WHEN A CRIME HAPPENS, WHERE DO YOU GO?

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1 WHEN A CRIME HAPPENS, WHERE DO YOU GO? Kate Horn-Murphy Victim Services Director 17 th Judicial District Presented to the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, July 10,

2 The Intersects of Crime Survivors and Services System based services Reporting Community Based Services Crime Victim Non- Reporting CCJJ, July 10,

3 RIPPLE EFFECTS ONE time of CRIME crime ONE VICTIM all time after CCJJ, July 10,

4 Crime Victim / Service Pathways Event Crime occurs Action Reported VRA Not reported Services System based 40% Community based 60% Community based 60% Short term Short term Long term Short term Long term CCJJ, July 10,

5 Fundamental Needs Safety Information Access Support Voice Continuum of care 2000 IACP Summit on Victims of Crime 1999 New Directions from the Field: USDOJ CCJJ, July 10,

6 STANDARD SERVICES Crisis intervention Shelter and transitional housing Criminal justice assistance Civil legal advocacy Mental health counseling options (short-term) Tangible emergency assistance CCJJ, July 10,

7 What Services Do Victims in Colorado Need? What the statewide DCJ survey told us! CCJJ, July 10,

8 Who, What, Where Survey sent to: Current Crime Victim Services (CVS) grantee project directors 3 coalitions passed survey on to memberships DA Victim/Witness Directors & Law Enforcement Coordinators 219 responses 54% private non-profits & 46% criminal justice system (government) Every judicial district represented 72% current CVS grantees & 28% not CVS grantees CCJJ, July 10,

9 Training Needs (Trends) Trauma Informed practices (interview-treatment) Victim Rights Act (implementation - compliance) Human Trafficking Use of technology by DV perpetrators Evidence based practices/program evaluation New strategies in victim services Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse Victim Assistance training (general & specific) CCJJ, July 10,

10 Training Needs (cont.) Mental Health First Aid training Clinical training for SANE nurses Updates on federal/state legislation Best practices for outreach to underserved populations Legal wrap around services CCJJ, July 10,

11 Service Delivery Needs Housing (shelter, transitional, permanent) Legal services advocacy & civil legal services Emergency Financial Services Sexual assault response services for children Mental health services (trauma informed) Language services CCJJ, July 10,

12 How are needed services determined Services not available in many areas (legal, housing, trafficking) Shortage of housing options (shelter no room/longer term- limited options Limited agencies that provide legal services & long wait to get legal services Limited medical/sane exams for children (not all programs will provide exams for children) CCJJ, July 10,

13 Victim/Survivors Groups & Highest Need Victims of domestic violence Victims of sexual assault Victims of child abuse Victims of human trafficking CCJJ, July 10,

14 Why? Domestic Violence So many cases Sexual Assault Under-reported crime Child abuse Most at risk Greatest challenges getting services Human Trafficking Not enough community awareness CCJJ, July 10,

15 Statewide Needs Housing SART & SAFE/SANE programs Emergency Funds Legal Services CCJJ, July 10,

16 What trends or innovation in serving crime victims/survivors do you see emerging within the next 5 years that could not be adequately addressed with the current level of financial resources? Intersection of criminal and civil legal services & impact on victims Working with incarcerated victims Advances in technology/social media Innovative approaches to working with victims Human Trafficking Cyber crime/cyber stalking/bulling needs a unique approach CCJJ, July 10,

17 Future Trends (continued) Increase in elder abuse Services for anonymous sexual assault reporting victims Holistic wrap around services for victims and families of victims (financial planning, parenting, employment, housing) Addressing future legislative requirements Integrated primary and mental health care CCJJ, July 10,

18 Future Trends (continued) Protocols/policies to accommodate men with children Housing & homelessness Prevention Child visitation and exchange centers In-house legal, mental health, and medical services for victims CCJJ, July 10,

19 QUESTIONS? THANK YOU! CCJJ, July 10,