Staff Technical Assistance Response Team (START) annual report.

              THE 2000 START ANNUAL REpORT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET "HANK" BARNES
DIRECTOR
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WHOSE VISION AND LEADERSHIP PROVIDED DIRECTION TO START
JANE DEE HULL
GOVERNOR
STATE OF ARIZONA
March 7, 2001
Dear Legislators:
With pleasure I present the 2000 Staff Technical Assistance Response Team
(START) Annual Report, dedicated to Harriet "Hank" Barnes. Hank, who was the
Director of my Office for Domestic Violence Prevention and a member of START,
passed away last year. Her strength and passion exemplified what a devoted
and determined state employee can contribute to the community.
It is my vision that the State Agencies that fund domestic violence services
collaborate their efforts to build a continuum of services for domestic violence
victims. In 2000, START made impressive steps toward that goal. This past
year, START responded to Legislative needs, simplified reporting requirements
of service providers, and trained the community on grant processes. The
following report outlines the accomplishments and future goals of START.
Please take time to familiarize yourself with START and its members so they
may be a resource for you; they welcome your ideas and questions.
Sincerely, ~
~EE&
Governor
1700 WEST WASHINGTON, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007
(602) 542-4331 • FAX (602) 542-7601 • WWW"GOVERNOR.STATE.AZ..US
Introduction 2
Staff Technical Assistance Response Team (START) 3
START Agencies and Representatives 3
Mission 4
Timeline 4
Year In Review: 2000 5
Future Directions 7
State Government Expenditures for Domestic Violence 9
Chart: Domestic Violence Funding Delineated by Source 9
Chart: Domestic Violence Funding Administered by State Organizations 9
Chart: Funding of Domestic Violence ServiceslFunctions 10
Map: Agencies and Organizations Funded by State Agencies for Domestic
Violence ServiceslFunctions 11
Funding Parameters Matrix 12
Domestic Violence Funding Administered by State Organizations 15
Domestic Violence ServiceslFunctions Definitions 16
Domestic Violence Services/Functions by State Fiscal Year 17
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The Staff Technical Assistance Response
Team (START) is a coordinating body for
the eight state agencies that work on
domestic violence issues. Representatives
from these agencies meet to strengthen
communication and collaboration to
leverage their knowledge and experiences.
Since 1996, START has aided the state in
synchronizing various agencies' efforts.
START conducts need assessments across
agencies in order to evaluate available
resources related to domestic violence
services and identifies and recommends
policy that will have a positive impact on
domestic violence victims.
START's 2000 Annual Report is in three
sections. The first section provides a list of
START's agencies and members, as well as
a historical timeline of significant events.
The second section reviews the
accomplishments ofthe team during 2000
and examines future goals. The final
section, The Domestic Violence
Expenditure Report, provides a summary of
domestic violence funding expenditures for
FY2000.
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Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Donna Marcum, Program Manager
3737 North Seventh Street, Suite 260
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
602 230 0252, X 208
6027280752 FAX
dmarcum@acjc..state..az us
Attorney General's Office
Teena Olszewski, Director
Office of Victim Services
1275 West Washinton
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
6025424911
602 542 8453 FAX
tolszews@ag.state.az.us
Arizona Supreme Court
Catherine Drezak, Domestic Violence
Program Specialist
Domestic Relations Court
Administrative Office of the Courts
1501 West Washington, Suite 411
Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3231
cdrezak@supreme..sp..state..az..us
6025429607
602 542 9659 FAX
Department of Commerce
Paul Harris, Special Needs Office Coordinator
3800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
6022801365
602280 1470 FAX
Department of Economic Security
Mary Jo Swartz, Program Manager
Community Services Administration
P.O., Box 6123, Site Code 086Z
Phoenix, Arizona 85005-6123
602 542 6614 or 602 542 6600
6025426655 FAX
mswartz@mail.de,stateaz.us
Department of Economic Security
Laura Guild, Program Coordinator
Community Services Administration
P.O. Box 6123, Site Code 086Z
Phoenix, Arizona 85005-6123
6025426616
6025426655 FAX
Iguild@mail..de,state.azus
Department of Health Services
Ann Tarpy, Section Manager
Injury and DisabUity Prevention Services
Bureau of Community and Family Health
Division of Public Health
2700 North Third Street, Suite 4050
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
602572 7341
6025427351 FAX
atarpy@hs state ,az.us
Department of Public safety
Jane Conder, Grant Coordinator
Crime Victim Services Program
P,O, Box 6638
Phoenix, Arizona 85005-6638
6022232480
602 2232943 FAX
Jconder@dps.stateaz,us
Department of Public safety
Roger Illingworth, Manager
Grants Administration
P.O Box6638
Phoenix, Arizona 85005-6638
6022232195
6022232943 FAX
rillingworth@dps.state.az..us
Governor's Community Policy Office
Elizabeth R. Reich, 1st Floor
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
6025421773
6025425522 FAX
ereich@az..gov
Governor's Community Policy Office ­Office
for Domestic Violence Prevention
Donna Irwin, Program Administrator
Slate Capitol, 1st Floor
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
6025421773
6025425522 FAX
dirwin@az.gov
Govemor's Community Policy Office •
Office for Domestic Violence Prevention
Patricia Smith, Program Adminstrator
State Capitol, 1st Floor
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
6025421773
602 542 5522 FAX
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ThimissioniofSTARTis towol'k collaborativel, to assess needs,
influence policies and practices, and maximize resource~s
in order to reduce domestic violence and improve access
to quality services for victims of domestic violence in Arizona.
Task force allocates the $1,000,000
to domestic violence shelters,
to creative/innovative programs, and to
public awareness of domestic violence
Anzona State Legislature
appropriates $1,000,000
for domestic violence
services and functions
Staff officially names task force,
Staff Technical Assistance
Response Team (START), and
develops a strategic plan
START reviews and
suggests improvements to the
State Procurement System
START trains for domestic violence
emergency departments services and functions
START revises and
updates strategic plan
START provides leadership to the
development of a statewide plan on
domestic violence and sexual assault
START develops Place to
Give Place to Go
START submits the First Annual
Review of Domestic Violence
Funding and Services
START develops the Domestic
Violence Expenditure Report of
State AgenCIes
State agency directors
identify key staff to continue
work of task force
Governor establishes
a task force of state
agency directors to allocate
the $1,000,000 for domestic
violence services and functions
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During 2000, START addressed the complexity of domestic violence issues,
coordinated and collaborated on services, and directed a coordinated community
response. The members learned that by sharing their leadership skills they were
less fragmented and developed into a cohesive team able to respond effectively to
domestic violence issues throughout Arizona. Some ofthe activities that START
accomplished during the past year include:
~ Successfully advocating for the
development of a state plan on
domestic violence with other task
forces, coalitions, and
organizations, resulting in S.B.
1303. During discussion on
the bill, START provided
information and expertise
relating to the state plan to
the Legislature and staff.
~ Providing leadership and
coordination for START's
participation in the planning
process for the Legislative
Task Force's state plan on
domestic violence and sexual
assault.
~ Providing information to the State
Legislature on proposed domestic
violence and sexual assault legislation.
5.8.1303
Assembles
representatives from
varied geographic
areas and disciplines
to develop a statewide
plan that assesses
domestic violence and
sexual assault in
Arizona.
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~ Participating in discussions with
the Department of Economic
Security in the development of
a funding formula for A total of 24,875 referrals were provided by Arizona's
domestic violence shelters. 30 residential shelters and
safe home networks during
the past year regarding:
~ Combining reporting
requirements among ~ Affordable housing
agencies from
contractors when ~ Financial assistance
applicable. ~ Child care
~ Counseling
~ Revising and enhancing
START's strategic plan. ~ Parenting classes
~ Transportation
~ Assisting communities in
~ Medical assistance
the development of
strategies for funding ~ Educational/vocational
proposals. assistance
~ Legal assistance
~ Conducting and participating in
statewide and community-based
trainings, conferences, and forums.
6
START is committed to reduce domestic violence and improve
access to quality services for victims of domestic violence in
Arizona. START recognizes that it is the collective knowledge ofthe
team that provides its strength. Over the past four years, the eight
separate state departments and offices have grown into a coordinated
team that collaborates to fund domestic violence services and
functions throughout the state.
During 2001, START will direct its efforts toward the following:
~ Continue to participate in the
development of state plans for
domestic violence and sexual
assault and provide leadership
to the process.
~ Continue to strengthen
communication and
collaboration among State
Agencies involved in
domestic violence
services/functions.
~ Continue efforts to
strengthen commitment and
build capacity to collect and
utilize data to assess the nature
and scope of domestic violence
and the adequacy of the service
delivery systems.
"It is only thrOllgh a
coordinated
approach that we
will have a
beneficial impact in
assisting Oltr
cOlnlnlIDities in
addressing faloily
violence;'
.Jane Dee Hull, Governor
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~ Continue efforts to build community capacity that will reduce
domestic violence and improve access to quality services for
victims and their families.
~ Continue to assess the benefits of START's collaborative efforts
and develop future plans based on lessons learned.
~ Compile and share information related to domestic violence
and related services in Arizona.
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The funding supports services
that span the criminal justice
and victim services
systems to address the
diverse needs of
domestic violence
victims. These funds
are disbursed in
accordance with
funding mandates.
It continues to be critical
to provide a continuum
of victim services
throughout the state.
$2,426,148
Other
Domestic Violence Funding
by Source
SFY2000
$3,002,179
~ State
_ 1..------....J
$8,202,067
Federal
Total Funding (SFY 2000): $13,630,394
Domestic Violence Funding Administered by State Organizations: SFY2000
Attorney General's Office
$272,795
Governor's Community Policy
Office - Office for Domestic
Violence Prevention
$3,440,996
Department of Public Safety I
$1,399,902
Department of Health Services
$1,048,870
Arizona Supreme Court
$152,500
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
$392,020
Department of Commerce
$1,344,538
Department of Economic Security
$5,578,773
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Total of Domestic Violence Services/Functions: SFY 2000
Law EnforcemenU
Prosecution Services
$727,611
Victim Compensation
$218,250
Victims' Rights Services
$272,795
Training
$812,098
Prevention
$483,614
Supportive Services
$3,201,515
Administration
$559,831
Capitol Expenditures
$1,159,033
Emergency Shelters
$5,496,126
Transitional Shelters
$450,724
According to 1999 Arizona Law
Enforcement Statistics, every 44 minutes
one or more children in Arizona
witnessed a domestic viol ence incident.
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.. Area Agency on Aging
- Centro de Amistad
- Chicanos Par La Causa, Inc
.. Chrysalis Shelter
- Coordinated Community Response Team
.. Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Program
- Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Program:
Chicanos Por la Causa
• Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Program:
Prehab Autumn House
.. East Valley Child Crisis Center
., FamUy Advocacy Centers
- Glendale Police Department
- Homeward Bound
- House of Refuge East
- Jewish Family & Children's Services
- Maricopa Association of Governments
.. Maricopa County Attorney's Office
- My Sister's Place Shelter
., New Ufe Center
- Pathways
- Phoenix Police Department
- Prehab Autumn House Shelter
- Prehab Faith House Shelter
- Prehab DV STOP
- Salvation Anny
• Samaritan Behavioral Health Center
- Scottsdale Prevention Institute
- Southwest Human Development
- Sojourner Shelter
- Sundance Lodge
• Tempe Police Department
STATE\MDE ORGANIZATIONS
.. Administrative Office of the Courts
- Maricopa Community Colleges
., Pediatric Foundation of Arizona. Inc
- Southem Arizona Legal Aid
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FUNDING PARAMETERS MATRIX
The following matrix lists each agency or office represented on START, the different funding sources for domestic violence services and
functions, the source and permitted use of the funds, and the method of dissemination of the funds to Arizona's communities.
Agency Funding Name (Grant)
Source of Funding:
Federal/State
Permitted Use of Fund I
Method of
Dissemination to
Communities
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Compensation
Attorney General's Office
Victims Rights Assistance
Department of Economic Security
Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF)
Social Services Block Grant (SSBG)
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
State
Federal & State
State
Federal
Federal
Federal
Supports victim service organizations that provide
direct services to all victims of crime.
Compensates victims of criminally injurious conduct
for eligible medical expenses, mental health
counseling, funeral expenses, and wage loss.
Duties required of justice entities by law.
Emergency assistance to women with dependents who
qualify for assistance under ARS§ Title 46, Chapter 2.
Funds are used for a broad range of human services
including emergency shelter and supportive services.
Shelter operations, excluding: personnel, renovation,
rehabilitation, and essential services.
Competitive
Formula
Formula
Competitive
Competitive
Competitive
Agency Funding Name (Grant)
Domestic Violence Shelter Fund
(DVSF)
Domestic Violence Shelter
Program (DVSP)
Source of Funding:
Federal/State
Other
State
Permitted Use of Fund :
In accordance with ARS§ 36-3002 to be used for
domestic violence emergency shelters.
To be used for domestic violence emergency shelters.
Method of
Dissemination to
Communities
A formula will be developed
forSFY2002
Competitive
Department of Health Services
Family Violence Prevention and
Services
Department of Public Safety
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
Federal
Federal
Emergency, temporary shelter and related assistance.
Supports victim service programs to provide direct
services to all crime victims.
Competitive
Competitive
Governor's Community Policy Office· Office for Domestic Violence Prevention
Innovative Prevention Grant Federal & State Supports innovative and creative ideas for the
prevention, intervention and protection of families
who experience violence in the home.
(General - State;
TANF - Federal;
Wagner/Peyser - Federal;
Juvenile Justice - Federal;
Safe & Drug Free - Federal)
Competitive
2001 Stop Violence Against
Women Grant
Federal - US Dept. of Justice, Supports criminal justice system change in the areas
Violence Against Women of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as
Office developing these victim services throughout Arizona
communities. A coordinated community response
solution requires collaboration between and among
these systems.
Competitive
Agency Funding Name (Grant)
Source of Funding:
Federal/State
Permitted Use of Fund I
Method of
Dissemination to
Communities
2000 Stop Violence Against
Women Grant
2000 Rural DV & Child
Victimization Grant
Federal - US Dept. of Justice, See Stop 98.
Violence Against Women
Office
Federal - US Dept. of Justice, Provides an opportunity for law enforcement,
Violence Against Women prosecution, the courts, non-governmental victim
Office services agencies, community organizations, and
businesses in rural communities and Indian Nations to
collaborate in creating protocols and strategies
tailored specifically to meet the needs of battered
women and children living in rural jurisdictions.
Competitive
Competitive
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY STATE ORGANIZATION
The following chart reports the source of domestic violence funds (state, federal or other revenue). It additionally provides a comparison to the previous
State Fiscal Year (1999).
SFY 1999 and 2000
5FY1999
$272,795
$392,020
$152,500
$3,440,996
$1,399,902
$1,048,870
$5,578,773
$1,344,538
Other Total
5FY2000
$152,500 $0 $0
$0 $0 $392,020
$813,799 $278,505 $252,234
$1,407,379 $2,662,295 $1,509,099
$78,183 $970,687 $0
$0 $1,399,902 $0
$550,318 $2,890,678 $0
$284,024 $0 $0 $272,795
$3,548,779
$1,306,662
$1,267,538
$4,571,193
Federal Other Total
Arizona Supreme Court $164,200 $52,400 $0
Arizona Criminal Justice
$0 $0 $326,720
Commission
Department of Commerce $604,512 $613,328 $35,565
Department of Economic Security $625,806 $2,651,989 $1,293,398
Department of Health Services $0 $1,267,538 $0
Department of Public Safety $0 $1,306,662 $0
Governor's Community Policy
Office· Office for Domestic $542,135 $3,006,644 $0
Violence Prevention
Attorney General's Office $0 $0 $284,024
TOTAL $1,936,653 $8,898,561 $1,939,707 $12,774,921 $2,426,148 $13,630,394
Capital Expenditures
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Shelter
Supportive Services
Prevention
Training
Victims' Rights Services
Victims' Compensation
Law Enforcement and
Prosecution Services
Evaluation
Administration
Expenses relating to acquisition, rehabilitation!
conversion, and new construction.
Immediate short-term (30 - 90 days), daily face-to-face
counseling, and shelter care.
Housing for up to twenty-four months to provide
stabilization, life-skills training, employment, etc. This
type of program provides an interim step toward
permanent housing.
Provides for support assistance in the form of
counseling, case management, legal advocacy,
transportation, employment assistance, information,
and referral.
Provides for planned efforts to prevent specific
conditions that could place an individual, group, or
community at risk. Includes public awareness, protocol
development, educational activities, and planning
activities.
Provides learning experiences that increase knowledge,
skills, and/or motivation in a specified area(s).
Duties mandated of criminal and juvenile justice
entities that enable victims to exercise their statutory
and constitutional rights.
Monies paid to eligible victims of crime to assist costs
for medical, counseling, funeral expenses, and lost
wages.
Augments the ability of criminal justice entities to
handle domestic violence cases.
Technical assistance to programs to develop the
capacity to conduct evaluations.
Costs required of the state government to administer
and provide for provision of services. Includes costs
for conducting needs assessments, planning, and
program evaluation.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES/FUNCTIONS SFY2000
The following chart provides the total expenditures by service category of each state organization.
• Arlzona Supreme Court
State
Federal
Other ·.
Department of Commerce
• •
15,000
6,431
223,353 130,779
17,500
11,200 109,616
242,611
1,361,922 2,433 ,- 35,547
209,701 134,875 105,771 59,985 25,000
1,105,811 221,623 465,541 727,611 51,602 230,223
,'; ,- , :
47,990
25,000
70,505
288,751
:.
75,000
71,752
II' •
561,063
1,509,099
1,952,364
1,238,573
State
State
State
State
Other
Other
Other
State 14,986
Other
Other
·.
·.
·.
·.
·.
Federal 84,775 3,492
Federal
Federal
Federal
State 698,799
Federal
Federal 208,000
TOTAL of SERVICES
Attorney General's Office
Governor's Community Policy Office· Office for Domestic Violence Prevention
Department of Public Safety
Department of Economic Security
Department of Health Services
___ Other 252,234 m·m,~__iI·,~_.-E_III_IE!.E~ III__~ III '_I_EIIII__'_lIImm