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HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-104fir 1 r ~ ~ is Y ~*" ~ *~ COUNTY OF E3UT`f"E, S7A`f"E OF CALIFORNfA ResoTufion No. 85-104 RESOLUTION' OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHEREAS, the County of Butte desires to undertake a certain project designated The Butte County Victim/Witness Assistance Program to be funded, in part, from funds made available through Chapter 1312, 1983 Statutes (California Victim/Witness Assistance Program) admiistered by the Office of Criminal Justice Planning thereinafter referred to as oCJP). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Probation Officer of the Butte County Probation Department is authorized, on its behalf, to submit the attached application for state funds for a Victim/Witness Assistance Center and is authorized to execute nn behalf of the Butte County Probation Department the attached` contract for Victim/Witness Assistance enter purposes ~.ncluding any extensions or amendments thereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that state funds received hereunder snail not be used to supplant local funds that would, in the absence of the California Victim/Witness Assistance Program, be matte avail- able to support the assistance of victims and witnesses of crime. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 18th day of June, 19$5, by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Dolan, McInturf, Wheeler and Uice Chairman McLaughlin Noes : None Absent: Chairman Fulton ~ ~ { ED McLAllG4LIN, 'Uic Chairman, Butte County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: MARTIN ~'. NICHOLS, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board Attachment A - Page 2 of 39 pages aFfICE OF CR3l~I~~AL .IUSTICE PI.Fil~I~t~ 6~l~7 fii4~ARLl CALI ffIFiRIA YICTI~/i~IT~tESS ASSIST.~tCE Pf~U6RA~~ The Off7ce of Criminal justice Planning, hereinafter designated 'OCJP", hereby rsakes a grant award of funds to 1. BUTTE COUNTY hereinafter designated "5u6rgrantee", corder the provisions of the Cali arnia Yietirw/Nitness Assistance Program, as autharixed by Chapter 1312, 3.983 Statutes (SB 1084}, in~ the aaeoant and ,for the purpose and duration set forth in this grant award. ..~,,,, Program Category i ; ,, i ~ :<_;i ~ ! [U y • ~7 ~ FI 2. Project Title BUTTE County Award Ho. Yict~im/fitness Assistance Center ~lt]~5D6 40g~O ~?l~ ,., o ~~ 3. Project Director 3~ame, Address, Telephone eriad Grant .~ ~, H i ~` - - - ~ ng err Wallace A. 2 2 7 9 De ~. Oro Avenue State Funds Oroville, CA 95965 (916) 534-4664 000 $80 Tele hone Address l Offi R i , 7, p , ome, cer a 4. Financ James L. Johansen ~ ~ Total Project Costs Auditor-Controller 25 County Center Drive g, Oroville, CA 95965 (9I6) 534-4647 $80,000 w rn ~. ~i m .t m t~ u° This grant award consists of this title page, the application for the grant which is attached i€ereto as Atttachment A and made a part hereof, and the Standard Grant Award a Conditions wh;ch are attached hereto as Attachment 6 and made a part hereof, ~ The Subgrantee hereby signifies its acceptance of this grant award and agrees to administer the grant project in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in or incorporated by reference in this grant award and the applicable provisions of the California Victim/Witness Assistance Program as identified above, a ~~ The Subgrante certifies that state funds received will not be used to replace local g ro funds that w uld, in~ the absence of such state aid, be made available for the activity ~•Q being suppo fed under this agreement. a ~~ pate G /p--gam; OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, v ~ yam, 9.Official Authari~ed t sign for Subgrantee STATE OF CA FORMA ~ ~ ~.~ Name: Wallace A. H ing ¢ ~ ¢ m Title: Chief Probation Officer 1 Telephone: (916) 534-4664 c g!a co ~i~r~t forex- epp iresr, Addr@s s : 2 2 7 9 Del Oro Avenue I ~I t emr +on have been compkled with, and Orov i 1le , CA 9 5 9 6 5 11 f this conhact is exempt from ©epartmenF Vi RI/Wi tfQ~~~@~~t~'I~'cos approval, Y hcy;ebt~ certify upcm rrn~ roan per^cnzaL k-zca~ledgc tJuxt budgeted ~urzd^ arr. azuziLaLLn. ZT£~d ~O~/G'/ ~~~ r~~i;f~r~+.n _- - c .f~-9~-w for ;.Jze pcr~ic~z1 ~zd ptu~po: e of tJzi:: c~rp~.~nrii.- Qfticc o~ C~~imina! bus}ice PEanni>7~ Cure s!':atf:rc.~ ctbr~tle. ~~l'i //% ,P.~ _ Jp-~y{"-~~.r~r~e-3SLQ '~,chment A - pa ~rrtraoR~nt~.~~'~i~'~ 45814 ry g __._ _ ~ - ` [1CJP Ft~nn 5{)Z f~~'Y1 SL'd fr~r C ~- U1~'t 11i~/W11.5.•~r nrr 7't ,r .. 1'+.._,. ,m CERTIFICATION OF FORMULATION AND AVAILABILITY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM T, Wallace A. Herrin , Project Director, certify that the Buttte County Victim/Witness Assistance Center has formulated an equal employment opportunity program in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301, et seq., subpart E, and that it is on file in the office of Jim Rackerby, Butte County_Per.s_onnel Civil Ri hts Com liance Officer 2S Count Center Drive Oroville CA 95965 for review or audit by officials of the California Office of Criminal Jutice Planning, as required by relevant laws and regulations. WALLACE A.HERRING Chief Probation Officer Date Attachment A - Page 3 of 39 pa~~s NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPLICANT: In accordance with the procedures far the preparation of environmental impact statements, an environmental assess- ment has been performed on the proposed agency action below: BUTTE COUNTY VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE CENTER The assessment process did not indicate a significant environmental impact from the proposed action, and the project will notinvolve any of the following: a. New construction projects. b. The renovation or modification of a facility which leads to an increased occupancy of more than 25 persons. c. The implementation of programs involving the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. d. The implementation of programs involving micro- waves or radiation. e. Research and technology, the anticipated or . intended future application of which could be expected to have a potential effect an the environment. Consequently, an environmental impact statement will not be prepared. An environmental impact appraisal, which summarizes the assessment and the reasons why a statement is not required, is on file at the above office and will be available for public scrutiny upon request. SincerelY- Wallace A. Herring Chief Probation Officer Attachment A - Page 4 of 39 pages STATEMENT OF CUUPERATjUN WITH SEXIIAI_ A55AULT CENTERS in accordance witri the specifications of the Program Guidelines for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and in the interest of ensuring harmonious interation among local agencies receivi~tg Uffice of Criminal Justice Planning (UCJP} funding, it is hereby agreed that the Victim/Witness Assistance Center specified below will establish formal agreements of cooperation with the Sexual Assault Centers specified below. Copies of the formal agreements will be submitted to the UCJP Victim/Witness Program within b0 days of the grant award. Butte Co. Victim/Wi.tness Assistance Signature o Protect Uirector ~t e o victim/witness Assistance Center ,~ ~.` •. ~~ Signature o ire or. tt e o Sexua ssau t Center 5iynature.of Uirector Signature a Uirector Signature of ll7rectar Ttt e o Sexua Assau t Center tt e o Ser.ua ASSaU t (,enter tt a of exua Assau t (.enter Signature of Uirector tt e o Sexua Assau t (;enter Attachment A - Page 5 of 39 pages Statement of___Cooperation With The State Board of Control It is hereby agreed that the BUTTE COUNTY VICTIM/WITNESS ASSTSTAI3CE CENTER will cooperate with the State Board of Control in filing compensation claims for victims of crime. It is also agreed that the agency will cooperate with the State Board of Control in obtaining and providing all verification information necessary for the processing of such claims. E_v__aluation Compliance Statement Inasmuch as it is recognized that the Office of Criminal. Justice Planning has a responsibility imposed by the Legislature of the State of California to monitor the progress and effect of all. Victim/Witness Assistance Centers administered by that Office, the BUTTE COUNTY VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE CENTER agrees to comply with all reporting requirements and evaluation procedures specified by the Office of Criminal Justice Planning. Attachment A - page 6 of _39 page s__ _ . OFFICE 4F CRI~II~uIL JUSTICE PE.ANl~ING PROJECT BUDGET BI~DGE7 CATEtiO2Y At~O LIi~E 13EI*t DETAIL ~ ~C05"C A. Personal Services - Salaries salaries 1. Probation Officer II Salary Range 20, E Step 881 per 80--hr. pay period x 26.1 pay periods ~ 22994 22994 2. Probation Officer 12 Salary Range 20, E Step 881 per 80-hr, pay period x 26.1 pay periods = 22994 22994 Two fu1,l-ti me probation officers under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, providing assistance to victims and witnesses Extra He~.p 120 hours at 7.83 per hour = 940 940 Extra help to provide clerical and program assistance for partial vacation coverage ~ TDTAL { r 4628 t -1- Attachment. A __- .Pace 7 .o.f. 39 ,paaes_.. OFrICE OF CRIt4INAL Jt35TIC~ PLANNING PROJECT BUDGET _2_ Attachment A - page $ of 39 pages r aF~rC~ aF cRZr~I~AL JusTICE FLAri~I~s PRaJECT BUDGET BUDGET CATEGORY Ai~fl LIKE ITEM DETAIL C. Travel 25~ per mile x 7000 mi = 1.750 3 Statewide Victim//Witness trainings for two staff people per .training: 1. Tn Sacramento, including transporta- tion, lodging & per diem ~ 390 2. ~n Southern California, including transportation & per diem = 555 390 + 555 945 The mileage rate of 25~ per mile is established the Butte County Board of Supervisors and formalized in the County Personnel Ordinance COST 1.750 945 7a7AL 2695 _3_ Attachment A -~ Page 9 of 39 pages -- .. .._ •- .... ti .. .r OF,~_..E OF CRIMI~tAL JUSTICE PLANNIN~- PROJ ECT BUDGET BUDGET CATEGORY AYD LIME ITEM DETAIL C05T 0. Consultant Services Consultant far computer software services, professional fee. $33.34 hours at $30 per hour = 1000 1000.00 These services are needed for enhancement of the computer system implemented during grant period 1984/85. TOTAL 1000.00 -4- Attachment A -- Page 10 of 39 pages .r OFFICE OF CRi?1INA~ JUSTICE PLANNING PROJECT SUDGET BUDGET CATEGORY AND FINE ITEM DETAIE COST E. Operating Expenses MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT 500. RENT: of f i.ce : $180 partial rent x 12 mos . ~ 16 0 Savin copier: $30 per mo. x 12 mos.= 350 2520 2520 OFFICE ,SUPPLIES- - $7.00 ~ 7;Op SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE - $510 -~~.510 Brochures, films, advertising OCJP MANDATED AUDIT - $800 800 COMMUNICATIONS: Telephone monthly service equi pment: $100 per mo, x 12 mos.- = 3.200 Tall charges, long distance and new 1a,ne = 500 ~~- 1700 - MEMBERSHIP $30 30 POSTAGE - $125 125 UTILITIES - $1396 1396 GENERAL INSURANCE - $256 256 ALLOCATED COSTS RECEIVED (Indirect costs) - 944 944 70TAL 9481 -5- Attachment A - Page 11 of 39 pages OFFICE OF CRIMIt~AL JUSTICE PLANNIr,G PROJECT SUDG ET BUDGET CATEGORY AtZD LI~aE IrEM_ DETAIL COST F. Eq~zpmen~ - Not applicable ~ c~rEGORY rorAL ~ ~ PROJECT TOTAL $$0,Q00 _6 Attachment A - Page 12 of 39 pages G. STAFF ANU I3U~?GET ifVFUkMATIUN NUMBEit OF STAFF PaSITIUNS ANU FUNDING SOURCE Proposed Operation FY I:9t35/86 Pk~UJEL'T PERSONNEL otal Total Number of Grant Paid Staff (State funds} Total Number of Spansaring Agency Staff (Local funds) olunteer Other Funds AB 90 Other Funds Other Funds Coordinator/ ~ ~ 1 director Service ' 1~orxer ~ Z 2 4 z Victim Aides witness Aides Support Staff 1 ~ other Staff TOTAL NUMBER • 8 Z 2 4 2 z uF STrIFF POSITIONS Uefinitions: Project director/Coordinator - The person or persons with responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the project. This may be in addition to providing direct service to clients Service workers - Staff members with primary res}~onsibility of worKiny directly with victims a witnesses. Victim Aides - Staff members with primary responsibility far providiny services to victims oRl witness Aides - Staff members with primary responsibility for providiny services to witnesses only. Support Staff - Staff members wno pQrform general clerical duties. Volunteer - ;yon paid staff members with responsibility for providiny various services to victi or witnesses. (,aii~rsaeil t 5 Attachment A - ~aqe 13 of 39 ~aaFG STAFF AND BUDGET INFORMATION (Govt.) FUNDS 6UDGETED FOR STAFF POSITIONS Pro ased 0 eration FY 1985/86 Total $ STATE Sponsoring .In-Kind Other Other Agency AB 90 Salaries $ 99348 $ 46928 $ $ $ 52420 $ Benefits $ 39695 $ 19896 $ $ $ 19799 $ TOTAL $139043 ~ $ 66824 $ $ $ 72219 $ FUNDING SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS~SOURGES Pro used 0 eration FY 198/86 Total $ STATE Sponsoring In~Kind Other Other Agency AB 90 Trave] 6339 2695 3644 Consultant ; 1700 1500 204 Services Office Space 4840 900 3900 Office Supplies 860 460 400 Pamphlets/ Brochures 640 440 200 Other Operating Expenses 7851 6381 1470 Equipment~ 960 960 ~~~t? Other OCJP AUDIT 800 800 TOTAL FUNDS BUDGETED FOR 23950 13176 10774 ABOVE CATEGORIES t Instruction: 1. Fill in the amount of funds hudyeted for each category of expense under the column which describes the funding source. 2. If funding far a particu]ar category is derived from more than one source, fill in the amount provided tf~rough each c}f the sources listQd. 3. Enter th~~ total for e~~ch categor•v in the Total col~rr~n. 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'~ ; --...:`a m~ ~ ~} ~ f"IH O ~ `FI--J{{ i.y ~' ~ O C FM'• w, CHi~ K '+ ~~ ct ~ ~ p~ n ~ O ~ M m ti H ~~ ~~ p 't3 b CP W-e~f ~Ft o V ny I-3 p Fi C Q ~ ~ ICI ~M W C5 F'' ~ ~~ p> n fD 'i Cf] P 'C7 N, CJ µ W U. ~ rn r~ We ~ W cr n tb C3 m ~-h w O ~+, W n m y C k-3 C~ A O ~~ ~, N '.x~! ~ ~ U w }3 PROBLEM STATEMENT~AND OVERALL GOAL The relatively rural area of Butte County has a population of approximately 1~1,Oaa. Butte County is essentially made up of four towns: Chico, Oroville, Paradise and Gridley, all approximately one-half hour apart. Chico is a university town, and experiences a fluctuating crime rate, which coin- cides with the fluctuating population of the University (student population is approximately 12,aaa). Chico has many resources available, because of the civic-minded popu- lation. A large portion of Butte County's population lives in remote areas where police protection is rather minimal. Paradise is located in a mountainous area with a predominantly retired population. Gridley has a large population of migrant farm workers. Oroville, once a heavily-populated area be- cause of construction on the Oroville dam, now exists with little industry and a high percentage of unemployed. Oroville is also the county seat. Tn 1984, there were 3,642 major crimes reported in Butte County, and of those, 1,218 were violent. The District Attorney's office filed 769 felony complaints, and 3,744 misdemeanor complaints during 1984. The District Attorney`s office in Butte County subpoenaed 7,665 people to court, and services four 3ustice Courts, one Municipal Court and three Superior Courts. Tt should be noted that each town has its awn lower court, and the three superior courts exist in Oroville. Therefore, people subpoenaed to Superior Court from any town other than Oroville must travel a minimum o£ one-half-an-hour to get to Superior Court: A large number of area residents live in remote areas.' Due to their isolation, they lack adequate police protection and access to services and resources. The residents of these areas have voiced their outrage on several occasions to the Board of Supervisors. Due to-the lack of services which has existed for victims and witnesses in rural Butte County, many of these victims and witnesses have developed negative attitudes towards the criminal justice system, in that their needs have not been met. Tn addition, many have been inconvenienced because of a lack of correct information. Many victims have lost money that was owed to them because after a defendant is placed an court probation in order to pay restitutionh, there is a lack of adequate personnel and manpower to follow-up on the restitution payments. There has been, and sti11 is, a tremen- dous lack of follow-through on matters of this nature. The end result for many victims and witnesses is tremendous frustration in addition to the ongoing losses already experienced. Attachment A - Page 16 of 39 pages zn addition to these losses, the criminal justice system departments lose money when cases are continued and witnesses have to be re-subpoenaed to court and extra reports are required to explain the delays. In Butte County, we have established a Victim/Witness Assis- tance Program to deal with the needs of victims and witnesses of crime. The Butte County program receives approximately 125 referrals a month, and contacts each and every victim. Special emphasis is placed on providing crisis intervention to victims to ensure that as many of their needs as possible are met by program staff. Additionally, steps are taken to help a victim through the criminal justice process, which can be frustrating and confusing at the same time, The program has an extremely effective witness call-off system, which is provided weekly for the District Attorney's office by Victim staff, Civilian as well as law-enforcement witnesses are included in that call-off system. This program provides all of the State mandated services and all but one of the optional services. In addition, the program has an extemely close working relationship with the District Attorney's office, as well as law-enforcement agencies throughout the county. The program has been well-received by all agencies, and is now considered an integral part of the criminal justice system. The overall goal of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program continues to be to meet the needs of the victims and witnesses within Bu tte County, and meet those needs by filling some of the gaps in the existing criminal justice system. Attachment A - Page 17 of 39 pages PROJECT ACTIVITIES OUTLINE FOR THE BUTTE COUNTY VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MANDATORY SERVICES !. Crisis Intervention A. Problem Victims o€ crime often experience trauma and are in need of crisis intervention shortly after a crime occurs. With out this crisis intervention, many become isolated and later are in need of professional psychological treatment. Approximately 3642 major crimes occurred in Butte County during CY 1984/85. During FY 1984/85, this center provided crisis intervention to 642 victims of crime. B. Objective To provide crisis intervention services to 650 victims of crime during FY 1985/86. C. Activities 1. Within one (1) working day of any crisis referral to the center, staff will make contact with the victim to assess his/her needs. 2. During this initial contact, staff will conduct an assessment of need for immediate crisis counseling. As a resit of this assessment, the staff will either directly provide the necessary crisis intervention services at that time or will immediately arrange for the provision of needed services by appropriate local service agencies. 3. The center will become established as an active participant in local public and private service networks and, as necessary, refer clients to these agencies. II. Emergency Assistance A. Problem Victims are often in need of emergency assistance shortly after a crime has been committed, Many are in need of shelter, food, clothing, or immediate financial assistance. _1_ Attachment A - Page 18 of 39 pages Approximately 3642 major crimes occurred in Butte County during CY 1984/85. During the previous year's operation, this center provided emergency assistance to 45 victims. B. Objective To provide emergency assistance to 50 victims during FY 1985/86. C. Activities 1. Tn order to provide for timely and comprehensive responses to victims' material needs, the center will actively participate in local public and private service networks. 2. Within twenty-four hours of an assessment of a victim's material needs, center staff will refer the victim to appropriate local agencies. III. Resource and_R~ferral Counseling A. Problem Victims are often unfamiliar with resources available within the community. Once- victimized, there is often a need for extensive comprehensive knowledge pertaining to the resources and services available within that community. Approximately 3642 major crimes occurred in Butte County during CY 19$4/$5. This center provided resource and referral counseling to 761 victims during FY 1984/85. B. Objective To provide crisis and on-going referrals to the appropriate community resource for 775 victims during FY 2985/86. C. Activities 1. ~ In order to provide for timely and comprehensive responses to victims' needs, the center will become established as an active participant in local public and private service networks and, as necessary, refer clients to these agencies. 2. The center will maintain a listing of 'estabished agencies appropriate to victims' needs for use by center staff . IV. Follow-Up Counseling A. Problem Victims of crime and their families often become isolated Attachment A - Page 29 of 39 pages and receive little practical advice or necessary care. Victims may reeive information about the crimnal justice system but are also in need of follow-up counseling. Once crisis intervention techniques axe utilized and needs assessments have been conducted, it is necessary to maintain contact with victims to ensure that assistance has been provided and that resources have been utilized. This center provided follow-up counseling to &53 victims during FY 1984/85. B. Objective To provide follow-up counseling to approximately 675 victims during FY 1885/86. C. Activities 1. .Center staff will provide victims with peer, informal or other counseling that does not demand that the counselor be a licensed professional. Areas in which staff will be able to counsel victims include, but are not limited to, the following: a. emotional problems as the result of being a victim; b. problems with personal relationships as a result of a crime; c. financial and/or employment problems as a result of a crime . 2. The center will perform periodic reassessments of clients' needs. The need for periodic reassessments, as well as the frequency of such reassessments, will be based upon the severity and characteristics of each individual case. 3. Before terminating delivery of service of any individual client. the center will make at least one contact (by telephone. by mail, or in person} to ensure that the client"s needs have been met. V. Victim of Crime Claims A. Problem Victims of crime often suffer significant financial losses which are not reimbursed. Few individuals are aware of the state's Victim of Crime Program application procedures. During FY 1984/85, 45 claims were filed for Victim Compensation as compared to 1218 reported violent crimes in Butte Count During FY 1984/85, the center filed 45 claims on behalf of victims. B. Objective To file 45 .Victim of Crime claims from Butte Count on behalf of victims during FY 1985/86. To assist victims Attachment A - Page 20 of 39 pages and the Board of Control in obtaining the verification documentation necessary to process those claims in a timely manner. C. Activities 1. The center will assist victims of crime through all phases of California's indemnification claim process. Staff will: a. advise prospective claimants on the merits of their proposed claim; b. gather all necessary claim information and verification; c. complete Victim of Crime claim forms; d. prepare and submit completed claims to Cali- fornia's Board of Control within 60 days of initiation by victims; e. complete Emergency Award applications and submit applications to the Board of Control; f. when requested, represent victims claims at Board of Control hearings; g. provide on-going liaison services between claimants and the Board of Control. VI. Orientation to the Criminal Justice System A. B. C. Problem Victims and witnesses often have little information concerning the operation of the criminal justice system. Few have adequate information concerning system procedures which occur from the time a crime is reported until the final disposition is reached. Many victims and witnesses are unfamiliar with the actual courthouse location and layout and need guidance and direction to appropriate locations. Approximately .7665 victims and witnesses were subpoenaed to participate in the criminal justice system in Butte Counter during FY I984/85. During FY 1984/85, this center provided orientation assistance to 705 victims and witnesses. Objectives 1. The center will distribute information brochures to 6000 victims and witnesses of crime during FY 1,985/86. 2. During FY 1985/86, center staff and volunteers will provide 725 victims and witnesses with personal orientation to court regarding the location procedures and functioning of the criminal justice system. Activities ~.. when requested or as needed, the center will provide Attachment A - Page 2Z of 39 pages 1 victims and witnesses and brochures and other printed ar verbal information on the location, procedures and functioning of the local criminal justice system. The center will have available printed information in languages appropriate to local ethnic or language needs. 2. As necessary, center staff will provide counseling to victims and witnesses directed toward relieving anxiety and/or confusion concerning the criminal justice process. 3. In addition, the center will develop and maintain a listing of local persons who can be called upon to provide translation services for victims and wit- nesses from the major non-English-speaking groups within the community. VII. Court Assistance A. Problem Approximately ]a65 witnesses were subpoenaed to testify in Butte County during FY 1.984/85. Victims and witnesses often find unfamiliar and confusing circumstances when they are requested to appear in court and testify and need to have their questions answered. B. Objective To provide approximately 100 victims and/or witnesses with information and directions regarding their court appearances through reception and guidance. C. Activity 1. Center staff will greet witnesses court and give them information on directions to the courtroom. VIII. Court Support A. Problem appearing for their case and Approximately 7665 witnesses were subpoenaed to testify in Butte County during FY T,984/85. Victims and witnesses often find unfamiliar and confusing circumstances when they are rquested to appear in court and testify. Vic- tims in serious cases require substantial reassurance and support during the court process. B. Objective To provide approximately 60 victims and/or witnesses with court escort services. Attachment A - Page 22 of 39 pages C. Activity 1. The center will, when deemed necessary by staff, phy- sically accompany the witness to the courtroom. Further, when deemed necessary, center staff will remain with witnesses throughout their court appearances. IX. Presentations/Training to Criminal ~ustice..system Agencies A. Problem The law enforcement officer at the crime scene is the first criminal justice representative to have contact with a victim or witness. Officers may not understand the trauma a victim or witness may be experiencing or know how to help an individual in crisis. xn addition, some officers may not know about the existence of the Butte County Victim/Witness Center or the services it can offer to victims and witnesses. There are 7 area law enforcement agencies and approximately one other criminal justice agencies within Butte_County._ B. Objective To conduct 12 presentations/training sessions for law enforcement personnel and 4 presentations/training sessions for personnel of other criminal justice agencies during FY 1985/86 to inform them of the needs of victims and of the services available through the Victim/Witness center. C. Activities 1. The center will identify all agencies that are part of the local criminal justice system. 2. The center will hold educational sessions with identified agencies on an on-going basis. These sessions will be tailored to the characteristics of each agency and will enhance cooperation between agencies, provide a forum for the exchange of information, inform agencies of the rights and needs of victims, and describe the services available through the local Victim/Witness Assistance Center. X. Public Presentations/Publicit A. Problem Private citizens are often unfamiliar with the existence of local Victim/Witness Assistance centers or the services they provide. They do not know where to get help when they are victims, or someone they know is a victim of or a witness to a crime. Butte Count has 20 agencies which Attachment A - Page 23 of 39 pages are likely to be referral sources or resources for victims. Approximately 57 schools and 2a0 community groups exist within Butte County. During FY 1984/85 the project conducted 18 presentations to public agencies and 12 to community groups and schools. B. Objective During FY 1985/86, the center will conduct 1~resentations to public agencies and 12 presentations to community groups and schools . C. Activities 1. The center will identify all agencies that are not part of the local criminal justice system but that are likely to be a referral source or resource for victims and witnesses. 2. The center will hold educational sessions with identi-~ fled agencies on an on-going basis. These sessions, which must be tailored to the characteristics of eae~iagency, will enhance cooperation between agencies, provide a forum for the exchange of information, inform agencies of the rights and needs of victims, and describe the services available through the local Victim/Witness Assistance Center. 3. The center wall make at least one public educational presentation each month to representative community groups or local schools. XI. Case Dis osition/Case Status A. Problem Victims and witnesses are often without information as to the status of the case in which they are involved. After cooperating and participating in the prosecution process, few receive information as to the disposition of their case. Approximately 4513 criminal complaints were filed during FY 1984/85. This center provided case status and case disposition information to 3594 victims and witnesses during FY 1984/85. _ B. objective 1. To provide case disposition information to 165a victims and witnesses during FY 1985/86. 2. To provide case status information to ZZSa victims and witnesses during FY 1985/S6, C. Activities 1. When requested, centers will keep victims assisted by the project advised of any.. significant developments Attachment A - Page 24 of 39 pages in the investigation and prosecution of the case in which they are involved. 2. Within thirty (30} working days of the disposition of a case, centers will inform all witnesses and victims assisted by the center of the disposition of the case in which they are involved. "Disposition" here means the judgement on prosecuted charge(s), defendant's guilty plea, or dismissal of the charge(s) as well as the convicted defendant's sentence. XII. Notify Friends and Relatives A. Problem Often, the friends and relatives of a victim experience difficulty in understanding circumstances surrounding their involvement in the offense and the criminal justice system. During CY 1984/85 3642 major crimes occurred within Butte County. During FY 1984/85 this center provided 19 notification services to the friends and relatives of crime victims. B. Objective To provide 15 notification services to the friends and relatives of crime victims. C. Activities Upon request, centers will notify a and friends of the occurrence~of a condition as a result of~.the crime. the primary victim has been killed, an offer of service to the victim's OPTIONAL SERVICES I. Em to er~Intervention A, Problem victim's relatives crime and the victims's In instances where centers will make immediate family. Approximately 3642 major crimes occurred in Butte Counter during CY 1984/85 and 7665 victims and witnesses were subpoenaed to testify. Employers often need additional information in order to understand a victim: has been injured and is unable to return to work. Victims and witnesses sometimes have difficulty obtaining time off from work to testify when subpoenaed. Employers sometimes question the authenticity of such subpoenas and are in need of information pertaining to their employee's participation as a witness in a criminal case. Attachment A - Page 25 of 39 pages B, Objective To provide employer notification/intervention service to 10 victims and witnesses during FY 1985/86. C Activities 1. When requested, staff will notify a victim's em- ployer that a crime was committed against an employee and will describe the condition of the employee as a result of the crime. 2. When requested, staff will intercede with an employer on the victim's behalf where the occurrence of the crime has caused or will cause an employee to lose time from work and posibly jeopardize his/her employment. 3. When requested, staff will notify a witness' employer tht an employee has been or will be called upon by the court to serve as a witness, II. Creditor Intervention A. Problem Approximately 3642 major crimes occurred in Butte County during CY 1984. The financial impact of crime is often devastating. l~ndividuals who are injured often incur substantial medical expenses and, because they are unable to work, are unable to meet previous financial obligations. B. Objective During FY 1985/86, to provide creditor intervention services to 150 victims of crime. C. Activity 1. The center will intercede on behalf of victims requesting assistance in informing creditors of their temporary inability to meet current financial obligations. These financial obligations may be pre-existing or those which have been incurred. as a result of the crime. ITI. Child Care Not applicable. IV. Restitution A. Problem Approximately 3642 major crimes occurred in Butte County Attachment A - Page 26 of 39 pages l . during CY 1984. Many involved the loss of personal property or income. Victims of crime often have little understanding of restitution procedures in the criminal justice system. Many have difficulty accomplishing reporting of actual losses. Others have difficultyin the actual collection of restitution owed them. During FY 1984/85 the center provided restitution assistance to 161 victims. B. Objective To provide restitution assistance to 175 victims of crime during FY 1985/86. C. Activities ~.. Staff will refer victims to those criminal justice system agencies responsible for establishing and administering restitution. 2. Staff will participate in the establishment and administration of restitution. V. Property Return A. Problem During CY 1984, approximately 3642 major crimes occurred in Butte County. In many cases, property collected as evidence was unnecessarily detained for long periods of time. Many items held are considered essential by victims and can be returned with attention to property management. During FY 1984/85, the center provided property return assistance to 29. victims. ~~~ .~ B. Objective During FY 1985/86, to provide groperty return assistance to 30 victims of crime. C. Activities 1. Staff will refer victims to those criminal justice system authorities responsible for the return of the property held as evidence. 2. Staff will intercede on behalf of victims with those agencies administering property return in order to obtain early release of victims' property. 3. Staff will participate in the administration of a ,system to facilitate the early release of victims' property. Attachment A - Page 27 of 39 pages VI. Witness Call-Off A. Problem Inefficient management of court appearances often ne- cessitates repeated appearances by witnesses. This frequently results in time lost from work, or, in the case of law enforcement officers, increased costs for overtime to local jurisdictions. B. Objective To provide or arrange for the provision of witness call- off for 3000 witnesses during FY 1985/86. C. Activity 1. The center either will provide ca11-off notification directly and/or arrange for its provision by an appropriate local criminal justice agency. Since the primary purpose of this service is to minimize in- convenience to witnesses and to promote their con- tinued cooperation with the criminal justice system, it is essential that notifications take place before witnesses leave their residences or places of work for court. VII. Funeral Arrangements A. Problem The family of a victim who has been killed often are un- familiar with making funeral arrangements or are unnecessarily burdened with the details of making arrangements are are . in need of reassurance and support through the process. Approximately Z7 persons died in Butte County in 2984/85 as a result of violent crimes. During this same period, the project provided assistance with funeral arrangements to the families of 4 victims. B. Objective During FY 1.985/$6, staff wi11 provide assistance in making funeral arrangements to the families of 5 victims who have been killed. c. Activity I. Staff will provide assistance in making funeral arrangements t~o the families of victims who have been killed. VIII. Grime Prevention Information A. Problem When a person becomes the victim of a crime, he or she is often Attachment A - Page 28 of 39 pages ___ __ left with a sense of vulnerability to future crime. It is therefore important that victims receive information on preventing crime in order to diminish both their real and perceived vulnerability. B. Objectives To provide crime prevention information to 200 victims or other interested persons during ~'Y ].985/86. C. Activity 1. Staff will provide crime prevention information to victims and any other interested persons through the use of brochures, counseling, public presentations, or referrals to appropriate criminal justice system agencies, and through coordination with 1oca1 . crate prevention programs . IX. Witness Protection Not applicable. X. Temporary Restraining_Ord~rs Not applicable. X2. Transporata.on Not applicable. Attachment A - Page 29 of 39 pages - .,,~ E. WORK SCHEDU:~~ on oo - oa co 00 oa co ca ao ~ ao a 5 ~ ~ ~ W H U ~ O ~ Fx7 ~ ai W rx ~ rx Ra ~+ Q z ~ '~ ~ ~ o z a h w ~ ~ ~ ~, Direct Victim Casework Services X X X X X X X X X X X X Direct Witness Services X x x X x X x X x X X x Witness Brochure Distribution X X X X X X X X X X X X Staff and Volunteer Training X X. X X X X X X X X X X Presentations to the Criminal Justice X X X X X X X X X X X X d Publ ic S stem a y i - .OCJP Data Submission X X X . aoi}s ~ X x x x x X X X x x x x Quarterly Reports X X X Final Liaison Officer's Meeting - x x Computer on Line X X X X X X X X X X X Indeminification Claims Assistance X X X X X X X X X X X X Networking with Local Agencies X X X X X X X X X X X X u1y'86 X X Attachment A - Page 30 of 39 pages PLAN FOR COOPERATION WITH RELATED AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS Local Law EnforcementAgencies: Chico Police Department Gridley Police Department Oraville Police Department Paradise Police Department Butte County Sheriff's Department California Highway Patrol Local law enforcement agencies notify victims of violent crimes of the existence of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. All agencies, with the exception of the Sheriff's Department, also send copies of reported violent crimes directly to the Victim/Witness Program, so that contact can be made with victims directly. Victim/Witness staff, on a regular basis, pick up face sheets of violent crimes from the Sheriff's office. Staff members exchange information on investigation and case status with law enforcement. Program staff also notify law enforcement officers of con- tinuances or dispositions i'n felony preliminary hearings and jury trials. Butte County District__Attorney's Office Victim/Witness staff provide restitution and other critical information to the District Attorney's staff on victims of violent crimes. The District Attorney's office provides information on case status and there is an interchange of information on those cases that come under the scope of the Victim/Witness Program. Victim/Witness staff also monitor all felony cases and provide a subpoena call-off service to witnesses in all preliminary cases in which there are continuances or dispositions. Butte County Welfare Department The Victim program staff maintain current information about basic Welfare and Medi-Cal eligibility through training from Welfare Department staff. Program staff frequently refer clients to Welfare and Medi-Cal for their financial and medical needs, and Welfare staff routinely call upon Victim staff far assistance to common clients when appropriate. Children's Protective Services Victim Program staff maintain a regular cross-checking system with Children's Protective Services to ensure that all cases of crimes against children referred to the Attachment A - Page 31 of 39 pages Victim program are also received by Children's Protective Services. CPS serves as the primary agency in crimes against children. However, Victim Program staff often become involved, particularly when a case goes to prosecution. Family services Agency Butte County Family Service Agency provides low-cast, graduated pay-scale counseling. Victim Program staff frequently refer clients to this agency for their counseling needs. Family Service staff in return refer their clients to us to help meet other than counseling needs. Catalyst Women's Advocates, inc. Catalyst provides counseling referral and shelter to battered women. These women are referred to the Victim Program if a crime of violence has been reported. The victim Program refers these women to Catalyst. Their staff remain in contact with Victim staff to provide a cooperative effort to help battered women meet their needs. Attachment A - Page 32 of 39 pages