partners to ensure promptreceipt of crime information.
11. EVALUATION (if applicable) 12. NUMBER OF CLIENTSProgram evaluation is conducted by gathering information from victims of crime (if applicable)about their satisfaction with the assistance they received. We ask for 1,200suggestions from our community partners and seek input form the lawenforcement staff we work with on a regular basis.
13. PROJECT BUDGET
(these are the same amounts as on Persorial OperatingBudget Pages) Services -
.......Expenses IlL. .1(.ilB,L
$186,183 $6,120 $0 $192,303
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Totals: $186,183 $6,120 $0 $192,303
Project Summary - CalEMA 2-150 (formerly OES 227) (Revised 2/1/2009)
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Operational Agreements (OA) Summary Form
List of Agencies/Organizations/I ndividualsDate OA Signed
(xx/xxlxx)Dates of OA
From: To:
1. Department of Parks and Recreation 06/13/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
2. Highway Patrol 06/03/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
3. Police Department 05/31/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
4. Cruz County District Attorney's Office 06/18/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
5. Cruz County Sheriffs Office 05/31/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
6. Cruz Police Department 06/12/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
7. Valley Police Department 06/05/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
8. Police Department 06/12/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
9. Avenue Women's Center 06/14/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
10. Police Department 06/04/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
11. Crisis Support / Defensa de Mujeres 07/01/2013 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2016
12 to
13. to
14. to
15. to
16. to
17.
18.
19.
20.
Use additional pages if necessary.
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California Department of Parks and Recreationand VictimlWitness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the California Parks andRecreation and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office, VictimlWitnessAssistance Center intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing themaximum available assistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Bothagencies believe that the implementation of this Operational Agreement will further thisgoal. Therefore, each agency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crimevictims and their families.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe California Department of Parks and Recreation on all cases involving violent crimeincluding the vehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and recklessdriving with injury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives ofthe California Department of Parksand Recreation and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office, Victim/WitnessAssistance Center, do hereby approve this document.
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Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictim Witness Assistance Center
Chet Bardo, SuperintendentCalifornia Department ofParks and Recreation
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California Highway Patroland Victim/Witness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the California Highway Patrol andthe Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimfWitness Assistance Centerintend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing the maximum availableassistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Both agencies believe that theimplementation of this Operational Agreement will further this goal. Therefore, eachagency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crime victims and theirfamilies.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe California Highway Patrol on all cases involving violent crime including thevehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving withinjury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the California Highway Patrol andthe Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, Victim/Witness Assistance Center, dohereby approve this document.
Signature
Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictim Witness Assistance Center
Captain Paul VincentCalifornia Highway Patrol
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Capitola Police Departmentand VictimiWitness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Capitola Police Departmentand the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimlWitness AssistanceCenter intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing the maximumavailable assistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Both agenciesbelieve that the implementation of this Operational Agreement will further this goal.Therefore, each agency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crime victimsand their families.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe Capitola Police Department on all cases involving violent crime including thevehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving withinjury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Capitola Police Departmentand the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, Victim/Witness Assistance Center,do hereby approve this document.
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Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictim Witness Assistance Center
Chief Rudy EscalanteCapitola Police Department
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Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Officeand VictimlWitness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Santa Cruz County DistrictAttorney's Offce and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce,VictimlWitness Assistance Center intend to work together toward the mutual goal ofproviding the maximum available assistance for violent crime victims in Santa CruzCounty. Both agencies believe that the implementation of this Operational Agreementwill further this goal. Therefore, each agency agrees to participate by coordinating theservices to crime victims and their families.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce on all cases involving violent crimeincluding the vehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and recklessdriving with injury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Santa Cruz County DistrictAttorney's Offce and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office, Victim/WitnessAssistance Center, do hereby approve this document.
Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictimWitness Assistance Center
Bob Lee, District AttorneySanta Cruz County DistrictAttorney's Offce
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff s Officeand Victim/witness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Santa Cruz County SheriffsOffce and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimlWitnessAssistance Center intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing themaximum available assistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Bothagencies believe that the implementation of this Operational Agreement will further thisgoal. Therefore, each agency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crimevictims and their families.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe Santa Cruz County Sheriffs Offce on all cases involving violent crime including thevehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving withinjury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution of Marsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Santa Cruz County SheriffsOffce and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office; Victim/Witness AssistanceCenter, do hereby approve this document.
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Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictimWitness Assistance Center
Sheriff Phil WowakSanta Cruz CountySheriffs Offce
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Santa Cruz Police Departmentand VictimlWitness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that Santa Cruz Police Department andthe Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimlWitness Assistance Centerintend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing the maximum availableassistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Both agencies believe that theimplementation of this Operational Agreement will further this goal. Therefore, eachagency agrees to paricipate by coordinating the services to crime victims and theirfamilies.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center wil closely coordinate the following services with
the Santa Cruz Police Department on all cases involving violent crime including thevehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving withinjury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights as coordinated with SCPD Advocate
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Santa Cruz Police Departmentand the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office, Victim/Witness Assistance Center,do hereby approve this document.
Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictim Witness Assistance Center
Chief Kevin VogelSanta Cruz Police Department
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Scotts Valley Police Departmentand Victim!\itness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Scotts Valley PoliceDepartment and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimlWitnessAssistance Center intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing themaximum available assistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Bothagencies believe that the implementation of this Operational Agreement will further thisgoal. Therefore, each agency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crimevictims and their families.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe Scotts Valley Police Department on all cases involving violent crime including thevehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving withinjury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from theState Victim-Compensation Program.
.:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Scotts Valley PoliceDepartment and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, Victim/WitnessAssistance Center, do hereby approve this document.
IJ/Ç/15
Date
Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictim Witness Assistance Center
"'Chief, John P. WeissScotts Valley Police Department
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UCSC Police Departmentand Victim!Witness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the UCSC Police Department andthe Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, Victim/Witness Assistance Centerintend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing the maximum availableassistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Both agencies believe that theimplementation of this Operational Agreement will further this goal. Therefore, eachagency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crime victims and theirfamilies.
The Victim/itness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe UCSC Police Department on all cases involving violent crime including the vehicularcrimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving with injury ordeath.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the UCSC Police Department andthe Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, Victim/Witness Assistance Center, dohereby approve this document.
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Signature Date
Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictimWitness Assistance Center
Chief Nader OweisUCSC Police Department
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Watsonville Police Departmentand Victim!Witness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Watsonvile Police Departmentand the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimlWitness AssistanceCenter intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing the maximumavailable assistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Both agenciesbelieve that the implementation of this Operational Agreement will further this goal.Therefore, each agency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crime victimsand their families.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe Watsonville Police Department on all cases involving violent crime including thevehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving withinjury or death.
.:. Training to offcers in victims' rights and resources as needed
.:. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information including copies of police reports.
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from the
State Victim-Compensation Program..:. Distribution of Marsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Watsonville Police Departmentand the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, Victim/Witness Assistance Center,do hereby approve this document.
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Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictimWitness Assistance Center
Chief Manny SolanoWatsonvile Police Department
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Walnut Avenue Women's Centerand VictimlWitness Assistance Center
Operational AgreementFY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that Santa Cruz Police Department andthe Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimlWitness Assistance Centerintend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing the maximum availableassistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Both agencies believe that theimplementation of this Operational Agreement will further this goal. Therefore, eachagency agrees to paricipate by coordinating the services to crime victims and theirfamilies.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe Walnut Avenue Women's Center on all cases involving violent crime including thevehicular crimes of, driving under the influence, hit and run and reckless driving withinjury or death.
.:. Training to staf on victims' rights and resources
.:. Provision of sensitive dir~ct services to violent crime victims and their families
including criminal justice, advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:. Cooperation with the exchange of information as needed
.:. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from theState Victim-Compensation Program.
.:. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Walnut Avenue Women'sCenter and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, Victim/Witness AssistanceCenter, do hereby approve this document.
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Sylvia Nieto, Program ManagerVictimWitness Assistance Center
Jennifer O'Brien-RojoExecutive Director
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Women's Crisis SupportDefensa de MuJeres
and VictimlWitness Assistance CenterOperational Agreement
FY 2014 - FY 2016
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that Women's Crisis SupportlDefensade Mujeres and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Offce, VictimlWitnessAssistance Center intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing themaximum available assistance for violent crime victims in Santa Cruz County. Bothagencies believe that the implementation of this Operational Agreement will further thisgoal. Therefore, each agency agrees to participate by coordinating the services to crimevictims and their families.
The Victim/itness Assistance Center will closely coordinate the following services withthe Women's Crisis SupportlDefensa de Mujeres on all cases involving sexual assault,child molest and domestic violence.
..:.. Training to staff on victims' rights and resources
..:.. Provision of sensitive direct services to violent crime victims and their familiesincluding criminal justice advocacy, court support and accompaniment, resourceand referral counseling, criminal case information and crisis intervention.
.:.. Cooperation with the exchange of information as needed
..:.. Assistance with claims for reimbursement of crime related expenses from theState Victim-Compensation Program.
..:.. Distribution ofMarsy's Law cards or information
These services shall be monitored by inter-agency training and meetings necessary tomaintain sensitive and quality service to the crime victims of Santa Cruz County.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Women's CrisisSupport/Defensa de Mujeres Center and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney'sOffce, Victim/Witness Assistance Center, do hereby approve this document.
'1/1/13-Date
Sy via Nieto, Program ManagerVictim Witness Assistance Center
Laura Segura Gallardo
Executive Director
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OTHER FUNDING SOURCES
Complete this form to report the total funds available to support the activities related toaccomplishing the goals and objectives of the Grant Award Agreement. In the "GrantFunds" column, report the CalEMA funds requested by category. In the "Other Funds"column, report all other funds available to support the project by category and thencalculate the totals by category in the "Program Total" column. Total each column toarrive at the total program funds available.
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GRANT FUNDS
BUDGET CATEGORY (Use only the grant funds OTHER FUNDS PROGRAMidentifed in the TOTAL
preceding budget pages.)
Personal Services 186,183 49,588 $235,771
Operating Expenses 6,120 5,000 $11,120
Equipment a 0 $0
TOTAL $192,303 $54,588 $246,891
This form does not become part of the grant award.
Other Funding Sources - CalEMA 2-151 (formerly OES 653) (Revised 2/1/2009)
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PRIOR, CURRENT AND PROPOSED Cal EMA FUNDING
List all currently funded Cal EMA projects and all Cal EMA grants awarded to the applicantduring the last five fiscal years. Include the fiscal year of operation, the grant number and theamount of Cal EMA funding. For current and proposed grants that include positions funded bymore than one Cal EMA grant, list these personnel by title and the percentage of the positionfunded by Cal EMA. The percentage of funding must not exceed 100 percent for anyoneindividuaL.
2005-062005-062005-06
DC05160010CE05089504MS05040550
$50,000$67,000$68,000
Project Director
Project Director
Project Director
25%25%50%
PRIOR, CURRENT AND PROPOSED Cal EMA FUNDING
2013-14 VW13320440 $192,303 Victim Advocates 99%
2013-14 UV12030440 $116,420 Victim Advocates 90%
2012-13 VW12310440 $192,303 Victim Advocates 68.33%
2012-13 UV12030440 $116,420 Victim Advocates 90%
2011-12 VW11300440 $203,706 Victim Advocates 75%
2011-12 ZA09010440 $112,041 Att, Inspector, Secreta 43%
2011-12 UV11 020440 $98,953 Victim Advocates 75%
2010-11 VB08060440 $33,007 Attorney 18%
2010-11 VW10290440 $203,706 Victim Advocates 72%
Prior, Current and Proposed Cal EMA Funding 2-152 (Revised 6/2011)
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PRIOR, CURRENT AND PROPOSED Cal EMA FUNDING
List all currently funded Cal EMA projects and all Cal EMA grants awarded to the applicantduring the last five fiscal years. Include the fiscal year of operation, the grant number and theamount of Cal EMA funding. For current and proposed grants that include positions funded bymore than one Cal EMA grant, list these personnel by title and the percentage of the positionfunded by Cal EMA. The percentage of funding must not exceed 100 percent for anyoneindividuaL.
2005-062005-062005-06
DC05160010CE05089504MS05040550
$50,000$67,000$68,000
Project Director
Project Director
Project Director
25%25%50%
PRIOR, CURRENT AND PROPOSED Cal EMA FUNDING
2010-11 DC10210440 $198,040 Attorney, Inspector 72%
2010-11 ZA09010440 $168,062 Atty, Inspector, Secreta!" 43%
2010-11 UV1001 0440 $59,845 Victim Advocates 73%
2009-10 VB08060440 $105,860 Attorney 59%
2009-10 VW09280440 $203,706 Victim Advocates 75%
2009-10 DC09200440 $258,373 Attorneyll nspector 78%
2009-10 ZA09010440 $56,021 Atty, i nspector, Secretary 43%
Prior, Current and Proposed Cal EMA Funding 2-152 (Revised 6/2011)
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PROJECT SERVICE AREA INFORMATION
1. COUNTY OR COUNTIES SERVED: Enter the name(s) of the county or countiesserved by the project. Put an asterisk where the project's principal offce islocated.
'COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
2. U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTCS): Enter the number(s) of the U.S.Congressional District(s) which the project serves. Put an asterisk for the districtwhere the project's principal offce is located.
14th District
17th District"
3. STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICTCS): Enter the number(s) of the State AssemblyDistrict(s) which the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district where theproject's principal offce is located.
'27th District "
:28th District
4. STATE SENATE DISTRICT(S): Enter the number(s) of the State SenateDistrict(s) that the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district where theproject's principal offce is located.
11th District"
15th District
5. POPULATION OF SERVICE AREA: Enter the total population of the areaserved by the project.
,254,538
Project Service Area Information 2-154 (Revised 2/1/2009)
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EDMUND G. BROWN JR.GOVERNOR
lC)
CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Application Cover Sheet
RFA PROCESS
VictimlWitness Assistance (VW) ProgramRequest for Application
Fiscal Year 2013/14
Submitted by:
District Attorney's OffceCounty of Santa Cruz
701 Ocean Street, Room 200Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Telephone: 831-454-2400
MARK S. GHILARDUCCISECRETARY
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