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1 ANT 0 N l 0 R. VILLAR A I G 0 S 1\ MAYOR October 15, 2012 Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk Room 395, City Hall Re: Request for Authority to Accept Grant Award for the U.S. Department of Justice. Office on Violence Against Women. Fiscal Year 2012 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program Dear Honorable Members: On March 23, 2012, the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety submitted a grant application to the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in the U.S Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2012 Office on Violence Against Women Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (FY12 Arrest Policies). On September 12, 2012, OVW notified the Mayor's Office of a grant award in the amount of $900,000 to fund a Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) program to ultimately increase services for victims and enhance the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) capacity to address sexual assault and domestic violence in Los Angeles. The grant program period is October 1, 2012 to September 30, This is a continuation grant from the FY09 Arrest Policies grant, which ended on September 30, The grant award has no matching funds requ irement. Transmitted herewith for consideration by the City Council is a request to accept and expend the grant award in accordance with the approved budget. The grant provides for the fo llowing personnel, contractual services, supplies, and travel: Cost Category Amount Contractual Services- Domestic Abuse Response Team $689,000 Contractual Services/LAPD Training- Peace Over Violence $ 12,000 Contractual Services- Valley Cares $123,570 Supplies $ 4,670 Travel $ 17,760 Grant Administration - Mayor Salaries and Fringe benefits $ 50,000 Other (training for LAPD) $ 3,000 Total $900, J U N t l I< I H S I' I( I '.I l. S f I( I ~ I I l J ~ A N l I 1 ~ S, C A I I f t l It N I A lj 0 (J [ 2 P II (l N ~ ( 2 11 ) \J 7h 11 (>Ill) I \ ( 2 l3 ) q 7 B E~t r\ II MAl lll(~' I At I r l'.<lrc

2 Honorable Members of the City Council October 15, 2012 Page 2 of 5 The FY12 Arrest Policies grant aims to achieve the following goals: Expand Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) to three new LAPD divisions that have a high volume of Domestic Violence (DV) and gang crime; develop stronger partnerships with community-based DV service providers at the seven existing DART locations; and enhance LAPD patrol officer DV training to include identifying sexual assault and learning how to address the nexus of gang violence and DV. The participating agencies are the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and seven nonprofit service providers (Valley CARES, Peace Over Violence, Children's Institute, Domestic Abuse Center, Project Peacemakers, Jewish Family Services, and Rainbow Services). The grant application is attached (Attachment A). Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) A total of $689,000 will be utilized for the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART). The DART is a City of Los Angeles (City) program that is dedicated to combating domestic violence through a partnership between community-based service providers and the LAPD. Services provided include case management, advocacy, transportation, needs assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, medical and emergency room advocacy, parenting classes, support groups, referrals to shelters, legal services, self defense classes, and assistance in obtaining restraining orders. The cost to operate a DART is approximately $100,000 per site. In 2010, the Mayor's Office released a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the DART program. The agencies selected as a result of the procurement are the Domestic Abuse Center (DAC), Peace Over Violence (POV), Project Peacemakers, Inc. (PPMI), and Children's Institute (Cll). These agencies are recipients of General Fund dollars in the amount of $460,000 for Fiscal Year , or $65,714 per LAPD division. Currently, there are seven city-funded DARTS: Northeast, Hollenbeck, 7ih, Newton, Southwest, Rampart, and Van Nuys divisions. Grant funding will supplement General Fund dollars over the grant's term. A major goal of the City has been to expand the DART program into additional LAPD areas, and this grant is enabling the City to do just that. Based on Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse crime statistics collected by LAPD's Compstat, three new sites were selected. They are in LAPD's Southeast, Harbor, and North Hollywood divisions. The FY12 Arrest Policies grant will provide funding for the following: Agency Name Peace Over Violence Project Peacemakers Domestic Abuse Center Children's Institute Jewish Family Services Project Peacemakers Rainbow Services TOTAl Sexual Assault Response Team (S6RT) lapd Division(s) Northeast and Hollenbeck 77 1 h, Newton, Southwest Van Nuys Rampart North Hollywood Southeast Harbor Contract Amount $124,000 $186,000 $ 62,000 $ 62,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $689,000 One of the grant's main purpose areas is to improve services to victims through the use of a Family Justice Center (FJC), which co-locates services such as counseling, police, prosecutors, legal aid, and medical aid. Valley CARES was established in 2009 as a FJC that serves the

3 Honorable Members of the City Council October 15, 2012 Page 3 of 5 San Fernando Valley and is closely connected to LAPD's Van Nuys division. Valley CARES operates a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). A SART is a multidisciplinary interagency team of individuals working collaboratively to provide services for the community by offering specialized sexual assault intervention services. The SART consists of: a specially trained nurse examiner who provides an evidentiary examination and medical support; a law enforcement officer who conducts an investigation and provides emergency assistance; and a counselor-advocate who is there to provide emotional support, referrals and information to help the survivor. The Valley CARES SART team will assess DV victims that have sexual assault as a component of their abuse and provide them with specialized services to address their needs. The grant allocates $123,570 for the Valley CARES SART and will provide 120 forensic medical examinations to victims during the grant period. Funding will support forensic examination services in the San Fernando Valley via Valley CARES to DV victims who are identified as having experienced sexual assault and fund a specialized counselor-advocate to provide wraparound services to clients. LAPD Training A total of $15,000 is allocated for training purposes. The City has long recognized the correlation between gang violence and Domestic Violence, and is committed to further exploring the connection. Training LAPD officers on this nexus is beneficial for their work in the neighborhoods that are impacted by high gang and DV crime rates. A total of $12,000 is allocated to Peace Over Violence (POV), an experienced community-based organization (CBO) with years of gang/dv nexus training for gang intervention workers and LAPD officers. POV will contribute 500 hours during the grant to work together with LAPD on the development and implementation of E-learning trainings on the gang/dv nexus. An additional $3,000 is allocated for the LAPD to provide four California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved trainings for up to 1,000 LAPD officers on DV issues, such as strangulation and danger assessments. Trainings will take place four times during the grant period, serving up to 1,000 officers. Officers will also be provided with a binder containing relevant training information that they can refer back to as needed. Costs include the space for training and the cost for the binders. Travel, Supplies, and Grant Administration A total of $17,760 has been budgeted for travel to conferences and trainings associated with the grant. The grant guidance requires that all grantees must budget at least $15,000 of the total grant award for conferences and trainings related to the grant. OVW anticipates that at least six trainings will be held during the course of the grant period. All partners on the grant are allowed to utilize this travel money to attend pertinent and relevant trainings during the grant period. LAPD will send DART officers from the ten LAPD divisions with a DART to trainings during the 24 months of the grant period, to learn up-to-date investigative approaches to DV crimes and information on best practices. A total of $4,670 is allocated for supplies. Supplies will go to LAPD's DART teams in the ten Areas (Northeast, Hollenbeck, 7ih, Newton, Southwest, Van Nuys, Southeast, Harbor, North Hollywood, and Rampart) and will include items such as digital cameras, media cards for the cameras, and color printers. These supplies will increase the efficiency of the LAPD at each of these divisions to provide necessary evidence to prosecutors in a timelier manner.

4 Honorable Members of the City Council October 15, 2012 Page 4 of 5 The grant will provide $50,000, or 5.5% of the total grant award to be used by the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety staff in support of the administrative and project management costs associated with this grant. A total of $38,895 is budgeted for salaries and $11,105 is budgeted for the fringe benefits for these positions. Over two years, funding will partially support the salaries and fringe benefits of one grant specialist ($26,400), one grants analyst ($11,200) and one accountant ($12,400) responsible for coordinating the grant-funded program, administering all contracts, overseeing the implementation of grant-funded programs, reporting to the grantor, and all accounting and auditing responsibilities. It is therefore requested that the City Council: 1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor or his designee, to: a. Accept on behalf of the City, the Fiscal Year 2012 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program in the amount of $900,000 for the period effective from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2014; b. Execute the Grant Award Agreement and authorize the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form; c. Execute seven Professional Services Agreements between the City of Los Angeles and seven community-based organizations for the DART program for a term of up to 24 months within the applicable grant performance period, not to exceed a cumulative total of $824,570, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, as follows: Account 46J304 Title Contractual Services: Valley CARES Children's Institute Domestic Abuse Center Peace Over Violence Project Peacemakers Jewish Family Services Rainbow Services TOTAL Amount $123,570 $ 62,000 $ 62,000 $136,000 $271,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $824,570 2" Approve the Fiscal Year 2012 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program budget and authorize the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget; 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. ESTABLISH a receivable in Fund 52E in the amount of up to $900,000, and create new Appropriation Accounts within Fund 52E, Department 46 as follows:

5 Honorable Members of the City Council October 15, 2012 Page 5 of 5 Appropriation Number 46J146 46J299 46J304 46J601 46J213 46J603 Account Name Mayor Salaries Related Costs Contractual Services Supplies Travel Other TOTAL Amount $ 36, $ 13, $824, $ 4, $ 17, $ 3, $900, b. EXPEND funds upon presentation of proper demands from the Office of the Mayor; 4. INSTRUCT the Controller to transfer up to $36, from Fund 52E, Account No. 46J146 to the Mayor's General Fund No. 100, Department 46, Account No. 1020, for reimbursement of grant-funded personnel salaries; 5. INSTRUCT the Controller to transfer up to $13, from Fund 52E, Account No. 46J299 to the Mayor's General Fund No. 100, Department 46, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits; and 6. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. ARV:jkz Attachments A B C Grant Application Award Letter and Grant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding

6 Attachment A FY 12 GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENTS OF PROTECTION ORDERS Summary Data Sheet Authorized Representative Name: Title: Address: Telephone; E~mail Address: Grant Point of Contact Name: Title Address: Telephone: E~mail Address: Antonio R. Villaraigosa Mayor 200 North Spring Street, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, California (213) 978~0600 MA YOR@lacity.org Julie K. Zeisler Senior Grant Specialist 200 North Spring Street, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, California Julie.K.Zeisler@lacity.org Statement: The City of Los Angeles has expended $500,000 in OVW funds in the Fiscal Year ending June 30, Other Federal Grant Programs: Depmtment of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Justice Assistance Grants.. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Programs grants 0 Department of Homeland Security, Urban Areas Security Initiative Agency: Type of Agency: CITY OF LOS ANGELES Local Government Nonprofit, non~governmental victim services programs collaborating on this project: PEACE OVER VIOLENCE; PROJECT PEACEMAKERS; DOMESTIC ABUSE CENTER; CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE; RAINBOW SERVICES; JEWSH FAMILY SERVICE; AND VALLEY CARES. Local Project: Municipality Project will be implemented in the City of Los Angeles Arrest Program Statutory Purpose Areas: <~~ Implement pro-arrest programs and policies in police departments, including policies for protection order violations; <~~ Develop policies, educational programs, protection order registries, and training in police depattments to improve tracking of cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Policies, educational programs, protection order registries,

7 FY 12 GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENTS OF PROTECTION ORDERS and training described in this purpose area shall incorporate confidentiality, and privacy protections for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; e Develop and implement policies and training for police, prosecutors, probation, and parole officers, and the judiciary in recognizing, investigating, and prosecuting instances of sexual assault, with an emphasis on recognizing the threat to the community for repeat crime perpetration by such individuals; Summary of Current Project 1. Arrest Award Number: 2009-WE-AX Project period is October 1, 2009-September 30, Total funds remaining:$222, Personnel: $3, Travel: $4, Consultants: $217, EMC will complete their work by March 30, 2012 and bill the City for the remainder of their contract ($$183,884). Peace Over Violence completed work in September 2011 and reimbursements are pending in the amount of $33,670.68). 3. Personnel funded under the grant: Sr. Grant Specialist, Mayoral Aide Sr. Accountant, Mayoral Aide V@ 23.5% 2

8 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project PROJECT NARRATIVE A. Purpose of Application Service Area, Target Population and Problem to be Addressed: In 2011, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) received 47,661 domestic violence (DV) calls for service and repmted 17,000 DV crimes. 1 This is a two percent reduction in reported DV crime from the previous year. However, while the number ofdv crimes has fallen, the LAPD reports that DV crimes in general have become more severe and more complex. They attribute this increased severity and complexity to a number of factors, including a lack of funding to properly train all officers or provide adequate onmscene support from advocates, and the observation of a growing connection between DV, sexual assault, and gang violence. Under the proposed Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DAR TEE) Project, we propose to: ~~~ Expand Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) to three new LAPD divisions that have a high volume of DV and gang crime; '~~ Develop stronger partnerships with community-based DV service providers at the seven existing DART locations; and e Enhance LAPD patrol officer DV training to include identifying sexual assault and learning hoe to address the nexus of gang violence and DV. Current Services: Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART): Currently, the City has seven Domestic Abuse Response Teams (DARTs), which pair victim advocates from non-profit advocacy agencies with LAPD Major Assault Crime (MAC) officers and detectives to respond to the scene of a DV call The DART advocates go out on~scene with the LAPD officers for crisis 1 Los Angeles Police Department, Compstat

9 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project response, follow up with clients either after the initial contact or at the request of the LAPD, offer resources to clients and provide crisis debriefing. The LAPD divisions with a DART program dedicate one team of officers to handle all DV radio calls, which allows the officers to have a quicker response time and frees up patrol to respond to other calls. DART officers refer victims to the DART advocate who provides needed services that include case management, transportation, crisis intervention, safety plans, financial literacy, medical and emergency room advocacy, referrals to shelters, and legal advocacy. DART officers oversee the investigation and take pictures at the crime scene to help document the case, which can be used in court if the victim gives his/her consent DART advocates also give informal roll call trainings in their divisions. The DART program serves approximately 1,000 DV victims each year. Over the past two years, funding for the DART program has decreased due to the cha1lenging economic climate. Prior to 2005, domestic abuse response services were funded by the State. In 2005, the City launched the DART program and until2010, the DART program has been solely funded by the City's General Fund. In 2010, the City was fortunate to receive grant funding from the Department of Justice, including the FY 09 Anest Policies grant, to help us expand to seven DART sites. Unfmtunately, the City has recently experienced budget deficits in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Many community-based crime reduction and prevention services, including some that that suppmt DART, have been cut in the past several years. The City anticipates budget shmifalls to continue through the next three years. At that time, it is hoped that the benefits from an economic recovery will be felt in municipal revenue streams. For now, however, we are trying to manage funding cuts and maintain our existing seven DART program sites. 2

10 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project Gaps in Services: New Community-Based Provider Services Needed: In LAPD divisions without a DART program, DV response is not coordinated and calls for service are responded to by officers without the presence of an advocate. Moreover, in divisions without DART, officers are less likely to refer victims to services following a call Under the proposed DAR TEE project, the LAPD will be able to enhance services in the seven DARTs in the LAPD Rampart, Hollenbeck, Nmiheast, Newton, Southwest, Van Nuys, and 77th divisions and expand to three new DART sites in the LAPD Southeast, Harbor, and North Hollywood divisions. 10 DART Divisions Rampart Hollenbeck Northeast Newton Southwest Van Nuys 77th Street Proposed Sites Southeast Harbor N Hollywood DV and Spousal Abuse Crimes Domestic Abuse 1, ,026 1, , Spousal Abuse The chart above illustrates the high level of DV crime in the seven existing DART sites and at the three proposed expansion sites. The three divisions we propose to expand DART into (Harbor, Southeast, and North Hollywood) have a high level ofdv calls for service. We propose to partner with community-based providers including the Jewish Family Service (JFS) in North Hollywood division, Rainbow Services in Harbor division, and Project Peacemakers in Southeast division to add services in the new divisions as well as strengthen services in the other seven DART sites. All three agencies 2 DV is based on MO Code Spousal Abuse Aggravated Assaults and Simple Assaults are Crime Class Codes 236 and 626 3

11 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project are established service providers that wil1 provide victim services including case management, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, safety planning, and transpmiation to shelters. Gaps in Services: Sexual Assault and DV Nexus: Opened in 2010, Valley CARES Family Justice Center (FJC) is a one-stop shop for providing wraparound care for victims ofdv and sexual assault. Valley CARES, together with its partners Valley Trauma Center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS), and the LAPD, joined together to form a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) to address a gap in services for victims who experienced sexual assault as pmi of their domestic abuse. Research has shown that women who are raped as well as battered are in greater danger of being killed than women who are battered, but not raped (Browne, 1987; Campbell, 1989). It is understood that the collection of forensic evidence is crucial in the prosecution of sex crimes. The absence or delay of disclosing the details of sexual violence within the context of DV can result in many perpetrators going unprosecuted. However, many victims are not asked to disclose this component of the domestic abuse. By operating a SART as part of the FJC, Valley CARES is uniquely positioned to serve any victim ofdv in the San Fernando Valley (pop. 1.2 mihion) with medical evidentiary exams by specially trained forensic nurse examiners on~site. Through this grant opportunity, we propose to provide forensic examination services in the community via Valley CARES to DV victims who are identified as having experienced sexual assault. Under the proposed DAR TEE project, additional funding to support Valley CARES would fund a specialized victim advocate to provide wraparound services to this population. GAPS in Services - Gang/DV Nexus: In recent years, researchers have found that DV is a contributing factor to gang violence and that involvement within antisocial groups (i.e., gangs) 4

12 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project can predict violence and aggressive behavior that carries over into the home. 3 Additionally, "Community violence exposure, specifically gang involvement, has been shown to be associated with elevated sexual and pregnancy risk for gang-affiliated females." 4 These findings are particularly significant in Los Angeles, which has arguably one of the most considerable and complex gang problems in the nation. As ofdecember 2011, the Los Angeles Police Depmtment repotted 4,694 gang-related violent crimes, including 2,192 aggravated assaults, 170 homicides, and 21 gang-involved rapes, 5 It is not surprising to LAPD Major Assault Crime (MAC) officers that almost 17% ofdv victims have a gang-involved perpetrator. 6 This DV/gang link has also complicated the response oflaw enforcement to DV crime. Anecdotally, police have seen higher rates ofdv crime in LA communities characterized by high incidences of gang activity. In fact, the three new DART sites are in such communities, It is often difficult, however, for LAPD officers to identify someone as a DV victim when they are involved with a gang-affiliated batterer or are gang-affiliated themselves. Furthermore, officers find it difficult to refer this population to needed community-based DV services. The gang/dv nexus will be tracked in the new DART sites to help the LAPD and DART personnel work together to develop new strategies for addressing, reducing and preventing DV for victims who are linked to gang violence. Gaps in Services- Training: Due to budget constraints, the LAPD is struggling to train all 9,900 officers in the latest strategies for handling DV calls, including the importance of responding appropriately to DV victims. It has been difficult to educate patrol officers about the range and 3 Herrenkohl, et al "Examining the Link between Child Abuse and Youth Violence" (Journal oflnterpersonal Violence, October, 2003) 4 "Exposure to Partner, Family, and Community Violence: Gang-Affiliated Latina Women and Risk of Unintended Pregnancy." Miller, E., Levenson, R., Herrera, L., Kurek, L., Stofflet, M., Marin, L. Journal ofurban Health, December 13, Los Angeles Police Department Compstat 6 DART program statistics from

13 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project availability of resources for victims that exist throughout LA's diverse communities. First responders often report encounters with victims who are unwilling to seek help after the first response from the police. Many of these victims continue to stay in the abusive relationship and subsequently end up reporting multiple and more severe incidents ofdv. This is especially true in areas of the city populated by new immigrants who may not yet trust law enforcement based on their past experience with police in their former country and/or have questionable immigration status, which adds to their distrust. Currently, LAPD training on DV issues is limited to training for new officers at the Police Academy and refresher trainings once a year for detectives. This leaves out thousands of patrol officers. It is critical that first responders understand the array of available services for victims and how to access such services in every LA neighborhood. Additionally, Gang and DV police officers often do not have the experience, information or necessary cross~training to assist DV victims who are involved with a gang-affiliated batterer. To fill some of this void, LAPD will implement four State-approved, standardized trainings during the grant period on topics such as DV dynamics, legal remedies available to immigrant victims such as U~ Visas and VA W A petitions, common reactions of DV survivors, revisions in state laws, and the role ofthe advocate. Additionally, DART and SART communitybased advocates will provide roll call trainings for officers in their communities on similar topics to ensure that LAPD patrol are referring victims to available services in their areas. Community to be Served: According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, LA's population is 3,792,621 persons and is comprised of residents who are 48.5% Latino, 28.7% Caucasian, 11. 1% 6

14 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project Asian and 9.2% Black. The remaining 2.5% residents are Native American, Pacific Islander, of multiple races or "other," as self-identified on their census application. Although DV affects all cultures and races, in 2011 Latinos constituted the largest number of reported DV victims, representing 63.7% oftotal victims, followed by Blacks at 13.1 %, "other" at 12.8% and Caucasians at 8.6%. These findings were not surprising as Latinos comprise almost half of the City's population. To further complicate the issue, there are many undocumented residents who are nervous to even call the police and report these crimes. Not coincidentally, these percentages are reflective of the demographics within neighborhoods hit hardest by gang crime, and are evident in the three new DART communities of North Hollywood, Harbor, and Southeast. Impact of Cun ent Efforts: The City of LA is proud of the DART program and looks forward to the opportunity to enhance and expand this successful initiative by adding three new DART sites, enhancing community-based DV support services and providing additional DV training for police officers. The DART program could never have grown to the seven existing sites if it weren't for our earlier success in other DV prevention and intervention programming including the FY 09 Arrest Policies grant program, which enabled LA to accomplish the following: Developed a curriculum and held trainings for the Los Angeles City Attorney gang unit attorneys and family violence unit attorneys on the intersection of gangs and DV, attended by over thirty participants; Provided specialized DV and gang training for 70 LAPD detectives in the Detective Schools and Major Assault Crimes (MAC); 7

15 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project Implemented a state-of-the-art DV Case Management System, Documentum, to digitize evidence packets to expedite the filing ofdv misdemeanor cases for family violence attorneys in the Los Angeles City Attorneys Office; Printed 50,000 SAFE business-size cards in English and Spanish with 24-hour hotline numbers. These cards were handed out by LAPD officers who respond to DV calls; were in all 73 Los Angeles Public Libraries; carried by Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) gang intervention workers; and handed out in some Los Angeles Unified School District schools. They were also distributed by the City Attorney's office to individuals with active and pending DV cases; and ;; Created a comprehensive, city-wide resource guide that contains all DV agencies and shelters by geographic area, as well as all gang intervention agencies by geographic area. This guide has been distributed to all 21 LAPD divisions and is accessible online within the Police Department and the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. But as evidenced by the DAR TEE project proposal, we are still in need of additional funding to fill in gaps by expanding DART sites to other neighborhoods in need, adding additional community provider services and training the rank and file in new DV strategies. This is the only OVW grant that the City is currently applying for in Relationship to the State's STOP Violence Against Women Implementation Plan: One of the reasons our DART initiative has been so successful is that is exists in California, a state that has led the nation in best practices for DV prevention and intervention, The proposed project demonstrates the importance of collaboration between and among law enforcement and community-based providers who serve the needs of DV victims, The DART program

16 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project complements the California STOP implementation plan for ] 2, which support programs outside the City of LA that provide immediate crisis response and intervention services following a DV incident; advocacy and accompaniment services to DV victims throughout the criminal justice and civil legal process; and multidisciplinary teams/ organizations serving clients in common to ensure a continuum of care. The DART program shares these goals and we continue to see an opportunity to share best practices with the State. 9

17 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project B. What Will Be Done Our challenge is to reduce the instances and severity of DV crimes throughout Los Angeles. Our goals are to: 1. Improve and expand victim access to services by expanding the DART programs and addressing DV crime linked to gang violence; 2. Provide more successful and targeted community~based services to victims ofdv, including providing services to more DV victims who have experienced sexual assault; and 3. Implement training opportunities for LAPD officers to increase their knowledge and understanding ofdv issues and best practices in responding to DV victims..fumanding and Enhancing Community-Based Services/Coordinated Community Response: This grant will enable the seven operational DARTs to continue providing services to victims, and expand DART in three LAPD divisions (Southeast, Harbor, and North Hollywood) that have a significant need (See attached map) for DV intervention and prevention services. Like the other seven DART sites, the DART personnel and community-based service providers in the three new sites will partner with the LAPD to properly intervene in and prevent DV in these communities. Furthermore, they will work together to better understand and develop strategies to address the linkages between DV and gang violence in these communities. The chart below shows the six agencies paired with each LAPD Division: Communitv-Based Service Providers Children's Institute Domestic Abuse Center Jewish Family Service Peace Over Violence Project Peacemakers Rainbow Services LAPD Divisions Rampart Van Nuys North Hollywood N01theast, Hollenbeck, Newton, 77 1 Fi., Southwest, Southeast Harbor. ~

18 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project Working with our community partners, we will track: l. The number of victims served by DART on a quarterly basis and by the types of services that are accessed, including the number of protection orders granted; and 2. The number of officers trained per quarter in roll calls at the ten divisions served by DART. Sexual Assault Community Services: The grant will also enable the Valley CARES Family Justice Center (FJC) to address the needs ofdv victims who have experienced sexual assault as a component of their abuse. Our strategy builds upon the strong relationships established between the FJC's partner agencies, Valley Trauma Center and the Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS), who will provide an on~site coordinated response to victims ofdv-related sexual assaults, Valley CARES FJC and its partners will: l. Provide roll call trainings for patrol officers in LAPD's Van Nuys division on identifying if sexual violence occurred within a DV relationship. Training will include a request for referrals to Valley CARES when patrol responds to victims who reported DV~related sexual assaults. Valley CARES will attend eight roll calls every four months (three per year) during the course of the grant period. Training will be provided by the Detective Ill and the forensic nurse co-located at Valley CARES. 2. Implement a sexual assault screening tool to be administered by the in-house Forensic Nurse Examiners who are both trained and certified in conducting forensic interviews for law enforcement and are considered expert witnesses for the purpose of testifying in the criminal cases. They will provide forensic examinations for DV victims if sexual assault occurred. Forensic examinations will be attached to evidence packets compiled by LAPD and submitted to the City Attorney or District Attorney for use in the prosecution. The victim advocate will assess the victim's needs, develop a plan of support and further psychological 11

19 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project assessment ifthe victim indicates they have/were sexually assaulted, and provide any other necessary support and connections to resources. We will measure: 1) the total number ofdv cases where indications of sexual assault were discovered and treated as a result of officer training and referrals; and 2) the number ofdv/sexual assault cases that resulted in Misdemeanor or Felony filings. LAPD Training: During the grant period, LAPD will implement four city~wide DV trainings for LAPD patrol officers and detectives. DART victim advocates will work closely with LAPD in-service training personnel and subject matter experts to develop a curriculum. Topics for training will include current strategies and tactics for first responders, revisions to State laws affecting DV victims; connecting victims to services; identifying if a victim has been strangled, issuing Emergency Protective Orders (EPO) and Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO), understanding immigrant victims' rights, including U-visas and VA W A petitions, and educating victims on their rights. LAPD will obtain California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification, and implement the standardized trainings in all LAPD divisions, reaching up to 1,000 officers. Additionally, DART advocates will attend LAPD roll calls in each of the ten DART divisions once per quarter to provide information on specific topics identified as critical by the DART officers and advocates. DV /Gang Nexus: Researchers are just beginning to study and understand the connection between DV and gang violence. The dynamics of gang culture and blurred lines between perpetrators and victims make it difficult to identify and help DV victims who are involved with gangs. Sometimes DV victim gang involvement is directly known and other times it is merely by association. Either way, it is critical that LAPD officers learn more about the DV/gang nexus 12

20 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project and are given new tools and strategies to identify and address DV victims in this special and underserved population. The LA community-based provider, Peace Over Violence (POV) works closely with gang-affiliated populations who have experienced DV in the context of gang violence. The grant will support additional and enhanced cross-training that Peace Over Violence will provide LAPD gang officers and DV officers through E-leaming as a continuation of the training started by our Arrest Policies grant It is hoped that this training will help officers refer more victims to specialized services and encourage victims to obtain restraining orders. DART advocates will also continue to gather data showing evidence ofthe DV/gang nexus. Expected Outcomes ofdartee: l. Expand DART to three new LAPD divisions that have a high volume ofdv and gang crime. a. Increase the number of clients by 30% from the previous fiscal year during the grant period; and b. Enhance community-based provider services for DV victims through increased presence of advocates at LAPD divisions. 2. Develop stronger partnerships with community-based DV service providers at the seven existing DART locations. a. Increase the number of clients by 30% from the previous fiscal year during the grant period; b, Enhance community-based provider services for DV victims through increased presence of advocates at LAPD divisions; c. Increase the number ofdv victims who are screened for sexual assault, undergo forensic testing, and referred to appropriate services; and 13

21 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project d. Increase the rate of prosecutions of DV cases with a sexual assault component as a result of Valley CARES efforts. 3. Enhance LAPD patrol officer DV training to include identifying sexual assault and learning about the nexus of gang violence and DV. a. Train up to 1,000 LAPD officers through four POST ~certified trainings on topics critical to serving DV victims during the grant period; b. Train up to 5,000 LAPD officers through roll call trainings provided by the DART agencies and by Valley CARES on topics critical to serving DV victims, and how to recognize sexual assault in the context of DV crimes; and c. Train up to 5,000 LAPD officers through E-Learning on the gang/dv nexus. PROJECT ACTIVITY TIMELINE: October 2012~September Expand DART l-2 Accept Grant Funds/execute Grant Agreement April30, Mayor's Office, into three new LAPD 01> Submit progress reports to OVW 2013 LAPD,POV, divisions; 0 Enter into contracts with service providers DAC,PPMl, 2. Enhance existing Open three new DART Sites/ Place DART JFS, en, community based "' advocates in new LAPD divisions Rainbow services;.. Valley Cares hires new victim advocate Services, Valley 3. Add and enhance Eil Implement first POST-certified DV training CARES LAPD training Eil Create E-learning for gang/dv nexus Provide roll call trainings Provide forensic testing and Sexual assault services Submit progress reports to OVW September Mayor's Office, 0 Implement second POST-certified DV 30,2013 LAPD,POV, training DAC, PPMI, " Implement E-learning for gang/dv nexus JFS, CII,.. Provide roll call trainings Rainbow Provide forensic testing and Sexual assault Services, Valley " services CARES Submit progress reports to OVW April30, Mayor's Office, Implement third POST-certified DV training 2014 LAPD,POV, " for v nexus DAC,PPM!, 14

22 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project Provide roll call trainings JFS, Provide forensic testing and Sexual assault Rainbow services Services, Valley CARES Submit progress reports to OVW September Mayor's Office, " e Implement fourth POST-certified DV 30,2014 LAPD, POV, training DAC,PPMI, 0 E-learning for gang/dv nexus JFS, en, " Provide roll call trainings Rainbow Ill Provide forensic testing and Sexual assault Services, Valley services CARES Tangible Products: The DV training curricula developed via the DAR TEE project are the only tangible products generated by this grant. Victim Safety and Autonomy: It is important that the LAPD protect victim safety and confidentiality. The Los Angeles Police Depmtment (LAPD) has established protocols for securing victim confidentiality and safety for the DART program. All LAPD officers must adhere to the Department's Protocols for DART Program Response to DV Incidents. These protocols are also followed by all victim advocacy groups who work closely with LAPD, pmticulariy the DARTs. The protocols include a clause that states: "ln all cases, the officers at the crime scene must obtain written consent from the victim before allowing any DART Program Counselor to enter the crime scene. A copy of the completed consent form must be attached to the police report." These Protocols will be followed in the proposed DARTEE project, and any updates made to it will be disseminated to all DART advocates and LAPD officers. Funding to Enhance Existing Projs:cts: Additional funding will enhance all DV programs throughout the City of LA, including services in the seven DARTs in Rampart, Hollenbeck, Northeast, Newton, Southwest, Van Nuys, and 77th and expand to three new DART sites in 15

23 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project Southeast, Harbor, and North Hollywood, New community~based DV services will be available and additional training for LAPD officers will be given, C. Project Implementation Key Personnel~ Roles and Responsibilities of Partners: l. Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety (HSPS): The Mayor's Office is the lead applicant for this grant. HSPS is responsible for securing and administering the City's State and Federal public safety and criminal justice grants, and has a strong relationship with the LAPD. Julie Zeisler, Senior Grant Specialist, currently manages over $40 million in grants and will be the project manager for the DAR TEE project. 2. LAPD: Each ofthe 21 LAPD Areas has dedicated gang and DV units who are focused primarily on these crime areas. LAPD has assigned MAC Table officers and detectives in the seven DARTs to collaborate with victim advocates, and will assign officers to the three new DARTs. Detective HI Monica Quijano is the Department's DV Coordinator, and will be the LAPD's Project Coordinator for the DAR TEE project. 3. Peace Over Violence (POV): POV provides comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault, DV, and stalking. POV is an expert in program planning, training and service delivery, and is a pioneer in working with gang-affiliated survivors ofdv and sexual assault, having formed long-lasting partnerships with gang intervention agencies through Los Angeles, POV will provide victim advocates for the DART teams in LAPD's Northeast and Hollenbeck divisions, and training for LAPD officers on the intersection of gangs and DV. Patricia Giggans is the Executive Director ofpov. l6

24 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project 4. Proiect Peacemakers, Inc, (PPMI): PPMI addresses Domestic/Family Violence through intervention, education and prevention in a coordinated approach to break the cycle of violence in the home and in the community. PPMI will provide victim advocates for the DARTs in 77th Division, Newton Division, and Southwest Division, and will operate the DART in Southeast if the grant is awarded. Bernita Walker is the Executive Director of PPM I. 5. Domestic Abuse Center (DAC): DAC was established in 1989 to provide professional services to battered women and their children. DAChas been the victim advocate for the DART in Van Nuys Division since DAC will provide the DART advocate for Van Nuys Division. Gail Pincus is the Executive Director ofdac. 6. ~hildren's Institute, Inc. (CII): CII launched Project ERIN in 1997 to have family violence specialists respond to DV calls along with police officers. Counselors give immediate support at the scene, and then follow up in the days and weeks after the incident to connect children and families with medical and therapeutic services, develop safety plans, and provide access to legal support. en will provide the victim advocates for the DART in Rampart Division. Debbie Ramirez is the project leader of Project ERIN. 7. Jewish Family Servic~JFS): JFS's Family Violence Project provides counseling to survivors ofdv and their children. Along with a 24-hour crisis hotline, the Family Violence Project maintains emergency shelters, transitional housing, comprehensive counseling and an education and prevention outreach program. JFS will establish a DART at LAPD's North Hollywood division, where it already has an MOA. The victim or legal advocate will provide legal advocacy services, transpm1ation for victims, and shelter placement Mari Aghanoorian will serve as the advocate for DART in North Hollywood. 17

25 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project 8. Rainbow Services: Rainbow Services provides counseling to survivors ofdv and their children. Along with a 24-hom crisis hot!ine, they maintain an emergency shelter, transitional housing, comprehensive counseling and an education and prevention outreach program. Rainbow will establish a DART at LAPD's Harbor division. The victim advocate will provide legal advocacy services, transportation for victims, and shelter placement, Ben Schirmer is the Executive Director of Rainbow Services. 9. Valley CARES/Valley Trauma: The Valley CARES Family Justice Center (FJC) Project was fully implemented in 2010 and co-locates law enforcement, advocates, criminal and civil legal services, and forensic nurse examiners dedicated to providing wraparound services to victims of DV, sexual violence and their children. Valley CARES and its partners will provide forensic testing to victims and hire a victim advocate to serve DV/Sexual assault victims. Kathy Adams is the Director of Valley CARES and Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS) and Kim Roth is the Interim Executive Director of Valley Trauma. Attached are the MOUs detailing each partner's involvement and commitment to the DAR TEE project. 18

26 The Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project D. Sustainability Plan We anticipate that this program will be sustainable based on the nature of the proposed project which is a priority for the Mayor and the Police Department. Prior to 2005, domestic abuse response services were funded by the State. In 2005, the City launched the DART program and until2010, the DART program has been solely funded by the City's Genera] Fund. After State funding was cut, the City took on the financial commitment to continue this program, and under the Mayor's tenure has expanded the program from three LAPD divisions into seven divisions. We anticipate that the expansion to ten DART sites, coupled with additional community services and training for police officers will lead to a continued decrease in the number ofdv crimes and the severity ofdv crimes in LA. In other words, it is anticipated that this successful intervention and prevention initiative will lead to less DV incidents and no additional new funding will be needed to sustain its success. We hope that the program, at its current funding levels, will be included in the City's budget just as the economy begins to rebound, which is projected to happen at the end of the grant period. The LA Police Foundation also plans to raise additional private funding to support DART costs, as needed. Additionally, LA Police Chief Beck would welcome the opportunity to have researchers study the gang/dv connection and participate in a national evaluation that may occur as a result of this grant project 19

27 Office on Violence Against Women FY 2012 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies City of Los Angeles Budget Narrative A. Personal Services: List each position by title. Show the annual salary rate and the percentage of time to be devoted to the project. Compensation paid for employees engaged in grant activities must be consistent with that paid for similar work within the applicant organization. N arne/position Mayoral Aide VI/Project Manager Mayoral Aide V /Grants Analyst Mayoral Aide VI Accountant Computation $5,500/month X 20% x 24 months $4,666.66/month X 10% X 24 months $5,500/month X 9.39% x 24 months SUBTOTAL Cost $26,400 $11,200 $12,400 $50,000 $50,000- $11,105 ($50,000 X 22.21% (federally approved indirect cost rate))= $38,895 One Mayoral Aide VI (Project Manager) will ensure compliance with program requirements, and serve as the central point of contact for all project activities. One Mayoral Aide V (Grant Analyst) will assist the Project Manager with administrative duties including executing contracts, gathering data for progress reports, and reviewing reimbursement requests associated with the grant One Accountant (Mayoral Aide V) will conduct all financial transactions associated with managing the grant and fulfill the financial reporting requirements. TOTAL PERSONNEL= $38,895 B. Fringe Benefits: Fringe benefits should be based on actual known costs or an established formula. Fringe benefits are for the personnel listed in budget category (A) and only for the percentage of time devoted to the project Fringe benefits on overtime hours are limited to FICA, Workman's Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation. Name/Position Mayoral Aide VI/ Project Manager Mayoral Aide V/Grants Analyst Mayoral Aide VI Accountant Computation $5,500/month X 20% x 24 months X 22.21% $4,666.66/month X 10% X 24 months X 22.21% $5,500/month X 9.39% x 24 months X 22.21% Cost $5, $2, $2, The City of Los Angeles has a federally approved indirect cost rate of2221 %. TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS (federal share)= $11,105

28 TOTAL PERSONNEL AND FRINGE BENEFITS= $50,000 C. Travel: Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose (e.g. staff to training, field interviews, advisory group meeting, etc.). Purpose of Travel OVW approved trainings and technical assistance Location TBD TBD TBD Computation Airfare ($350 (avg.) x 12 people x 2 trips) Hotel ($150 (avg.) x 2 nights x 12 people x 2 trips) Per Diem $45/day x 2/days x 12 people x 2 trips) Cost $8,400 $7,200 $2,160 LAPD will send approximately 12 officers from the ten LAPD divisions with a DART to trainings during the 24 months of the grant period, to learn up~ to~date investigative approaches to DV crimes and information on best practices. The locations of the training sessions are unknown at this time. Travel estimates are based upon the City's formal written travel policy. TOTAL TRAVEL= $17,760 Federal Share D. Equipment - List non-expendable items that are to be purchased. Non-expendable equipment is tangible property having a useful life of more than two years and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit. (Note: Organization's own capitalization policy may be used for items costing less than $5,000). Expendable items should be included either in the "supplies" category or in the "Other" category. Applicants should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment, especially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances, Rented or leased equipment costs should be listed in the "Contractual" category. Explain how the equipment is necessary for the success of the project Attach a narrative describing the procurement method to be used, TOTAL EQUIPMENT: $0 K Supplies: Lists items by type and show the basis for computation. Supplies include any materials that are expendable or consumed during the course of the project. Supplies are for LAPD officers at the ten DART sites, which will assist officers in taking pictures of the crime scenes and providing them to prosecutors for evidence packets, Desired supplies include digital cameras, media cards for the cameras, and color printers to submit to photographic evidence prosecutors in a timely manner. Item Digital cameras for LAPD DART officers Media cards/flash drives for digital cameras for LAPD DART officers Color Printers at 10 divisions to be used by DART and Computation 10@ $75 each 12@ $10 each!0@ $80 each Cost $ $ $

29 MAC officers Printer cartridges for printers, to be used by DART and MAC officers $300 each $3, TOTAL SUPPLIES = $4,670 Federal Share F. Construction- As a rule, construction costs are not allowable. In some cases, minor repairs or renovations may be allowable. Check with the program office before budgeting funds in this category. TOTAL CONSTRUCTION= $0 G. Consultants/Contracts- Indicate whether applicant's formal, written Procurement Policy or the Federal Acquisition Regulations are followed. Consultant Fees: For each consultant enter the name, if known, service to be provided, hourly or daily fee (8-hour day), and estimated time on the project. Consultant fees in excess of $450 per day require additional justification and prior approval from OJP. Contracts: Provide a description of the product or service to be procured by contract and an estimate of the cost Applicants are encouraged to promote free and open competition in awarding contracts. A separate justification must be provided for sole source contracts in excess of $100,000. CONSULTANT FEES: Name of Service Provided Coml!,utation Cost Consultant 1. Peace Over Violence DART victim advocacy se~vices in DART: $19.87/hour X $124, (POV) the LAPD's Northeast and 130 hrs/month X 24 Hollenbeck divisions, and gang/dv months X 2 sites nexus training for LAPD. Training: $20/hour X $ 12, hrs/month X 24 months 2. Project Peacemakers DART victim advocacy services in $19.87/hour X 130 $271, (PPMI) LAPD's 77 1 h, Newton, Southeast and hrs/month X 24 months Southwest divisions X 3 sites= $186,000 + $27.24/hr X 160 lm/month X 24 months = $86,000 (Southeast) 3. Domestic Abuse DART victim advocacy services in $19.87/hour X 130 $ 62, Center (DAC) LAPD's Van Nuys division hrs/month X 24 months 4. Children's Institute DART victim advocacy services in $19.87/hour X 130 $ 62, (CII) LAPD's Rampart division hrs/month X 24 months 5. Rainbow Services DART victim advocacy services in $27.24/hr X 130 $ 85, LAPD's Harbor Division hrs/month X 24 months 6. Jewish Family DART victim advocacy services in $27.24/hr X 130 $ 85, Service (JFS) LAPD's North Hollywood Division hrs/month X 24 months 3

30 Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) is a City oflos Angeles program that is dedicated to combating domestic violence through a partnership between community-based service providers and the LAPD. Services provided include case management, advocacy, transportation, needs assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, medical and emergency room advocacy, parenting classes, support groups, referrals to shelters, legal services, self defense classes, and assistance in obtaining restraining orders. The City follows written procurement policies to enter into contracts with the identified consultants. 1. POV will provide specially trained DART Teams consisting of at least one "domestic abuse advocate" (Evidence Code et. seq.) in LAPD stations and provide immediate crisis intervention and assistance to victims of DV according to the following schedule: I) Hollenbeck Division: 3 days per week from 6:00pm to 11:00 PM or midnight Dates vary between Wednesday and Sunday; 2) Northeast Division: 4 days per week from 6:00PM to 11:00 PM or midnight to respond to 911 calls with law enforcement officers to the scene of a DV call POV will also contribute 500 hours during the grant to working together with LAPD on the development and implementation of E-learning trainings on the gang/dv nexus. SUBTOTAL: $136, PPMI will provide specially trained DART Teams consisting of at least one "domestic abuse advocate" (Evidence Code et. seq.) in LAPD stations and provide immediate crisis intervention and assistance to victims of DV according to the following schedule: 1) 77th Division: be on the premises every Friday and Saturday evening from 6:30pm to 6:30am and beyond as necessary, to respond to calls for assistance with uniformed police officers to the scene of a DV call. 2) Newton Division: to be on premises Monday through Thursday 6:00am until 4:00pm. The Contractor shall provide a case manager to be on the premises 8:00am until12:00 prn Monday through Friday, excluding time at main office for extended case management services; 3) Southwest Division: to be on premises Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm until 6:00am and beyond as necessary to respond to calls for assistance with uniformed police officers to the scene of a DV call The Contractor shall provide a case manager to be on the premises 8:00 am until 12:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding time at main office for extended case management services; 4) Southeast Division: to be on premises Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm until 6:00am and beyond as necessary to respond to calls for assistance with uniformed police officers. SUBTOTAL: $271, DAC will provide specially trained DART Teams consisting of at least one!!domestic abuse advocate" (Evidence Code et seq.) in the Van Nuys LAPD and shall be available at other times three or four nights a week, ranging from Monday through Sunday from 5:30PM to 3:30AM, to respond to calls for assistance with plain clothed police officer to the scene of a DV call 4

31 SUBTOTAL: $62, CII will provide specially trained DART Teams consisting of at least one "domestic abuse advocate" (Evidence Code et seq.) in the Rampart LAPD every Friday through Sunday evening and shall be available at other times as necessary, to respond to calls for assistance with uniformed police officers to the scene of a DV call. SUBTOTAL: $62, Rainbow Services will provide specially trained DART Teams consisting of at least one 11 domestic abuse advocate" (Evidence Code et. seq.) in the Harbor LAPD every Friday through Sunday evening and shall be available at other times as necessary, to respond to calls for assistance with uniformed police officers to the scene of a DV call SUBTOTAL: $85, JFS will provide specially trained DART Teams consisting of at least one "domestic abuse advocate" (Evidence Code et. seq.) in the North Hollywood LAPD every Friday through Sunday evening and shall be available at other times as necessary, to respond to calls for assistance with uniformed police officers to the scene of a DV call SUBTOTAL: $85,000 TOTAL FOR DART CONSULTANTS: $701,000 Item Victim Advocate salary Victim Advocate fringe benefits (insurance, retirement, payroll taxes) Forensic medical examinations Service Provided Provide services to victims Forensic exams for victims Computation Cost $18/hour X 131 hrs X 24 months $56,592 $56,592@ 42.3% (benefits rate) $23, exams X $721/case@ $43, % Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Valley CARES Family Justice Center in Van Nuys will hire a victim advocate to provide assess DV victims that have sexual assault as a component of their abuse and provide them with specialized services to address their needs. CATS will provide forensic medical examinations at $721/case. This cost is based on CATS 2011 actual budget and the number of cases performed at CATS. Medica1 evidentiary examinations at CATS are not billed directly or indirectly to a victim and CATS has no mechanism for reimbursement for the cost of domestic violence medical evidentiary examinations. Based on a 25% increase CATS will provide 120 DV /SA examinations to Van Nuys Division victims during the grant period. The cost of 120 exams x $721/exam"" $86,520; Northridge Hospital Medical Center will absorb the remaining cost as in-kind. 5

32 TOTAL FOR VALLEY CARES: $123,570 TOTAL CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTS= $824,570 Federal Share H. Other Costs- List items (e.g., rent, reproduction, telephone, janitorial or security services, and investigative or confidential funds) by major type and the basis of the computation. For example, provide the square footage and the cost per square foot for rent, or provide a monthly rental cost and how many months to rent. Item Training venue Binders Computatiof!_ $250/ day for four days of training $2/binder X 1,000 binders Cost $1,000 $2,000 The LAPD will provide four California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved trainings for up to 1,000 LAPD officers on DV issues. Trainings will take place at an off-site location, such as a hotel conference room, four times during the grant period, serving up to 1,000 officers. Officers will also be provided with a binder containing relevant training information that they can refer back to as needed. Costs include the space for training and the cost for the binders. TOTAL OTHER= $3,000 I. Indirect Costs- Indirect costs are allowed only if the applicant has a Federally approved indirect cost rate. A copy of the rate approval, (a fully executed, negotiated agreement), must be attached. If the applicant does not have an approved rate, one can be requested by contacting the applicant's cognizant Federal agency, which will reviewal! documentation and approve a rate for the applicant organization, or if the applicant's accounting system permits, costs may be allocated in the direct costs categories. TOTAL=$0 Budget Summa:ry-Transfer the totals for each category to the spaces below. Compute the total project costs. A. Personnel B. Fringe Benefits C. Travel D. Equipment E. Supplies F. O:msultants/Contracts Amount $38,895 $11,105 $17,760 $0 $4,670 $824,570 6

33 G. Other Costs H. Indirect Costs TOTAL PROJECT COSTS Federal Request $900,000 Non-Federal Amount $0 $3,000 $0 $900,0QQ 7

34 FY 12 GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS Proposal Abstract Our challenge is to reduce the instances and severity of domestic violence (DV) crimes throughout Los Angeles. Under the proposed Los Angeles Domestic Abuse Response Team Expansion and Enhancement (DARTEE) Project, we propose to: 1. Improve and expand victim access to services by expanding the DART program into three new areas and addressing DV crime 1 inked to gang violence; 2. Provide more successful and targeted community-based services to victims ofdv, including providing services to more DV victims who have experienced sexual assault; and 3. Implement training oppmtunities for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers to increase their knowledge and understanding of DV issues and best practices in responding to DVvictims. The DAR TEE project will impact ten LAPD divisions throughout Los Angeles, an area that serves approximately 1.75 million residents. The training component ofthe project will impact up to 5,000 LAPD officers to improve their knowledge about DV issues, the nexus between gangs and DV, and how to recognize sexual assault as a component ofdv. The proposed project represents a coordinated community collaboration between the LAPD, seven nonfflprofit service providers (Valley CARES, Peace Over Violence, Children's Institute, Domestic Abuse Center, Rainbow Services, Jewish Family Services, and Project Peacemakers), and the Los Angeles Mayor's Office.

35 FY 12 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Status o( ~urrent Project 1. Arrest Award Number: 2009-WE-AX -0038, Project period is October 1, September 30, Total funds remaining:$222, Personnel: $3, Travel: $4, Consultants: $217, EMC will complete their work by March 30, 2012 and bill the City for the remainder of their contract ($183,884). Peace Over Violence completed work in September 2011 and reimbursements are pending in the amount of $33,670.68). rantees 11/7-ll/9/10 BWJP A Criminal Justice yes Summit on Domestic Violence: Improving the Large Jurisdiction Response Summit 11/ NNEDY "Where Technology yes Meets Corifidentiality: Strengthening A encies & Services" 4/27-4/30/10 Aequitas The National Institute yes on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence. 4. Personnel funded under!he grant: a. Sr. Grant Specialist, Mayoral Aide b. Sr. Accountant, Mayoral Aide 23.5% 5. Status of Achieving Goals:

36 FY 12 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orden; e Developed a curriculum and held two trainings for the Los Angeles City Attorney gang unit attorneys and family violence unit attorneys on the intersection of gangs and DV, which were attended by over thitiy participants; * Added new training components for LAPD officers in the Detective Schools and Major Assault Crimes (MAC) Schools on issues of domestic violence and the various factors surrounding the intersection of domestic violence and gangs, reaching 70 detectives; e Implemented the DV Case Management System otherwise known as Documentum, to digitize evidence packets to expedite the filing ofdv misdemeanor cases for family violence attorneys in the Los Angeles City Attorneys Office; e Printed 50,000 SAFE business-size cards in English and Spanish with hotline numbers. These cards are handed out by LAPD officers who respond to DV calls; are in all 73 Los Angeles Public Libraries; carried by Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) gang intervention workers; and handed out in some Los Angeles Unified School District schools. They are also distributed by the City Attorney's office to individuals with active and pending DV cases; Created a comprehensive, city-wide resource guide that contains all DV agencies and shelters by geographic area, as well as all gang intervention agencies by geographic area. This guide contains has been distributed to all 21 LAPD divisions and is accessible online within the Police Department and the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office; and <» Expanded the DART program into one new LAPD division, Hollenbeck.

37 FY 12 GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS Financial Accounting Practices 1. All funds under this program will be maintained in a manner that will be accounted for separately and distinctly from other source of revenue. 2. The City of Los Angeles has written accounting policies and procedures. 3. The City of Los Angeles has a financial management system that is able to track actual expenditures and outlays with budgeted amounts for each grant or sub grant. 4. The City of Los Angeles has procedures in place for minimizing the time elapsing between transfer of funds from the United States Treasury and disbursement of project activities. 5. The City oflos Angeles has effective internal controls in place to adequately safeguard grant assets to ensure that they are used solely for authorized purposes. The City's system of checks and balances ensure this. 6. The City of Los Angeles retains all grant files for 5 years after the grant has closed. 7. The applicant is familiar with the applicable grant management rules, principles, and regulations.

38 Service Area for Project Implementation 1548 W_ Ma~1Cn Luth-er K~no Jr. 81 LA (213) f;~~~ T~~~~~ir ~~~My. ~ Gro"ada H'ills (819) " j\l..;,w Areas eff8(tlvq- i/09 :t T':-mp Jrary Faci~Hi?S AUGUST 7, 2008 Los Angeles Police Department Area Stations Prepared by: LAPD ICSB, E.CCCS Division, ESDS Soction