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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11- Advocacy, Assistance and Arrests: Stopping Violence Against Women Subgrant Application, MT Board of Crime Control05 PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM COMPLETELY TO AVOID DELAYS IN PROCESSING THIS APPLICATION I Section 1. Face Page RFP Number per Justice Bulletin: #11-01 1 Application Agency: City of Bozeman Address: PO Box 1230 City: Bozeman State: MT Zip: 59771 Phone: 406-582- 1 1 1 12300 1 I Address: 615 South 16th Ave. I City: Bozeman State: MT Zip: 59715 Phone: 406 582 1 12013 County: Gallatin E-mail: rmclane@bozeman,net Project Title: Advocacy, Assistance and Arrests. Stopping Violence Against Women in Bozeman I Project Duration: Start Date: 7/11/2011 End Date: 6/30/2012 1 If a continuation grant, previous MBCC grant number: N/A If previously funded, total number of months of federal support: 0 Other Federal Support: None OSAS ApplD:980 2/15/2011 8:22:32 AM - F p N A L R Z E D- Page 1 of 50 Section 2. Project Budget Subgrant Application for Montana Board of Crime Control A., Personnel Type MBCC/Fed. Local Match Total Legal Advocate (0.5 FTE @ $16.82/hr) Salary $17,493,00 $0.00 $17,493.00 Legal Advocate Benefits $5,190.00 $0.00 $5,190.00' CASA/GAL Co-Directors (0,5 FTE $16/hr) Salary $16,640.00 $0.00 $16,640,00 CASA/GAL Co-Directors Benefits $4,982.00 $0.00 $4,982.00 Domestic Violence Prosecutor (0,5 FTE @ $24.15/hr) Salary $0.00 $25,116.00 $25,116,00 DV Prosecutor Benefits $0.00 $7,134.001 $7,134.00 TOTAL: $44,305.00 $32,250.001$76,55,5.00 B. Contracted Services MBCC/Fed, Local Match Total Victims' Counselor (20 clients/4 hrs each/@$60/hr) $4,800.00 $0.00 $4,800.00 TOTAL: $4,800.00 C. Travel / Per Diem MBCC/Fed. Local Match Total Air Fare (4 people, 3 training courses @ $250) $3,000,00 $0.00 $3,000.00 Lodging (4 people, 3 night, 3 courses @ $77/night) $2,772.00 $0.001 $2,772.00 Meals (4 people, 4 days, 3 sessions @ $23/day) $1,1014.00 $0.00 $1,104,00 Car Rental (10 days @ $50/day) $500,00 $0.00 $500.00 Incidentals (local mileage @ 0.51/mile, parking) $500,00 $0.00 $500.00 Victims/witnesses travel, lodging, meals (20 @ $200) $4,000.00 $0,001 $4,000,00 Emergency lodging/per them (10 @ $100) $1,000-00 $0.00 $1,000,00 TOTAL: $12,876.00 $0.00 $1 D. Equipment MBCC/Fed. Local Match Fatal TOTAL: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E. Operating Expenses MBCC/Fed. Local Match Total Office supplies (12 mos. @ $50/mo) $600.06 $0.00 $600.00 Digital recorders (3 @ $1 00/each) $300.06 $0.00 $300.00 ,Video camera/equipment (1) $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.001 OSAS AppO:980 2115/2011 8:22'32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 2 of 50 Limited English Proficiency interpreter service (500+ $�500.00 $M0 $500M minutes @ <$1/min) I Postage (200+ pieces @ +/- $.5/piece) $100-00 $0,00 $100.00 Copying/binding (12 meetings @ +/-$41/meeting) $500.00 $0,00 $500.00 TOTAL: 11 $4,000.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 Total Project Budget - combined lotalsfor .all $65,981.00 $32,250.00 $98,231.00 calumns MBCC Share of Project 67.17% 32.83% 100.00% Budget: 67.17% OSAS AppID:980 2115/2011 822:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D- Page 3 of 50 Section 3. Budget Narrative Subgrant Application for Montana Board of Crime Control V , ,udget Narrative details continue on the following pages. OSAS Applf):980 211 512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 4 of 50 City of Bozern a n/MBCCSTOP VAWAgrant pro posal/Budget Narrative /January 28,2011 Budget Narrative Summary: 0, Personnel: $44,305 0 Contracted Services: $ 4,800 * Travel/lodging/per diem: $12,876 * Operating Expense: $ 4,000 Total Costs (MBCC—STOP VAWA): $65,981 Total Match/In-kind (COB: 0.5 FTE DV Prosecutor): $32,250 Total project budget: $98,231 Match as per cent of project: 32% Uw�o I 1�1- a. HAVEN Legal Advocate. 0.5 FTE (1,040 hours) 1. @ $16.82/hr: $17,493 ii. health insurance @$2.96/hr: $ 3,088 iii. FICA/Medicare @$1.70/hr: $ 1,768 iv. Ul @$.04/hr: $ 42 Total: $22,683 Funding will allow currently staffed position to be retained through FY 2012 (job description attached). MBCC funded hours will be dedicated to tasks specific to this project and documented on a daily log. Project Director will certify hours no less than monthly. Due to lack of funding, this position is NOT budgeted by OSAS AppO:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z F D- Page 5 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC STOP VAWA grant proposal/Budget Narrative/January 28, 2011 HAVEN for FY 2012. However, if this project is funded, the current Legal Advocate will be retained and assigned project tasks including: coordinating training, developing and maintaining data base, point of contact for victim/witness services, developing service and support protocol, and other duties as required to complete objectives. b. CASA/GAL Co-Director2 0.5 FTE (1,040 hours) i. @ $161hr: ii. health insurance @ $1.75/hr: $ 1,820 iii. FICA/Medicare @ $1.60/hr: $ 1,664 iv. U1 @ .04/hr: $ 42 v. Retirement @ $1.40/hr: $ 1,456 Total: $21,622 Funding will enable the two CASA/GAL Co-Directors to increase level of service to clients. Positions are currently funded at 0.5 FTE each. STOP VAWA grant funds will be used to increase both position from 0.5 FTE to 0.75 FTE. MBCC funded hours will be dedicated to tasks specific to this project and documented on a daily log. The 0,5 FTE will be divided more or less evenly between the two co-directors (job description attached). Project Director will certify hours no less than monthly. Assigned tasks include: develop confidentiality policies and protocols associated with the data base, provide victim assistance and victim advocacy training for entire team, coordinate victim services with Legal Advocate. OSAS App0:980 2115/2011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D- Page 6 of5o City of Bozeman/MBCC STOP VAWA grant proposal/Budget Narrative/January 28, 2.011 c, Domestic Violence Prosecutor: 0.5 ATE (1,040 hours—please see `matching' at the bottom of the 'Budget Narrative,' Position Summary is attached). Total salaries and wages: $34,133 Total fringe benefits: $10,172 Total personnel: $44,305 B. Contracted Services: Counseling is often needed in order to sustain victims' resolve and resources through the initial complaint to offender sentencing. Often, this counseling is most critical for the welfare of children either as victims or witnesses but resources are extremely limited. This project reserves $4,800 to address this need and is based on providing 20 primary and secondary victims an average of 4 hours of counseling each at $60/hour. C. Travel and per diem: Three training sessions for four members of the Violence Against Women Response Team including Project Director, designated Bozeman Police Department Officer, Domestic Violence Prosecutor and HAVEN Legal Advocate or other designee from community-based non-profit. In addition, travel, lodging and per them will be provided for victims/witnesses traveling from out of area to Bozeman in order to participate in the investigative and prosecutorial components essential for the success of this project; and some lodging will be provided for victims in crisis immediately subsequent to allegations of violence. $8,704 is obligated to travel for training and an additional OSAS AppIU980 211512011 8:2232 AM - F I N A L 1 7 E D- Page 7 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC STOP VAWA grant proposal/Budget Narrative/January 28, 2011 $5,000 is reserved for victim/witness support for a total of $12,876. Any materials, registration or similar fees for the training will be paid from appropriate department budgets and not assigned to this grant. a. Air Fare (training sites TBD): Three sessions for four attendees (12 round- trip tickets) at average cost of $250/ticket. $3,000. b. Lodging: Most (if not all) travel will be to out of state destination. If suitable training is identified in Montana, this training will be utilized. However, consistent with MBCC guidance, Montana Department of Administration lodging rates will apply per the memo of September 27, 2010. The average length of the three training sessions is estimated at three nights for a total of 36 nights (3 nights X 3 sessions X 4 attendees) at the State rate of $77/night for a total of $2,772, c. Meals: Meal allowance is calculated at the current, out-of-state meal rate of $23/day. Travel time is anticipated to require one additional day for each training session for an average of four days for each session and a total of 48 days (4 days X 3 sessions X 4 attendees). At $23/day the total is $1,104. d. Rental cars: When possible, attendees will use shuttles and similar free or comparatively inexpensive means of traveling from airports to training sites. However, it is possible that some sessions or travel schedules may not accommodate or have available shuttle sessions. $500 is set-aside for car rental. OSAS AppID 2/15/2011 &2232 AM - F I N A L I Z E D- Page 8 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCCSTOP VAWA grant proposal /Budget Narrative /January 28, 2011 e. Local mileage and incidentals: Gallatin Airport is located in Belgrade approximately eight miles from Bozeman. Travel to and from the airport will be charged at State POV rates (currently $0.51/mile), airport parking and other allowable incidentals are budgeted at $500 during the course of this project, f. Victims/witnesses travel, lodging and meals: Lodging rates will be determined through negotiations with local hospitality providers and are anticipated to be far below GSA rates, Transportation will be provided through lowest-cost public carriers (such as bus lines), direct costs for POV travel (gas receipts), and networking with victims' service agencies throughout the region to access transport. Meals will be provided by 'not to exceed' vouchers based on current State-approved rates of $23/day. This service will be provided to approximately 20 victim/witnesses at an average cost of $200/hearing for a total of $4,00:0. The Project Director will retain receipts for all costs assigned to this line item. g, Emergency lodging: This service is similar to the one described above but costs will be incurred immediately subsequent to acts of violence and' are intended to protect the victim(s) from additional harm/risk. It is estimated that 10 victims will need this service at an average cost of $1 00/victim for a total of $1,0001. As described in (f), all costs will be documented by receipts and will not exceed State-approved rates, D. Equipment: None. OSAS AppID:980 2/15/2011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 9 of 50 City of Bozem a n/MBCCSTOP VAWA grant proposal /Budget Narrative /January 28, 2011 E. Operating Expense: Operating expenses include expendable office supplies directly obligated to this project, three digital recorders to record training and meetings, one video camera system for training, interpreter assistance for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), postage, and copying of training materials. $4,000 is estimated for the project. Actual costs will be documented throughout the project. a. Office supplies: 12 mos @ $50 mo: $ 600 b. Digital recorders: 3 @ $100: $ 300 c. Video camera/equipment: $2,000 d. LEP interpreter service: $ 500 e. Postage: $ 100 f. Copying: $ 500 The recorders and video equipment will be purchased using a competitive bid process consistent with City of Bozeman procurement policies. The interpreter service will be provided using the telephone interpretation/translation vendor currently serving the City of Bozeman and Bozeman PD, This vendor charges $ 0.90 /minute for Spanish interpreting services and $ 0.95/minute for all other languages, The $500 set aside for this service will provide more than 500 minutes of interpreting services if needed. Matching: The City of Bozeman is providing in-kind service to match the MBCC share of this project. The Domestic Violence Prosecutor will be assigned to this project and will OSAS App]D:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 10 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC STOP VAWA grant proposal /Budget Narrative/January 28, 2011 dedicate at least 50% of her time to tasks directly in support of the Violence Against Women Support Team, attending training, preparing and conducting training, documenting project progress towards goals and objectives, preparing and implementing corrective action plans or approach modifications to ensure project success, and similar tasks. The DV Prosecutor will document all hours spent on this project and all time on specific tasks using a signed daily log. This log will be reviewed no less than monthly by the Project Director and certified for accuracy. In-kind contribution is calculated as follows: 01 1,040 hours @ $24.15/hiour $25,116 0 Fringe benefits @ 28% of Base: 7,134 including: Ic) Health insurance: $2,881 o FICA/Medicare: $1,924 c) Worker's Comp: $ 510 o State Unemployment: $ 42 o Retirement $1,778 Total Match: $32,250 OSAS AppID:980 2/1512011 8:22:32 AM - F 6 N A L 8 Z E D - Page 11 of 50 Section 4a. Project Narrative Subgrant Application for Montana Board of Crime Control Project Narrative details continue on the following pages. OSAS AppD:980 2/1512011 8:22:32 AM - F 1 N A L I Z E D - Page 12 of 60 City of Bozeman/MBCC STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Executive Summary: Stopping violence against women is among the highest priorities of the Bozeman community. Progress towards this goal requires commitment and collaboration; protection, assistance and advocacy for victims; and arrests, prosecutions and sentencing for violent and dangerous offenders. This proposal to Montana Board of Crime Control for a STOP VAWA grant incorporates this committed and collaborative approach and will improve services to victims, ensure consequences for offenders, and enhance the safety and security of the community. The City of Bozeman is requesting $65,981 from MBCC and the City is providing in-kind support in the amount of $32,250 (32% of project budget). The City's contribution is a dedication of a substantial portion of the Domestic Violence Prosecutor's time and effort to this project. The multi-faceted approach was developed in collaboration with HAVEN and CASA/GAL (community-based non-profits) and is fully consistent with authorized purposes 1 (training) and 5 (strengthening victim's services) and includes: • Training the trainer. • Collaborative, continuum of services from the prevention of violence to the protection of victims using 'trained trainers' and monthly training sessions of the Violence Against Women Response Team (also established by this project). • Improved efficiencies through data collection and sharing, assigning responsibility, and ensuring accountability resulting in a 5% increase in conviction rates of persons prosecuted for acts of violence against women. Page 1 1 OSA$ ApplD:9B0 2115/2011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 13 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant pro posal/February 1, 2011 0 Victim/witness service including interpreting services for Limited English Proficiency persons, counseling, and emergency transportation/lodging; thereby enhancing the level of trust victims have in the law enforcement and judicial systems and achieving a 5% increase in the number of formal complaints compared to reported incidents and a 10% increase in the number of complaints sustained through the prosecutorial phase. Achieving these objectives will result in substantial progress towards the goal of developing, implementing and sustaining a community-based, seamless system of services to female victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. All members of the Consortium share the same vision. stopping all violence against all women, Page 1 2 OSAS ApplD:980 2115/2011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L G 2 E D - Page 14 of 50 City of Bozernan/Ml3CC STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Need: The Bozeman community is determined to stop violence against women and has developed a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach designed to improve the criminal justice system's response and enhance victim safety. Developing a community-wide, integrated response to violence against women is among the City's highest priorities and great strides were made towards this goal in recent years. The failing economy and loss of federal funding crippled these efforts. The increasing need for services coupled with decreasing resources available to address this need is unraveling the many years of progress and placing women and children at higher levels of risk. During the past two years, funding levels for local law enforcement, prosecutors and community-based victim services were reduced by more than a quarter of a million dollars. All community agencies responsible for providing services to victims of violence against women, including the City of Bozeman, implemented stop-gap measures to prevent catastrophic reductions in service. For example, the City of Bozeman sustained the Domestic Violence Prosecutor's position by diverting funds from another position due to an extended absence for military duty. HAVEN, one of the primary, non-profit, community providers of service to victims of violence against women, sustained the Legal Advocate's position by reducing other support services across the board. These `band-aids' are temporary. Current levels of service and staffing cannot be sustained, let alone enhanced, without additional funding. The Montana Board of Crime Control's STOP VAWA grant will provide the bridge between the current crisis and increased, locally - derived funding anticipated in future years.. Page 13 OSAS ApplD 980 211512011 8:2232 AM - F I N A L 9 Z E D - Page 15 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC. STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 This expectation of increasing funds for community programs is derived from slowly improving economic conditions throughout the community and region. However, benefits associated with the improving economy are partially off -set by the increasing need due to population growth, During the past ten years, Bozeman's population has increased from 27,509 people to 39,282. This rate of growth places additional pressures on existing services, The improving economy and associated population growth is resulting in an increase of persons with limited English proficiency within Bozeman's service area and the need to have interpreting services in place for victims and witnesses with limited English proficiency, Violence against women is a serious issue in Bozeman affecting hundreds of women, men, and children each year. Domestic violence, the overwhelming percentage of which is violence against women, ranked as the number one community issue in the Greater Gallatin Valley when compared with other issues such as methamphetamine use, services for troubled youth, and affordable health care (Greater Gallatin United Way Community Survey of 645 households in the Greater Gallatin Valley: Bozeman, Belgrade and other areas of Gallatin, Park and Madison Counties; fall, 2006). Although the incidence of violence against women is often underestimated due to the secrecy that surrounds domestic violence, sex offenses and family offenses, there i great concern and strong evidence that violence against women in the Bozeman area is on the rise. Gallatin County's total reported crimes (all crimes) grew 50% from 1994 to 2007, but in the same time period, the total reported violent crimes grew 89% (MBCC Interactive Data Website; July 2009). Page 14 OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F 1 N A L I Z E D - Page 16 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal /February 1, 2011 Most categories of crime reflecting violence against women are proportionately reflected by population for Gallatin, County and the City of Bozeman. The economic climate is ripe for further increases: data from various sources indicate that employment instability and financial strain symptomatic of the current economic downturn are associated with growth in the incidence of DV and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and that victims are likely to experience poorer mental and physical health and unstable employment as a result. In addition, women whose male partners experience repeated periods of unemployment are more than three times more likely to be abused. The City of Bozeman's unemployment rate has more than doubled since 2007, increasing from 3.0% in November, 2007, to 7.4% in November, 2010 (economagic.com; January 25, 201 Clearly, violence against women is of great concern and generates profound social and fiscal effects on the community at large, as well as damaging and lasting effects on individuals and families. The statistical justifications for this proposal are unequivocal. Last year, HAVEN's legal advocate assisted 444 victims and was instrumental in obtaining 186 temporary orders of protection and 106 permanent orders of protection. The issuance of Temporary Orders increased 38% over the previous year. In 2006-2007, only 43% of Temporary Orders became Permanent Orders of Protection. In 2008-2009, this conversion reached 57%. Without additional funding, the Legal Advocate's position is at grave risk of being cut in FY 2012 in order for HAVEN to sustain operations of their Emergency Shelter (data provided by HAVEN Executive Director Stacey Lyons; January 201 Page � 5 OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 17 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 In 2009 the Gallatin County CASA/GAL Program served 90 children who were abused and/or neglected. In 2008/2009, the program provided advocates for three shaken babies who suffered serious injuries, as well as ten sexually abused children, in addition to eighty children who were victims of abuse resulting from domestic violence. Protecting the children of victims of violence against women is an essential component of providing meaningful services to the victims themselves. The Victim Witness Program has seen a 318% increase in victims served since 1998. 334 victims were served in 1998 and 1,062 victims served in FY 2009, Of the 1,062 victims served, 39% involved domestic violence cases, 9% child sexual assault, and 4% adult sexual assault. This program also assisted 33 stalking victims, and 33 victims of protective order violations. The target population of this project are women victimized by all forms of violence just because they are women including dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Without the continued collaboration of the partner agencies, many of our victims would not have essential needs met and they may be more inclined to return to an abusive situation or less inclined to report or seek help in the future. Given the significant population growth, the increasing number of victims seeking services, and the strain on available resources to meet these increased demands, funding through this grant is critical in enabling our community to continue supporting and improving programs as well as continuing to provide the most comprehensive level of services available from properly trained professionals to meet the needs of victims and their children. Page 1 6 OSAS App)D:980 2/15/2011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 18 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposai/February 1, 2011 The following charts not only demonstrate the need for this project, they indicate the substantial improvement in the ratio of complaints to arrests achieved in recent years due to funding support provided by DOJ. With the loss of federal funding, and especially if the City is unsuccessful in obtaining MBCC STOP VAWA support, the already serious problem of Partner/Family Member Assault (PFMA) will get worse. Recent data for PFMA (a major component of VAWA) complaints, arrests and repeat offenders for the City of Bozeman is as follows: PFMA ARRESTS 20016 2007 2008 2009 2010 Non-aggravated 61 0 71 0 60 4 60 3 57 4 Aggravated PFIVIA INCIDENTS Non-aggravated 103 92 92 79 69 Aggravated 0 0 5 3 4 VIOL OF NO CONTACT ORDER 0 5 2 5 3 7 0 g 2 6 VIOL OF PROTECTIVE ORDER �MMEEMEEBM STALKING ARRESTS 1 4 7 2 4 STALKING INCIDENTS 13 24 18 17 17' Page 1 7 OSAS App]D:980 2/1512011 822:32 AM _F INAL [ZED - Page 19 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal /Felbruary 1, 2011 The Consortium has identified three significant gaps in services to victims of violence against women: 1) Partially due to booming construction and tourists industries, there has been an increase of non-English speaking victims in the county, resulting in the need is to have interpreting/translating services in place to assist non-English speaking victims. The influx of foreign-speaking workers makes it imperative the Consortium becomes well equipped to address language barriers. 2) A program is only successful if adequate prosecution is available. Prosecutors need to be specifically trained to prosecute cases of violence against women including domestic violence and sexual assault. The complexities of these cases cannot be adequately met with anything less than a dedicated prosecutor working exclusively on this issue receiving appropriate and specialized training. 3) Immigrant, lesbian, bisexual, and eider victims are underserved. Often their safety needs cannot be met with a traditional shelter and separate housing is necessary to provide safety. Statistics indicate violence against elderly women is not being reported with the same consistency as other age groups, Barriers to reporting must be identified and mitigated. OSAS ApplD:980 2/1512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D- Page 20 01 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Goal Statement: This project will reduce levels of violence against women and improve outcomes for victims of violence by developing, implementing and sustaining a community-based seamless system of services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking consistent with Authorized Purpose Areas #1 and #5. Objectives: 1. To train at least two law enforcement officers, at least one community based advocate and at least one prosecutor to identify and respond more effectively to all acts and allegations of violence against women. 2. To strengthen community-based services for victims of violence by establishing and training a Violence Against Women Response Team, Monthly training sessions will be derived from the 'train the trainer' capacities achieved through Objective I with emphasis on strengthening services to underserved populations including elderly women and racial, cultural, ethnic, and language minorities. 3. To increase prosecution and conviction rates of persons accused of acts of violence against women by at least 5 %® by the end of the project by improving services, support, advocacy and assistance to witnesses. 4. To increase the level of trust victims of violence against women have in the law enforcement and judicial systems by developing the seamless system of victims' services referenced in the goal statement resulting in at least a 5% increase in the number of complaints (compared to incidents reported to community-based services) and a 10% increase in the rate of complaints sustained throughout the prosecutorial phase. Page 1 9 OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 21 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Implementation! Plan Achieving the goals of this project (reducing levels of violence against women and improving outcomes for victims of violence) requires that every objective be accompfished in a timely manner. Key milestones and benchmarks are as follows (note: if funding is delayed beyond the July 1, 201 start-up date; the implementation plan will be adjusted accordingly): Date Milestone /Benchmark 7111111 Start-up meeting attended by Project Director, DV Prosecutor, Haven Director, Haven Legal Advocate, CASA/GAL Co-Directors, Finance Department staff assigned to procurement/payment and Grants administration staff. This meeting will review/establish roles, responsibilities and firm timelines for project details including data base development, documentation of in-kind, procurement, reporting, compliance with special conditions and meeting schedule for Violence Against Women Response Team (Consortium), 7/15/11 Review, modify and adopt Training Schedule: The Haven Legal Advocate will serve as the facilitator for researching and recommending training opportunities. The Training Schedule will be adopted on or before this date. 7/22/11 Expand Violence Against Women Response Team to include other stakeholders such as Gallatin County Sheriff's Department, Montana State University Police Department, courts and other area non-profits Page � 10 OSAS AppID:980 211512011 822:32 AM - F R N A L I Z E D - Page 22 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2.011 The following tables describe in detail the specific steps that will be taken to achieve each objective and milestone: Objective 1: To train at least two law enforcement officers, at least one community based advocate and at least one prosecutor to identify and respond more effectively to all acts and allegations of violence against women. Assign to serving victims of violence against women. 8131/11 Establish parameters of Data Base and protocols for use, Haven maintenance, and sharing while ensuring strict confidentiality for all Identify Relevant, Available Training by victims of violence. 1/9/12 Review data base and adopt Matrix of Key Data Points determined reviewing relevant websites such as DOJ, most relevant for protecting victims and predicting outcomes. 5/27/12 Review and Evaluate progress towards goals and objectives, modify MBCC, advocacy /support groups and others, approach as needed, conduct internal financial and performance audit of project and develop strategy for continuing modified project through Resources Needed are substantially derived FY 2013, 6/30/12 Begin Project Closeout and complete in a timely manner. The following tables describe in detail the specific steps that will be taken to achieve each objective and milestone: Objective 1: To train at least two law enforcement officers, at least one community based advocate and at least one prosecutor to identify and respond more effectively to all acts and allegations of violence against women. Assign to Begin/End Task, Methodology and Resources Cost Haven 7/1/11 to Identify Relevant, Available Training by $800 Legal 718/11 reviewing relevant websites such as DOJ, Advocate MBCC, advocacy /support groups and others, Resources Needed are substantially derived from time on task. Page 111 OSAS AppID:980 2/15/2011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L tl Z E D - Page 23 of 50 City of Bozernan/M BCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 The 7/11/11 to Select Most Appropriate, Most Timely and Most $2,500 Consortium 7/15111 Affordable Training: Training will be selected through a process of consensus. Training opportunities will be thoroughly vetted and will be selected based on demonstrated capacity to assist communities in reducing levels of violence against women or improving outcomes for victims. Required resources are derived from time on task assignable as personnel costs to the grant. Project 7/18/11 to Select 'Trainees' and Make Reservations for $500 Director 7/20/11 Training: The Project Director will be responsible for ensuring reservations are made for the appropriate training and may be assisted by other 'team' members. Resources required are time on task. The 8/1/11 to Attend Training: Designated trainees will W attend $11,328 'Trainers' 6/1/12 training sessions and participate to the extent necessary to become 'trainers' themselves. The information, processes, review of best available technology and best practices will be shared with the `team.' Trainers will develop necessary handouts, copies and other presentation Page 1 12 OSAS ApplD 980 2/1512011 822:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 24 of 50 City of Bozernan/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal /February 1, 2011 materials, Resources required include $9,328 for travel/training, $1,500 for personnel and $500 in supplies. Objective 2. To strengthen community-based services for victims of violence against women by establishing a Violence Against Women Response Team and providing monthly training sessions for the team. Training will be substantially derived from the 'train the trainer' capacities achieved through Objective I with special emphasis on strengthening services to racial, cultural, ethnic, language minorities, elderly and other underserved populations. (Note, The schedule for , on- topic' training may be modified for consistency with training received through Objective 1; however, designated members of 'the Consortium' will receive training consistent with their assigned duties and these 'trained trainers' will facilitate the training component of the monthly meetings determined most timely or relevant by the Project Director.) Assign to Begin/End Task, Methodology and Resources Cost Project 711111 to Establish Violence Against Women Response $2,000 Director 7122111 Team anticipated to include: HAVEN, CASA/GAL, Court, MSU Police Department, Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, City Prosecutor's Office, City PD, and others from within the victims' services community. This will Page 1 13 OSAS AppID.980 2/1512011 8;22:32 AM - F I N A L 1 7 E D - Page 25 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Page 1 14 CSAS App0:980 2/15/2011 8:2232 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 25 of 50 be accomplished by mailings, one on one meetings, and group meetings. MOU's will be drafted and executed defining the extent of participation and any specific role determined for each member of the VAWA Response Team. Resources required are office supplies and time on task not recorded elsewhere. Project 7/1 /11 to Work with Finance Department to procure 3 _$_2,300 Director 7122111 digital recorders and one video camera with peripherals, All procurement will be done in compliance with City and funding agency requirements. Resources derived from specified items under "operating expense,' Haven 7/1/11 to Develop Shared Data Base: Review of $2,500 Legal 7/29/11 historical data available from City Law Advocate Enforcement, Prosecutor's Office and Courts regarding complaints, arrests, prosecutions, pleadings, convictions and sentencing. Review of historical data from community-based non- profits serving victims of violence against women. Review of other data sources such as MSU, Gallatin County and other relevant sources. Correlation of reviewed data sets and Page 1 14 CSAS App0:980 2/15/2011 8:2232 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 25 of 50 Oty of Bozenian/M13CC STOP WAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Page 1 15 OSAS AppID 2/15/2011 82232 AM - F 1 N A L I Z E D - Page 27 of 50 determination of key data points to include in Data Base, Organization and design of Data Base. Resources required are derived from time on task using existing PC's and software. The 8/1/11 to Review and Adoption of Shared Data Base; $503 Consortium 8131/11 Develop policies and protocols to protect victim ; facilitated identities with strong protections regarding by the confidentiality. Develop and adopt policies and Prosecutor procedures regarding sharing of Data Base and assign responsibility for maintaining Data Base, Resources required are primarily time on task. Haven/ 7/11/11 to Victim Assistance Training: Includes cross- $1,500 CAA/GAL 6/15/12 training of team members with the training substantially informed both by `new" training received during the course of this grant and the knowledge base developed during the many years of HAVEN and CASA/GAL's service to the community, Resources required are time on task, copying and handout preparation. Haven/ 7/11/11 to Victim Advocacy Training: Same as the line $1,500 CASA/GAL 6/15/12 item above with emphasis on guiding victims through the law enforcement, prosecutorial and judicial processes. Page 1 15 OSAS AppID 2/15/2011 82232 AM - F 1 N A L I Z E D - Page 27 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant propo4/February 1, 2011 Project 7 /11/11 to Formal Complaints, Arrests and Protection $17,000 Director 6/15/12 Orders: To the extent possible, protocols will be $4,000 and 6/30/12 standardized in order to provide training and Prosecutor guidance to other members of the 'team'and increase levels of trust between victims and 'the system,' Resources required are substantially derived from time on task by the DV Prosecutor with assistance and policy review from other members of the team. Prosecutor 7/11111 to Prosecutions and Convictions: Same as above $15,000 6/15/12 line items with emphasis on the judiciary's role in stopping violence against women, and coordinating with victims' service providers, Objective 3: To increase prosecution and conviction rates of persons accused of acts of violence against women by at least 5% by the end of the project by improving services, support, advocacy and assistance to witnesses. Assign to Begin/End Task, Methodology and resources - Cost Haven 7/1/1 to Witness/victim Services: Transportation and $4,000 Legal 6/30/12 lodging will be provided on an emergency basis Advocate and only after first attempting to access victim/witness surcharge funds. This service will Page � 16 OSAS AppID.980 2/1512011 822:32 AM - FINAL [ZED- Page 28 of 50 City of Bozeman/IMBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Page 1 17 be above and beyond services currently provided and is focused on sustaining the prosecutorial phase throughout hearings, depositions, motions and all other precursors to a verdict. Resources required are described in the travel line item specific to this task. Haven/ 7/1111 to Develop RFQ for victim's counseling service - � - 4 — ,800 CASA/GAL 6/30/12 and procure consistent with City and MBCC procurement standards: Counseling will focus on sustaining victims throughout the prosecutorial phase and will be in addition to other counseling service currently available. Often, this counseling will be for secondary victims (children) because victims:' concerns for their children are often used as a reason for truncating or failing to cooperate with the prosecutorial phase, Resources required are derived from the 'contracted services' line item, Prosecutor 7/1111 to Coordination with Courts for Timely Hearings 6/30/12 and Appearances: The DV Prosecutor will coordinate with the City Legal Department and Municipal Court for the expedited consideration of cases involving violence against women Page 1 17 City of Bozernan/MBCC� STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Page 1 18 OSAS ApplD�980 2/15/2011 8�2232 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 30 of 50 Resources required are primarily time on task by the Prosecutor, Project 7/1 /11 to Sustained Follow-up and Enforcement of $2,500 Director 6/30/12 Protection Orders: The Project Director (who is also a Lieutenant serving on the Bozeman Police Department) will provide the highest level of service possible to victims with temporary and permanent orders of protection to ensure their safety and security. Resources required are derived from time on task provided by other members of the team in support of this task (the Project Director's time commitment to this project is sub�stantial; however, none of his 'time' is c1laimed as a direct cost or in-kind). Project 7/11 /11 to Enhanced Services for Persons with 5 $500 Director 6130/12 English Proficiency: The City of Bozeman recently engaged the services of the telephone interpreting/translating business. This service will be utilized as needed and documentation will be retained to ensure ALL LEP persons receive the same level of service as other victims/witnesses. Resources required are listed in the 'operating expense' line item, Page 1 18 OSAS ApplD�980 2/15/2011 8�2232 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 30 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2.011 Objective 4: To increase the level of trust victims of violence against women have in the law enforcement and judicial systems by developing the seamless system referenced in the goal statement resulting in at least a 5% increase in the number of complaints (compared to incidents reported to community-based services) and a 10% increase in the rate of complaints sustained throughout the prosecutorial phase. Assign to Begin/End Task, Methodology and Resources --- co — st Haven 9/1/11 to Implement, Use, Maintain and Revise Data $2,000 Legal 6/30/12 Base: Task is assigned to the Legal Advocate Advocate but ALL team members will be trained on use of the data base and will be responsible for providing updated information on a regular basis. Resources required are time on task using PC's and software already in place. Haven 10/3/11 to Develop Matrix of Key Data Points for $4,500 Legal 1/9/12 Predicting Victims Likely to Return to Abusive Advocate Relationships: This 'deliverable' is crucial to the success of this project and will require the full engagement of all team members possibly assisted by City IT staff. Data will be 'crunched' as often as necessary to determine salient, Page � 19 OSAS AppID:980 2/1512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 31 of 50 City of Bozeirnan/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Na ms OSAS AppID:980 2115/2011 8:22:32 AM - FINAL I ED - Page 32 of 50 predictive data sets. Resources required are time on task by the Legal Advocate, CASA/GAL staff and the Project Director. Haven 119/12 to Develop Service and Support Protocol to $6,000 Legal 1120/12 Reduce Rate of Victims Returning to Abusive Advocate Relationships. Using data matrix developed above, individual outcomes will be predicted then tested against actual outcomes, Appropriate services and responses will be developed, evaluated and modified as needed to reduce the rate of victims returning to abusive relationships or in other ways truncating or failing to participate in the law enforcement and prosecutorial responses to allegations of violence against women. Resources required are time on task. Prosecutor 2/6/12 to Work with Courts for Fair/Firm Sentencing of $6,000 6/30/12 those Convicted of Violent Abuse: Assisted by the matrix developed above and informed by the other tools developed during this project including training and coordination with victims' services, the Prosecutor will advocate for sentences commensurate with the identified Na ms OSAS AppID:980 2115/2011 8:22:32 AM - FINAL I ED - Page 32 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposar /February 1, 2011 Evaluation and Internal Assessment: During each monthly meeting of the VAWA Response Team (Consortium), progress towards objectives will be discussed and evaluated. Whenever progress is not being made at an appropriate rate or in the direction specified in the proposal, the Team will assign one or more members to develop a corrective action plan for discussion, revision and implementation at the next monthly meeting. Also, a full, detailed internal evaluation is scheduled in the 11 month of the project (May 2012) and will include financial review and records management by Finance Department staff, evaluation of data base by IT staff, and grant/contracts administration by the Grants Specialist. Any issues identified by the evaluation will be addressed by the Team prior to the end of the grant (June 30, 2012), Page 1 21 OSAS AppID;980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 33 of 50 risk of repeat offenses, safety and security of victims and impact upon the community. Resources required are time on task. Project 2/6/12 to Determine 'Levels of Risk' and Provide -- t - 5,500 Director 6/30/12 Enhanced Protective and Support Services for Victims at Higher' Risk for Subsequent Acts of Violence: Similar to above item but with emphasis on protecting victims and witnesses during the arrest/prosecutorial phase. Resources required are time on task by all team members. Evaluation and Internal Assessment: During each monthly meeting of the VAWA Response Team (Consortium), progress towards objectives will be discussed and evaluated. Whenever progress is not being made at an appropriate rate or in the direction specified in the proposal, the Team will assign one or more members to develop a corrective action plan for discussion, revision and implementation at the next monthly meeting. Also, a full, detailed internal evaluation is scheduled in the 11 month of the project (May 2012) and will include financial review and records management by Finance Department staff, evaluation of data base by IT staff, and grant/contracts administration by the Grants Specialist. Any issues identified by the evaluation will be addressed by the Team prior to the end of the grant (June 30, 2012), Page 1 21 OSAS AppID;980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 33 of 50 City Of B07er'nan/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Use of Data Data collection is integral to this project. However, data will not be collected just for the sake of collecting data and justifying costs. Data will be collected in the firm expectation that certain data sets will serve as strong indicators for progress towards the two, intertwined goals of this project: reduce levels of violence against women AND improve outcomes for victims of violence. Levels of violence will be reduced by protecting victims from subsequent acts of violence, ensuring meaningful consequences for offenders including isolation from the victim and community, and providing essential services for victims designed to sustain them through the prosecutorial and sentencing processes. This project makes the assumption, albeit a reasonable assumption, that numerous variables can be identified that will serve as predictors of outcomes including: • Re- establishing contact with a violent, intimate partner. • Secondary risk factors such as drug and alcohol abuse. • Financial and support resources available to the victim. • Community resources available to the victim. • Victim's perception of local courts and law enforcement agencies. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. Its purpose is to provide examples of variables that can be defined and described through data sets. Identifying those data sets that have the greatest capacity to provide the most accurate and comprehensive predictors is a primary objective of this project. The second goal, improving outcomes for victims, is more difficult to define and will require a higher level of effort to quantify through a data collection process. Page 122 OSAS Appl!D:A80 2115/2011 8:22:32 AM -FINAL IZE D-- Page 34 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 Improved outcomes may include something as simple as a victim enrolling in community college or a 5-month increase in the average length of sentence for repeat offenders. Through the training and 'train the trainer' components of this project, clear and comprehensive definitions of 'improved outcomes' will be developed and the key factors (variables) identified that can be incorporated into a data matrix. HAVEN's Legal Advocate, assisted by every member of the Violence Against Women Response Team, will collect and organize as much available data as possible throughout the course of this project, including historical data, Every monthly meeting will include a discussion of specific sets of data that 'seem' most relevant to specific predictors. Between meetings, these data sets will be evaluated, refined and revised; and then compared to actual outcomes and variations in levels of violence. By the end of this project, one or more thoroughly 'vetted' models will be adopted for predicting (and thereby assisting in preventing) violence against women and for predicting (and thereby assisting in determining) outcomes. For this project, data is the , steering wheel' enabling the Violence Against Women Team to achieve the goals and objectives described above. S,ustainability/Future Funding Plan: Until local economies substantially improve, continued federal funding will be required to provide an adequate and sustained level of service to victims of violence against women. Therefore, the City of Bozeman (or other member of 'the Consortium') anticipates requesting MBCC STOP VAWA grant support in FY 2013 at approximately the same level as the current request. However, as the local economy improves (which is showing strong signs of occurring), the City of Bozeman will assume a greater Page 123 OSAS AppID:980 2115/2011 8;22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 35 of 50 City of Bozernan/MBCC: STOP VAWA grant proposal/February 1, 2011 financial responsibility for this STOP VAWA project, Next year's project is expected to focus on refining and testing the data matrix adopted near the conclusion of this year's project. This year's results will determine the type of training and role of 'trained trainers' for next year's proposal. Every success will be built upon until violence against women is, if not cured, at least in full remission. By the third year of this project, funding requested from MBCC is expected to fall to less than 50% of the current request (from $65-K to $3(t -K) and the City of Bozeman's financial commitment is anticipated to increase by approximately the same amount. However, the City hopes and expects that the community will step forward with substantially increased 'donor' funding to HAVEN and CASA/GAL, thereby reducing the burden on taxpayers for this project, The need for adequate services for victims of violence against women and the concurrent need for effective punishment for violent offenders is sufficiently compelling to cause decision-makers to obligate as much funding as possible to address these needs. The compelling nature of this need is demonstrated by the City of Bozeman's response to decreasing revenues in developing this grant proposal: • Nothing is claimed to address the administrative costs of this project. • Substantial commitments of time, especially by the Project Director, are not assigned to this grant or claimed as matching, • Nothing is claimed for an audit share by this project or for time commitments from support staff (City Attorney, Police Department, Finance Director, Controller, Grants Specialist, IT staff and others). Page 1 24 OSAS ApF 2/15/2011 82232 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 36 of 50 City of Bozeman/MBM STOP VAWA grant proposaV /February 1, 2011 This approach will be retained in the development of future proposals targeting violence against women and will include increased, in-kind contributions because the City of Bozeman is determined to protect her citizens from violence, especially those among us who are most vulnerable. Last year's failure to obtain continued, direct funding from DOJ for the Gallatin Project Consortium was a wake-up call for the City of Bozeman. In these difficult economic times, even success sometimes goes unrewarded. For this reason, all members of the current Consortium (which represents a bare-bones version of the previous Consortium scaled down to more effectively access the limited funding currently available) will work diligently to obtain funding from all available resources including, 0, City general' fund. a Federal agencies, 0 Foundations. 0 Flow-through funding to the State. a Community contributions, 0 Offender surcharges (currently administered by Gallatin County), By pooling resources, members of the Consortium hope to have enough funding to address the most critical and urgent need: protecting victims from further violence. Page 1 25 OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 37 of 50 2111 REC0VFR) AC7'ST0P VIUL NCEAGAIAsl' l"'VaV N ACI' R ESOURCE DISCLOSURE FORM Check the appropriate box reflecting the primary use of the funds. F] Expand ,services into a new geographic area ® Offer new types of services 0 Serve additional victim populations E] Continue existing services to crime victims E] Other Check the appropriate box reflecting the purpose of the application. Start up a new victim services project F Continuation of STOP VAWA project previously funded Z :Expand or enhance an existing project not funded by STOP VAWA in the previous year Start up a new Native American violence against women services project ❑ Expand or enhance an existing Native America project Column 1: Please show your project's operating budget for July 1, 2010 -June 30, 201.1. List actual revenues received on the appropriate Line, Column 2: Please show the anticipated revenues for your project's operating budget for July 1, 2011 - June 30„ 2012_ Column 3: Define the specific source. As an example: Other Federal Funds could include, but is not limited to, Family Violence Prevention Services or other discretionary VAWA Grants. Private Funds could include United Way, private foundations, local fund raising, etc. P11ASE BF SPECIFIC REGARDING THE EXACT SOURCE OF YOUR PROGRAM'S FUNDING. IF YOU RECEIVE DISCRE'riONARY V AWA OR VOCA FUNDING TIIAT WILL NOT BE USED IN THE PROJECT, PLEASE LIST THOSE FUNDS, AND EXPLAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM HOW THEY WILL BL USED. OSAS App4D:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F 1 N A L 1 7 F D - Page 38 of 50 ACTUAL REVENUE ANTICIPATED REVENUE JULY 1, 2010 - J UNE 30, 201 JULY 1, 2011 - J UNE 30, 2012 REVENUE SOURCE STOP VAWA funds (no STOP VAWA project in $65,981 STOP VAWA FY 2011) 0 Other Federal Funds (including other VAWA rants State Funds 0 0 Private Funds (specif Local Funds (excluding $32 City of Bozeman surcharge) Legal Dept., DV Prosecutor salary, Victim Surcharge Funds this 0 ("Victim Surcharge Funds 13 req� .refirf you reeegve hese collected by Municipal Court funds for any part of your now through to Gallatin County) organization) Total Project Budget $9 231 7 STOP VAWA and City of Bozeman OSAS App4D:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F 1 N A L 1 7 F D - Page 38 of 50 2010 S.T.O.P Violence Against Women Act Application Addendum 1. Type of funded organization (Check the one anpver that best describc,s the organ mtion re eiving the STOP Pro train sub rant. ❑ Community- based organization El Percentage of funds used Prosecution 30% Court ❑ Stalking Sexual assault program TOTAL (must equal 100%) Domestic Violence program ❑ Tribal C °oalition Dual program .sexual assault and domestic violence ❑ Tribal government ❑ Government agency (Deportment of Hummn Set-vices, Bureau of health' ❑ Tribal sexual assault and/or domestic violence program ❑ Law enforcement ® Unit of local government ❑ Probation, parole, or other correctional agency ❑ Unit of local government ❑ Univers /school 2. Is this a faith -based organization? Yes 0 No 3. Is this a culturally-specific community-based organization? ❑ Yes X No 4. Does this project specifically address tribal populations (Check yes if your STOP Program focuses on trihal p opulations and indicate the tribes or nations Xo u serve or intend to serve.) ❑ Yes' No Tribes served: 5. What percentage of your STOP Program was directed to each of the following areas? (Report the area[SI addressed by your STOP Program during the current reporting period and estimate the approximatepercentage of funds for resources] used to address each area jconsider training, victim services, eta] You may choose how to make this determination. Percentage of funds used Sexual Assault 30% Domestic violence /dating violence 40% Stalking TOTAL (must equal 100%) 100% E. Are STOP Program grant funds being used to fund staff position during the current reporting period? (Check es i o ram unds were used to pay staff, including part time and contractors.) Yes ❑ No 2 OSAS AppID:980 2/15/2011 8;22:32 AM - F I N A t. I Z E Q - Page 39 of 50 7. STOP Statutory purpose areas (Check all purpose areas that apply to activities supported with STOP Pro gram 0i nds during the current re orting period,) Check all that Purpose Areas app Training law enforcement officers, judges, other court personnel, and prosecutors to More effectively identify and respond to violent crimes against women, including crimes ofsexual assault, domestic violence, and datim violence Specialized units of law enforcement officers, judges, other court personnel, and prosecutors specifically targeting violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence. Police, court, and prosecution policies, protocols, orders, and services specifically devoted to preventing, identifying, and responding to violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. Data collection and communication systems, including computerized systems, linking police, prosecutors, and courts or for the purpose of identifying and tracking arrests, protection orders, violations of protection orders, prosecutions, and convictions for violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. Victim services programs, including sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence programs; delivery of victim services to underserved populations; specialized domestic violence court advocates in Z courts where a significant number of protection orders are granted; and increased reporting and reduced attrition rates for cases involving violent crimes against women, including crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence. El Programs to address stalking. Addressing the needs and circumstances of American Indian tribes in dealing with violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. Supporting formal and informal statewide, multidisciplinary efforts, to the extent not supported by state D funds, to coordinate the response of state law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, Victim Service agencies, and other state agencies and departments to violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence. Training of sexual assault forensic medical personnel examiners in the collection and preservation of evidence, analysis, prevention, and providing expert testimony and treatment of trauma related to sexual assault. Programs to assist law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and others to address the needs and circumstances of older and disabled women who are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence, including recognizing, investigating, and prosecuting instances of such violence or assault and targeting outreach and support, counseling, and oilier victims' services to such older and disabled individuals. Assistin& victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in immigration matters. Maintaining core victim services and criminal justice initiatives, while supporting complementary new initiatives and emergency services for victims and their families. Supporting the placement of special victim assistants (to be known as "Jessica Gonzales Victim Assistants") El in local law enforcement agencies to serve: as liaisons between victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and personnel in local law enforcement agencies in order to improve the enforcement of protection orders. To provide funding to law enforcement agencies, nonprofit nongovernmental victim services providers, and State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, (which funding stream shall be known as the Crystal Judson Domestic Violence Protocol Program) to promote - The development and implementation of training for local victim domestic violence service providers, and to fund victim services personnel, to be known as "Crystal Judson Victim Advocates," to provide supportive services and advocacy for victims of domestic violence committed by law enforcement personnel; - The development (in collaboration with State, Tribal, territorial and local victim services providers and domestic violence coalitions) and implementation of protocols within law enforcement agencies to ensure consistent and effective responses to the commission of domestic violence b personnel within such agencies. OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L I Z E D - Page 40 of 50 8. List the cities and counties that your prograrn will serve. City of Bozeman; Gallatin County .......... 9. Identify the services to be provided by this STOP VAWA funded project, N Crisis Counseling ZFollow -up Contact Therapy Group Treatment R Crisis Hotline Counseling Z Shelter/Safe House E Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy Z Emergency Financial Assistance Z Emergency Legal Advocacy [:] Assistance in Filing Compensation Claims Z Personal Advocacy Z Telephone Contacts (Information/Referral) Z Information and Referral (in person) Z Other (Please Specify) Emergency financial assistance limited to lodging, meals and travel directly related to complaint follow-up and prosecution; interpreting for LEP victims/witnesses. 10. Identify the number of full-time equivalent staff and volunteers who will be assigned to the proposed STOP VAWA project. 4 Number of paid staff 2 Number of volunteers 4 OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F 1 N A L I Z E D - Page 41 of 50 833W��� A !L FOR CHILOREH GALLATIN COUNTY CASA GAL PROGRAm. INC EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTR I CT Gallatin County CASA/GAL Program, Inc. Program Director Job Description QUALIFICATIONS: The CASA/GAL Program Director should have the following skills and experience: • Bachelor's degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. • The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles. Experience with volunteers given preference. • The ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities, • Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis relating to child abuse and neglect given preference. • Commitment to CASA/GAL's mission, goals and standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: VOLUNTEER SUPERVISION 1. Provides and/or oversees volunteer training OSAS AppID:980 2/15/2011 8:22:32 AM - F I N A L 1 7 E D - Page 42 of 50 a. Using the established curriculum of NCASA . b. Conducts monthly in-service meetings with CASA/GAL volunteers. Keeps records of ,agendas, minutes, and attendance. 2. Assigns cases, reviews and approves reports, and provides feedback on assignments through regular documented contacts with volunteers, 3. Provides technical assistance. . guidance, support, and information to volunteers, 4. Through coordination with the CASA/GAL volunteer and program attorney, ensures individual case preparation for the representation of the best interest of assigned children in court proceedings, 5. Resolves casework or interpersonal problems with CASA/GAL volunteers. 6. Identifies and uses methods to recognize contributions of CASA/GAL volunteers. REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING Assures that a report or summary is submitted for every court hearing involving a CASA/GAL. 2. Prepares quarterly statistics for the State CASA of Montana Program and for the Supreme Court. 3. Completes for NCASA the Local Program Survey yearly, 4. Maintains volunteer and case files PLANNING AND EVALUATION 1. Development of long and short range goals and objectives for program growth and development, 2. Development of specific plans for volunteer recruitment within the county. 3. Development of public relations and recruitment strategies and activities, 4. Evaluation of program accomplishments, problems, and needs within the county COMMUNITY COLLABORATION I . Works with CASA/GAL colleagues and with other units and other agencies to review program related procedures, develop cooperative relationships, and resolve problems. 2. Identifies and keeps informed about available human resources for children and families. 3. Arranges local media interviews and makes presentations to provide information and/or stimulate interest in CASA/GAL. OSAS App]D:980 2/15/2011 8:22:32 AM - F tl N A L I Z E D - Page 43 of 50 (HAVEN) JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Salary Range Pay Scale Level: WORK STATUS: JOB RESPONSIBILIT Legal Advocate $31.221-37,440 4 Ga|ory, Exempt Direct Legal Advocacy: • Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking wfth filing for temporary or permanent orders of protection im the Bozeman and Belgrade courts. • Explain civil court procedures Lo victims and accompany them imcourt proceedings • Provide legal advocacy intervention and coordinate with Client Advocate for on-going persona[ advocacy to victims • Provides information to victims of domestic violence regarding pro se divorces (under the direct super of Montana Legal Semiceu)asiaappropriate • Refer victims to other Network services and community resources, as is appropriate ~ Develop referral list of attorneys for assistance on civil matters. = Communicate legal advocacy work with and train law enforcement, judges, court personnel, jail personnel and other groups providing legal intervention services. w Collaborate with Montana Legal Services when assisting victims filing for pro se divorce w Collaborate with Gallatin County Victim Assistance Program Director, when appropriate • Staff liaison to the Gallatin Project Team. • Staff liaison to Crime Justice Coordinating Council-misdemeanor probation task force. • Staff liaison Lo Sexual Assault Response Team • Staff liaison \u the Butterora |mhan/endon Program group • Participate in local task forces, coalitions and teams as needed Data Collection. • Maintain accurate statistics and permanent records ofservices. • Complete Contact sheets for each c�hent interaction. Submit them Lo Admin. Assistant for pD{] • Submit monthly reports on presentations, tminin0u • Submit quarterly reports to Gallatin Project Coordinator and Network Executive Director for Office of Justice grant. • Supervise legal advocacy interns/para professionals, and monitor their performance • Supervise legal advocacy volunteers • Participate in training shelter and ohuiu line volunteers • Coordinate work with AmeriCmrpm VISTA volunteer, aeappropriate • Train back legal advocate, as appropriate. Finance: • Prepare proposed budget for legal advocacy grants and submit tm Executive Director • Review monthly financial reports for legal advocacy program • Assist Executive Director with grant applications for legal advocacy issues nSAS App|D:980 2/15/20118:22:32mw p t NAL /Ze m Page wof 50 Public Relations: * Research current data for presentation to community groups, schoois, agencies (Laws, trends, counseling, resources) 0 Make presentations tn community groups on the issues of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, stalking, aa assigned by Executive Director Other: • Attend staff agency meetings • Attend Board meetings uarequested • Provide support services for fund raising activities mo requested by Executive Director ~ Coordinate prevention and awareness services amrequested ° Occasionally cover crisis lines ma assigned by Executive Director � Act ao back-up for Client Advocate us assigned by Executive Director ° Other duties ao assigned by the Executive Director QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience workinwithvictimsofviolent crime. • Proven ability to effectively network with community resources. • Ability to make decisions under high stress conditions • Good oral and written communication skills. • Experience within the legal justice system. • Understanding mf domestic violence issues, • Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience, in human service or criminal justice field. • Experience with crisis intervention. • Experience coordinating community services. TRAINING: Must attend domestic violence and sexual assault training pr�ograma Must attend training on laws affecting victims ofdomestic violence, sexual uumau|t, and stalking RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director HOURS OF WORK: As necessary to complete job responsibilities DV Prosecutor The Bozeman City, Attorney's Office. This office ise local government office charged with the responsibility for prosecuting all misdemeanors occurring within the City of Bozeman, the largest oornrnunhv in Gallatin County. Partner/Family Member Assault, Stalking, and Violations of Protective Orders are generally classified under Montana Iavv as misdemeanors. Thenahun*, this office is on the front line in the prosecution of crimes against women. In addition to prosecuting these nhmeo. the Office is a collaborative member of the team responsible for training law enforcement on the protocols and procedures appfioeb|a to the successful investigation and prosecution of crimes against women and chi|dren. This office is committed to an aggressive prosecution stance and believes allegations of partner/family member osaau|t, stalking, violations of Orders of Protection and sexual assault should haver committed and focused prosecutor to enhance any outcome involving victims of these offenses. Greg SuNivan is the City Attorney for the City ofBozeman, and Susan L. VVonda1 is the Assistant City Attorney forthe Criminal Division. Ms. VVnrda| attended the University of Montana graduated the University of Montana Law School in 1990. She joined the City Attorney's Office in 1092. She authored the first investigative protocol used for domestic violence oases in Gallatin County. Annie Rooney joined the Bozeman City Attorney's Office in October 2008 as the Domestic \/iV8onoo Prosecutor. She has an undergraduate degree from Bmmvvn University in R|, and graduated from Lewis and Clark Law Sohonll, Portland, OR in 2007. She is odrnitt*d to the Montana Bar and has o passion for seeking justice for victims. Section 4b. Objectives Subgrant Application for Montana Board of Crime Control Objective #1: 1. To train at least two law enforcement officers, at least one community based advocate and at least one prosecutor to identify and respond more effectively to all acts and allegations of violence against women. Objective #2: 2. To strengthen community-based services for victims of violence by establishing and training a Violence Against Women Response Team including monthly training sessions derived from the 'train the trainer' capacities achieved through Objective I beginning by the end of the 1st month of the project. Objective #3: 3. To increase prosecution and conviction rates of persons accused of acts of violence against women by at least 5% by the end of the project by improving services, support, advocacy and assistance to witnesses. Objective #4: 4. To increase the level of trust victims of violence against women have in the law enforcement and judicial systems as demonstrated by at least a 5% increase in the number of complaints (compared to incidents reported to community-based services) and a 10% increase in the rate of complaints sustained throughout prosecution by the 12th me. OSAS AppID:980 2/1512011 8:22:32 AM - F � N A L I Z E D - Page 47 of 50 Section 5. Special Assurances and Conditions Subgrant Application for Montana Board of Crime Control Assurances of Compliance with Civil Rights Act of 1964: The applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Regulations of the Department of Justice (28 CFR Part 42) issued pursuant to that title, to the end that no person shall on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in connection with any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. Non-supplanting Requirements: Funds or other resources of the applicant normally devoted to programs and activities designed to meet the needs of criminal justice will not be diminished in any way as a result of a grant award of federal funds. The project for which assistance is being requested will be in addition to, and not a substitute for, criminal justice services previously provided without federal assistance, Audit Requirement: Acceptance of this grant award requires the subgrantee organization or governmental entity to include this subgrant in the scope of their regularly scheduled annual or biennial audit. The audit must be conducted in accordance with the appropriate OMB Circular (A-128, A-133,, A-102/Common Rule). Applicants Agreement- It is understood and agreed by the applicant: that any grant received as a result of this application shall be subject to the Grant Conditions and other policies, regulations, and rules issued by the Department of Justice for the administration of grant projects under (P.L. 100-690) including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Competitive bids must be obtained for all equipment, construction and contracted services applications, as required by applicable local, state, or federal law or regulations. Accepting other than the lowest bid requires prior approval of the Board of Crime Control; 2. The grant may be terminated in whole, or in part, by the Board of Crime Control at any time, 3. Appropriate grant records and accounts will be maintained and made available to the Montana Board of Crime Control, Office of the Legislative Auditor, or the Legislative Fiscal Analyst upon request; 4. The grantee shall assume the costs of improvements funded after a reasonable period of federal assistance; S. If any agency other than the applicant is to contribute matching funds, that agency must document their contribution; 6. Any funds awarded under one subgrant cannot be used in another; 7. Expenditures for items not listed on the original budget are subject to refund and/or penalty. Variances from the approved subgrant will require an amendment approved in advance by the Board of Crime Control; 8. All applicants are subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations 9. The subgrantee shall not obligate any funds until subgrant is formally awarded by the Board of Crime Control; and OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:2232 AM - F 1 N A L I Z E D - Page 48 of 50 10. Draw dorm of funds is contingent upon submission of quarterly financial reports and quarterly progress reports. 11. When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal money, all grantees receiving federal funds shall clearly state: 1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project which will be financed with federal money. and 2) the dollar amount of federal funds for the project or program. 12, Rules 23.14.101 et seq. of the Administrative RWes of Montana. 13. The subgrantee agrees to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other related federal environmental impact requirements in the use of these grant funds either directly or indirectly by subcontractors. 14. In the event a Federal or State court of Federal or State administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age against a recipient of funds, the recipient will forward a copy of the funding to the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs. The Official Budget Representative signature in Section b certifies agreement with this Special Assurances and Conditions. OSAS AppID:980 2/15/2011 8:22:32 AM - F V N A L 1 7 E D - Page 49 of 50 Section 6. Signature Page Be sure to print and sign this page. Mail this page to MBCC. Subgrant Application for Montana Board of Crime Control The of ficials who certify this document agree to adhere to all terms and conditions relating to this application. Duplication of responsibilities hy one individual for any position listed below is NOT acceptahle. (Please refer to the Application Guidelines regarding signatures.) R� N) IN 9 101 A. Official Budget Representative (city/County Commissioner, Mayor, Department Head, or President of Board of Directors) Name: Name: Chris Kukulski Title: City Manager Address. 121 N. Rouse City: Bozeman Zip. 59771 Phone: 406-582-2306 E-mail: ckukulski@bozeman.net Fax: 406 582 2339 Signature: Date: . .......... B. Project Director Name: Richard McLane Title: Lieutenant, Bozeman Police Department Address: 615 South 16th Ave. City: Bozeman Zip: 59715 Phone. 406 582 2013 E-mail: rmcl?FqM@AzQTan.n/ Fax: Signature Date: () , /� — //1' C. Financial Officer Name: Anna Rosenberry Title: Finance Director Address; 121 N. Rouse City. Bozeman Zip: 59771 Phone: 406-582-2325 E-mail: arosenberr ,j@bozeman.net Fax: 4065822344 Signature! Date: /1.5 D. Clerk/Clerk & Recorder Name: Stacy Ulmen Title: City Clerk Address: 121 N, Rouse City: Bozeman Zip: 59771 Phone: 406-582-2321 E-mail: sulmen@bozeman.net Fax: ature: OSAS AppID:980 211512011 8:22:32 AM - F 1 N A 0 I Z E D - Page 50 of 50 February 14, 2011 City of Bozeman/Montana Board of Crime Control: STOP VAWA grant application: Certification of Consultation with Victim Services 1, Chris Kukulski, certify that the City of Bozeman has complied with the Requirements, of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 during the course of developing an application for grant funds by consulting local victim services programs to ensure the proposed services and activities are designed to promote the safety, confidentiality and economic independence of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence, -16-1 Chris Kukulski, City Manager Date Victims Services with whom the City of Bozeman consulted prior to developing the grant proposal referenced above: HAVEN Gallatin County CASA/GAL Street address: 121 N. Roasc Ave. Phone: (406) 582-2300 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1230 Fax: (406) 582-2344 Bozeman, Montana 59771-1230 TDD: (406) 582-2301 February 14, 2011 City of Bozeman/Montana Board of Crime Control: STOP VAWA grant application: Certification of Consultation with Victim Services 1, Chris Kukulski, certify that the City of Bozeman has complied with the Requirements of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 during the course of developing an application for grant funds by consulting local victim services programs to ensure the proposed services and activities are designed to promote the safety, confidentiality and economic independence of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence. Z_ 1&__ Chris Kukulski, City Manager XM Victims Services with whom the City of Bozeman consulted prior to developing the grant proposal referenced above: HAVEN Gallatin County CASA/GAL Street address: 121 N. Rouse Avc. Phone: (406) 582-2300 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1.230 Fax: (406) 582-2344 Bozeman, Montana 99771-1230 TDD: (406) 582-2301