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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-AttachmentSENT BY:BUDGET UNIT 9-27- 6 ; 12:26 ;CITY OF MIAMI POLICE-) ;# 6/25 ATTACHMENT A 2006 - 2007 VOCA GRANT APPLICATION Fart 1, CERTIFICATION/SIGNATURE I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the conditions set forth in the Victims of Crime Act Grant Application, Instructions and the Final Program Guidelines for the duration of the grant period t certify that any VOCA grant funds that This Agency might reCeive will not be used to supplant any State and local funds that would otherwise be available fir crane victim serviceS. Further, 1 certify that the information co+ttained in this application IS irur;, complete and ccrrec1 The Applicant agency is the legal name of the agency that is seeking VOCA funding. Enter the name as it should appear on a contract in the event the program receives VOCA funning, Name of Agency City of Miami Police Department Judicial Circuit to tie served (refer to list on page 7) Eleventh Circuit t.ist name of counties served Miami Dade C.a4,tniy Piloted Name of Ac, ,'cy Qiraclor JruFa_-- 3500 bran American Drive Street, Post Office Box or Drawer Miami, Fiend° City 33133 Ztp Code Sig ature of Agency Director Area Code/telephone No (305) 250.5400 a•a* No ('ins) 7ht1 541t1• 70tZ-frf_.. Date Of Signature Type the riarne of the individual in the Agency who r,an answer questions about the information contained in t-ir7aik Address Marta Gonral�zfr�rrrramR-nnE,ce U+9 !his tr;ronl ApphC,atipn Contact Person Mare GranlalezfTanio Hrgles 7-ania elgtes ramiarnf-polrce grcj Contact Telephone No (305) 579 6524/579-6530 Contact Fax No (305) 579-6630377.4600 SENT BY:BUDGET UNIT PART 2. AGENCY ELIGIBILITY ; 9-27- 6 ; 12:26 ;CITY OF MIAMI POLICE-+ ;# 7/25 a. identify which of the following categories best describe the applicant agency: Public lI Private Nonprofit * ❑ Combination Private Nonprofit/Public * * Private nonprofit or a combination private nonprofit/public agency, must provide a photocopy of agency's 501(c) 3 ruling which vcrIfles the agency's :status as a registered nonprofit organization. b, Describe the type of implementing Agency (mark the appropriate category): Criminal Justice - Government: • I Law Enforcement ❑ Prosecution ❑ Probation ❑ Court ❑ Corrections ❑ Other n NanGrirrrinal Justice - Government: ❑ Social Services ❑ Mental Health ❑ P. Olio Housing ❑ Hospital ❑ other Li Private Non -Profit: U Hospital ❑ Rape Crisis ❑ Religious Organization I] Sheller ❑ Menial Health Agency ❑ Other El Native American Tribe or Organization: ❑ On Reservation ❑ Off Reservation fi Other; c. Describe the purpose of the proposed VOCA project (mark one): F .1 New Victim Services Project ? Gontinuelion of an existing VOCA-funded project ❑ Expansion or enhancement of a project that is not currently VOCA-funded t1. In the following table, provide the amount of funding that is allocated to victim services in your agency for the current fiscal year by funding source. Do not report the agency budget unless the entire budget is devoted to victim services. For example, if VOCA fends are awarded to support a victim advocate unlit in a prosecutor's office, than report the budget for the victim advocate unit only. Round amounts to the nearest dollar. Include all expenses which are budgeted for your victim services program (Le., personnel costs which include salaries for directors. clerical/support staff, victim advocates, counselors, etc.,; training costs; equipment such as computers, fax machines, printers. copiers, telephones, and furnishings, etc.; operating costs such as utilities, postage, printing, office supplies, travel, counseling supplies, etc.). Contact your agency's finance or budget office for assistance in completing this Information. Please note: Do not include in -kind match. 2 w SENT BY:BUDGET UNIT ; 9-27 6 ; 12:26 ;CITY OF MIAMI POLICE-, ;# 8/25 Funding Source Federal Funding (excluding VOCA) Current Year VOCA (excluding match), if applicable State Funds $ Local, Public or Private Funds $ 135,600.00 Other (Specify): $ . ... _Total Victim. Services Budget.. . * Per Judicial Circuit you we requesting funding Current Fiscal Year 35,450 00 (Note #2.4) $_. 171,M50.00 e. If the applicant agency currently receives federal funding for victim services other than VOCA funds, indicate the source(s) end the use of these funds: N/A ._ . PART 3. VICTIMS SERVED AND TYPES OF SERVICES For the total VOCA Project (VOCA grant plus match) identify the victims Armed and the types of survices Ihat the applicant agency proposes to provide. a. Victims to be served, Mark (X) by all that apply. 2 Adult Sexual Assault Child Sexual Abuse NI Robbery 0 Other, please identify: ❑ Adults Molested as Children Domestic Violence ® Survivors of Homicide VictirrtS Xi Assault f ® Child Physical Abuse DUI/DWI Crashes ' [J Elder Abuse Refer to definitions in application Instructions b. Types of services. Mark (X) by all that apply, (j Assistance in Filing Compensation Claims - Mandatory Requirement ❑ Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy ❑ Crisis Counseling L] Emergency Financial Assistance U Emergency Legal Advocacy ® Information and Referral (In -Person) ;133 Personal Advocacy ❑ Support Groups f El Telephone Contacts Other, please identify; El Crisis Hotline Counseling ® Follow-up Contacts [� Shelter/Safehovse 0 Therapy c. if applicable. Mark (X) in the box(s) below 0 Does your agency provide first response to crime scenes? el Does your agency provide after hours call out (respond 24/7)? 3 SENT BY:BUDGET UNIT Park 4. STATEMENT OF NEED 9-27- 6 ; 12 : 26 ;CITY OF M 1 Ali I POLICE-4 ;# 9/25 .,....,..... ...,__ - -- Using Using the information checked under Part 3 - Victims Served and Types of Services, briefly describe the specific need for VOCA funds or the deficiency of services to victims. The response may not exceed one -hair nagc with minimum front size 10. �... ,.. The City of Miami Police Department (MPD) will not have enough resource to provide efficient and effective services to victims of crime in our City. The MPD wants to maintain the quality of services to meet the immediate needs of crime victims. Currently, the MPD has one Full Time Victims Advocate and one Part Time Temporary Victims Advocate. The services to victims are provided out of the Homicide Unit. In 2005. the MPD, as a First. Responder, received over 400,000 calls requiring assistance. As a result, 29,455 crimes were recorded. of which 5,134 were crimes to persons. Last year, the MPD provided services to 3,841 victims (approximately 62%). In May, 2005, (he -two Part Time Victims Advocate employees terminated their emp4oyment prior to their contractual agreed date. This left a huge gap in the services to victims of crime provided by the MPD. Using MPD's current statistics the amount of victims projected without services may reach more than 7,200 persons (approximately 80%) since the Victims Advocate can provide service to approximately 3,000 victims per year. As stated before, the services to victims of crimes were provided by one Futi Time Victims Advocate, and two Part Time Victims Advocates. The two Part Time positions were ittrnled until 9/30/2005. Currently, the City was able to hire one Part Time Temporary Victims Advocate. The funds requested will assist the MPD to maintain the available services citywide, to include the underserved population, more specifically -to non-English speaking persons, members of racial or ethnic minorities, and crimes ageing; -the elderly. -., .—_,....� Having briefly described the need, document thn need by including the following information as it relates to the eiarvion woe: Population (specify #) The City of Miami has 365,000 residents and welcomes over 800,000 people corning to work, visiting and doing business on an everyday basis within City limits. Most of its population (66%) is Spanish speaking, and % of Its population speaks a language other than English at home. Geographic characteristics This grant will serve the entire 34.5 square miles of the City of Miami. This area is a small but densely populated area. It is home to people primarily from Central and South America. More than 65% of its population is Hispanic, with 24% African American. The City is populated by minority groups and an elderly population. it has a median income of $23,483. Miami Is the poorest large city in the state, and the 4" poorest in the country, The elderly and low income families are the most vulnerable groups. The City is 7111 among most elderly populated cities nationwide, The specific needs and characteristics of the City of Miami residents put a hou vydemand on the limited resources of our Miami Police Department, Crime statistics ilgt the 'annotation you are According to statistics maintained by the MPD Information Technology Support Section, In 2004 the MPD received 358,301 calls for services. In 2005 the calls for services increased Zo over 400,000. From these °ails 56 were Homicides; 5,377 were Burglary; 1,393 were Larceny; 2,019 were Robbery; 3,949 were Assault/Battery; 112 Sex Offenses; and 3,483 were Domestic Violence cases. In 2005, the MPD faced a total of 6,134 person crimes, and 23,321 property crimes. seeking to serve with yOCA funds) 12 SENT BY : BUDGE" t' UN I T ; 9-27- 6 ; 12:27 ;CITY OP MIAM1 POLICE-* Existing victim services in the community The City and the County count on a variety of service providers (approximately 60 agencies). Service providers such as the State Attorney Office, Victim Services Center, Florida DCF, Legal Aide, New Horizons Center, Florida Immigration Advocacy Center, Florida Counseling, Jewish Family Center, Kristy House, among others, provide their services, knowledge, and expertise to different groups and etiinicities citywide. These agencies provide counseling, prosecution; criminal justice support, advocacy, crisis hotline counseling, free legal services to ait victims regardlessof. ethnicity, age, gender and/or legal status. Non -existing victim services. in .the comrtiluslity Victim demand for services puts a heavy burden on public and private service providers to meet their Creeds 'efficiently. Practically ail service providers are limited In their resources to provide the best available service to their victims. Services are available to all victims; however the time they wait to receive assistance is a problem since some of these services may sometime take hours to be rendered by the provider. For instance, It would take between 4 to ! hours for a victim to obtain a restraining order. Transportation is also an issue. Many victims are unable to mow from provider to provider as they seek assistance, 13 SENT BY:BUDGET UNIT PART 5. PROJ ECT PROPOSAL ; S-27- 6 ; 12:27 ;CITY OF MIAMI POLICE-, ;#11/25 The inforrnation provided by the fnpplicent under Part 5. Project Proposal pertains only to the services reletnd to the proposed Total VOCA Project (VOCA grant plus match). Respond to each of the septraie subheadings as described below. The response under each subheading may not exceed one -halt page with minimum font size 10. Project Surnm y - Using the information rn rked under Part 3 - Victims Served and Types of Services, describe In detatl: How will the serviea indicated in Part 3 fb] be provided So the victfrne ii Part 3 (g.)? As a First Responder, our Victims Advocates have the ability to provide services right at the crime scene, when it is necessary and requested by the detectives at the scene. ' ' The Victims Advocate will initially contact the victims by phone or mail. He/She will asses the victims' needs, and file the Victim Compensation Claim if it is required. (40%) • The Victims Advocate will provide crisis intervention if it is necessary, and will refer victims to different agencies in the community. He/She will request assistance front the Switchboard of Miami (a Victim Service Provider), as needed. (20%) • Every victim will receive the victims' rights brochure and their rights will he explained. (5%) • The Victims Advocate will maintain a good network and professional relationship with other advocates and agencies in order to enhance services provided to the victims and -survivors of homicide. (5%) • The Victims Advocate will follow up with the victims by calling, sending a note, or even visiting if necessary. He/She will maintain a database with the services provided to each victim (25%) • The Victims Advocate will train new Police Officers on victims' rights and will follow up with the rest of the Police Officer Staff in roll call training or by our Unit's monthly bulletin. (5%) The proposed Victims Advocate position will ensure that MPD will continue to provide services to victims. Guided by a Victims Advocate Supervisor, the Victims Advocate will follow the Department's policies and procedures in providing services to the victims. In addition to filing a mandatory Victims Compensation Claim, advocates provide immediate support, crisis intervention, referrals, intense short term follow up with individualized case management from the time the crime occurs up to the time that It is turned over to the court system How many victim advocates/ direct service providers, does your agency staff? Of those, how many are you requesting from VOCAI At this time, MPD has two Victims Advocates, one Full Time and one Part Time Temporary. There Is no assurance that the contract for the Part Time Temporary Victims Advocate will be renewed by the next fiscal year, Nevertheless, the MPD recognizes the limitations In the services that are provided to the victims and intends to reach all victims of crime and provide needed information and referral. The MPD would like to maintain the program by keeping a Victims Advocate position to reach and serve more victims of all crimes. Therefore, at this time, the MPD is in the process of hiring a Victims Advocate to work under the VOCA Grant and provide continuity to the program. t4 SENT BY:BUDGET UNIT ; 9 27- s ; 12:27 ;CITY OF M I AMI POLICE-) ;#12/25 CoordinatjQn of Services - The VOCA Final Program Guidelines mandate that grant recipients coordinate services with other area service providers. Under this subheading: Identify agencies with which the proposed VOCA will As First Responders, the MPD has a list of agencies providing services to victims of crime within Miami Dade County. For referrals, the Victims Advocate will find two or three service providers in the area where the victim lives or works. Some of the Agencies the MPD utilizes to coordinate its services are: project coordinate _ Office of the State Attorney Switchboard of Miami its services. Advanced Center for Therapy I(risti House __ „_ _ •Victims Service Center Safespace, Inc. Miami Bridge, inc. Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center_ New Horizons Le_ al Aid Lucha ...._ Children Psychiatric Center, among others, . . — Describe how the Proposed will project coordinate the services with other service providers in the community. -- _Once the initial assessment is made, the Victims Advocate will determine the necessary services to meet the victim's need. The Victims Advocate will make an appointment for the victim or will make the necessary referral and provide the victim with the name of the service provider. If duplication exists, please explain. No duplication of services exists between the service provided by the MPD and the services provided by other service providers. In fact, the victim Is benefited by the services, knowledge and experience each service provider offers, Victim Camper sation Assistance - The Final Program Guidelines mandate that grant recipients provide assistance in filing victim compensation claims. Refer to the definition In the application instructions. Describe how the proposed project will meet this mandatory requirement. Currently, the MPD meets this mandatory requirement. Police Officers, Detectives, City of Miami (Neighborhood Enhancement Team) NET Ulcers and Victims Advocates are trained to fill out and file a Victims Compensation Claim on behalf of the victim. As per our policies and procedures, all victims are informed end encouraged to file a victim compensation claim, if applicable. In 2005, the Victims Advocate filed 600 cases assisting victims to receive benefits for more than $100,000.00. I5 SENT BY:BUDGEF UNIT ; 9-27- 6 ; 12:28 ;CITY OF MIAMI POLICE ;#i 25 Ilse of Volunteers - The Final Program Guidelines mandate that grant recipients use volunteers. Under this subheading: Describo how volunteers will be utilized Volunteers will be utilized to provide information and brochures to the public, and if necessary they will assist in providing direct services to the victims supervised by the Victims Advocate Supervisor. Helshe will be able to MI out intakes, make photocopies, explain the Victirns' Rights brochure to the victims, and fulfill other duties as assigned Identify the number of volunteers currently•utilized in the Victim Services Program, This number must be expressed in full time equivalent(s). MEM At this moment the Harnicide Unit utilizes volunteers only to distribute and provide information to the community. Their contribution is calculated as approximately 0.025 FTE. Proioct Continuation - If VOCA funds are no longer available, outline your agency's plan to continue funding this program. There in no expectation or guarantee, implied or otherwise that an agency will receive VOCA funding in the future. VOCA applications for grants are subject lo a competitive process. Are you seeking other funding? Yes. If so, from what funding sources? If VOCA funds are no longer available, the MPD will continue a funding search to provide services citywide, including an underserved population of victims of crime. As of October 2005, the MPD had very limited resources to offer to our victims of crimes, There was only one Victims Advocate supplying the demand for services of our victims. The MPD recognizes the importance of providing services to our victims of crimes, and is actively looking for alternative sources of funding to continue the services. If not, provide detailed explanation. NIA 16 SENT BY :BUDGET UN I T 9-27- 6 ; 12:28 ;CITY OP MIAMI POLICE- ;#14/25 Part B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES GOAL_ 1: Enhance the quality of victim services provided Objectives: Between October 1 and September 30 the program will provide information and Referral to 1.000 crime victims Between October 1 and September 30 the program will provide Follow-up Contact to 1.000 crime victims GOAL 2: Expand services to rneet the immodiatc needs of crime victims Objectives: Between October 1 and September 30 the program will provide Intephone Contacts to 1.0000 crirne victims Between October 1 and September 30 the program will provide Personal Advocacy to 100 crime victims 17