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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12052000 - D2 �,.+:%-. :�. ♦ yrs CONTRA TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS I COSTA COUNTY FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator GATE: December 5, 2000 SUBJECT: Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence, Interim Status Report SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(5) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION E�M9NDA_T1ON(S): 1. ACCEPT the report on the statin of implementation of the Board of Supervisors' policy of Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence. 2. DIRECT the County Administrator to continue to coordinate and report on the development of services and interventions authorized for funding in the 2000-2001 fiscal year. CKG IKEA N EC EN ATI N §b The Board of Supervisors established a policy of zero tolerance for domestic violence in February, 2000. In July, 2000, the Board authorized funding for improvements to the domestic violence response system, effective October 1, 2000. This report represents an update on the status of implementation efforts. Quarterly status reports on Zero Tolerance implementation begin in February, 2001. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ,,X-YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR_,RECOMMENDATION OF BARD COMMITTEE. —APPROVE PROVE —OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON .];1 a r xam b.sx 4*�?n n n AP PRov1G►AS RECOMMENDED X_OTHER SEE THE ATTACHED ADDENDUM FOR BOARD ACTION AND VOTE VOT OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CIR�'#1='Y THAT THIS IS A UNAN {ABSENT__ "" TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES:_ ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ABSENT: IN: ON MINUTES OF THE WARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. rttoGt: ATTESTED December 5 . 2000 _- PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADMINISTRATOR cc: CAO �4Z ,DEPUTY Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence— Interim i lence— Interim Status Report DewT4 r 5, 2000 Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence funding took effect October 1, 2000. County Departments and agencies are working to implement their"return on Investment" plans as quickly as possible. In addition, staff in various agencies are working to document the progress of their efforts through enhancements to data systems. To facilitate and coordinate the Implementation of the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence policy, staff from the CAO's office are working closely with members of the Advisory Council on Domestic Violence, Public Health's Family Violence Prevention planning staff and others Involved in the County's domestic violence response system. A summary of the current status of Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence implementation activities follows. P=rams and Sem' She,ff The Sher`iff's Investigations Bureau expanded the Domestic Violence Investigations Unit from 2 to 5 FTE at the beginning of October. The increased staffing will allow the Sheriff's Domestic Violence Unit to begin reviewing misdemeanor domestic violence cases and identify priority cases with prior domestic violence incidents. Additionally, the expanded unit will track domestic violence cases from other local law enforcement agencies. As a specialized unit, the ability to apply specific training and investigative experience during a investigation greatly enhances the District Attorney's ability to effectively prosecute domestic violence cases. Dh*fctAtt my The District Attorney's Office will hire two new Deputy District Attorneys for misdemeanor domestic violence cases by January 1, 2001. Hiring for Deputy District Attorneys is initiated annually around Thanksgiving in conjunction with the results of the Oar Exam offered in the summer. Additionally, Interviews were conducted for two new domestic violence Case Preparation Assistants. While no candidates were selected, the District Attorney anticipates than the two positions will be filled by December, 2000. Pub/Ac t3s*ih ter One Deputy Public Defender was hired the fiat week of October. ZMV robwl"torCC7+am+mt depart f Su .Mrior r c4u.tt MisdemeA-no r Past-Con -At the beginning of January 2001, the Superior Court, in collaboration with Probation, will implement a post-conviction misdemeanor domestic violence calendar. This new Court-run program will provide early intervention services to misdemeanor domestic violence offenders and victims by coordinating the post- conviction process with associated family law actions. The Superior Court began identifying cases to participate in the program from the branch courts in Richmond, Pittsburg and Walnut Creek in November, 2000. West C 11 exte "u ty&me. c y lence&gWInin _der CA P11 t—Wi be nded through 10 &_S or fink p the end of the fiscal year and outcomes tracked. Probation I 5ypg_rv1g_1o_n 52wices-Probation's Domestic Violence Unit added a full time supervisor and a Deputy Probation Officer for felony supervision in October. Additionally, a full- time clerk was hired to coordinate data collection. ,M da QuIt -Two experienced DPO IIIc were selected for the domestic violence court project and assumed their new assignments in November. Regular meetings are taking place with the involved judges and court administration to plan for the operation of the domestic violence court scheduled to begin operations In January, 2001. vic-_t1M- -In early November, the Victim-Witness Program hired a Deputy Probation Officer to work with domestic violence cases filed as misdemeanors in Central/East County. The Victim Witness advocate will work with Probation's Domestic Violence Unit and the District Attorney's Office. The advocate will receive copies of misdemeanor domestic violence filings, so that victims can be contacted and begin receiving victim services (including services to children who are victims) in advance of the initial Court hearing. Heaft Services Efforts to carry out the Health Services' component of the County's Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence initiative are well underway. Health Services has determined that the Zero Tolerance funding will be encumbered by the Public Health Division's Community Wellness & Prevention Program (CW&PP), as part of CW&PPs existing Violence Prevention Program. The Health Services component of the Zero Tolerance effort has been named the Family Violence Prevention Project (FVPP) and is a collaboration of Ambulatory Care, CW&PP and STAND! Against Domestic Violence (formerly Battered Women's Alternatives). Zero rolarence for Domesft VWenc&—SWWS Repwt 2 Between October and January, Health Services staff will: • Map out specific systems capacity building and training activities for the Ambulatory Care, Public Health, Mental Health, and Community Substance Abuse Services; • Initiate a formal review of the Health Services' Guidelines for Domestic Violence Screening and Reporting and Domestic Violence Policy; and • Reproduce domestic violence posters and resource cards and distribute them throughout each of the above Health Services Divisions. Employment and Human Selvices The Children and Family Services Division has expanded its Domestic Violence Liaison function from one to three staff-as reported to the Board in October. In addition, a comprehensive request for domestic violence proposals to fund services such as staff training and technical assistance, CalWORKs welfare-to-work domestic violence services, elder services, victim support and advocacy services, and community outreach and education services was announced on October 16, 2000, with applications due on November 17th- New and expanded services are expected to begin in January, 2001. Data Collection and Tracking Advisory Council on Domesf c Violence On November 20, 2000 the Advisory Council on Domestic Violence voted to re- constitute its Data Subcommittee and named Lara Delaney (CAO Management Analyst) as Chair of this subcommittee. Superior Court The Courts will provide information on the number of temporary, permanent, and reissued orders, as well as proof of service; case type information includes civil harassment, juvenile, criminal, elder abuse, probate, family law, and workplace violence. Lave and 3ustice System A significant portion of the data needed to track the return on investment for the Zero Tolerance effort is currently transmitted through this system; only a portion is regularly reported. Staff are working to develop a report that reflects the data that would more fully document Zero Tolerance-related information. riomestic Violence Tracking Systaem Sheriff's staff are working to enhance their tracking system to collect and retrieve statistical data electronically on misdemeanor cases and integrate some probation and zero roleivow forDbmeWc vlole ttw Report 3 pertinent children's information. The department is also in the process of interviewing for a Senior Clerk position to assist with data entry. Challenges include lack of consistency in the baseline data and lack of full participation in the system by local law enforcement agencies. Local law enforcement agencies also need training in accessing and using the Sheriffs DV tracking system. ROSS Module(Electronic Filing of Restraining Orders) The Sheriffs Department is awaiting a final cost estimate for the technical programming required to implement electronic filing. The two Senior Clerk positions authorized for data entry are expected to be filled by January, 2001. Other Key Actions Best Practices Staff from the County Administrator's Office conducted research on best practices, including site visits to three Counties widely recognized as leaders in building effective domestic violence response systems. Best practices documented through this research include: • Multidisciplinary Teams--Orange County A multidisciplinary team consisting of staff from probation, community-based organizations, victim witness program, law enforcement, mental health and child protection agencies has been attached to the Court for approximately one year. This team reviews all domestic violence offenses where children are present and, with the agreement of the court and attorneys, offers monitoring and services to the families involved in these cases. The team meets twice weekly and coordinates monitoring of perpetrators and services for victims and children. • Restorative Justice--San Francisco County San Francisco County conducts an intensive, in-custody batterers program at the County jail focusing on offender accountability, reducing recidivism and repairing the harm caused by violence. The Restorative Justice program also has post-release and community service components. • Co-Location--San Diego County In San Diego County, the City Attorney's Office prosecutes all domestic violence misdemeanor cases. A Deputy City Attorney is co-located at the San Diego Police Department Domestic Violence Unit. The two agencies have been successful in improving the quality of investigations, resulting in a higher rate of successful prosecutions. Zein rolerencie farpomestic Via/enm-,ftatus Repan 4 Contra County:irk yStem ArMprOVemenfS A workshop on October 24, 2000 brought together staff from the Courts, District Attorney, Health and Employment and Human Services, community organizations, Probation, Sheriff and local police departments and others to identify ways to strengthen the County's domestic violence response system through system improvements and enhanced interagency practices. The group identified strategic directions for the County's domestic violence response system and made initial recommendations for implementing top priorities'. These priorities include: • Establishing a Countywide mission and vision for domestic violence services • Centralizing and better coordinating the domestic violence effort • Establishing multidisciplinary teams to monitor perpetrators and serve victims and their families • Increasing the amount of cross-training among agencies • Continuing to increase prevention/early intervention activities • Improving communication venues and data/information technology There was widespread agreement that the Zero Tolerance effort is a unifying force for domestic violence services across the County and that further collaborative work is necessary to implement recommendations. Workshop summary attached zero rolarenae for Domes cc tufo% tusRePiNt S ADDENDUM TO ITEM D.2 December 5, 2000 On this date, the Board of Supervisors considered the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Interim Status Report (see attached). Scott Tandy, Chief Assistant County Administrator; Christine Linville, County Administrator's Office; and Jennifer Deadman, County Administrator's Office, presented the staff reports. The Board discussed the issues. Supervisor Uilkema suggested that in the February progress report to the Board, staff provide input from Health Services regarding training progress for current and future doctors on this matter, and that County staff work with the American Medical Association in this regard. Public comment was opened, and Joseph Partansky, 1406 Barbis Way, Concord, offered his remarks. Those desiring to speak having been heard, Supervisor Gerber moved the staffs report. Supervisor Uilkema seconded the motion. 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CONTRA PUBLIC HEALTH WFNoEi, M.D. PuCw: He;.LT4 VNIUiNV I7Y _ C N T RR A COSTA MEVENTCON PP-(-)G .A,,t - HEALTH SERVICES Ph !925; 3 r 3-6p�.1 Fax (925) 313 October 12, 2000 //Dear Contra Costa Violence Prevention Advocate- As you may know, the Health Services'Community Wellness &Prevention Program's V% Prevention Project is in the process of finalizing a co rehe si e Vita,fence Peon�for Contra Costa. At the most recent meeting of the V'olencY Prevention Coalition, a presentation of ksyr ,goal areas and objectives contains within tlPl~as made, and copies of the DRAFT clan were distributed. We'd like to request that you take the time to review the Plan (enclosed) and provide us with your feedback and suggestions for changes or additions. Feel freelto'�use the enclos4ieview Form, or siMp 1y.email your comments to one of us. We're particularly interested in hearing from you about which portions of the Plan you'd like to be involved with implementing,so that we can demonstrate support and Partici ation as we begin to promote the document throughout the county. Please su mit your comments �later than Monday,October_3a, 200C}. During the September Coalition meeting, we also put on a Media Advocacy trVng (see � , attached presentation). The next step for the Coalition will be to develop a concrete strati and s ecific media messa es to use in marksi the Plan and advocating for funding and adorn by the county an,�d by individual cities w''t in the county. To this end, we hope you will save the date no for the'next Coalition meeting,which has been scheduled for Thurrsday, Noyein`l7'er 9, 2 -4,location TBA. We hope you will join us! In the meantimejjUou have any questions, please don'RROVED give us.a call. Thanks or your continued support. Sincerely , DEC 0 5 2000 CLERKBOAR ON RA{X?8CACO., R5 Am . H' l Toni Cain 3 827 925-313-682 amytenita@compumentor.org tonircuy@yahoo.com enc. /I 11aViCkA1 h, A- lu*,V V W -f�f ;�� ✓ .', � nt?C_?a Co'nrtu^=,>Ubsta^.` abu?S?tviC25 • C�, ,_„_. Ter,-nr1 ;t..: + _� i__.s'.n_-,v rs en+a'Waltn :cn_ `_ ,"P',r, ".wy. + 'd:ntl'd:.CS?d HcZdfgOJ" [°Cd S P?Catarri5 Cantr3 Co>CtJ%,6f1t3�W2al[M _,,.._ ;l 14 October 2000 Review/Critique of Contra Costa County (DRAFT/09/18/00) VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN FOR 2001 TO 2005 From JOSEPH V.A. PARTAINSKY NIBA 1406$arms Way,Concord, CA 94518 (925)682-9957 jpartans4,hotcoco.infi.net This 34 page,draft version of Contra Costa County's:,Violence Prevention Plan for AM-2005"had none of the promised four(4)appendices and no references or bibliography or website links. I liked the inclusion of gun violence.dispute resolution and hate crimes,along with child abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. However,there was no mention of the disabled or animal abuse. The latter is especially disappointing now that County animal control officers are mandated reporters of domestic violence and child abuse! A working and organizing document should help place the reader in a context of history and suggest possible colleagues and best practices that inspire hope and experimentation to problem solve.The Background Section starting in 1983,which mentioned a"1994 Action Plan,"a 1994 ballet initiative version,and a formal review and 1997 update presented to the County Board of Supervisors,was too short. Throughout the report there were no footnotes nor references. When the Reference Section is prepared maybe each annotated reference could be cross indexed with sections of the plan and if available in the County Public Library System,the catalogue number could be given. If there is an archive of"all notes and documents"to help those who will carry out THIS PLAN,why not also mention who has it,tell how the arcluve is indexed/catalogued and inform where is it accessible either physically or on-line's Generally,this version of THE PLAN lacks current baselines for almost every goal,objective and activity. All recent,current or planned practices/activities for the"who responsible"columns are also missing. In the"funding"columns there was no mention of current expenditures—where the money comes from or at what levels. When there is not good baseline data.evaluation efforts and "accountability"are compromised. An expanded —possibly a supplement volume--Background Section,which also includes local(city/ county/bay area/state)and nationwide problem comparisons and"best practices."would be helpful. It may also help any serious cooperative and collaborative efforts,if the language in and perspectives of the criminal justice, business and faith communities,social and animal services fields,etc.were used. Reading almost all`°2005"dates as"1995"and a couple of '°2004"dates as"1994"was somewhat distracting. The criminal justice aspects of the plan and interfaces with health services were weak. Bate rape, but rape of sex trade workers(i.e.prostitutes) was not mentioned. Rape,by a stranger,treatment and investigation can be an example of health services,emergency room staff and police cooperating,while humanely helping the victim and identifying and collecting evidence. Share the news that the District Attorney will now have a Domestic Violence-Elder Abuse Unit.. In the criminal justice"funding"col- umn direct grants from the U.S.Dept. of Justice, besides state block grant money through the governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning(OCJP)probably could have been mentioned. The County's violence prevention plan could include business, self-help groups and community based organizations, with a higher profile. What are County businesses and labor unions doing at the worksite and for employees and management relevant to violence prevention? Self-help groups like Recovering Racists Network<www.rrnet.org>and community based organizations like the Mt. Diablo Peace Center,the Center for Human Development and the Animal Welfare Coalition of Contra Costa County deserve more attention,even if not mentioned by name,in the text,besides inclusion in the Resource Directory Section. Hopefully all County Department Heads have received a copy of this draft plan and will respond using the standard review form. What may be one way to both develop baselines and increase the attention to the goals of violence prevention is to provide each with a suprrlemental o egtomtaire and ask:about existing activities and money spent on domestic violence prevention,etc.Especially,important would be a description of existing data collection efforts and products and each Department's assessment of which mischt be useful to violence prevention efforts and how,etc. How to better utilize pre-existing data and when to use selective, research unique data collection efforts deserve more attention,along with evaluation criteria for goal,objective and/or task achievements. In closing I would like to recommend three references and suggest contact be made with the Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education, Latham Plaza Building, 1826 Clement Ave., Alameda, California, tel. (510)521-0920; FAX(510)521-9862 or<wwwJatham.org>and other animal welfare groups. The three reference are: 1) Responding to Drug Use and Violence: Helping People,Families and Communities --A Directory and Resource Guide of Public and Private-Sector Drug Control Grants(Jan., 1995, 116pages,plus another*50pages of appendices,free,from the Office of National Drug Control Policy) 2) TEACHING COMPASION:A GUIDE FOR HUMANE EDUCATORS,TEACHERS,AND PARENTS by Pamela Raphael with Libby Colman, Ph.D. and Lynn Loar,Ph.D. ( 1999. 130pages, ISBN #0-9675330-0-7, $19.95,available from the Latham Fdt.—see above) it has four pages of organizational resources;where best practices of collaborative efforts at violence prevention may be found! 3) Child Abuse,Domestic Violence,and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention,eds. By Frank R. Ascione,Ph.D.,and Phil Arkow(1998, 498p., $24.95,a Purdue Univ.Press book,available from the Latham Fdt.--see above) The 45 original essays argue that a holistic,multidisciplinary intervention strategy holds great promise for reducing the community violence enveloping American Society. * To receive a copy or more information about the activities of the Contra Costa Countv Violence Prevention Coalition, like its next meeting scheduled for Thursday,Nov. 9�from 24, location TBA contact either Amy L Hill, (925)313-6827/amylenita( compumentor.org or Toni Guy (925) 313-6826/toniguy<gyahoo.com or write Community Wellness&Prevention Program, (926)Contra Costa County Public Health, 597 Center Ave., Suite 115,Martinez, CA 94553 (927)313-6808 or FAX(925)313-6840. To learn about the upcoming two day(?),free conference"Stopping the Fear:Creating Violence Free Schools and Communities",which is sponsored by the California Teachers Association-Region 2,Fri., Nov. 17th in Vacaville and Sat.,Lvov 18°i in Sacramento,contact Karen Boll,at(916) 723-2882,ext. 135,or CTA,Regional Resource Center-E, 5959 Greenback Lane, #500. Citrus Heights, CA 95621 or<www.ctarrce.org>`violence free"