HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-16-478 with Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution.pdfE DMUND G . BROWN JR.
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Application Cover Sheet
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL PROSECUTION
Subm itted by:
FRESNO COUNTY DISTRICT ATIORNEY
2220 TULARE STREET, SUITE 1000
FRESNO , CA 93721
(559) 600-4447
MARKS. GHILARDUCCI
D IRECTOR
Agreement No. 16-478
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
GRANT SUBAWARD FACE SHEET
lhe catlfomla Govemor'l Olfice of Emergency SeMc:es (Cal OES), makes a Grant Subawatd of funds set forth to the following :
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Name: Ernest Buddy Mendel T"ttle: Chairman, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Telephone: (559) 600-4000 FAX: (559) 600-1609 Email: BMencleiOco.frelno.ca .us
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ATTEST:
BERN ICE E . SEIDEL, Clerk
Board of Superviso rs
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Grant Subaward Face Stleet "" Cal OES 2·101 (Revised 512016)
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Subrecip ient: Cou nty of Fresno Subaward #: W160801 00
Prov ide the name , ti tle , address , telephone numbe r, and e-ma il add ress fo r the project contacts named below. NOTE: If you
use a PO Box address , a street address is also required for package delivery and site visit purposes.
1. The Project Director for the project:
Name : Jeff Dupras Title : Assistant District Attorney
Telephone#: (559) 600-4440 Fax#: (559 ) 600 -4100 Email Address : JDupras@co.fresno .ca.us
Address /City/Z ip: 2220 Tulare Street , Suite 1000 , Fresno , CA 93721 -2107
2. The Financial Officer for the project:
Name : Stephen Ruscon i Tit le: Business Manager
Telephone#: (559) 600-4447 Fax#: (559 ) 600-4 100 Ema il Address : SRusconi@co .fresno .ca .us
Address/C ity/Z ip: 2220 Tulare Street , Su ite 1000 , Fresno , CA 93721-2107
3. The person having Routine Programmatic responsib ility for the project:
Name : Amy Freeman Title : Deputy District Attorney
Telephone#: (559) 600-2118 Fax#: (559 ) 600-4401 Email Address : AFreeman@co.fresno.ca .us
Address /City/Z ip: 2220 Tulare Street, Su ite 1000 , Fresno , CA 93721-2107
4. The person having Routine Fiscal Responsibility for the project:
Name : Stephen Rusconi Title : Business Manager
Telephone#: (559) 600-4447 Fax#: (559 ) 600-4 100 Ema il Address : SRusconi@co.fresno.ca .us
Address/City/Zip : 2220 Tulare Street, Suite 1000 , Fresno , CA 93721 -2107
5. The Executive Director of a Community Based Orgranization or the Chief Executive Officer (i.e., ch ief of pol ice ,
superintendent of schools) of the implementing agency :
Name : Lisa A. Sm ittcamp Title : D istrict Attorney-Public Administrator
Telephone#: (559) 600-3232 Fax#: (559 ) 600 -4 400 Ema il Add ress : LSmittcamp@co.fresno.ca.us
Address/C ity/Z ip: 2220 Tulare Street, Su ite 1000, Fresno , CA 93721-2107
6. The Official Designated by the Govern ing Board to enter into the Grant Subaward for the City/County
or Community-Based Organizat ion , as stated in Sect ion 14 of the Grant Subaward Face Sheet:
Name : Ernest Buddy Mendes Title : Chairman , Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Telephone#: (559) 600-4000 Fax#: (559 ) 600 -1609 Ema il Address : BMendes@co.fresno.ca.us
Address /City/Zip : 2281 Tulare Street, 3rd Floo r, Fresno , CA 93721-2107
7. The chair of the Governing Body of the subrec ipient:
Name : Ernest Buddy Mendes Title : Chairman , Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Telephone#: (559) 600-4000 Fax#: (559 ) 600-1609 Ema il Address : BMendes@co.fresno .ca.us
Address/C ity/Z ip: 2281 Tulare Street , 3rd Floor, Fresno , CA 93721-2107
Project Contact Information Cal OES 2-102 (Re vi sed 7/2015 )
SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION
Subaward #: W16080100
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
Implementing Ageney: District Attorney
*The Project Director and Financial Officer are REQUIRED to sign this form.
*Project Director: Jeff Dupras
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The following persons are authorized to sign for the
Project Director
Stephen Wright
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Signature
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Signature Authorization . Cal OES 2-103 (Rev . 7/2015)
Signature:
Date :
The following persons are authorized to sign for the
Financial Officer
Signature
Ruth Falcon
Print Name
Signature
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Signature
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S ignature
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CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE
With Statutory Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Fund As Amended,
Services*Training*Officers*Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant Program
The applicant must complete a Certification of Assurance of Compliance-VAWA (Cal OES 2-104g), which
includes details regarding Federal Grant Funds , Equal Employment Opportunity Program , Drug Free
Workplace Compliance , California Environmental Quality Act , Lobbying , Debarment and Suspension
requirements , Proof of Authority from City Council/Governing Board , Civil Rights Compliance , and the special
conditions for Subaward with the above mentioned fund. The applicant is required to submit the necessary
assurances and documentation before finalization of the Grant Subaward. In signing the Grant Subaward Face
Sheet , the applicant formally notifies Cal OES that t he applicant will comply with all pertinent requirements.
Resolutions are no longer required as submission documents. Cal OES has incorporated the resolution into
the Certification of Assurance of Compliance , Section V II , entitled, "Proof of Authority from City
Council/Governing Board." The Applicant is required to obtain written authorization (original signature) from the
City Council/Governing board that the official executing the agreement is , in fact , authorized to do so , and will
maintain said written authorization on file and read ily available upon demand . This requirement does not apply
to state agencies .
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CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE
With Statutory Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Fund As Amended,
Services*Training*Officers*Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant Program
I, Ernest Buddy Mendes hereby certify that
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SUBRECIPIENT: County of Fresno
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IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: District Attorney
PROJECT TITLE : Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program
is responsible for reviewing the Subrecipient Handbook and adhering to all of the Subaward requirements
(state and/or federal) as directed by Cal OES including , but not limited to, the following areas:
I. Federal Grant Funds
Subrecipients expending $750 ,000 or more in federal grant funds annually are required to secure an
audit pursuant to OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200 , Subpart F and are allowed to utilize federal
grant funds to budget for the audit costs. See Section 8000 of the Subrecipient Handbook for more
detail.
[l] The above named Subrecipient receives $750 ,000 or more in federal grant funds annually.
D The above named Subrecipient does not receive $750 ,000 or more in federal grant funds annually.
II. Equal Employment Opportunity-(Subrecipient Handbook Section 2151)
It is the public policy of the State of California to promote equal employment opportunity by prohibiting
discrimination or harassment in employment because of race , religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic
characteristics), marital status , sex, sexual orientation , denial of family medical care leave , denial of
pregnancy disability leave , or age (over 40). Cal OES-funded projects certify that they will comply
with all state and federal requirements regarding equal employment opportunity,
nondiscrimination and civil rights.
Please provide the following information :
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer: _B_e_rt_a_M_i_m_s ______________________________ _
Title: Human Resources Manager
Address: 2220 Tulare Street, Suite 1400
Phone: (559) 600-1830
Email : BMims@co.fresno.ca.us
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Ill. Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990-(Subrecipient Handbook, Section 2152)
The State of California requires that every person or organization subawarded a grant or contract shall
certify it will provide a drug-free workplace.
IV. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)-(Subrecipient Handbook, Section 2153)
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq.)
requires all Cal OES funded projects to certify compliance with CEQA. Projects receiving funding must
coordinate with their city or county planning agency to ensure that the project is compliance with CEQA
requirements.
V. Lobbying-(Subrecipient Handbook Section 2154)
Cal OES grant funds, grant property, or grant funded positions shall not be used for any lobbying
activities, including, but not limited to, being paid by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making
of any federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal grant or cooperative agreement.
VI. Debarment and Suspension-(Subrecipient Handbook Section 2155)
(This applies to federally funded grants only.)
Cal OES funded projects must certify that it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended,
proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of federal benefits by a state or
federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department of agency.
VII. Proof of Authority from City Council/Governing Board
The above named organization (Applicant) accepts responsibility for and will comply with the requirement
to obtain a signed resolution from the City Council/Governing Board in support of this program. The
Applicant agrees to provide all matching funds required for said project (including any amendment
thereof) under the Program and the funding terms and conditions of Cal OES, and that any cash match
will be appropriated as required . It is agreed that any liability arising out of the performance of this
Subaward, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant Subrecipient
and the authorizing agency. The State of California and Cal OES disclaim responsibility of any such
liability. Furthermore, it is also agreed that grant funds received from Cal OES shall not be used to
supplant expenditures controlled by the City Council/Governing Board.
The Applicant is required to obtain a signed resolution from the City Council/Governing Board illustrating
that the official executing this agreement is, in fact, authorized to do so. The Applicant is also required to
maintain the signed resolution on-site, and a copy must be readily available upon request by Cal OES.
VIII. Civil Rights Compliance
The subrecipient complies will all laws that prohibit excluding, denying or discriminating against any
person based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, gender
identity, and sexual orientation in both the delivery of services and employment practices and does not
use federal financial assistance to engage in explicitly religious activities .
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IX. Special Condition for Grant Subaward with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Funds
• Filing Costs for Criminal Charges and Protection
Its laws , policies , and practices do not require , in connection with the prosecution of any
misdemeanor or felony domestic v iolence offense, dating violence , sexual assault, or stalking
offense, or in connection with the filing, issuance , registration , modification , enforcement, dismissal ,
withdrawal or service of a protection order, or a petition for a protection order, to protect a victim of
domestic violence , dating violence , sexual assault or stalking , that the victim bear the costs
associated with the filing of criminal charges against the offender, or the costs associated with the
filing , issuance , registration, modification , enfo rcement, dismissal , withdrawal or service of a warrant ,
protection order, petition for a protection order, or witness subpoena, whether issued inside or
outside the State , tribal, or local jurisdiction .
• Forensic Medical Examination Payment Requirement for Victims of Sexual Assault
The state or territory, Indian tribal government, unit of local government, or another governmental
entity incurs the full out-of-pocket cost of forensic med ical exams for victims of sexual assault,
coordinates with health care providers in the region to notify victims of sexual assault of the
availability of rape exams at no cost to the victims , and does not require a victim of sexual assault to
participate in the criminal justice system or cooperate with law enforcement in order to be provided
with a forensic medical exam , or to be reimbursed for charges incurred on account of such an exam,
or both .
• Judicial Notification
The State's or unit of local government's judicial admin istrative policies and practices i nclude
notification to domestic violence offenders of the requirements delineated in section 922(g)(8) and
(g)(9) of title 18, Unites States Code , and any applicable related Federal , State, or local laws .
• Polygraph Testing Prohibition
Its laws, policies, or practices ensure that no law enforcement officer, prosecuting officer or other
Government official shall ask or require an adult, youth , or child victim of an alleged sex offense as
defined under Federal , tribal , state , territorial , or local law to submit to a polygraph examination or
other truth telling device as a condition for proceeding with the investigation of such an offense.
Under 42 U.S. C. 3796gg-8(b), the refusal of a victim to submit to a polygraph or other truth telling
examination shall not prevent the investigation , charg i ng, or prosecution of an alleged sex offense
by a state , Indian tribal government, territorial government , or unit of local government.
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• Nondisclosure of Confidential or Private Information Regarding Services for Victims
Recipients and Subrecipients shall not:
(i) disclose, reveal, or release any personally identifying information or information collected in
connection with services requested, utilized , or denied through Recipient' and Subrecipient'
programs, regardless of whether the information has been encoded, encrypted, hashed, or
otherwise protected; or
(ii) disclose, reveal, or release individual client information without the informed, written,
reasonably time-limited consent of the person and/or parent or guardian about whom
information is sought, unless the disclosure of the information is compelled by statutory or
court mandate. If release of information is compelled by statutory or court mandate,
Recipients and Subrecipients shall make reasonable attempts to provide notice to victims
affected by the disclosure of information and shall take steps necessary to protect the privacy
and safety of the person affected by the release of the information.
• Consultation and Documentation with Local Victim Services Programs
(Applies only to law enforcement, prosecution and the courts)
Tribal, territorial, State, or local prosecution , law enforcement, and courts must consult with tribal,
territorial, State or local victim service programs during the course of developing their grant
applications. This will ensure that proposed activities and equipment acquisitions are designed to
promote the safety, confidentiality, and economic independence of victims of domestic violence,
sexual assault, stalking and dating violence.
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All appropriate documentation must be maintained on file by the project and available for Cal OES
or public scrutiny upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in
suspension of payments under the grant or termination of the grant or both and the Subreclpient
may be Ineligible for subaward of any future grants if the Cal OES determines that any of the
following has occurred: (1) The Subrecipient has made false certification, or (2) violates the
certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.
CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, am the same indi vidual authorized to sign the Subaward [Section 14 on
Grant Subaward Face Sheet], and hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the
contractor or grant Subrecip ient to the above descri bed certification. I am fully aware that this
certification , executed on the date and in the county below , is made under penalty of pe~ury under
the laws of the State of California .
Authorized Official 's Signature : £ ~~~
Authorized Official 's Typed Name: Ernest Buddy Mendes
Authorized Official's Title : Chai rman , Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Date Executed:
Federal Employer ID #: 94-6000512 Federal DUNS # 030363902
Current Central Contractor Registration Expiration Date: January 6 , 2017
Executed in the City/Count y of: Fresno
AUTHORIZED BY: (not applicable to State agencies)
D City Financial Officer [{] County Financial Officer
D City Manager D County Manager
D Governing Board Cha i r
Signature: J~'{1y
Typed Name: Vicki Crow
T itle: Auditor-Controller/Treasu rer-Tax Coll ect or
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ATTEST:
BERNICE E . SEIDEL , Cieri<
Board of Supervisors
By SustM0 ~sh~
Dep ty
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Subrecipient: County of Fresno Subaward #: W16080100
Project Narrative
Located in the center of California , the County of Fresno encompasses 5,958 square
miles with the eastern boundary located 135 miles from the western boundary. By geographic
size, it is the sixth largest county in California. As of July 1, 2015, the total population of Fresno
County was estimated to be 974,861 making it the fifth most populous county in California. The
County's major urban area, located in the center of the County, is the city of Fresno where
approximately 520,000 people live. 454,800 people, or over 46% of the population, reside in the
rural regions of the county. Some of these people live in the smaller cities and towns of Fowler,
Selma and Kingsburg which are located along the 21 mile stretch of State Route 99 that runs
south from Fresno. Others live in the towns of Sanger, Parlier, Reedley, and Orange Cove
which are located in the southeastern parts of Fresno County. The remaining residents live in
smaller towns and population centers , such as Huron, Coalinga , Mendota, Kerman and
Firebaugh, which are scattered over 60 miles of rural agricultural lands in western Fresno
County.
Fresno County is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the state. As of 2014,
the residents of Fresno County claimed the following racial identities: 51.9% Hispanic, 30.9%
White, 10.7% Asian, 5.9% African American, 5.0% Native American , with over 3% of the
population identifying with at least two ethnicities. As of 2014, 44% of the population over 5
years of age spoke a language other than English at home.
(Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/)
Fresno County struggles with poverty and unemployment. As of 2014, 27.5% of the
population of Fresno County lived below the poverty line. This is over 10% above the California
statewide rate of 16.4%. Fresno County's median household income of $45,201 between the
years 2010 and 2014 substantially lags behind the State of California median household income
of $61,489. As of March of 2016, the unemployment rate in Fresno County was 1 0.5%, a figure
Project Narrative-Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2015)
Subrec ipient: County of Fresno Subaward #: W16080100
that significantly surpasses the state unemployment rate of 5. 7% and the national
unemployment rate of 4.9%. (Source : State of California Employment Development
Department)
While Fresno County remains the most productive agricultural county in the nation,
exceeding $7 billion dollars in 2014, agricultural laborers face significant hardships. A
significant portion of agricu ltural laborers are undocumented workers who do not speak English .
They face unemployment based on changing weather patterns , drought, and seasonal changes .
These hardships intensified in 2015 when the severe drought in Central California resulted in
The Fresno County Supervisors declaring an emergency. (Source : Fresno County Declares
Drought Emergency; March 24, 2015 ; www.abc30 .com.) Although the severity of the drought
has decreased in some areas , Fresno County is still considered to be an area of extreme or
exceptional drought as of April 2016 . (Source : U.S . Drought Monitor) Many of these laborers
are also geographically isolated and are often estranged from law enforcement. Also , many of
these agricultural laborers come from communities that lack awareness of the devastating
consequences of domestic violence .
Poverty and its associated stress is a key contributor to intimate partner violence.
Although violence occurs in all socioeconom ic groups , it is more f requent and more severe in
lower income groups across such d iverse settings as t he United States , Nicaragua , and Ind ia.
(Source: The Lancet, Vol. 359 , "Intimate Partner Vio lence: Causes and Prevention ." pgs. 1423-
1429.) Thus , it is not surpris ing that Fresno County has an extremely high incidence of domestic
violence related crime . In 2014, Fresno County had 6352 domestic violence calls for
assistance . (Source: California Department of Justice and California Department of Finance .)
According to Kidsdata.org , a program of The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children 's Health,
the rate of domestic violence calls for Californ ians generally is 6 per 1 ,000 people , but for those
living in Fresno County, the rate is a shocking 10.2 per 1 ,000 people .
Project Narrative-Cal O~S 2-108 (Revised 7/2015)
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Subrecipient: County of Fresno Subawa rd #: W16080100
Accord ing to STAR (DA Case Management System), from January 1, 2015 through
December 31 , 2015, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office reviewed 9,320 felony filing
requests from law enforcement which included 2,440 felony domestic violence filing requests .
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office filed 1 ,457 felony domestic violence cases or 59%
of these felony domestic filing requests. Of the 2,440 domestic violence cases submitted for
filing, 688 were investigated by rural policing agencies. These rural agencies are the Fresno
County Sheriff's Department, and the Police Departments of Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh ,
Fowler, Huron , Kerman , Kingsburg , Orange Cove , Parlier, Reedley, Sanger and Selma. Many
of these smaller towns have faced significant budget reductions severely impacting their police
departments. Due to budget restrictions in the smaller police agencies, many are staffed by
younger, less experienced police officers. In addition , most cannot afford to have dedicated
domestic violence investigator positions in their agencies , so investigations are frequently
lacking . Fresno County's culturally diverse , large non-English speaking rural population, large
geographic area , and high unemployment with associated poverty rates pose a barrier to the
effective prosecution of domestic violence crime in the rural areas of the county. These barriers
are increased when dealing with rural domestic violence victims who are reluctant to report or
cooperate with prosecution because of their res idency status or geographical isolation. When
combined with cuts to law enforcement budgets , it can make domestic violence prosecution in
the rural areas problematic without VAW-VP funding.
In the summer of 2012, access to justice for victims of domestic violence in rural
communities was further curtailed when the Fresno County Superior Court announced the
closure of all of the satellite courts . Located in the rural communities, the satellite courts of
Coalinga , Firebaugh, Reedley, and Kingsburg allowed felony domestic violence victims to
attend all court hearings from arraignment to preliminary hearing in close proximity to their
places of residence. The courts were closed unilaterally in order to cut costs and they remain
closed today. Unfortunately, this has greatly increased the travel time it takes for rural domestic
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violence victims to get to court. For example, a rural domestic violence victim located in
Coalinga must now travel 70 miles each way to Fresno in order to attend court proceedings. A
victim in Firebaugh must travel 44 miles each way. Finally, a victim in Orange Cove must travel
33.5 miles each way.
All domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault cases among
individuals in domestic relationships that occur in the rural areas of Fresno County are routed to
the VAW-VP prosecutor for review to determine if the case meets the project criteria. The
cases that are considered "serious and violent felonies"; and therefore meet project criteria
include crimes that are listed in California Penal Code Sections 667.5(c) and 1192.7(c) and
crimes that involve serious injury, the use of a weapon, repeat domestic violence offenders, the
presence of children during the crime, threats of serious bodily injury or death to the victim
and/or the victim 's family and cases with multiple victims including children and other family
members . Serious injuries include a visible injury requiring medical attention or strangulation to
the point where the victim loses consciousness .
With VAW-VP funding, one experienced and highly trained felony prosecutor and one
experienced bili.~gual victim advocate are designated to prosecute rural domestic violence
cases. VAW-VP funding allows the prosecutor to have a reduced case load and spend more
time working up cases in order to get the most appropriate sentence in each case. The victim
advocate uses VAW-VP funding to travel in the VAW-VP funded vehicle to make contact with
the victims in the rural communities, provide victim services, and provide transportation to court.
Furthermore, many of the rural domestic violence victims speak Spanish as a primary language
and the bilingual victim advocate helps the unit prosecutor effectively communicate to each
victim the progress of their individual case.
Currently, VAW-VP funding provides for a part-time investigator that is assigned to the
unit. The VAW-VP investigator significantly helps develop VAW-VP cases and his work ensures
better conviction rates that result in longer prison sentences. Many of the cases submitted to
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the VAW-VP funded prosecutor are missing essential information that is required to secure a
conviction and the rural agencies are unable to conduct further investigation . Therefore ,
necessary follow-up investigation often falls on the VAW-VP unit. The VAW-VP investigator and
VAW-VP prosecutor also combine their experience to provide essential training to the law
enforcement officers in the smaller agencies on how to conduct domestic violence
investigations. In past grant years , funding for the part-time investigator has been removed
from the VAW-VP unit. Continued funding of the part-time investigator helps ensure that the
VAW-VP unit is able successfully to prosecute domestic violence in the rural communities.
The VAW-VP Unit has been very successful. During the 2015 grant period, the unit
received 36 new felony cases. In the same time period the un it obtained 33 felony dispositions .
These convictions resulted in the defendants serving a total of 859 months in custody or almost
72 years. In 2015 the VAW-VP prosecutor trained approximately 130 people on the issues
involved in investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases including treatment
program specialists, victim advocates , and law enforcement personnel. The VAW-VP
prosecutor also sat on a panel that served to educate the Hispanic community about the role of
the District Attorney's Office with regard to domestic violence. W ithout VAW-VP funding, these
serious and violent domestic violence cases committed against rural domestic violence victims
would not receive the same high level of attention by an overburdened criminal justice system.
PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION
a. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL PROPOSED STAFF
The VAW-VP Unit consists of a prosecutor with more than twelve years of prosecution
experience, a bilingual victim advocate with more than thirteen years of experience and a part-
time investigator with more than 21 years of law enforcement experience. The current grant
prosecutor was assigned to the unit in February 2015 , after previously having been assigned to
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the unit from 2009-2011. The grant prosecutor has over five years of experience prosecuting
felony domestic violence cases. She has handled more than two hundred felony domestic
violence cases, has tried six domestic violence jury trials to verdict, and has obtained felony
convictions in every trial. The prosecutor has successfully introduced evidence of defendants '
other acts of domestic violence, statements of recanting victims, and domestic violence experts
to obtain domestic violence convictions . The prosecutor has attended numerous classes
dealing with domestic violence and stalking, including a four day conference presented by the
National District Attorneys' Association and a three day conference presented by the California
District Attorneys ' Association. The prosecutor is experienced in providing domestic violence
training to law enforcement officers and victim advocates.
The victim advocate was assigned to this Unit in June 2003 and has complied with the
Evidence Code Sections 1037-1037.7 mandates. The victim advocate continues to attend
different types of related training as courses are offered and the resources allow.
The part-time investigator was recently assigned to the VAW-VP unit. He has 21 years
of law enforcement experience and was formerly employed by the Fresno Police Department.
His duties while employed by the Fresno Police Department included responding to homicide,
attempt homicide, and sexual assault crimes. He also interviewed in-custody felony suspects in
sexual assault and domestic violence cases.
b. CRITERIA FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO VAW-VP PROSECUTION
The VAW-VP prosecutor follows the following criteria in assigning cases to the project.
First, the victim must initially have given a truthful statement regarding the incident, the extent of
the victim's injuries, and identified the perpetrator. This is in response to California Code of Civil
Procedure Secti_on 1219. In addition to the first requirement, at least one of the following must
apply: 1) the victim sustained a serious, visible injury; 2) the defendant has a documented
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history of domestic violence ; 3) a weapon was used ; 4) threats of death or serious bodily injury
were made; 5) additional victims , such as children or other family members, were present; or 6)
the allegations involved strangulation . The VAW-VP prosecutor also looks for cases where
there are corroborating witnesses to all or part of the attack. This is also in direct response to
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1219.
c. PLAN FOR COMMUNICATION AMONG PROJECT STAFF
The current VAW-VP staff has been working well together on all VAW-VP domestic
violence cases . Through the use of e-mail, text messaging and direct phone communication,
the unit prosecutor, the unit victim advocate and the unit part-time investigator stay in constant
contact regarding each case assigned to the VAW-VP grant. Also, the unit prosecutor and the
victim advocate are in attached offices and work with an open door policy in order to maximize
communication.
d. CASE REFERRAL TO VAW-VP VICTIM ADVOCATE
At the ti.me a case is filed and assigned to the grant, the victim advocate is alerted and
directed to initiate contact with the victim for the purposes of informing her or him about the case
arraignment date , future potential court hearings and explanation of all available services. The
victim advocate continues to assist the victim by attending all court hearings and continuing to
offer support to t~e victim throughout the criminal prosecution process; most often concluding
with the defend,ant's sentencing hearing. The current victim advocate is bilingual in the English
and Spanish languages. The victim advocate keeps track of all case referrals and all services
received by victims in an electronic database powered by Microsoft Access .
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e. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LOCAL VICTIM
SERVICE AGENCIES
The VAW-VP prosecutor initiates and leads the quarterly multi-disciplinary meetings
called the Rural Roundtable meeting. The meetings are held at different locations to help
increase participation rates among the rural law enforcement agencies and the victim advocacy
groups. Each meeting has an agenda, minutes are kept , and attendance is recorded. Also, a
comprehensive phone list of Rural Roundtable participants has been created, distributed and
kept up to date so all law enforcement groups and victim advocacy groups can quickly provide
services to rural victims of domestic violence .
The VAW-VP prosecutor has continued to provide training to law enforcement agencies
as stated above . The VAW-VP prosecutor has created and kept up to date a one hour power-
point presentation designed to teach law enforcement how to more effectively investigate
domestic violence crimes. The VAW-VP prosecutor recently had both a two-hour and four-hour
domestic violence update training course certified by POST and has begun to provide those to
the rural law enforcement agencies. The VAW-VP prosecutor will continue to teach a two hour
class on domestic violence criminal procedure at the Marjaree Mason center for victim advocate
certification.
The rural policing agencies in Fresno County refer victims of domestic violence to
several different local victim services agencies upon initial contact. In rural western Fresno
County, Rape Counseling Service , through the Carmen Meza Center, offers counseling services
to sexual assau l~ victims and to domestic violence victims who are victims of sexual assault.
They maintain offices in Firebaugh . The Westside Family Services Network, located in Huron,
California, offers domestic violence services to victims in the city of Huron and the surrounding
area. The MarJaree Mason Center, located in Fresno, California, has assigned a victim
advocate to work with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. The Marjaree Mason Center also
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runs a domestic violence shelter and provides legal services to domestic violence victims,
including victims in the rural communities of Mendota, Kerman and San Joaquin. All of the
victim services agencies regularly attend the Rural Roundtable Meetings and the VAW-VP
bilingual victim advocate constantly keeps in contact with each agency.
f. AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIRED POLICIES
The VAW-VP prosecutor makes a concerted effort to prevent the pre-trial release of a
charged defendant. Methods employed include moving the court to set appropriate bail for the
arraignment hearing, correctly identifying and charging all applicable sentencing enhancements
in the criminal complaint, objecting to ba il reduction below the local bail schedule amount,
moving to increase bail beyond the local bail schedule amount when warranted, and making all
appropriate legal objections and arguments including the use of California Penal Code Section
1270.1 to prevent the court from ordering the defendant to be released from custody prior to
trial.
The VAW-VP prosecutor makes all reasonable prosecutorial efforts to reduce the time
between arrest and final disposition of the case . This is achieved by objecting to all
continuances and delays unless there is good cause as defined by law, promptly providing
discovery to defense counsel, and being prepared to proceed as soon as possible for either a
preliminary heari_ng or a jury trial.
The VAW-VP prosecutor and victim advocate maintain a reduced caseload. This is
achieved by selecting only cases that meet the defined grant case criteria and monitoring the
caseload to determine if more rigid or lenient criteria need to be implemented in order to
maintain the reduced caseload. The caseload for both the VAW-VP prosecutor and victim
advocate are recorded in electronic databases powered by Microsoft Access which allows for
the preparation of grant reports and ensures accurate statistics are recorded .
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g. STAFF SELECTION
The prosecutor assigned to the grant must have previous significant experience
prosecuting domestic violence cases . All potential grant prosecutors must have at least two
years of felony trial experience before they are eligible for assignment to the VAW-VP grant.
The victim advocate must have at least two years of experience working with domestic
violence victims and must have attended domestic violence advocacy training . Also, the victim
advocate must speak Spanish as a second language. The victim advocate must meet all
requirements set forth in Evidence Code Sections 1037-1037.7. All staff must be assigned to
the VAW-VP Unit for at least 18 months and positions are rotated as infrequently as possible so
as to maintain individual relationships with victims, law enforcement officers, and victim
advocates.
The current VAW-VP prosecutor has nine years of felony trial experience with seven
years of felony domestic violence trial experience. The current prosecutor has been assigned to
the VAW-VP grant since February 2015 but was previously assigned to the grant for two years
from 2009 to 201_1. The current VAW-VP victim advocate is bilingual, has thirteen years of
experience and has been assigned to the VAW-VP grant for thirteen years. The back-up VAW-
VP prosecutor has nearly thirty years of trial experience and is the Chief Deputy District
Attorney of the pomestic Violence Unit.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
a. During the Grant Year the Project Will Vertically Prosecute 35-45 Cases
Involving Serious and Violent Domestic Violence Crimes
The VAW-VP Unit has accepted the following number of cases in the previous grant
years.
GRANT YEAR (July 1 to June 30)
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-201_2
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
Accepted Cases
35
33
40
43
45
43
33
32
26
36
The VAW-VP Unit expects to accept and prosecute 35-45 cases in the July 1, 2016 to June 30,
2017 grant year. In the current grant year, the VAW-VP Unit has seen a high number of
accepted cases involving extreme violence or cases where the defendant had multiple prior
"strike" convictions. Currently, there are three serious stabbing cases and three sexual assault
cases pending Jury trial. All of these cases require extensive preparation and follow-up
investigation in order to secure a successful prosecution .
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b. OF THE CASES VERTICALLY PROSECUTED, 80% WILL BE PROSECUTED USING
TRUE VERTICAL PROSECUTION, 10% WILL BE PROSECUTED USING MAJOR
STAGE VERTICAL PROSECUTION, AND 10% WILL BE PROSECUTED USING UNIT
VERTICAL PROSECUTION
In previous grant years, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office had set a goal of
prosecuting 65% of grant cases using true vert ical prosecution. An unintended consequence of
the closure of the satellite courts has been that all rural domestic violence cases are now heard
in Fresno , California. The VAW-VP Unit prosecutor no longer makes appearances in the
satellite courts and is better able to manage her court calendar. The only time the Unit
prosecutor does not personally make an appearance on a case is when the prosecutor is in trial
or taking approved leave . The Fresno County District Attorney's Office has been successful in
achieving its increased vertical prosecution goal set last year of 80% true vertical, 10% major
stage vertical and 10% unit vertical prosecution.
All cases are reviewed for crime charging by the VAW-VP Unit prosecutor and
processed by a domestic violence un it secretary or office assistant. This allows the VAW-VP
Unit prosecutor to personally manage the appearance schedule and personally cover as many
hearings as possible while managing the trial calendar. The VAW-VP Unit prosecutor
consistently will attempt to exceed the proposed vertical prosecution goal of 80% whenever
possible by working with court staff to lim it calendaring conflicts. When the VAW-VP Unit
prosecutor is unavailable to cover a Unit case , there is one designated back up prosecutor who
has nearly thirty years of experience prosecuting criminal cases, ten of those years in the
domestic violence unit.
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c. DURING THE GRANT PERIOD , VICTIM ADVOCACY WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO
35-45 VICTIMS
The unit victim advocate 's role is to help guide victims through the often intimidating and
confusing criminal justice system. Th is begins as soon as a case is selected for unit
prosecution. The VAW-VP Unit prosecutor immediately informs the victim advocate of the case
selection . The advocate then makes her own file on the case and immediately attempts to
make contact with the victim by phone in order to introduce herself and to assess the victim 's
needs . In addition , the advocate ma ils an introductory letter to the victim within five days of
case selection . If repeated attempts to make contact with the victim by phone are unsuccessful ,
the victim advocate makes a home vis it to the vict im as long as it is safe to do so .
The victim advocate attends all court appearances with the prosecutor in order to assist
the victim in court , answer any questions about the court process, and act as a support person
to the victim . The victim advocate is able to provide transporta t ion for the victim to and from
court if needed . The victim advocate is the contact person for the victim throughout the case to
provide support, keep the victim informed , and offer insight to the VAW-VP Unit prosecutor
regarding the concerns and attitudes of the victim. Additionally , the victim advocate offers
educational materials , makes referrals to community service agencies for counseling and other
services , and helps the victim fill out Victim Restitution Fund applications. She provides
assistance with transportation to other re lated locations, such as to community service agencies
offering legal services to domestic vio lence victims on issues such as restra in ing orders or child
custody and to medical appo intments related to the victimization.
With the closure of the Fresno County satellite courts , it has become even more
important for the Fresno County District Attorney's Office to continue to receive funding for the
VAW-VP victim advocate . In the past , victims of rural domestic violence often would show up at
the satellite court locations for the initial arraignment and this would provide a first opportunity
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for the victim advocate to meet the victim in person . However, now with all cases being heard in
downtown Fresno, the victim advocate has to make more trips into the rural areas in order to
meet and provide services to the rural domestic violence victims. Many of our victims do not
have access to regular transportation , regular mail service , or regular telephone service. The
VAW-VP victim advocate is becoming the only reliable tool that the Unit prosecutor has to reach
the rural domestic violence victims.
d. DURING THE GRANT PERIOD, THE ASSIGNED PROSECUTOR WILL ATTEND
FOUR MULTIDISCIPLINARY MEETINGS AND THE ASSIGNED VICTIM ADVOCATE
WILL ATTEND FOUR MULTIDISPLINARY MEETINGS.
Rural Roundtable Domestic Violence Meetings are held quarterly. The last meetings
have been held at the Kerman Community Center, the Reedley Community Center, and the
Clovis Police Department. The next meeting is scheduled for July, 2016. The meeting location
rotates among rural policing agencies and victim services organizations to ensure the
attendance of as many members as possible . At those meetings, the VAW-VP prosecutor and
victim advocate meet with victim advocates , counselors, shelter representatives, and members
of law enforcement. The meetings allow members the opportunity to exchange information and
ask questions with the ultimate goal of improving services to domestic violence victims in the
rural communities .
Although the meeting is held consistently on the third Tuesday of the month, all agencies
are e-mailed a meeting reminder two weeks prior to the meeting and are given the opportunity
to provide meeting topics that can be addressed during the meeting . The VAW-VP prosecutor
creates the agenda and an attendance list is kept of all meeting participants. The VAW-VP
prosecutor has met all of the directors of the victim service organizations and many of the Police
Chiefs that oversee the rural policing agencies at the Rural Roundtable meeting. The Rural
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Roundtable continues to be a great tool to ensure there is open dialogue between the different
agencies and provides a vehicle for the swift resolution of issues.
e. DURING THE GRANT PERIOD THE ASSIGNED PROSECUTOR'S CASELOAD WILL
BE REDUCED FROM 40 TO 20 AVERAGE ACTIVE MONTHLY CASES
The Fresno County District Attorney Domestic Violence Team consists of nine attorneys
assigned to prosecute felony domestic violence cases that occur inside the city limits of Fresno ,
California, and rural domestic violence cases not meeting VAW-VP guidelines. The unit is
supervised by a Chief Deputy District Attorney. She handles day to day administration, provides
coverage for attorneys in trial or out of the office , makes filing decisions on pending requests for
criminal prosecutions , but does not carry a caseload. Four of the prosecutors are assigned as
full time trial deputies and carry a large caseload of domestic violence cases that are past
preliminary hearing. Four of the prosecutors are assigned preliminary hearing blocks as well as
a small number of vertically prosecuted trials. The monthly average caseload for a domestic
violence prosecutor is approximately 40 active cases per month. The average caseload of the
VAW-VP prosecutor is approximately 20 cases per month . This reduced caseload has enabled
the grant prosecutor to participate in the initial investigation of the case , form close working
relationships with rural law enforcement officers , travel to outlying areas, meet personally with
victims and witnesses before court and ultimately improve conviction rates in grant cases.
The VAW-VP prosecutor will continue to maintain a reduced caseload through the strict
employment of the grant case acceptance criteria as stated in the "CRITERIA FOR CASES
ASSIGNED TO VAW-VP PROSECUTION " section of this narrative . The unit prosecutor
remains focused on the grant objectives and policies including the goals of true vertical
prosecution, the reduction of the pre-trial release of defendants and the reduction of the time
period between arrest and the final case dispos ition.
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Budget Narrative
The proposed Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Project budget supports
one level IV Deputy District Attorney, one Victim Advocate and one Senior DA Investigator
position. All items included in the budget are devoted 100% to "project" activity.
This budget directs 1 00% of the $283,862 total cost to salaries and benefits in direct
support of the project. Salaries and benefits make up 100% of the budget and fund the project
prosecutor who is an experienced Deputy District Attorney IV w ith felony trial and DV
experience , the bilingual Victim Advocate who has attended advocate training and 17% FTE
Senior DA Investigator. Operating expenses will be funded by Fresno County.
The level IV Deputy District Attorney position will ensure that the project prosecutors
will be highly experienced in the handling of felony trial matters . The Senior DA Investigator
will assist the prosecutor with case related investigation and be highly experienced in the
handling of felony trial matters. The Victim Advocate position will have experience in dealing
with victims and will possess education /training as specified in Evidence Code Sections 1035.5-
1036 (Domestic Violence) and/or 1037 .1-1037 .8 (Sexual Assault) and/or Penal Code section
13835.10 (Victim/Witness) as outlined in the Program Guidelines . The Unit's victim advocate
will work cooperatively with the Marjaree Mason Center, the Fresno County Sheriff's
Department and other interested community agencies to provide services. Those services
include the following activities : 1) crisis intervention , 2) emergency assistance, 3) resource and
referral assistance , 4) direct counseling , 5) ass ist with victim of crime claims , 6) property return,
7) orientation to the criminal justice system , 8) court escort , 9) presentations and trainings for
criminal justice agencies , 1 0) public presentations , 11) case status , 12) notification of
family/friends, 13) employer notification/intervention and 14) restitution.
The current victim advocate is bilingual , has over 12 years ' experience in the current
VAW-VP program, and has handled over 330 VAW-VP cases.
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The above-mentioned prosecu tor-victim advocate partnership as supported in the
budget is well positioned to effectively achieve the stated goals of the project.
This project will not require subcontractors or have any unusual expenditures .
Program staff does not have a planned cost of living adjustment for 2016-17.
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CalOES POLICY AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
This Policy Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's Office
intends to adopt the following policies:
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will make all reasonable prosecutorial efforts to
resist pre-trial release of a charged defendant.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will make all reasonable efforts to utilize diversion
alternative only in appropriate cases.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will make all reasonable prosecutorial efforts to
reduce the time between arrest and disposition of the case.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will ensure that the prosecutors, advocates and
investigators funded (in full or part) by this grant will maintain a reduced caseload.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will assign a prosecutor for a minimum of eighteen
months.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
We the undersigned, as authorized representative of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office, do
hereby approve this document. ..
VA W A Prosecutor
Fresno County Deputy DA IV
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VAWA Victim Ad te
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
JQE AHAN
Fresno ounty DA Investigator
Fr.esnctcounty District Attorney's Office
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Operational Agreements (OA) Summary Form
List of Agencies/Organizations/! ndividuals Date OA Signed Dates ofOA
(xx/xx/xxxx) From: To:
1. Fresno County Probation-Victim/Witness 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
2. Fresno County Sheriff 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
3. Fresno County Social Services 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
4. Clovis Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
5. Coalinga Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
6 . Firebaugh Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
7. Fowler Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
8. Huron Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
9. Kerman Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
10. Kingsburg Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
11. Marjorie Mason Center 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
12 Mendota Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
13. Orange Cove Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
14. Parlier Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
15. Rape Counseling Services 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
16. Reedley Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
17. Sanger Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
18. Selma Police Department 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
19. Westside Family Services Network 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
20. Community Regional Medical Center 06/17/2016 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
Use additional pages if necessary.
Cal OES 2-160 Revised (7/2013)
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Fresno County Probation
James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center
and
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence the Fresno County District Attorney's Office
and the Fresno County Probation James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center; intend to work
together toward the mutual goal of providing maximum available assistance for victims of domestic
violence crime residing in Fresno County. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the
Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program (V AW-VP) will further this goal. To this
end, each agency agrees to participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following
services:
Fresno County Probation James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center agrees to work with
the Fresno County District Attorney's Office VAW-VP 's Victim Advocate to provide services to
targeted victims of domestic violence in the rural areas of Fresno County, particularly among the
migrant worker and non-English speaking populations.
Fresno County Probation James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center agrees to provide
court support and other related services to victims of domestic violence prosecute under the VA W-VP
grant if the VA W-VP victim advocate is unable to do so.
Fresno County District Attorney Project staff will schedule and attend meetings between
designated personnel to discuss strategies, time lines , and implementation of mandated services.
Coordination of services will be adjusted as needed through the exchange of updated information.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30,2019 .
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
the Fresno County Probation Department, do hereby approve this document.
District Attorn y
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MJCHAEL L. ELLIOTT
Interim Chief Probation Officer
Fresno County Probation Department
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Fresno County Sheriffs Office and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney 's
Office and the Fresno County Sheriffs Office intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinatin g/prov iding the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County .
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Fresno County Sheriffs Office to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to
ensure convictions . The Unit prosecutor w ill maintain close communications with and make training
available to deputies on both a formal and informal basis.
The Fresno County Sheriffs Office agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist m the
prosecution of domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in Fresno County .
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30,2019.
We the undersigned , as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Fresno County Sheriffs Office , do hereby approve this document.
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Fresno County Department of Social Services and
the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This O perational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County Department of Social
Services and t he Fresno County Di strict Attorney's Office intend to work together toward the mutual
goal of providing maximum available assistance for juvenile victims of domestic vio lence crime
resid ing in Fresno County. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence
Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each
agency agrees to participate in the program by coordination/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic vio lence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one pro sec utor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VAW-VP will ensure that all rural law
enforcement agencies cross report domestic violence cases involving children to Fresno Co u nty
Department of Social Services for follow-up investigation.
The Fresno County Department of Social Services agrees to assess and provide services as
appropriate to child victims of domestic violence.
This o perationa l agreement shall be effective from July I , 2016 through J une 30,2019.
We, the un ders igned, as a uthorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
and t he Fresno County Department of Social Services, do hereby approve this document.
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Director
Fresno Co unty Department of Social Services
OPERATIONAL AG REEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSE CU TION PROGRAM
Clovis Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the C lovis Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosec ute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Clovis Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
convtct10ns. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
avai lable to officers on both a formal and informal basis .
The Clovis Police Department agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist in the prosecution of
domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30,2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Clovis Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
Fresno County District Attorney
Chief of Clovis Police Department
Clovis Police Department
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Coalinga Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
Th is Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office an d the Coalinga Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic vio lence offenders and protecting the victims from future crim es of domestic
vio len ce. Both agenc ies believe that continued implementation of the V io lence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end , each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the fo ll owing services:
T he Fresno County District Attorney 's Office wi ll enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor wi ll coordin ate with
the Coal in ga Police Department to insure t hat a ll VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
conv 1ctwns. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis.
The Coalinga Police Department agrees to investigate , apprehend and assist in the prosecution
of domestic v io len ce crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operatio nal agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30 , 2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives ofthe Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
the Coalin ga Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
Fresno Co un ty District Attorney
Chef of Coalin ga Po li ce Department
Coalin ga Police Department
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Firebaugh Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney 's
Office and the Firebaugh Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic vio lence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
vio lence . Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services :
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Firebaugh Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to
ensure convictions. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis.
The Firebaugh Police Department agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist in the
prosecution of domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County
area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30 ,2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Fi rebaugh Police D epartment, do hereby approve this document.
Chief of F ireba ugh Po lice Department
Firebaugh P olice Department
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Fowler Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Fowler Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/provi ding the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Offi ce will enhance prosecution of domestic vio lence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
pro sec ute serious dome stic violence offenders in rural Fresno County .
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VAW-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Fowler Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
convictions. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis .
The Fowler Police Department agree s to investigate, apprehend and assist in the prosecution
of domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July I, 2016 through June 30, 2019 .
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Fowler Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
Fresno County District Attorney
ChiefofFowler Police Department
Fowler Police Department
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OPERATI ONAL A GRE EMENT
VIOLENC E AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSEC U TION PROGRAM
Huron Pol ic e Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Huron Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the V iolence Against Women
Vertical Prosec ution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end , each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Huron Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
convictions. The Unit p rosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
avai lab le to officers on both a formai and informal basis.
The Huron Police Department agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist in the prosecution of
domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
Th is operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30 ,2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
the H uron Police D e partment, do hereby approve this document.
Fresno Co unty District Attorney
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OP ERATIONAL A GREEMENT
VIOLENC E A GA INST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Kerman Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Kerman Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic vio lence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end , each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the fo ll owing services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rura l Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor wil l coordinate with
the Kerman Po lice Department to insure that all VAW-VP cases are thoroughly invest igated to ensure
conv1ctwns . Th e Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis .
The Kerman Police Department agrees to investigate , apprehend and assist in the prosecution
of domestic v io lence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno Co unty area.
T hi s operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30 , 2019.
We the undersigned , as authorized repre sentatives of the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
the Kerman Po li ce Department, do hereby approve this document.
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Kingsburg Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Kingsburg Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Kingsburg Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to
ensure convictions. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis .
The Kingsburg Police Department agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist in the
prosecution of domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County
area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30 ,2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Kingsburg Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
Chief of Kingsburg Police Department
Kingsburg Police Department
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Marjaree Mason Center and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as ev idence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Marjaree Mason Center intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing
maximum available assistance for victims of domestic violence crime residing in Fresno County .
Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women Vertical
Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end , each agency agrees to participate
in the program by coordination/providing th e followin g services :
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by as s igning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney's O ffice VAW-VP v ictim advocate will coordinate with
the Marjaree Mason Center victim advocate assigned to the Fresno County Sheriff's Department to
insure that all VA W-VP victims have an advocate accompan y them to each court appearance and on
other occasions where required . Therefore, if an occasion arises where the VAW-VP is unavailable , a
Marjaree Mason Center victim ad vocate w ill be available to assist VAW-VP victims in court.
Battered women 's support groups will also be available to VA W-VP grant victims as provided
by the Marjaree Mason Center .
This operational agreement shall be effecti ve from July 1, 2016 through June 30,2019.
We the undersigned , as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
the Marjaree Mason Center, do hereby appro ve this document.
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OP ERATIONAL A GRE EMENT
VIOLENCE AGA INST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSEC U TION PROGRAM
Mendota Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Mendota Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Mendota Police Department to insure that all VAW-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
conv ictiOns . The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis.
The Mendota Police Department agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist in the prosecution
of domestic vio le nce crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July I, 2016 through June 30,2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Mendota Po lice Department, do hereby approve this document.
~~~-G~NDREOTTI
Chief of Mendota Police Department
Mendota Po lice Department
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Orange Cove Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Orange Cove Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VAW-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Orange Cove Police Department to insure that all VAW-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to
ensure convictions. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis.
The Orange Cove Police Department agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist in the
prosecution of domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County
area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
We the undersigned , as authorized representatives ofthe Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Orange Cove Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
dsAA.SMCAMP
Fresno County District Attorney
range Cove Police Department
Orange Cove Police Department
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Parlier Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County D istrict Attorney's
Office and the Parlier Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VA W-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VAW-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Parlier Police Department to insure that all VAW-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
conv1ctwns . The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis.
The Parlier Police Department agrees to investigate , apprehend and assist in the prosecution of
domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 .
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
the Parlier Police Department , do hereby approve this document.
C ·ef of Parlier Police D epartment
arlier Police D epartment
OPERATIONAL A GRE EMEN T
VIOLENCE AGA IN ST WOMEN VERTICA L PROSECUTION
PROGRAM
Rape Counseling Services of Fresno County
and the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This Operational Agreement ("agreement") is made between the Fresno County District
Attorney's Office and Rape Counseling Services of Fresno County, which consists of offices in
downtown Fresno and in Firebaugh and was formerly known as the Resource Center for Survivors of
Sexua l Assault and Family Violence and the Carmen Meza Center ("RCS Fresno").
This agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and RCS Fresno
intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing maximum available assistance for victims
of rape and sexual violence residing in Fresno County. Both agencies believe that continued
implementation of the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will
further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to participate in the program by
coordination/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of rape and sexual
violence offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to
vertically prosecute serious offenders in rural Fresno County. The rural areas of western Fresno
County have large underserved communities of migrant workers.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VAW-VP victim advocate will coordinate with
RCS Fresno to insure that all VA W-VP victims have a victim advocate accompany them to each court
appearance and on other occasions where required . Therefore , if an occasion arises where the VA W -
VP is unavailable, an RCS Fresno victim advocate will be available to assist VA W-VP victims for all
cases arising in Fresno County , including rural areas . A bilingual Spanish/English RCS Fresno victim
advocate can be dispatched .
RCS Fresno will provide , upon request, counseling services to rape and sexual violence
victims in the western rural areas of Fresno County. Counseling services are available in English and
Spanish .
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 20 16 through June 30, 2019 .
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the ~S Fre~ her~by approve this document.
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Programs Director
Rape Counseling Services of Fresno County
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Reedley Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney 's
Office and the Reedley Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end , each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VAW-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Reedley Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
convictiOns. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis.
The Reedley Police Department agrees to investigate , apprehend and assist in the prosecution
of domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30,2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
the Reedley Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Sel ma Po li ce Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney 's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and the Selma Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office VAW-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Selma Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
convictions . The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
availab le to officers on both a formal and informal basis.
The Selma P olice Department agrees to investigate, apprehend and assist in the prosecution of
domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 .
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Selma Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
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Chief of Selma Police Department
Selma Police Department
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OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Sanger Police Department and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney 's
Office and the Sanger Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of
prosecuting domestic violence offenders and protecting the victims from future crimes of domestic
violence . Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end , each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordinating/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney 's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VA W-VP Unit Prosecutor will coordinate with
the Sanger Police Department to insure that all VA W-VP cases are thoroughly investigated to ensure
convictions. The Unit prosecutor will maintain close communications with and make training
available to officers on both a formal and informal basis .
The Sanger Police Department agrees to investigate , apprehend and assist in the prosecution
of domestic violence crimes committed within their jurisdiction in the rural Fresno County area.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30 , 2019.
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Sanger Police Department, do hereby approve this document.
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SILVER RODRIGUEZ
Chief of Sanger Police Department
Sanger Police Department
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSECUTION PROGRAM
Westside Family Services Network and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney's
Office and Westside Family Preservation Services Network intend to work together toward the mutual
goal of providing maximum available assistance for victims of domestic vio lence crimes residing in
Fresno County. Both agencies believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against Women
Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordination/providing the following services:
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence
offenders in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically
prosecute serious domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County. The population of Huron,
California, includes a large underserved community of migrant workers.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VAW-VP victim advocate will coordinate with
the Westside Family Preservation Services Network, to insure that all VA W-VP victims have a victim
advocate accompany them to each court appearance and on other occasions where required.
Therefore, if an occasion arises where the VAW-VP is unavailable, a Westside Family Preservation
Services Network victim advocate will be available to assist VA W-VP victims in Huron, California.
All Westside Family Preservation Services Network victim advocates are bilingual in Spanish.
The Westside Family Preservation Services Network will provide, upon request, counseling
services to domestic violence victims in the city of Huron , California. Counseling services are
avai lable in English and Spanish.
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30,2019 .
We the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and
the Westsid (lJTiily Preservation Services Network, do hereby approve this document.
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Executive Dir ctor of Services
Westside Fami ly Preservation Services Network
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL
PROSEC U TIO N PROGRAM
Community Regional Med ical Center and the
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
Thi s Op erational Agreement stands as evidence that the Fresno County District Attorney 's Office and
Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center dba Community Regional Medical Center intend to work
together toward the mutual goal of providing maximum available assistance for victims of domestic violence
crime resi ding in Fresno County. Both agenci es believe that continued implementation of the Violence Against
Women Vertical Prosecution Program (VAW-VP) will further this goal. To this end, each agency agrees to
participate in the program by coordination/pro viding the following services :
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office will enhance prosecution of domestic violence offenders
in rural Fresno County by assigning one prosecutor and one victim advocate to vertically prosecute serious
domestic violence offenders in rural Fresno County.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VAW-VP , will ensure that all efforts are made to protect
domestic violence victim 's medical privac y.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office VAW-VP , will ensure that all efforts are made to
minimize delay in the Court process and ensure that medical staff subpoenaed for testimony are kep t informed of
the Court process .
The Community Regional Medical Center agrees to provide domestic violence victims with medical
screening and reporting as provided in California Health and Safety Code 1259.5 , California Penal Code
273.5(a) and California Penal Code 11160 . As defined in the Community Regional Medical Center Domestic
Violence Screening and Reporting Policy, number 18989 , medical staff of Community Regional Medical Center
will notify RN/Clinical Supervisor regarding victim 's plan of care .
This operational agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 .
We the undersigned, as authorized repre sentative s of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office and the
Community Regional Medical Center, do hereby appro ve this document.
LISA A. SMITTCAMP
Fresno County .Oistrict Attorney
CRAIG A. WAGONER, CEO
Community R egional Medical Center
Women and Children 's Services
Community R egional Medical Center
Date ____________ _
Date ____________ _
Date _____________ _
PROJECT SUMMARY
1. GRAN T AWARD NO. 3. GRANT PERIOD
W16080100
2. PROJ EC T TITLE Violence Aga inst Women Vertical Prosecution 7/1/16 to 6/30/17
4 . APPLICAN T 5. GRANT AMOUNT
Name : County of Fresno
Phone : (559 ) 600-4447 (this is the same amount as 12G of
the Grant Award Face Sheet)
Address : 2220 Tulare Street, Suite 1000 Fax#: (559) 600-4100
$ 283 ,862
City : Fresno Zip : 93721 -2107
6 . IMPLEMEN TI NG AG ENCY
Name: Fresno County District Attorney Phone : (559) 600-4447 Fax#: (559) 600-4100
Address : 2220 Tu lare Street, Suite 1000 City : Fresno Zip : 93721-2107
7. PROGRAM DES C R IPTION
The Fresno County VAW-VP provides funding for one highly experienced level IV Deputy District Attorney to
vertically prosecute domestic violence cases in the outly ing courts of Fresno County. The program will also utilize a
full time victim advocate to provide needed support to the victims of domestic violence and an investigator w ith at
least three years experience working in the investigation of sexual assault, domestic violence , and/or stalking.
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8. PROB LE M STATE M ENT
Fresno County's cultural diversity , large rural population , and challenging economic factors pose a barrier to effective
prosecution of domestic violence crimes , especially crimes affecting the underserved victims in the rural areas. In
light of the current drought , unemployment has increased in the agricultura l industry, adding stress within families ,
and increasing the number of domestic vio lence cases in the rural areas. Fresno County has an alarmingly high
incidence of DV related crime. Between January 1, 2015 and December 31 , 2015 , Fresno County District Attorney's
office reviewed 2,440 Felony Domestic V iolence fil ing requests and filed 1,457 Felony Domestic Violence cases .
9. OBJECTIVES
1. Increase prosecution and conviction rates of v iolent crimes against women , including domestic violence ,
sexual assault , dating violence and stalking , by accepting 35-45 cases per grant year.
2 . Achieve vertical prosecution standards as measured by the number of cases to be prosecuted in each of
th e categories : True ; Major Stage ; Unit.
3 . Ensure minimization of trauma to victims of spec ified crimes as measured in advocate employee direct
services or referrals to local victim service agencies . During the grant period , the victim advocate will
provide services to 35-45 victims .
4 . During the grant period, the assigned prosecutor and v ictim advocate will attend multidisciplinary
Project Summary-Cal OES 2-150 (Revised 11 /2013 )
10. ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Prosecute a total of 35-45 cases.
Activity 2: Strive for True Vertical prosecution on majority of cases, by tracking, filing, & setting future
court dates . Major Stage and Unit prosecution will be utilized only when scheduling conflicts
Activity 3A: Contact victims within 5 days of case acceptance to the VAWA unit.
Activity 38: Provide victim services including support, transportation , educational materials, and agency
referrals.
Activity 4: VAWA prosecutor and victim advocate will host and attend a Rural Round-table meeting
quarterly.
11. EVALUATION (if applicable) 12. NUMBER OF CLIENTS
(if applicable)
13. PROJECT BUDGET
(these are the same amounts as on Personal Operating
Budget Pages) Services Expenses Equipment TOTAL
$283 ,862 $0 $0 $283 ,862
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Totals: $283 ,862 $0 $0 $283,862
Project Summary-Cal OES 2-150 (Revised 11/2013)
PROJECT SERVICE AREA INFORMATION
1. COUNTY OR COUNTIES SERVED: Enter the name(s) of the county or counties
served by the project. Put an asterisk where the project's principal office is
located.
Fresno*
2. U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(S): Enter the number(s) of the U.S.
Congressional District(s) which the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district
where the project's principal office is located .
18th District
19th District
20th District*
21st District
3. STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT(S): Enter the number(s) of the State Assembly
District(s) which the project serves . Put an asterisk for the district where the
project's principal office is located .
23rd District
31st District*
4. STATE SENATE DISTRICT(S): Enter the number(s) of the State Senate
Dist_rict(s) that the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district where the
project's principal office is located.
14th District
16th District*
5. POPULATION OF SERVICE AREA : Enter the total population of the area
served by the project.
974 ,861
Project Service Area Information 2-154 (Revised 7/2013)
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES
Complete this form to report the total funds available to support the activities related to
accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Grant Award Agreement. In the "Grant
Funds" coh,.1mn, report the Cal OES funds requested by category. In the "Other Funds"
column, report all other funds available to support the project by category and then
calculate the totals by category in the "Program Total" column. Total each column to
arrive at the total program funds available.
OTHER FU NDING SOURCES (Enter numbers without$ or decimal points .)
GRANT FUNDS
BUDGET CATEGORY (Use only the grant funds OTHER FUNDS PROGRAM
identified in the TOTAL
preceding budget pages.)
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Personal Services 212 ,897 70 ,965 $283 ,862
Operating Expenses 0 $0
Equipment 0 0 $0
TOTAL $212 ,897 $70 ,965 $283 ,862
This form does not become part of the grant award.
Other Fund ing Sources-Cal OES 2-151 (Rev ised 7/2013 )
PRIOR, CURRENT AND PROPOSED Cal OES FUNDING
List all currently funded Cal OES projects and all Cal OES grants awarded to the applicant
during the last five fiscal years. Include the fiscal year of operation , the grant number and the
amount of Cal OES funding. For current and proposed grants that include positions funded by
more than one Cal OES grant, list these personnel by title and the percentage of the position
funded by Cal OES. The percentage of funding must not exceed 100 percent for any one
individual.
Example
FISCAL GRANT GRANT PERSONNEL PERCENTAGE
YEAR NUMBER AMOUNT BY TITLE PAID BY Cal OES
2005-06 DC05160010 $50 ,000 Project Director 25%
2005-06 CE05089504 $67 ,000 Project Director 25%
2005-06 MS05040550 $68 ,000 Project Director 50%
PRIOR, CURRENT AND PROPOSED Cal OES FUNDING
%oF Cal OES
FISCAL YEAR GRANT NUMBER GRANT AMOUNT PERSONNEL BY TITLE FUNDING
2014-15 W14060100 212 ,897 Deputy District Attorney 75%
2014-15 W 14060100 Victim/Witness AdvocatE 75%
2014-15 W 14060100 Senior DA Investigator 18%
2013-14 W13050100 215,488 Deputy District Attorney 75%
2013-14 W13050100 Victim/Witness AdvocatE 75%
2013-14 W13050100 Senior DA Investigator 31%
2012-13 W12040100 184 ,238 Deputy District Attorney 71%
2012-13 W12040100 Victim/Witness AdvocatE 60%
2012-13 W12040100 Senior DA Investigator 30%
Prior, Current and Proposed Cal OES Fund ing 2-152 (Rev ised 7/2013)
This approvals signature page relates to a State of California Grant
Application/Agreement for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program,
Law Enforcement and Victim Services Division, Governor's Office of Emergency
Services which Application is made by COUNTY OF FRESNO, a Political Subdivision of
the State of California , on behalf of which the FRESNO COUNTY DISTRICT
ATIORNEY PUBLIC ADMINSTRATOR'S OFFICE is acting. The Grant period runs from
July 1, 2016, to June 30 , 2017 .
EFFECTIVE as of the date set forth in the referenced Application/Agreement.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM :
DANIEL CEDERBORG, COUNTY
COUNSEL
APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING
FORM: VICKI CROW, C.P.A.
AUDITOR-CONTROLLERITREASURER-
T AX COLLECTOR
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Deputy
Organization 2860
Fund 0001
Subclass 1 0000
Account 4375
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL: LISA A.
SMITICAMP, DISTRICT ATIORNEY-
PUBLIC ADMISTRATOR
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