1、Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Grant Training Workshop for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Monday, November 23, 2009 Conducted byMichelle Casanova, Assistant Director, Community and Economic Development Erica
2、Linneman, Criminal Justice Planner,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,All material covered today will be posted on CAPCOGs website at: www.capcog.org under the Community and Economic Development Department, Planning for Criminal Justice Related Activities.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA
3、 Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,CAPCOG/CJD Overview,CAPCOG/CJD Overview,CAPCOG CONTACTS,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Michelle Casanova, Assistant Director, Community and Economic Development mcasanovacapcog.org (512) 916-6163Erica Linneman, Criminal Justice Planner
4、 elinnemancapcog.org (512) 916-6047,Include Grant Number and Project Name in all CorrespondenceMailing Address: 6800 Burleson Road Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744CAPCOG Website: www.capcog.org,CAPCOG/CJD Overview,CJD CONTACTS,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Angie
5、Martin amartingovernor.state.tx.usCJD Main Number: (512) 463-1919CJD Fax Number: (512) 475-2440,Include Grant Number and Project Name in all CorrespondenceeGrants Home Page: https:/cjdonline.governor.state. tx.usEmail Address for eGrants Help Desk: egrantsgovernor.state.tx.us,Office on Violence Agai
6、nst Women,The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the United States Department of Justice and was created specifically to implement (VAWA) and subsequent legislation. OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities around the country to facilitate the creation
7、of programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,To read more about OVW and VAWA, go to: http:/www.ovw.usdoj.gov/ovw-fs.htm#fs-act,The Office on Violence Against Women admi
8、nisters 18 grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and subsequent legislation:Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities Grant Program Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women La
9、ter in Life Grant Program Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training
10、Workshop,Office on Violence Against Women,The Office on Violence Against Women administers 18 grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and subsequent legislation continued:Grants to State Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Coalitions Program Legal Assistance for Victims
11、Grant Program Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Grant Program Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence,
12、Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Office on Violence Against Women,STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program: These formula grants are awarded to
13、states and territories to develop and strengthen the criminal justice systems response to violence against women and to support and enhance services for victims. Each state and territory must allocate 25 percent of the grant funds for law enforcement, 25 percent for prosecution, 5 percent for courts
14、, and 30 percent for victim services.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Office on Violence Against Women,Governors Office, CJD VAWA Recovery Implementation Plan:,The Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) is Texas administering agency for the Office on Violen
15、ce Women (OVW) Recovery Act STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA-Recovery Act). CJD has posted their Recovery Act S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act Program Implementation Plan for the State of Texas on the eGrants website: https:/cjdonline.governor.state.tx.us/updates.aspxThis i
16、mplementation plan outlines how CJD will strategically allocate VAWA-Recovery Act funds throughout Texas.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act,NOTICE! Applicants are advised that additional federal guidance could become available an
17、d could affect information requested, timelines, reporting requirements, certifications, and other matters related to this RFA.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act,Issues to Consider: Funding through the VAWA Recovery opportunity i
18、s for one year only. VAWA Recovery funds cannot be used to supplant Should be used to enhance current efforts, fill short-term gaps/goals, address systemic/process bottlenecks Requires monthly financial reporting,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (V
19、AWA) Recovery Act RFA,VAWA Recovery Act Program Purpose: To assist in developing and strengthening effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in such cases.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training
20、 Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,Available Funding: Federal funds are authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) Project Period: Grant-funded projects must begin on or after April 1, 2010, and will expire on or before March 31,
21、2011. Funding Levels: Minimum grant award - $5,000Required Match: NoneStandards: None,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,Program Eligibility:Applicants must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number assigned to its
22、agency at: http:/ (note: Make sure your DUNS number is registered to the correct address of record.)Applicants must be registered in the federal Central Contractor Registry (CCR) database at: http:/www.ccr.gov (note: Your CCR number needs to be renewed annually. Make sure yours is up to date.),11/23
23、/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Program Eligibility ContinuedPrograms funded with VAWA Recovery Act funds must meet one of the following goals as identified in the Recove
24、ry Act S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Implementation Plan:Promote training to criminal justice and victim service professionals that improve those systems response to victims of violence against women. Improve the criminal justice systems response to adult female victims of sexual assault, domestic
25、 violence, stalking and acquaintance/ dating violence. Strengthen victim restoration services and processes. Increase collaboration and communication across all levels of government and among all victim service systems.,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery
26、 Act Grant Training Workshop,Promote training to criminal justice and victim service professionals that improve those systems response to victims of violence against women.Train law enforcement, first responder dispatch operators, and court personnel on the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic viole
27、nce, stalking, and acquaintance/dating violence, especially in rural areas. Encourage and train on-site victim advocates within law enforcement and prosecution agencies. Train service providers and first responders on how to build their capacity to assure they are adequately prepared to provide qual
28、ity services to victims.,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Promote training to criminal justice and victim service professionals that improve those systems response to victims of violence against women. (continued)Develop str
29、onger training programs and materials for courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, and victim service providers to strengthen community response and collaboration. Provide training to Apartment Associations and others on Texas new Lease Termination statute (Senate Bill 83) for victims of sexual assault
30、. SB 83 effective January 1, 2010, amends Property Code Section 92.016 and provides victims the ability to terminate a lease agreement before the end date without penalties and fees if certain documentation is met. Promote training for law enforcement, selected medical personnel, and rape crisis adv
31、ocates on non-reporting forensic exams.,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Improve the criminal justice systems response to adult female victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and acquaintance/ dating violence.
32、Support innovative programs such as the rollout of a new court bench book, development of prosecutor training guides, as well as specialized courts, prosecution units, and law enforcement units. Accommodate victims with limited English proficiency through contracts for services and by supporting tra
33、ining and certification expenses for translators. Provide for technology and equipment upgrades.,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Strengthen victim restoration services and processes.Provide core services to victims giving p
34、riority to those that focus on reducing the economic burden of victims. Examples include connecting victims with local food banks, arranging for long-term housing and transportation services, improving the job prospects for victims by arranging for skills building training, and providing child care
35、services while victims participate in the criminal justice process or receive assistance. Review current standards and prepare recommendations for best practices. Accommodate victims with limited English proficiency (LEP) and promote model pathways to safety and victim restoration for victims with L
36、EP through contracts for services and by supporting training and certification expenses for translators/interpreters. Strengthen victim services data collection systems including upgrades to those systems.,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Tra
37、ining Workshop,Increase collaboration and communication across all levels of government and among all victim service systems.Retain and further develop skills of existing crime victim coordinators, liaisons, and direct victim services staff to continue strong victim service programs across communiti
38、es. Support initiatives to increase long-term communication between law enforcement and survivors. Support family violence and sexual assault research projects that focus not only on gaps in existing victim service systems or identifying unreported victims, but that also provide an evaluation of the
39、 states system of addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Texas. Promote local level multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate services within communities and to perform community assessments that evaluate how well communities are working together toward victim restoration.,Violence Against
40、Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,Project Period: Grant-funded projects must begin on or after April 1, 2010, and will expire on or before March 31, 2011. Application Process: Applicants can access CJDs eGrants website at https:/cjdonline.governor.state.tx.us to register and apply for funding. Gover
41、nors Office, CJD Preferences: Preference will be given to applicants that promote comprehensive victim restoration while incorporating an emphasis on cultural competency in underserved populations. Applicants are also encouraged to streamline administrative and reporting processes by consolidating g
42、rant requests whenever possible in lieu of submitting multiple applications.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,Closing Date for Receipt of Applications:All applications must be certified and submitted via CJDs eGrants website
43、 on or before Monday, December 21, 2009,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,Selection Process for eligible Local and Regional Projects:Applications will be forwarded by CJD to the appropriate regional council of governments (CO
44、G). The COGs criminal justice advisory committee (CJAC) will prioritize all eligible applications based on identified community and/or comprehensive planning, cost and program effectiveness. CJD will accept priority listings that are approved by the COGs executive committee. CJD will make all fundin
45、g decisions based on approved COG priorities, reasonableness of the project, availability of funding and cost-effectiveness.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery Act RFA,Selection Process for State Discretionary Projects: Applications w
46、ill be reviewed by CJD staff members or a group selected by the executive director of CJD. CJD will make all final funding decisions based on eligibility, reasonableness of the project, availability of funding, and cost-effectiveness.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Crimina
47、l Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) Application Review and Prioritization,The CJAC is a volunteer committee comprised of a multi-disciplinary representation of members from the region per the requirements of the Governors Office, CJD. These discipline areas include citizens or parents, drug abuse pr
48、evention, education, juvenile justice, law enforcement, mental health, nonprofit organizations, prosecution/courts, and victim services.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) Application Review and Prioritization,The CJAC will consider t
49、he following factors when scoring and prioritizing applications: Any state strategies identified by CJD; Priorities identified within the region by the COG resulting from the strategic and community planning process; Participation in a local community planning process or a priority as identified in the current community plan; Eligibility, reasonableness, and cost-effectiveness of the proposed project; and Current COG policies and procedures, and The availability of funding.,11/23/09 CAPCOG VAWA Recovery Act Grant Training Workshop,
