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Home My WebLink AboutAgreement A-19-104 with Cal OES.pdfEDMUND G. BROWN JR. GOVERNOR CalOES OOVEliNOli'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Proposal Cover Sheet RFPPROCESS HUMAN TRAFFICKING ADVOCACY (HA) PROGRAM Submitted by: Kirk Haynes Chief Probation Officer Fresno County Probation Department 3333 East American, Suite B Fresno, CA 93725 (559) 600-1298 MARKS. GHILARDUCCI DIRECTOR Agreement No. 19-104 r------------------------------=:.:fT (Cal 0ES Uso Only) FIPS# Olq~c::oc:,o-:? ~ VS# Subaward # D , ,. CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'.S OFFrCE OF EMER.GENCY SERVICES GRANT· SUBAWARb FACE SHEET . . The Callfornla Governor's-Office of Emergency Services (Cat bES), ma)ses a .Grant Subaward of!unds set forth to the following: '... 1. subreolplent: Fresno,_<:;9un.ty 1a. DUNS#: :93~953037 2. Implementing Ag ency: p,:S~ffJ~t cet> 2a. DUNS#: ~~ l 3. lmplemontlng.Ag'ency Addre&&: 3333 American Ave, Suite B Fresno 93 25-9248 s11ee1 1y . Zlp..i . 4. Location of Project: Fres no Fresno 93721-2613 · . c~ @ .. County Zlp+4 5. Dlsaater/Prog1'311\ lltl«!: Hu0.1~n Traffickfng Advocapy ~ Progr.am 6. Performance Porlod: 01/01/2019 to 12/.31/20 19 .. AfJ . . .. · T. Indirect Coat ~te}IllJ ~fA; CJ 10~ de mlntm,s: ·•Fetfe~lly Appr(lved JCR ___ ¾ ... , . . . Grant Fund Sourc;~ A.State B. fec;leral C. To·1a1 D.Cash E.1n-Klnd f. Total G. Tota l ProJe·ct Vear Match Match · Match Cost 12010 . a,VDCA 150;000 37.,~Q9 ·3'7,6.00 187,500 Select s. Select $0 so .. .. .Select 10,sel!!c.t so so Select 11i s .e1ei:t .. !i 0. '$'0 Sel~ct 12 .. ~.elect .. $;0 so ... :u;o ,~1.P10J,a.eo,1: TOTALS -~O '1.5Q,0().0 159,bQo 3!,5Q0 .$0 }~?1.~op, . ·1a-,,soo .. ·--. .. .. ·-.. ... - 16, O'fflclal Authortzecfto. Sign for Subte oipient: ·1 ~/Fecieral E:tjlplpyer ID;N1,1mber: '-J t/ -· /, .bt:o 5' J Q. Name: . Nathan Magi,19: 11tie: . ~~-a!rrpi;l,rt, ·!:39.~J~. ·of S1,1P:eJY.Js,ors Telephone: ·(5$9,).~p:ot~O•-O . ,, ·,·.R:~: (55~):600!160.9. E~all:. Olstrlo(S.@cp,fref?hO!C~!Q,~ {oloa c:e,<teJ ·. · . (area CO</B) • · ~. Payment MaR'ui ... ddress: '333tl;_. Arn~r.lcan Ave, ~.ulte·s . .,· City: . FtesnQ ~',/ Zlp+·4: 93725-9248 ______ _,___..,...... Signature : ATTEST: BERNICE E. SEIDEL Clerk bf ihe· Board of.Supervisors County cit Fresno, Stale of C~llfomla ~~~ By~.s~~ Yr:io1S:'i9' /~pie~-29i -PCANo: 18408 Item: 0690-102.0890 Componeot: 40.l0.4Sl FAIN fl: l0l8-V2-GX-0029 CFDA#: 16.S?S federal Award Oat~: 10/0 1117 -09/JQ/21 fund: Federal Trust Program: Hu1,n Trarlicking Advocacy Progmm . Match Rcq.: 20'¼, CJD< based on TPC \ 5 0 ()0 Oi AP Project No.: ISVOCA , Amouot: $ , , Gc,i\ Slbaward Face Sheet -Cal OES 2-101 (Rovbed 01[2019) · D~te:. endlturll 'lltete<f'eliov,. I t.l}<;.,PH-f".~-f\\r,-, . :'.3>, 2. . Dato ·("'' .!:l ... ,, .. ! c~ ., ... , .t: .... , ... o r.-; .:.:tr·, SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION Subaward #: Subrecipient: Fresno County Implementing Agency: Probation Department *The Project Director and Financial Officer are REQUIRED to sign this form. *Project Director: Joy Thompson W,°b~ ' Date: Signature: The following persons are authorized to sign for the Project Director Signature Karen Roach Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Authorization -Cal OES 2-103 (Rev. 7/2015) *Financial Officer: S3reg Reinke Signature: ~~ Date: ~ ~ / /6,/c 7&::? The following persons are authorized to sign for the Finan51a1 Officer Signature u Nor~belle Elegado Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE The applicant must complete a Certification of Assurance of Compliance (Cal OES 2-104), 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, and Civil Rights Compliance. 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 the 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 VII, 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 readily available upon demand. This requirement does not apply to state agencies. Certifi cation of Assuran ce o f Complian ce -Cal OES 2-104 (Rev. 5/201 7) III. 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 inelig ible , sentenced to a denial of federal benefits by a state or federal court, o r 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 respons ibility 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 act ions for damages, s h all be the responsibility of the grant Subrecipient and the authorizing agency. The State of California and Cal OES disclaim respon s ibility 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 written authorization from the city council/governing board that the official executing this agreement is, in fact, authorized to do so. The applicant is also required to maintain said written authorization on file and readily avail able upon demand. VIII. Civil Rights Compliance The Subrecipient comp lies will all laws that prohibit excluding, denying or discriminating against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, nationa l o ri gin, disability, religion, age, sex, gender id entity, and sexual orientation in both the delivery of services and employment practices and does not use federal financial assistance to en gage in explicitly re ligious activities. Certification of Assurance of Co mpliance -Cal OES 2-104 (Rev. 5/2017) 2 I 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 Subrecipient 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 I, the official named below, am the same individual authorized to sign the Subaward [Section 15 on Grant Subaward Face Sheet], and hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant Subrecipient to the above described certification. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date and in the county below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. -c ;~ ' z Authorized Official's Signature: Authorized Official's Typed Name: Nathan Magsig Authorized Official 's Title: Chairman, Board of Supervisors Date Executed: .2.-d..U)-\9 Federal Employer ID #: 94-6000512 Federal DUNS # 932953037 Current System for A ward Management (SAM) Expiration Date: 05/08/2019 Executed in the City/County of: Fresno AUTHORIZED BY: (not applicable to State agencies) • City Financial Officer 0 County Financial Officer • City Manager • County Manager • Governing Board Chair I Signature: c9we-«J\ ~ r ? Typed Name: Oscar J. Garci - Title : Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector Certification of Assurance of Compliance -Cal OES 2-104 (Rev .5/2017) 3 -~ ~- ~o ~ 0 ~ >- .!!l "' , "' "5 2= (.) Cl. ~o ~~ ~ Q) Cl) -_J ._ ~ W O Cl) Q "E O ~ W nJ C ( Cl) 0 "' . ID !!? (I w Q) u. .. w£15 ~ ~5:215 >, - w~~§ d ~w~o >- ~ ID (.) (.) ID Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: Project Narrative 1. Problem Statement a.) As a member of the criminal justice system, the Fresno County Probation Department's mission is to provide protection for the community, support victim advocacy, and deliver essential services to the courts. Under the Fresno County Probation Department, the James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center (CV AC) has been providing services to crime victims since 1975. Victims of crime, including human trafficking, receive comprehensive services, including the 14 mandatory and ten optional services per Penal Code Section 13835. In 2017, CVAC provided services to 7,680 new victims of crime. Fresno County is the sixth largest of 58 California counties covering 6,017 square miles and offering both rural and urban lifestyles. Per the California Department of Finance, Fresno is the tenth most populated county with 1,007,299 residents with 65% of the population residing in urban areas with the remainder in rural and agricultural areas. Located at the center of the state, Fresno is between other human trafficking hubs-Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. b.) Fresno is ranked #7 for cases rep01ied to the National Human Trafficking Hotline California. From 2010-2018, 711 human trafficking victims have been identified in Fresno County reports the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC), a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1965 to fight poverty. To develop and implement a formal system of networking, referral, and coordination and collectively meet the needs of victims of human trafficking, the Fresno County Departments of Probation, Social Services, Public Health, and Behavioral Health in October 2015, entered into an Operational Agreement and established the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Program Steering Committee and have been working to identify, rescue, and help victims of human trafficking. Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: Human trafficking is so rampant in Fresno, the local newspaper, the Fresno Bee, cites a local Fresno Police Department detective who states "I've had (sex trafficking) victims from every high school in Fresno County -and most junior high schools". The Fresno Bee further reports that technology and social media now give traffickers access to hundreds of women and children. Due to the growing occurrence of human trafficking, in January 2018, the Fresno County Superior Cour t launched a juvenile human trafficking court, known as Friday Cami, a collaborative court calendar where everyone works together to support exploited youth and/or those who have exhibited high risk behaviors making them vulnerable to victimization. Since inception, 27 minors have voluntarily participated in Friday Court. Multi-agency gang unit investigators say money fuels the crime. Human trafficking is the number two source of revenue of criminal street gangs right behind drug sales; experts believe it will be number 1 in the next 5-10 years. According to the District Attorney's Office, human trafficking is already an epidemic and recently formed a Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. In one of California's first farm labor trafficking cases, a Fresno County jury convicted Efren Alvarez of trafficking and extortion. The labor crew supervisor took advantage of female employees by obtaining their visas as collateral for a loan and threatened to harm and report them to immigration. As stated above, Fresno is ranked #7 for cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline California. Of the 711 human trafficking victims identified in Fresno County, 647 are female, 236 are under the age of 12, 171 are foreign-born, 545 are victims of sex trafficking, 129 are victims of labor trafficking, and 31 are victims of both. While human trafficking is a crime with no demographic boundaries, certain circumstances impact victimization and cultivate vulnerability. Traffickers prey on vulnerabilities and ensnare Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 2 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: individuals into victimization. Vulnerabilities such as poverty, runaway and homeless youth, and immigrants are prevalent in Fresno County: • 26% of the population and 29% of children under the age of 18 live below the poverty level according to the State of California Employment Development Department. • Fresno County is home to 200,000 immigrants and more agricultural workers than any other county in the nation according to the University of Southern California. • There are 2,800 runaways in Fresno every year; more frightening is that on average 1/3 of all runaways are recruited for pornography or prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home according to the Fresno Police Department. • The number of runaway youth in Fresno is nearly double the State average according to the Fresno EOC. • Fresno Bulldogs, one of the most violent and active area gangs with a membership around 12,000, is known for sex trafficking of minors according to Fresno Police. c.) The CVAC where the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will be located is supervised by a Probation Services Manager (PSM) who reports to the Director of the Personnel Development & Research Division. The Directors rep01is to the Chief Probation Officer. d.) There is no specific funding for human trafficking activities. However, CVAC is currently funded through the Cal OES' Victim/Witness Assistance (VW) and the Victim Services (XC) Programs fund CV AC which provide services to all victims of crime. e.) Due to CVAC's internal organization and staffing, CVAC does not have one dedicated advocate to work solely with human trafficking victims. Currently, human trafficking victims are served by various advocates in the CVAC. While consistency in the services provided to victims is key, having multiple advocates working with this unique population with Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 3 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: limited specialized knowledge brings challenges. In an effort to deliver a streamlined and consistent service level, one dedicated Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will help fill this need. The Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will serve as the subject-matter expert of the CVAC, will develop innovative strategies to collaborate with and coordinate services across criminal justice, social services agencies, and community-based service providers. This Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will provide direct services to this specialized caseload, conduct outreach to increase awareness of human trafficking and services available to victims, support victims by navigating the different systems such as criminal justice, child welfare, immigration, etc. and link victims to short-term necessities like clothing, food, and emergency shelter and medical care to longer-term needs like substance abuse and/or mental health services, permanent housing, child care, and life skills for reintegrating into society. f.) Presently, CVAC lacks the resources to dedicate staffing to manage a human trafficking specialized caseload and address the challenges of providing services specifically to human trafficking victims on a full-time basis. Among the many challenges and barriers in responding to the needs of human trafficking victims are: victims are reluctant to come forward because they fear retribution from their traffickers, fear arrest and deportation, or feel shame due to the stigma of trafficking; many persons who are experiencing trafficking do not identify as such thus, victims often go unidentified and unserved; transitional and permanent housing is scarce; service providers to provide comprehensive services for all victims regardless of age, gender, immigration status, or sexual orientation are limited; availability of therapeutic groups is limited; culture/language-gender-and/or age-appropriate services are scarce; communication between agencies and hotels or taxi services does not exist; lack of knowledge and understanding of what services are available is a barrier for victims, agencies, and service providers alike. Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 4 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: 2. Plan a.) If awarded Cal OES funds, in an effort to deliver a streamlined and consistent service level, a full-time experienced Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will be assigned to manage and implement the project in relation to providing services to victims of human trafficking. This Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will receive specialized training related to human trafficking, will be designated to manage all human trafficking cases exclusively, and will serve as the subject-matter expert of the CVAC. As the subject-matter expert, the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate dedicated to the human trafficking specialized caseload will provide direct services to the victims of the caseload, develop innovative strategies to collaborate with and coordinate services across criminal justice and social services agencies; and community-based service providers, conduct outreach to increase awareness of human trafficking and services available to victims, support victims by navigating the different systems such as criminal justice, child welfare, immigration, etc. and link victims to short-term necessities like clothing, food, and emergency/transitional shelter and medical care to longer-term needs like substance abuse and/or mental health services, permanent housing, child care, and life skills for reintegrating into society. For commercially and sexually exploited minors, the response from the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will be: victim-centered, trauma informed, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate, culturally, linguistically, and LGBTQ competent and affirming services, committed to active efforts that engage commercially and sexually exploited children early and often, multidisciplinary, individualized, flexible, and timely, and data and outcome driven. This Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will participate in the Commercially and Sexually Exploited Children Steering Committee's multidisciplinary team. In addition, will participate in Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 5 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: Friday Court and the Friday Court Steering Committee. b.) The PSM manages and oversees the daily operations and activities of CV AC. Sample of duties are: develops, evaluates, coordinates, and communicates CV AC goals and services in collaboration with and to department administration and subordinates; oversees grant program operations; establishes and maintains liaison with the courts, government and community agencies, and law enforcement agencies; manages a budget specific to the program; prepares and/or directs the preparations of reports, confers with staff regarding cases and monitors implemented resolution case plans; represents the Department in meetings with commissions, committees, community agencies and other public groups; interviews, selects, and supervises subordinate staff The role and responsibilities of the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate is: • maintain a caseload of human trafficking victims • provide emergency assistance, and informal counseling in response to needs of victims • assist in relocation services as needed • interview victims to determine eligibility for services from the Crime Victim Assistance Center and assist crime victims with claims for financial assistance • interpret and explain laws and regulations governing victims' rights, the criminal justice center, and court proceedings \ • conduct presentations to law enforcement, schools, community and justice system agencies, victim groups, and professional groups • prepare Victim Impact Statements for Court • accompany crime victims and witnesses to court provide support and assistance during court proceedings Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 6 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: • refer victims for psychological, physical, medical, or social services • provide human trafficking training to less experienced staff • prepare correspondence to victims, state agencies, and local agencies • perform related duties in support of victims of crime c.) The PSM has served in a managerial capacity for more than 12 years, currently supervises subordinate staff, maintains professional relationships with various agencies which are critical to CVAC, and has experience in the areas of grant oversight, creation and implementation of various programs, and management of office budget. The PSM has completed training on topics such as 'Domestic Violence Courts and the Intersection with Human Trafficking', 'Commercially and Sexually Exploited Children and At-Risk Youth Initiative Strategic Planning', 'Victim Coordinator Training', 'Leave no Victim Behind', 'Organization Skills for Peak Performance', 'Interacting Effectively with the Mentally Ill', 'Supervisor's Leadership Academy', and 'What is Dual Diagnosis'. Minimum qualifications for a PSM include a Bachelor's degree, that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system and five years experience as a sworn peace officer in the Probation Department. If awarded, a full-time experienced Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will be assigned to manage and implement the project in relation to providing services to victims of human trafficking. The designated Advocate has been providing direct services to victims of crime since 1998. She provided direct services to victims of juvenile offenders from 1999 to 2006. She currently oversees sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse cases since 2006. She has developed and maintains relationships with agencies such the District Attorney's Office, Superior Court, law enforcement, and community-based organizations providing services to Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 7 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: human trafficking victims. The Senior Victim/Witness Advocate has completed training on 'Human Trafficking: Law Enforcement Response and Investigation', 'Advanced Immigration for Victim Advocates', Fresno Police Department Human Trafficking Training', Best Practices in Servicing LGBTQ Individuals and Families', 'California Victim Services Human Trafficking Training', Trauma Informed Client Management', 'Leadership Training' and 'Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse'. Minimum requirements for a Senior Victim/Witness Advocate are: Option 1 Possession of a Bachelor's degree which is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, or a closely related field. Option 2 Completion of 60 semester units of coursework which is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least 15 of the required semester units must be in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, or a closely related field and two years of full-time, paid work experience providing victim services. One Senior Victim/Witness Advocate position will be 100% funded by the budget of this grant for forty hours per week and dedicated 100% of her time to this program. The PSM position will not be funded by the budget of this grant. A current resume along with the job description that describes the title, responsibilities, education and experience for the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate position, for whom the grant funds are requested, are attached. Volunteer services will also be available to assist the victim population. Many of the volunteers will come from Fresno State University and will likely have a Bachelor's degree/certificate in Victimology. In addition, volunteers may come from other higher education Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 8 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: institutions. The Probation Department recruits volunteers through colleges, job fairs, community presentations and service agencies. Volunteers are required to complete an application similar to an employment application and agree to submit to a background check. d.) CV AC has been part of the community since 197 5 and has established and maintained successful working relationships with all entities that play a role in the support of human trafficking victims and their families. Among them are federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau oflnvestigation, Department of Justice and US Homeland Security. CVAC receives referrals from these agencies to provide services to the referred victims. Among the state government agencies with which continuous collaboration exists is the California Victim Compensation Board and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Over the long history of CV AC, a plethora of local organizations exist with which CV AC collaborates. Among them are: Fresno County Departments of Social Services, Public Health, and Behavioral Health; local police departments of Fresno and Clovis as well as with the smaller police departments in Fresno County such as Sanger and Reedley; community based organizations who combat human trafficking such as Marjaree Mason Center, Breaking the Chains, Made for Them, Catholic Charites, Central California Legal Services, Centro La Familia, LGBTQ/SOGIE organizations, Central Valley Justice Coalition, Mollie's House and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission. 3. CAP ABILITIES a.) CVAC is unable to fund a Senior Victim/Witness Advocate position without this Cal OES award. If awarded, Cal OES will fund the position 100% at 40 hours per week. b.) CV AC has been providing comprehensive services to victims of crime, since 1975. CVACs case management system started capturing specifically the human trafficking statistics in Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 9 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: 2016. From July 2016 through August 2018, the number of human trafficking (sex) victims assisted through CVAC services total 120 and the human trafficking (labor) cases total 35. According to the Department of Social Services' Child Welfare Division with whitch CV AC collaborates and is respon_sible for conducting the screening of youth at intake during Fiscal Year 2017-18: • Number of calls to the hotline/intake alleging a youth is a victim of Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) which resulted in a referral recurring further investigation: 156 • Number of CSE victims identified: 54 • Number of children/youth identified as at-risk of CSE: 124 c.) Since its inception in 1975, CVAC has played a vital role in victim advocacy in the community. Through outreach and collaboration with local human trafficking working groups, CV AC works and partners with: • Central Valley Freedom Coalition Quarterly Steering Committee whose objective is 'through advocacy, partnership, and direct service, to abolish all forms of human trafficking and free victims from the grip of slavery'. Steering Committee members include community based organizations and local government agencies. CV AC joined the Steering Committee in 2010. • Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Steering Committee which aims to· address the needs of child trafficking with a multidisciplinary and regional perspective and has been building capacity for a collaborative response in serving minor victims. Steering Committee members are the Fresno County Departments of Social Services, Probation, Public Health, and Behavioral Health. CVAC joined the Steering Committee in 2015. Project Narrative - Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 10 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: • Friday Court Steering Committee which aims to keep youth safe and supported; youth 12-17 years old are referred by a defense attorney, social worker, probation officer or a judge because of exploitation based safety concern and are paired with trained advocates and receive customized support every step of the process, and are connected to the support and resources they need. Steering Committee members are Fresno County Superior Court, Public Defender's Office, District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, Department of Behavioral Health and local law enforcement agencies. CVAC joined the Steering Committee at its inception in 2017. d.) CVAC has been part of the community since 1975 and has established and maintained successful working relationships with all entities that play a role in the support of human trafficking victims and their families. Among them are federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice and US Homeland Security. CV AC receives referrals from these agencies to provide services to the referred victims. Among the state government agencies with which continuous collaboration exists is the California Victim Compensation Board and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Over the long history of CV AC, a plethora of local organizations exist with which CV AC collaborates. Among them are: Fresno County Departments of Social Services, Public Health, and Behavioral Health; local police departments of Fresno and Clovis as well as with the smaller police departments in Fresno County such as Sanger and Reedley; faith-based and community-based organizations who combat human trafficking such as Marjaree Mason Center, Breaking the Chains, Made for Them, Catholic Charites, Central California Legal Services, Centro La Familia, LGBTQ/SOGIE organizations, Central Valley Justice Coalition, Mollie's House and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission. Project Narrative-Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 11 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: e.) Many of the volunteers will come from Fresno State University and will mostly likely have a Bachelor's degree/certificate in Victimology. In addition, volunteers may come from other higher education institutions. The Probation Depaiiment recruits volunteers through colleges, job fairs, community presentations and service agencies. Volunteers are required to complete an application similar to an employment application and agree to submit to a background check. Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Revised 7/2016) 12 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: Budget Narrative In order to support the goals and objectives of providing direct services to the Human Trafficking Advocacy (HA) Program, Fresno County Probation is proposing a total grant application amount of $187,500 of which $150,000 is from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and $37,500 is the required match from the County of Fresno. The Fresno Probation Department proposes one (1) FTE permanent Senior Victim Advocate, which is included in the Personal Services -Salaries/Employee Benefits section. The salary of the position is projected at the actual Range and Step and is subject to mid-year adjustments for the position incumbent. A portion of the salaries of the Senior Victim Advocate will be designated to meet the required cash match. The Senior Victim Advocate position requires bachelor's degree in one or more of the following disciplines: psychology, sociology, criminology or a related field or a total of 60 semester units of academic work and two years of experience in victim advocacy. The Senior Victim/Witness Advocate position will maintain a caseload of human trafficking victims, provide emergency assistance and informal counseling in response to needs of victims, assist in relocation services as needed, interview victims to determine eligibility for services from the Crime Victim Assistance Center, assist crime victims with claims for financial assistance, interpret and explain laws and regulations governing victims' rights, the criminal justice center, and court proceedings, conduct presentations to law enforcement, schools, community and justice system agencies, victim groups, and professional groups, prepare Victim Impact Statements for Court, accompany crime victims and witnesses to court, provide support and assistance during court proceedings, refer victims for psychological, physical, medical, or social services, provide human trafficking training to less experienced staff, and prepare Budget Narrative -Cal OES 2-107 (Revised 7/2016) Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: correspondence to victims, state agencies, and local agencies. One hundred percent of the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate position is committed to providing direct services for this grant program. The Operating Expenses include costs to provide direct services to victims including emergency/transitional housing and emergency assistance (food, clothing, and other items). Vehicle usage, telephone, data processing (computer rental, Microsoft Enterprise License, etc.) and office supplies and equipment to be used by the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate assigned this grant are also included. In addition, the Operating Expenses include funding for the Senior Victim/Witness Advocate to attend trainings on Human Trafficking and provide Outreach to the community to promote the available services ( e.g. radio and television). In order to minimize administration costs and support direct services to victims, the implementing agency (Probation Department) absorbs operating expenses, including, in part, liability insurance, PeopleSoft financial charges (financial system), and costs associated with building maintenance. The salaries of the Project Director and Financial Officer are not paid by funds from this grant; however, they provide direct services regarding the fiscal requirements of this grant. The Financial Officer reviews documents for financial matters required by the grant, prepares the budget and any modifications, monitors compliance with regulations and procedures mandated by the funding source, and ensures the appropriate expenditure of grant funds. Volunteer services will also be available to assist the victim population. Many of the volunteers will come from Fresno State University and will likely have a Bachelor's degree/certificate in Victimology. In addition, volunteers may come from other higher education institutions. The Probation Department recruits volunteers through colleges, job fairs, Budget Narrative -Cal OES 2-107 (Revised 7/2016) 2 Subrecipient: Fresno County Subaward #: community presentations and service agencies. Volunteers are required to complete an application similar to an employment application and agree to submit to a background check. Budget Narrative -Cal OES 2-107 (Revised 7/2016) 3 BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL Subrecipient: Subaward #: VOCA18 VOCA18 A. Personal Services -Salaries/Employee Benefits MATCH COST SR. VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCATE (Tier 1) 1@ 100 % Salary -$2;063 x 26.1 pay period = $53,844 $16,344 $37,500 $53,844 Overtime -$25. 79/hr x 1.5 x 100 hrs = $3,869 $3,869 $3,869 Unemployment -$39 per EE per annum $39 $39 Retirement -62.39% of Salary ($53,844 x 62.39% = $33,593) $33,593 $33,593 OASDI -7.65% of Salary & Overtime ($53,844 + $3,869 x 7.65% = $4,415) $4,415 $4,415 Health Insurance -$10,797 per annum $10,797 $10,797 Benefit Administration -$165 per annum $165 $165 Personal Section Totals $69,222 $37,500 $106,722 PERSONAL SECTION TOT AL $106,722 Cal OES 2-106a (Revised 4/2016) BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL Subrecipient: Subaward #: VOCA18 VOCA18 MATCH B. Operating Expenses COST Travel/Training -Total $2,224 $2,224 Human Trafficking Training (2 Trainings) Registration @ $300 per participant ($300 x 2 = $600.00 ) $600 Lodging -($114 x 4 nights x 2 trainings x 1 VI/VA=$) $912 Meals-(8 Breakfast@ $15; 8 Lunches @ $16; 8 Dinners @ $28 = $472); ($472 x 1 VI/VA) $472 Incidental Expenses = ($5 per day x 8 days x 1 VI/VA) $40 Parking -($25 per day x 8 day) $200 $2,224 Telephone Charges (cell Phone) $40 x 12 months = 480 $480 $480 Emergency Assistance -financial interventation in response to a $14,029 $14,029 client's basic material needs (food, clothing, medicine) Data Processing -for 1 VI/VA ($307 x 12 months= $3.684) $3,684 $3,684 Commercial Phone Bills $20 PC Rental $31 MS Enterprise License $40 Cellular Voice and Data $17 LAN Admini -County $74 Equipment Administration $38 I-Net Line Charges $27 Telephone Network Connect $28 Telephone Desktop Hardware $32 $307 Office Expense Office supplies -postage, paper, printer, printer cartridge, pens, laptop, $4,921 $4,921 cellphone, furniture and office equipment, training materials research forms Emergency/Transitional Housing for Victims 6 beds x $120 per room x 52 weeks= $37,440 $37,440 $37,440 Outreach -projects to promote services through the use of public media (newspapers, $18,000 $18,000 radio and television) Operating Section Totals $80,778 $0 $80,778 OPERATING SECTION TOTAL $80,778 Cal OES 2-106a (Revised 4/2016) BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL Subrecipient: Subaward #: C. Equipment COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Equipment Section Totals $0 $0 $0 EQUIPMENT SECTION TOTAL $0 Same as Section 12G on the Grant Subaward Face $150,000 $37,500 Sheet Total Project Cost Cal OES 2-106a (Revised 4/2016) Oocument of Intent to Collaborat~ Between The Fresno County Probation Department, James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center and the Marjaree Mason Center This Document of Intent stands as evidence that the Fresno County Probation Department James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center (CVAC), which includes the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program, and the Marjaree Mason Center intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing maximum available assistance to crime victims residing in Fresno County. CVAC Project staff will provide: • Direct services to crime victims in a thorough timely matter regarding request's and referrals • Training and presentations to law enforcement and service providers regarding victims' rights and assistance, • Community presentations regarding victims' rights and assistance throughout the county. Marjaree Mason Center staff and CVAC Project staff will schedule and attend meetings between designated personnel to discuss strategies, time tables, and implementation of mandated services. Each agency will maintain a mutual referral network Each agency agrees to share information about the status of a victim as authorized by the victim. Coordination of Services will be augmented as needed through the exchange of updated information and in-service training Each agency agrees to distribute information and brochures for the other agency during the agencies' provisions of services to citizens as needed. We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County Probation Department, James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center and the Marjaree Mason Center do Hereby Approve of this document. The Document of Intent will begin April 01 2018 and continue through March 31, 2020. For Marjaree Mason Center -~ p ' 'il.1~~ Nicole,Linder, Dire2rifr ~ ·t 0 ! \Z' \ t\ Date( \ \ · • OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Family Healing Center and the Fresno County Probation Department James Rowland Crime Victims Assistance Center have come together to collaborate and create a partnership to assist victims of Sexual Assault, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence. A. Family Healin~ Center: The director and executive secretary will be responsible for assisting law enforcement agencies or Department of Social Services with coordinating/scheduling the pre/post interview. 8. James Rowland Crime Victims Assistance Center; Staff will provide: • Direct services to crime victims in a thorough timely manner regarding request's and referrals • Training and presentations to law enforcement and service providers regarding victims' rights and assistance, • Community presentation regarding vicitms' rights and assistance throughout the county. The agencies participating within The Family Healing Center will coordinate their activities and share their resources to achieve the mutual goals of: • To minimize the trauma to abused children by reducing the number of interviews and interviewers. • To enhance the fact-finding process in criminal and dependency cases. • To increase the probability of convicting perpetrators of child abuse. • To coordinate services for victims residing within Fresno County. • To meet the needs of abused children and their families in Fresno County. The agreement will be in effect beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of Family Healing Center and Fresno County Probation Department, James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center do hereby approve this document. Document of Intent to Collaborate Between The Fresno County Probation Department, James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center and the Rape Counseling Services of Fresno This Document of Intent stands as evidence that the Fresno County Probation Department James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center (CVAC), which includes the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program, and the Rape Counseling Services of Fresno intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing maximum available assistance to crime victims residing in Fresno County. CVAC Project staff will provide: • Direct services to crime victims in a thorough timely matter regarding request's and referrals • Training and presentations to law enforcement and service providers regarding . victims' rights and assistance, • Community presentations regarding victims' rights and assistance throughout the county. Rape Counseling Services of Fresno staff and CVAC Project staff will schedule and attend meetings between designated personnel to discuss strategies, time tables, and implementation of mandated services. Each agency will maintain a mutual referral network Each agency agrees to share information about the status of a victim as authorized by the victim. Coordination of Services will be augmented as needed through the exchange of updated information and in-service training Each agency agrees to distribute information and brochures for the other agency during the agencies' provisions of services to citizens as needed. We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Fresno County Probation Department, James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center and the Rape Counseling Services of Fresno do Hereby Approve of this document. The Document of Intent will begin April 01 2018 and continue through March 31, 2020 . • I Date 1 INTER-DEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT 2 THIS INTER-DEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of 3 October, 2015, by and between the COUNTY OF FRESNO, through its DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL 4 SERVICES (DSS), DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH), DEPARTMENT OF 5 BEHAVIORAL HEAL TH (DBH) and the FRESNO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT 6 (PROBATION), collectively hereinafter refened to as Commercially Sexually Exploited Children 7 (CSEC) Program Steering Committee Members, for the purpose of entering into a plan of cooperation 8 to address service delivery to commercially sexually exploited children and youth. 9 W IT N E S S ET H: l O WHEREAS, an individual who is a commercially sexually exploited child or is sexually 11 trafficked, as described in Section 236.1 of the California Penal Code, or who receives food or shelter 12 in exchange for, or who is paid to perform, sexual acts described in Section 236.1 or 11165.1 of the 13 California Penal Code; and 14 WHEREAS, a youth whose parent or guardian failed to, or was unable to protect the child, is 15 herein considered a commercially sexually exploited child and may be served through the County child 16 welfare system pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300(b)(2); and 1 7 WHEREAS, DSS elects to participate in the CSEC Program as described in Section 16524.7 of 18 California Welfare and Institutions Code to effectively serve CSEC by utilizing a multidisciplinary 19 approach for case management, service planning, and the provision of services; and 2 O WHEREAS, the parties to this Inter-departmental Agreement, seek to work together to guide 21 County's approach to serving CSEC; and 2 2 WHEREAS, this Inter-departmental Agreement reflects the parties' commitment to the 2 3 following guiding principles: 2 4 A. Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC): 2 5 1. Must be understood as child abuse and reported as such, and 2 6 2. Should not be criminalized 2 7 B. Responses to CSEC should be: 2 8 1. Victim-centered, -1 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 2. Trauma-informed, 2 3. Strengths-based, 3 4. Developmentally appropriate, 4 5. Culturally, linguistically, and LGBTQ competent and affirming, 5 6. Committed to active efforts that engage CSEC early and often, 6 7. Multidisciplinary, individualized, flexible, and timely, and 7 8. Data and outcome driven. 8 C. Agency Policies & Procedures should: 9 1. Ensure and track cross-system collaboration at the system and individual case level, 10 2. Incorporate mechanisms to identify and assess CSEC at key decision points, 11 3. Address the unique physical and emotional safety considerations of CSEC, and 12 4. Address unique physical and emotional safety considerations, including vicarious trauma 13 of staff, caregivers, and other relevant support persons. 14 WHEREAS, the parties agree to form a CSEC Stee1ing Committee to provide ongomg 15 oversight and support through the Inter-departmental Agreement to ensure effective collaboration to 16 better identify and serve victims of commercial sexual exploitation and children at risk of becoming 1 7 exploited; and 18 WHEREAS, the parties agree to form a multidisciplinary team (MDT), pursuant to California 19 Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16524.7(d)(2) for CSEC, to build on a youth's strengths and 2 0 respond to his/her needs in a coordinated manner; and 21 WHEREAS, California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 18960-18964 states a county 2 2 may establish a child abuse multidisciplinary personnel team (MDT) within the county to allow 2 3 provider agencies to share confidential infornrntion in order for provider agencies to investigate reports 2 4 of suspected child abuse or neglect pursuant to California Penal Code Section 11160, 11166, or 2 5 11166.05, or for the purposes of child welfare agencies making a detention determination; and 2 6 WHEREAS, the parties agree that the information they receive from other parties concerning a 2 7 child that is obtained during the identification and assessment process or during a multidisciplinary 2 8 team meeting shall be used solely for prevention, identification, and treatment. - 2 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 NOW, THEREFORE, the pai1ies of this Inter-departmental Agreement set f011h the following 2 as the terms and conditions of their understanding: 3 1. STEERING COMMITTEE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 a. The Steering Committee overseeing the CSEC Program shall: i. Provide ongoing oversight and leadership to ensure agencies and partners effectively collaborate to better identify and serve youth who are at risk of or have been commercially sexually exploited; 11. Develop, implement and oversee the Inter-departmental Agreement; m. Collect and airnlyze data related to the Inter-departmental Agreement; 1v. Revise, assess and identify necessary training related to the Inter-departmental Agreement; v. Develop a communications framework to collaborate on service delivery; vi. Establish a reporting template in compliance with State and Federal requirements; and vii. Provide an annual report to the State in compliance with State and Federal requirements. b. Members of the Steering Committee overseeing the CSEC Program shall agree to participate in the Steering Committee and fulfill the responsibilities as defined in Section 1.c. of this Inter-departmental Agreement: c. The roles and responsibilities of the Steering Committee shall be as follows: 1. As the lead agency, County of Fresno Department of Social Services Child Welfare shall adhere to Welfare and Institutions Codes 16524.6, 16524.7, 16524.8, and 16524.9; 11. Steering Committee members shall provide staff to participate and assist in coordination of the steering committee; m. Steering Committee members shall gather aggregate data on identified CSEC including the numbers identified and the services accessed by those youth, as -3 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 well as data from the multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to present and analyze with other Steering Committee members; iv. Steering Committee members shall appoint a director or designee empowered to make decisions on behalf of the paity to participate; v. Steering Committee members shall attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate collaboratively in the committee; and vi. Steering Committee members shall report on successes, barriers to providing services, and areas for improvement, including recommendations for adapting the Inter-departmental Agreement and training needs/gaps. 2. IDENTIFICATION a. The DSS Child Welfare Division will be responsible for conducting the screening of youth at intake through the Cruld Focus Team for indicators of: 1. Prior Sexual Trauma; 11. Frequent AWOL/homelessness; 111. Solicitation charges; iv. Probation/Law Enforcement involvement; v. History of substance abuse; vi. Branding tattoos; vu. Frequent truancy; viii. Relationships with much older adult; and 1x. Atypical sexual behavior. b. The DSS Child Welfare Division will identify and document CSEC in the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) utilizing the Special Project codes identified in All-County Letter 15-49. c. The DSS Child Welfare Division will review intake procedures in the Hotline and Emergency Response areas to include exploration of sexual exploitation due to CSEC in investigations and responses to safety concerns. d. The Steering Committee members agree that the information and statements obtained from the youth as part of the screening process will be maintained, disclosed and used -4. -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 only as follows and in accordance with all applicable state and federal privacy laws and regulations. e. The DSS Child Welfare Division shall maintain the records of the screening results, including any information collected and statements made incident to the screen. 3. ASSESSMENT a. Description of the assessment process 1. The Steering Committee members agree that an assessment of an exploited youth's needs and strengths must take place upon identification and on an ongoing basis. 11. The Steering Committee members agree that it is in the youth's best interest to limit unnecessary and or duplicative assessments. Accordingly, members will coordinate to ensure that assessments are streamlined and limited when appropriate. m. The circumstances in which an assessment of youth to determine his/her needs and tailor the youth's treatment and services to meet those needs is as follows: 1. Child Welfare Department: a. When an allegation of abuse or neglect is investigated. 2. Probation Department: a. When a child enters the juvenile detention facility. 3. Depaitment of Behavioral Health: a. When a child is referred to a mental health clinician for services. 4. MULTIDISCIPLINARY The Steering Committee agree to provide staff to participate in MDT meetings who have been trained in the prevention, identification or treatment of child abuse and neglect cases and who are qualified to provide a broad range of services related to child abuse and conunercially sexually exploited children and those at risk for such exploitation. An MDT meeting may consist of: a. Initial lvJDT, which includes convening a team within 10 days to address the youth's needs where immediate safety risks may not be present. -5 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 b. Ongoing MDT, which include ongoing case planning and coordination. They may occur 2 either on an individualized basis for each identified commercially sexually exploited 3 child, or in a broader case review setting, where multiple cases are reviewed on a regular 4 basis by a set team of individuals. 5 All parties agree to paiticipate in the MDTs pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions 6 Code Section 16524.7 and fulfill their responsibilities as defined in this Inter-depattmental Agreement. 7 5. TERM 8 This Inter-departmental Agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall 9 terminate on the 30th day of September 30, 2016. 10 This Inter-departmental Agreement shall automatically be extended for an unlimited number 11 of one (1) year terms upon the same terms and conditions herein set forth, unless written notice of non-12 renewal is given by a party not later than thirty (30) days prior to the close of the current term. Any 13 agency may withdraw from the Inter-Departmental Agreement at any time by providing the Steering 14 Committee written notice containing the effective date of withdrawal. 15 6. TERMINATION 16 A. Non-Allocation of Funds -The te1ms of this Inter-Departmental Agreement and it's 1 7 agreed upon protocols, are contingent on the approval of funds by the appropriating government 18 agency. Should sufficient funds not be allocated, this Inter-Departmental Agreement may be terminated 19 at any time by DSS by giving the Steering Committee members thirty (30) days advance written notice. 2 0 B. Breach of Contract -DSS may immediately suspend or tem1inate this Inter-Departmental 21 Agreement in whole or in part, where in the determination ofDSS there is: 22 1. A failure to comply with any term of this Inter-Departmental Agreement. 2 3 2. A substantially incorrect or incomplete report submitted to DSS. 2 4 C. Without Cause -Under the circumstances other than those set forth above, this Inter-2 5 Departmental Agreement and its agreed upon protocols may be terminated by DSS upon the giving of 2 6 thirty (30) days advance written notice of an intention to tem1inate to all other paities. Written notice 2 7 of termination given by a party to DSS shall only be effective as to the Inter-departmental Agreement 2 8 in relation to that party and shall have no effect on the Inter-Deparlmental Agreement with respect to all - 6 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 other parties. 2 7. COMPENSATION 3 The mutual cooperation pursuant to the tenns and conditions of this Inter-Departmental 4 Agreement shall be performed without the payment of any monetary consideration by one party to the 5 other. 6 8. MODIFICATION 7 Any matters of this Inter-Departmental Agreement may be modified from time to time by 8 the DSS Director or its Designee with written consent of all other Steering Committee members, 9 without, in any way, affecting the remainder. 10 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 11 This Inter-Departmental Agreement is not intended to and will not be construed to create the 12 relationship of principal-agent, master-servant, employer-employee, partnership, joint venture or 13 association between the Steering Committee, or any of its member agencies, and DSS. Neither is any 14 party an officer of the other. Each of the parties, their officers, agents, and employees, in their 15 performance of this Inter-Departmental Agreement shall act in an independent capacity between each 16 other. 1 7 10. LONG-TERM SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION 18 The Steering Committee members agree to provide a collaborative, long-term support by 19 providing a representative to the committee at all times. 20 11. INFORMATION SHARING AND SECURITY 21 Information will be shared and used by the Steering Committee in a manner that complies 2 2 with state and federal laws, and ethical considerations governing confidentiality, including re-23 disclosure and privilege, and that does not violate the youth's due process rights as respondents or 2 4 defendants in delinquency, criminal, summary offense, status offense, and child welfare cases, 2 5 including their rights against self-incrimination. 2 6 12. CONFIDENTIALITY 2 7 All services perfmmed by Steering Committee under this Inter-Departmental Agreement 2 8 shall be in strict conformance with all applicable Federal, State of California and/or local laws and -7 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 regulations relating to, but not limited to, California Welfare and Institutions Code, section 10850 and 2 14100.2, and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policies and Procedures, 3 Division 19-0000 Confidentiality. 4 13. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT 5 A. The parties to this Inter-Departmental Agreement shall be in strict conformance 6 with all applicable Federal and State of California laws and regulations, including but not limited to 7 Sections 5328, 10850, and 14100.2 et seq. of the Welfare and Institutions Code, Sections 2.1 and 8 431.300 et seq. of Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 56 et seq. of the California 9 Civil Code, Sections 11977 and 11812 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, and the 10 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including but not limited to Section 11 1320 D et seq. of Title 42, United States Code (USC) and its implementing regulations, including, but 12 not limited to Title 45, CFR, Sections 142, 160, 162, and 164, The Health Information Technology for 13 Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) regarding the confidentiality and security of patient 14 information, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 regarding the 15 confidentiality of genetic information. 16 B. Steering Committee members shall report to COUNTY, in writing, any 1 7 knowledge or reasonable belief that there has been unauthorized access, viewing, use, disclosure, 18 security incident, or breach of unsecured PHI not pennitted by this Agreement of which it becomes 19 aware, immediately and without reasonable delay and in no case later than two (2) business days of 20 discovery. Immediate notification shall be made to COUNTY's Information Secmity Officer and 21 Privacy Officer and COUNTY's DPH HIPAA Representative, within two (2) business days of 22 discovery. The notification shall include, to the extent possible, the identification of each individual 2 3 whose unsecured PHI has been, or is reasonably believed to have been, accessed, acquired, used, 2 4 disclosed, or breached. Steering Committee members shall take prompt corrective action to cure any 2 5 deficiencies and any action pertaining to such unauthorized disclosure required by applicable Federal 2 6 and State Laws and regulations. Steering Committee members shall investigate such breach and is 2 7 responsible for all notifications required by law and regulation or deemed necessary by COUNTY and 2 8 shall provide a written report of the investigation and reporting required to COUNTY's Information -8 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Security Officer and Privacy Officer and COUNTY's DPH HIPAA Representative. This written investigation and description of any reporting necessary shall be postmarked within the thirty (30) working days of the discovery of the breach to the addresses below: County of Fresno Dept. of Public Health HIP AA Representative (559) 600-6439 P.O. Box 11867 Fresno, CA 93775 County of Fresno Dept. of Public Health Privacy Officer (559) 600-6412 P.O. Box 11867 Fresno, CA 93775 County of Fresno Information Technology Services Information Security Officer (559) 600-5800 2048 N. Fine Street Fresno, CA 93727 C. Steering Committee members shall not transmit confidential, personal, or sensitive data via e-mail or other internet transport protocol unless the data is encrypted by a solution that has been validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as conforming to the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Algorithm. Steering Committee members must apply appropriate sanctions against its employees who fail to comply with these safeguards. Steering Committee must adopt procedures for terminating access to PHI when employment of employee ends. D. Mitigation of Hannful Effects 16 Steering Committee members shall mitigate, to the extent practicable, any 1 7 hannful effect that is suspected or known to Steering Committee of an unauthorized access, viewing, 18 use, disclosure, or breach of PHI by Steering Committee or its subcontractors in violation of the 19 requirements of these provisions. Steering Committee must document suspected or known harmful 2 0 effects and the outcome. 21 22 23 24 25 E. No Waiver of Obligations No change, waiver or discharge of any liability or obligation hereunder on any one or more occasions shall be deemed a waiver of perfom1ance of any continuing or other obligation, or shall prohibit enforcement of any obligation on any other occasion. F. HIP AA Management Directive 2910.60 2 6 2910.60 Some Fresno County programs access, use, and/or disclose PHI in 27 multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). MDTs must be statutorily authorized (e.g., Welfare and Institutions 28 Code § 11325.9, 14529, 15610.55, 18951, 18986.40). Statutorily authorized MDTs may include - 9 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 2 No officer, agent, or employee of The County of Fresno who exercises any function or 3 responsibility for planning and can-ying out the services provided under this Inter-Departmental 4 Agreement shall have any direct or indirect personal financial interest in this Inter-Departmental 5 Agreement. In addition, no employee of The County of Fresno shall be employed by any member of 6 the Steering Committee to fulfill any contractual obligations with COUNTY. The Steering Committee 7 shall also comply with all Federal, State of California, and local conflict of interest laws, statutes, and 8 regulations, which shall be applicable to all parties and beneficiaries under this Inter-Departmental 9 Agreement and any officer, agent, or employee of Fresno County. 10 18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 11 This Inter-Departmental Agreement, including all Exhibits, constitutes the entire Inter-12 Depa11mental Agreement between DSS, DBI-I, DPH and the Probation Department with respect to the 13 subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous agreements, negotiations, proposals, commitments, 14 writings, advertisements, publications, and understandings of any nature whatsoever unless expressly 15 included in this Inter-departmental Agreement. 16 Ill 1 7 Ill 18 Ill 19 Ill 20 Ill 21 Ill 22. Ill 23 Ill 24 Ill 25 Ill 2 6 Ill 27 Ill 28 Ill -11 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Inter-departmental Agreement to be 2 executed by their signatures below. 3 4 ATTEST: 5 FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 6 7 8 LI'\ le, /1 f J I l by ;,~Q J-1 _,P.J.!!': Delfino£. ;;:;::Director 9 Ill 10 Ill 11 Ill 12 Ill 13 Ill 14 Ill 15 Ill 16 Ill 1 7 Ill 18 Ill 19 Ill 20 Ill 21 Ill 22 Ill 23 Ill 24 Ill 25 Ill 2 6 Ill 27 Ill 28 Ill -12 -/ l Date: _,_/_0.,__;( ("l--(_v_· ___ _ COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH /sl _-b4--d)=----c.1 ~-1-1-~~L/,~Lj/l:t.£.--___ Date: _?>_,__fo_s_,_/ f_S __ Director of Agency -13 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-23 24 25 26 27 28 /s/ Chief Probation Officer ) -14 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA 1 FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEAL TH 2 i[) .-f -I 5 3 Isl ;.:!}~ 2,cf-c,c/1-f-Date: -----='------------------------------4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Director of Agency -15 -COUNTY OF FRESNO Fresno, CA CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES SUBRECIPIENT GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT Subrecipient: Fresno County I DUNS# 932953037 I FIPS #: 019-0000( Grant Disaster/Program Title: Human Trafficking Advocacy (HA) Program Performance Period: 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019 I Subaward Amount Requested: 187,500 Type of Non-Federal Entity (Check Box) I []State Gov. l&)LocalGov. OJPA ON on-Profit •Tribe Per Title 2 CFR § 200.331 , Cal OES is required to evaluate the risk of noncompliance with federal statutes, regulations and grant terms and conditions posed by each subrecipient of pass-through funding . This assessment is made in order to determine and provide an appropriate level of technical assistance , training, and grant oversight to subrecipients for the award referenced above . The following are questions related to your organization 's experience in the management of federal grant awards. T his questionnaire must be completed and returned with your grant application materials. For purposes of completing this questionnaire, grant manager is the individual who has primary responsi bility for day-to-day administrat ion of the grant , bookkeeper/accounting staff means the individual who has responsibility for reviewing and determin ing expenditures to be charged to the grant award , and organization refers to the subrecipient applying for the award , and/or the governmental implementing agency , as applicable . Assessment Factors Response 1. How many years of experience does your current grant manager have managing grants? >5 years 2. How many years of experience does your current bookkeeper/accounting staff have >5 years managing grants? 3. How many grants does your organization currently receive? 3-10 grants 4. What is the approximate total dollar amount of all grants your organization receives? $4,140 ,251 5. Are individual staff members assigned to work on multiple grants? Yes 6 . Do you use timesheets to track the time staff spend working on specific activities/projects? Yes 7. How often does your organization have a financial audit? Annually 8. Has y our organization rece ived any audit findings in the last three years? Yes 9. Do you have a written plan to charge costs to grants? Yes 10. Do you have written procurement policies? Yes 11. Do you get multiple quotes or bids when buying items or services? Sometimes 12. How many years do you maintain receipts, deposits , cancelled checks, invoices, etc.? >5 years 13 . Do you have procedures to monitor grant funds passed through to other entities? Yes Certification: This is to certify that, to the best of our knowledge and belief the data.furnished above is accurate, complete and current. Print Name and Title Nathan Magsig, Chairman ATTEST: BERNICE E. SEIDEL Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Fresno , State of California By .SUSA©:BA~ Depuiy Date: ~-~-\ Phone Number: 559-600-5000 Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment (Rev.03/2018) I Div Joy Tho ,ment & Research ;ion mpson E IDevelo [ l ___ tJ Crime Victim Assistance Center Karen Roach Probation Services Manager ------·-··-i--·-·- Victim Witness Grant Senior Victim Advocate Senior Victim Advocate Senior Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Victim Advocate, Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Mass Victimization Advocate Support Program Techn ician II Office Assistant I Student Worker Student Worker Extra Help Human Trafficking Grant Senior Victim Advocate XC Grant Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Victim Advocate Deputy Probation Officer Underserved Victims Victim Advocate Victim Advocate VOISE Grant Victim Advocate I Fresno County Probation Department Kirk Haynes Chief Probation Officer I I Adult Division l --------- Administrc Financial Services Norabelle Elegado Supervising Accountant '- Accountant II Accountant II Accountant I Account Clerk Office Assistant Ill Greg ion Division Reinke Automation David Touma Senior Systems and Procedures Analyst '-------·--,-------· IT Analyst IV IT Analyst IV IT Analyst IV Systems and Procedures Analyst Ill Program Technician Contract Developer Contract Developer PROJECT SUMMARY INSTRUCTIONS All of the necessary project information must be placed on the form in the space allowed. Additional pages may not be added. This is a summary of the project narrative: 1. SUBAWARD NUMBER: Enter the Subaward # as it appears on the approved Grant Subaward Face Sheet. 2. PROGRAM TITLE: Enter the program, title as it appears on the approved Grant Subaward Face Sheet 3. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Enter beginning and ending dates of the performance period for the Grant Subaward. 4. SUBRECIPIENT: Enter the Subrecipient name as it appears on the approved Grant Subaward Face Sheet. 5. GRANT AMOUNT: Enter the amount of grant funds requested. This must be the same amount used on the budget pages and block 12G on the Grant Award Face Sheet. 6. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: Enter the implementing agency as it appears on the approved Grant Subaward Face Sheet. 7. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Provide a description of the specific area of service Cal OES is authorized to fund based upon state or federal legislation. 8. PROBLEM STATEMENT: Describe the problem the project will address. Support the problem with data such as number of offenses, description of the target area, and local needs. 9. OBJECTIVES: Include the quantifiable measurements which define a course of action in order to accomplish the program goals. 10. ACTIVITIES: Describe activities you will perform to accomplish each objective (quantify where possible). 11. EVALUATION: Describe how project performance will be measured, if applicable. Note who will conduct the evaluation, (e.g., project staff, government personnel, or outside consultants). 12. NUMBER OF CLIENTS TO BE SERVED: Enter the number of clients, if applicable. 13. PROJECT BUDGET: Amounts in each category must be the same as the Budget Pages amounts. The total must be the same as the total in box 12G on the Grant Award Face Sheet. Project Summary-Cal OES 2-150 (Revised 7/2015) PROJECT SUMMARY 1. Subaward #: 3. PERFORMANCE PERIOD 2. PROJECT TITLE Human Trafficking Advocacy (HA) Program 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019 4. SUBRECIPIENT 5. GRANT AMOUNT Name: Fresno County Phone: (559) 600-1298 (this is the same amount as 12G of the Grant Subaward Face Sheet) Address: 3333 E. American Ave, Suite B Fax#: (559) 455-2460 $ 187,500 City: Fresno Zip: 93725 6. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY Name: Fresno County Probation Phone: 559) 600-1298 Fax#: (559)455-2460 Address: 3333 E. American Ave, Suite B City: Fresno Zip: 93725 7. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Human Trafficking Advocacy Program will provide case management and services to victims of human trafficking. An experienced Senior Victim/Witness Advocate will be dedicated to the human trafficking specialized caseload and provide direct services to the victims. Outreach will also be conducted to increase awareness of human trafficking and services available to victims. The Program will also support victims by navigating the different systems such as criminal justice, child welfare, immigration, etc. and link victims to short-term necessities like clothing, food, and emergency/transitional shelter and medical care to longer-term needs like substance abuse and/or mental health services, permanent housing, child care, and life skills for reintegrating into society. 8. PROBLEM STATEMENT Fresno County, is ranked #7 for cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline California. Vulnerabilities such as poverty runaway and homeless youth, and immigrants are prevalent in Fresno County: 26% of the population and 29% of children under the age of 18 live below the poverty level according to the State of California Employment Development Department. Due to CVAC's internal organization and staffing, CVAC does not have a dedicated advocate to work solely with human trafficking victims nor is specific funding available to provide the necessary services to human trafficking victims. 9. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Human Trafficking Advocacy Program will be to: Develop a human trafficking specialized caseload to provide direct services to victims assigned to an experienced Senior Victim/ Witness Advocate; develop strategies to collaborate with and coordinate services to victims across criminal justice, social service agencies and community-based organizations; support victims in navigating the different systems such as criminal justice, child welfare, immigration and other systems; provide victims with short-term necessities like clothing, food and emergency housing. Provide transitional housing to victims when needed; and refer victims to service providers based on services needed by the victim. Project Summary -Cal OES 2-150 (Revised 7 /2015) 10. ACTIVITIES The program will maintain a caseload of human trafficking victims; provide emergency assistance and informal counseling in response to needs of victims; assist in relocation services as needed; determine eligibility for services and assist crime victims with claims for financial assistance; interpret and explain laws and regulations governing victims' rights, the criminal justice center, and court proceedings; conduct presentations to law enforcement, schools, community and justice system agencies, victim groups, and professional groups; prepare victim impact statements for court; accompany crime victims and witnesses to court and provide 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 106,722 80,778 187,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Totals: 106,722 80,788 $0 187,500 Project Summary -Cal OES 2-150 (Revised 7/2015) PETTY CASH VICTIM FUND PROCEDURE Fresno County SUBRECIPIENT NAME SUBAWARD# In order for a project to develop a Petty Cash Victim Fund with grant funds, certain criteria must be maintained. Petty Cash Victim Fund can be utilized for unforeseen financial intervention paid directly to the victim. Due to the nature of this Petty Cash Victim Fund, they need to be easily accessible. Safeguards and accountability of the funds must be maintained. For effective management and audit purposes, the following procedures must be followed: 1. The Petty Cash Victim Fund and regular grant allocation funds must be kept separate, each with its own account within the general ledger. 2. The authority to disburse funds to victims from the Petty Cash Victim Fund rests with the Project Director, Financial Officer, and/or those identified on the Signature Authorization Form (Cal OES 2-103). 3. 4. The name and signature of the victim and the employee disbursing the funds must be maintained, as well as the date, amount, and reason for the request. . 6 oo Direct cash disbursements will be limited to no more than $' O ~ per oo individual. Victims are not eligible to draw on the Petty Cash Victim Fund for more than ,$200 .__. per year. Petty cash victim Fund Procedures -Cal OES 2-153 (Revised 1/2018) 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. · 4 16* 21 22 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. 23 31* 4. STATE SENATE DISTRICT(S): Enter the number(s) of the State Senate District(s) that the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district where the project's principal office is located. 8 12 14* 5. POPULATION OF SERVICE AREA: Enter the total population of the area served by the project. 1,067,2~f~f Project Service Area Information -Cal OES 2-154 (Revised 7/2015) Senior Victim/Witness Advocate Resume PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To obtain a professional position in the Criminal Justice field as a Criminologist while acquiring practical skills and knowledge necessary for working with victims of crime. EDUCATION August 1993 -May 1996 August 1990 -May 1993 SKILLS California State University, Fresno Bachelors of Science (BS) -Criminology/Victimology Fresno City College (AS) -Paralegal Studies Criminal/Civil Laws Victims' Rights Intervention and Crisis Counseling WORK HISTORY Legal Research and Writing December 4, 2017 -Present July 6, 1998 -December 3, 2017 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Senior Victim/Witness Advocate Victim/Witness Advocate 10/29/1999 -California Office of Criminal Justice Planning, Entry Level Victim Advocate Training 12/07/2001 11/01/2017 02/02/2016 02/24/2016 05/28/2015 09/28/2015 11/09/2015 05/18/2011 02/8/2013 06/10/2009 04/23/2008 12/04/2008 11/17/1999 -California Office of Criminal Justice Planning, Advanced Victim Advocate Training -Human trafficking: Law Enforcement Response and Investigation - 8 hrs. -Supporting LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Dating Violence -1.0 _7th Annual Human Trafficking Conference-6 hrs. -Advanced Immigration for Victim Advocates - 2 hrs. -Fresno Police Department Human Trafficking Training - 4 hrs. -Interacting Effectively with the Mental Ill - 4 hrs. -Understanding Child Neglect - 6 hrs. -Best Practices in Servicing LGBTQ Individuals and Families - 6 hrs. -California Victim Services Human Trafficking Training-6 hrs. -Trauma Informed Client Management-8 hrs. -Leadership Training -8 hrs. -Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse - 8 hrs. SENIOR VICTIM-WITNESS ADVOCATE COUNTY OF FRESNO Established Date: Sep 28, 2015 DESCRIPTION: Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented SALARY RANGE $20.15 -$25.79 Hourly $1,612.00 -$2,063.00 Biweekly $3,492.67 -$4,469.83 Monthly $41,912.00 -$53,638.00 Annually Class Code: 2034 Under general supervision, acts in a lead capacity over Victim-Witness Advocates or performs specialized assignments as determined by department management; provides supportive services to victims, victims' family members and witnesses participating in the Victim-Witness Assistance Program; and performs related work as required. The Victim-Witness Advocate classification series is responsible for assisting victims of crimes by providing the mandated services of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 13835 and the Victims' Bill of Rights. These services, which are also provided to victims' family members and witnesses of crimes, include advising participants of program services and outreach activities; referring program participants to professional care providers; explaining the process of the criminal justice system; accompanying victims, family members, and witnesses to court and related hearings; and assisting participants with claim applications. The Senior Victim-Witness Advocate classification differs from the Victim-Witness Advocate classification in which incumbents at the Senior level act in a lead capacity or perform specialized assignments as determined by department management. SAMPLES OF DUTIES: The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of the job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for any given position in this classification. • Acts in a lead capacity which includes assigning, reviewing and coordinating the work of Victim-Witness Advocates; provides training to lower-level staff; or functions in a specialized assignment as determined by department management. • Interviews victims and witnesses of crimes to obtain factual information needed to determine eligibility for participation in the Victim-Witness Assistance Program. Advises and assists program participants in obtaining appropriate services, and refers to professional psychological, health, medical, and social services care providers. • Provides crisis intervention, emergency assistance, and informal counseling in order to deliver timely and comprehensive responses to the immediate and long term needs of victims. • Interprets and explains laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing victims' rights, the criminal justice system and court proceedings, and provides information on case status and disposition. • Assists participants in the preparation, verification, and submission of claims to the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, and monitors claim progress and payment. • Transports or arranges transportation for victims and witnesses. • Conducts program educational presentations to law enforcement, schools, community agencies, and other criminal justice system agencies. • Compiles statistical data for use in preparing reports and surveys; prepares reports, memoranda and correspondence. • May translate as required to meet program participant needs. Translating may be oral or in written form. • May accompany victims and witnesses to court proceedings and related hearings and assist with the preparation and delivery of victim impact statements. • May act as liaison between the department and law enforcement, courts and community agencies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: • Department practices, policies, and procedures necessary to train and assign, review and coordinate the work of staff; • Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertinent to the criminal justice system, victim services, and advocacy, including victims' rights; • Federal, State and local judicial and law enforcement procedures; • The California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board; • Interviewing, and crisis intervention techniques; • Principles and practices of effective public speaking; • Public and private community resources, care providers, and agencies; • Principles and practices of recordkeeping. Skills and Abilities to: • Assign, review and coordinate the work of staff; • Train staff in department work procedures and methods; • Effectively interview program participants to obtain and record factual information; • Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations related to the Victim-Witness Assistance program; • Identify and be responsive to the needs of crime victims, including providing emergency assistance or referral to other agencies and care providers; • Act as liaison between victims and judicial and law enforcement staff; • Exhibit emotional stability under conditions of high stress, limited supervision, and rapidly changing situations and circumstances; • Handle sensitive situations and confidential matters discreetly and effectively; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of various educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; • Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of initiative, maturity, integrity, accountability and good judgment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: OPTION 1: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree which is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, or a closely related field. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a Victim-Witness Advocate with the County of Fresno. OPTION 2: Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least fifteen (15) of the required semester units must be in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, or a closely related field. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in victim services providing intake, counseling and referral services. AND Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a Victim-Witness Advocate with the County of Fresno. In addition to the options listed above, the following is required: Other: Completion of the required minimum hours of entry level training provided by the department and pursuant to California Penal Code Section 13835.10. Completion of the required Advanced Level Victim Advocate training approved by the State and pursuant to California Penal Code Section 13835.10. License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.