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County of Santa Clara

Domestic Violence Council

DATE: January 8, 2016, Regular Meeting

TIME: 12:15 PM

PLACE: Board of Supervisors' Chambers

County Government Center – 70 West Hedding Street, 1st floor

San Jose, CA 95110

AGENDA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodations in this meeting should notify the Clerk

of the Domestic Violence Council no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 299-5001, or TDD (408) 993-8272.

Please note: To contact the Commission and/or to inspect any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a

regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to all or a majority of the Board of Supervisors (or any other commission, or

board or committee) less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, visit our website at http://www.sccgov.org or contact the Clerk at

(408) 299-5001 or 70 W. Hedding, East Wing - 10th Floor, San Jose, CA 95110, during normal business hours.

COMMUTE ALTERNATIVES: The Board of Supervisors encourages the use of commute alternatives including public transit,

bicycles, carpooling, and hybrid vehicles.

For public transit trip planning information, contact the VTA Customer Service Department at 408-321-2300 Monday through

Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedule information is also

available on the web at www.vta.org.

Bicycle parking racks are available in the James McEntee, Sr., Plaza in front of the County Government Center building. If this

Board or Commission does not meet in the County Government Center please contact VTA for related routes.

Opening

1. Call to Order and Roll Call.

2. Public Comment.

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on

any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to one minute. The law does not

permit Council action or extended discussion on any items not on the agenda except

under special circumstances. Statements that require a response may be placed on the

agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council. Persons wishing to address the

Council on any item on the agenda are requested to complete a Request to Speak form

and give it to the Deputy Clerk so the Chairperson can call on you when the item comes

up for discussion.

3. Approve Consent Calendar.

Items listed under the Consent Calendar header will be voted on at this time. There is no

separate discussion of consent items, and the recommended actions are voted on in one

motion. If you wish to discuss these items please request that they be removed from the

Consent Calendar prior to vote by Council.

http://www.sccgov.org/

http://www.vta.org/

Agenda Packet Domestic Violence Council, County of Santa Clara

January 8, 2016

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Consent Items

4. Approve minutes of the November 6, 2015 Regular Meeting.

5. Approve minutes of the September 18, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting.

6. Approve minutes of the November 20, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting.

7. Approve minutes of the September 15, 2015 Medical Committee Meeting.

8. Approve minutes of the October 20, 2015 Medical Committee Meeting.

9. Approve minutes of the November 10, 2015 Police-Victims Advocacy Committee

Meeting.

Regular Agenda

10. Discuss and approve increasing the retreat budget item to allocate an amount not to

exceed $4,000 for retreat facilitation services. (ID# 79170)

11. Discuss and approve the 2015 Domestic Violence Conference feedback report and

financial summary. (ID# 79171)

12. Discuss and approve policy letter relating to the City of San Jose Crime-Free Housing

proposal for presentation at the City of San Jose Stakeholder meetings in January 2016.

(ID# 79536)

13. Receive report from staff relating to the work plan approval schedule.

14. Discuss and approve rescheduling the April 1, 2016 Domestic Violence Council meeting

to April 8, 2016.

Officer and Committee Reports

15. Receive Verbal Reports from Council Officers:

a. Chairperson's report. (Saffren)

b. Membership report. (Sessions)

c. Fiscal report. (Soroosh)

16. Receive Verbal Reports from Committees:

a. Executive Committee report. (Saffren)

b. Domestic Violence Conference Committee report. (Halcon)

c. Batterer Intervention Committee report. (Howard Mahar)

d. Children's Issues Committee report. (Cain)

e. Court Systems Committee report. (Emede)

f. LGBTQ/IPV Committee report. (Caffrey)

g. Medical Committee report. (Brunetto)

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h. Police Victim Advocacy Committee report. (Gannon)

17. Receive report relating to Family Justice Centers and Death Review. (Hendrickson)

18. Receive staff report. (Hunter)

Announcements

19. Announcements and correspondence:

a. Chairperson's Announcements.

b. Commissioners' Announcements.

c. There are currently no vacancies on the Council. For internet access to vacancies

and applications, visit www.sccgov.org/sites/bos/bnc.

d. The County of Santa Clara provides reimbursement to appointed Commissioners

for child care expenses incurred during the time spent performing their official

duties. For additional information please contact the Office of the Clerk of the

Board at (408) 299-5001.

Adjourn

20. Adjourn to the next regular meeting on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 12:15 p.m. in the

Board of Supervisors' Chambers, County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street,

San Jose.

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County of Santa ClaraDomestic Violence Council

DATE: November 6, 2015, Regular MeetingTIME: 12:15 PMPLACE: Board of Supervisors' Chambers

County Government Center – 70 West Hedding Street, 1st floorSan Jose, CA 95110

MINUTES

Opening

1. Call to Order and Roll Call.Chairperson Saffren called the meeting to order at 12:18 p.m. A quorum was present.

Attendee Name Title Status ArrivedLaura Brunetto Member PresentAmy Caffrey Member PresentAndrew Mitchell Cain Member AbsentAdriana Maria Caldera Member PresentJulie Emede Member PresentPerla Flores Member AbsentLisa Gannon Member PresentTeresa Guerrero-Daley Member PresentKasey Halcon Member PresentCindy Hendrickson Member PresentJill Howard Maher Member PresentHarjit Kaur Member AbsentMelissa Luke Member PresentCarl McGrew Member Late 12:22 PMJerry Neumayer Member PresentJake Rhodes Member PresentDan Rodriguez Member PresentJulie Saffren Chairperson PresentGina Sessions Member AbsentFariba Soroosh Member PresentJana Taylor Member Late 12:22 PMBernadette White Member Present

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2. Public Comment. (ID# 79135) Ruth Patrick, Director, Women/SV, reported that she has worked with almost 400 women, has presented at local law firms and police departments relating to domestic violence in affluent communities, and that the documentary that she was a part of, Behind Closed Doors, aired on Investigation Discovery. She further reported that the Domestic Violence forum in Palo Alto was a success. Ms. Patrick introduced Rebecca Sherman, who will be volunteering with Women/SV, and she provided the Council with a sample of a domestic violence screening card that has been provided to some police agencies.

3. Approve Consent Calendar. Item No. 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Commissioner Emede.

Consent Items

4. Approve minutes of the October 2, 2015 Regular Meeting. Removed from the Consent Calendar and amended to read Jim Demartzis instead of Tim in Item No. 15.

4 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Amy Caffrey, MemberSECONDER: Kasey Halcon, MemberAYES: Brunetto, Caffrey, Caldera, Emede, Gannon, Guerrero-Daley, Halcon,

Hendrickson, Howard Maher, Luke, McGrew, Neumayer, Rhodes, Rodriguez, Saffren, Soroosh, Taylor, White

ABSENT: Cain, Flores, Kaur, Sessions

Regular Agenda

5. Discuss and approve the 2016 Domestic Violence Council Meeting Schedule. (ID# 78829)

5 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Cindy Hendrickson, MemberSECONDER: Jana Taylor, MemberAYES: Brunetto, Caffrey, Caldera, Emede, Gannon, Guerrero-Daley, Halcon,



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6. Discuss and approve the date for 2016 Domestic Violence Council Retreat. Vice Chairperson Soroosh reported that the next meeting for the retreat planning ad hoc committee is scheduled for November 12, 2015. She stated that the Committee is asking for input from the Members of the Council to schedule the retreat.Discussion ensued relating to the due date for the work plan and what the best date for the retreat will be in order to complete it by the April 1, 2016 Council meeting, and the Members approved January 22, 2016, for the retreat.

6 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Julie Emede, MemberSECONDER: Fariba Soroosh, MemberAYES: Brunetto, Caffrey, Caldera, Emede, Gannon, Guerrero-Daley, Halcon,



7. Consider providing input to the City of San Jose on behalf of Domestic Violence Council relating to the impact of "Crime-Free Housing" proposals on domestic violence survivors, children, and families. Chairperson Saffren reported that these policy changes would have a significant impact on domestic violence survivors and families and asked that the Council members provide input regarding how the Council should proceed. Member Emede inquired whether the proposal under consideration can be summarized for more clarity.Chairperson Saffren briefly reported on the City of San Jose's proposal which includes eviction of individuals who have been arrested with domestic violence related charges. She stated that the potential for eviction of families will make it less likely for victims of domestic violence to report to authorities, and that she would like the Council to alert the City of San Jose of the potential impact this might have on families. Member Guerrero-Daley added that the policy changes have the potential to impact many generations since there are many multi-generational families living in the same homes in the Bay Area.In response to an inquiry from Member Caffrey, Chairperson Saffren stated that the Council should act before March, when the city is scheduled to discuss the matter again.Member Halcon asked that Members take more time individually to think about the issue and how it affects the groups that they each represent. She further stated that information about the proposals can be found on the City of San Jose website and Cynthia Hunter, Management Analyst, Office of Women's Policy (OWP), stated that she can provide more information as well.Chairperson Saffren stated that the matter will be discussed at the next Council meeting and more information will be included in the agenda packet.

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In response to a request from Chairperson Saffren, Member Gannon stated that she will research the topic and is willing to present or have a representative from San Jose Police Department present on the Department's position on the issue.

Officer and Committee Reports

8. Receive Verbal Reports from Council Officers:

a. Chairperson's report. (Saffren) Chairperson Saffren reported that last week she and Members Gannon and Halcon attended a High Risk Team conference in Boston and they will be providing a report relating to the conference to the Council at an upcoming meeting. Discussion ensued relating to the potential and logistics for Santa Clara County to become a High Risk demonstration site.

8.a RESULT: RECEIVED

b. Membership report. (Sessions) Chairperson Saffren reported that another new commissioner orientation will be held as a part of the Council's retreat, and added that there are currently no vacancies on the Council.

8.b RESULT: RECEIVED

c. Fiscal report. (Soroosh) Chairperson Saffren stated that the fiscal report relating to the Domestic Violence Conference will be presented at the December meeting.

8.c RESULT: RECEIVED

9. Receive Verbal Reports from Committees:

a. Executive Committee report. (Saffren) Chairperson Saffren reported that the next meeting will be held on November 20, 2015.

9.a RESULT: RECEIVED

b. Domestic Violence Conference Committee report. (Halcon) Member Halcon reported that there were 350 people in attendance at the Domestic Violence Conference and the Council received good sponsorship activity, including sponsorship from the San Francisco 49ers. Chairperson Saffren stated that Ms. Hunter and OWP staff assisted a great deal with obtaining sponsorships.

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Ms. Hunter reported that approximately $35,715 was received from sponsors, and that amount does not include ticket sales. Chairperson Saffren stated that the Council underestimated the sponsorship contribution at only $7500. She thanked Ms. Hunter and OWP for their help.Ms. Hunter stated that $16,000 was received from ticket sales through Eventbrite, and that amount does not include checks received. Chairperson Saffren further stated that nearly 40 percent of responses to the conference have been received and attendees were extremely satisfied and felt the conference was informative. Discussion ensued relating to feedback about the conference and topics covered at the conference. Chairperson Saffren suggested that Committees discuss what topics from the conference will be beneficial for the Council to focus on.

9.b RESULT: RECEIVED

c. Batterer Intervention Committee report. (Howard) Member Howard Maher reported that the Committee is working on revising the Conflict Accountability for Intimate Partner Violence program standards with the help of Judge Andrea Flint and Member Guerrero-Daley, in order to ensure the standards are more uniform across providers. Member Guerrero-Daley stated that her staff sent out affidavits for programs to self-certify that they will abide by the program rules set forth by the Council, along with the old standards for the program, and individual forms for those agencies that have multiple programs and multiple locations. She further stated that only five have been returned, and the affidavit states that if they do not return the form then they will be dropped from the program as of January. Member Emede stated that Member Guerrero-Daley will be maintaining the list of providers and affidavits. Member Guerrero-Daley stated that the program was meant to be self-policing. She further stated about a third of the addresses and phone numbers were incorrect, and that they need the cooperation of the program providers to maintain the process that has been established.

9.c RESULT: RECEIVED

d. Children's Issues Committee report. (Cain) No report was received.

e. Court Systems Committee report. (Emede) Member Emede stated that the Committee is currently working on the work plan.

9.e RESULT: RECEIVED

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f. LGBTQ/IPV Committee report. (Caffrey) Member Caffrey reported that much has happened as a result of the Domestic Violence Conference, and that an individual has reached out for information and is researching how to start an LGBTQ domestic violence shelter. She further reported that Carmen Vargas, who provides certification for the Batterer's Intervention Training programs, has also reached out and provided information that FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is looking into providing a 52-week Batterer's Intervention Training program relating to LGBTQ. Ms. Caffrey further stated that there is an individual from the Piece it Together program that has requested an LGBTQ training about high risk and domestic violence for youth.

9.f RESULT: RECEIVED

g. Medical Committee report. (Brunetto) Member Brunetto stated that the Committee is currently working on the work plan and a document to be provided to medical providers regarding domestic violence screening. She further stated that they have discussed trauma and trauma-related care for obstetric providers and are working with the Children's Issues Committee to provide more information on trauma informed care for providers.Member Halcon stated that studies have shown that many victims of domestic violence who have died have been seen by their medical providers, not domestic violence providers, and that these victims are falling through the cracks.Member Guerrero-Daley stated that some doctors ask questions of patients about domestic violence and inquired whether Kaiser is one of the front runners in screening patients for domestic violence. Member Brunetto stated that Kaiser is one of the front runners, but is not consistent among providers and that private providers are even less likely to screen.

9.g RESULT: RECEIVED

h. Police Victim Advocacy Committee report. (Gannon) Member Halcon reported that the Committee will be meeting in the upcoming week.

9.h RESULT: RECEIVED

10. Receive report relating to Family Justice Centers and Death Review. (Hendrickson) Member Hendrickson reported that there has been a fourth domestic violence related homicide in October and it is currently being investigated. She further reported that the San Jose Family Justice Center is up and running and there has been a great turn out from providers. Member Hendrickson further thanked members and providers for

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assistance and asked for referrals of family law and immigration attorneys to volunteer at the Center.

10 RESULT: RECEIVED

11. Receive staff report. (Hunter) Ms. Hunter thanked Member Rodriguez for his assistance with two issues related to domestic violence clients that arose over the weekend.

11 RESULT: RECEIVED

Announcements

12. Announcements and correspondence:

a. Chairperson's Announcements. No announcements were made.

b. Commissioners' Announcements. No announcements were made.

c. There are currently no vacancies on the Council. For internet access to vacancies and applications, visit www.sccgov.org/sites/bos/bnc.

d. The County of Santa Clara provides reimbursement to appointed Commissioners for child care expenses incurred during the time spent performing their official duties. For additional information please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at (408)299-5001.

Adjourn

13. Adjourn to the next regular meeting on Friday, December 4, 2015, at 12:15 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers, County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose. On order of Chairperson Saffren the meeting was adjourned at 1:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristen Lecuyer-BenavidezDeputy Clerk

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Minutes from September 18, 2015 DVC Executive Committee Attendees: Jill Howard Maher; Laura Brunetto; Amy Caffrey; Cindy Hendrickson; Andrew Cain; Julie Saffren; (QUORUM) 1. Public Comment None. 2. Consent Minutes from August 2015 were approved without changes (Cain/Hendrickson) 3. Regular Agenda - Committee discussed formation of an ad hoc fiscal committee to address sustainability of DVC funding. Discussed whether financial sustainability should be an element of the 2016 retreat agenda. - Discussed DVC by laws status; they are to go to October PSJC and then to BOS for approval. - Received information about our policy letter re: impact of civil detainer which was presented at BOS September 15 meeting - Discussed Conference planning and determined that spending for Conference staffing support needed to be slightly increased. Added to the agenda for the October DVC meeting. - Committee considered further agenda items for October 2, 2015 Domestic Violence Council general meeting. - No announcements

Adjourn

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodations in this meeting should

notify the Clerk of the Board's Office 24 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 299-5001, or TDD (408) 993-8272.

Minutes from November 20, 2015 DVC Executive Committee

Attendees: Jill Howard Maher; Laura Brunetto; Amy Caffrey; Fariba Soroosh; Julie Saffren:

Cindy Hendrickson; (QUORUM) Cindi Hunter

1. Public Comment

None.

2. Consent

Minutes from September 2015 were approved without changes (Jill/Laura)

3. Regular Agenda

- Received conference recap information

- Decided which documents would be reviewed to prepare for the discussion on crime-free

housing and who would reach out for speaker representatives.

- Committee considered further agenda items for December Domestic Violence Council

general meeting.

- No announcements

Adjourn

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SCC DVC MEDICAL COMMITTEE

700 Empey Way

Minutes 09/15/15

3:30-4:30

OPENING

1. Call to order: 3:40pm

2. Minutes assignment: Laura Brunetto

3. Roll call: Maria Herenyiova, Suzanne Frank, Lucy Medina, Charisse

Fledman, Jane Capili, Veronica Truong, Vanessa Padilla, Hao Nguyen,

Tasneem Ismailji

Excused: Laura Brunetto, Tynka Dees

4. Public Comment: This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons

desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.

Speakers will be requested to complete their presentations within three

minutes. No action can be taken on public comment.

CONSENT ITEMS

5. None

REGULAR AGENDA

6. Approve minutes: None

7. Report from DVC: No new report

8. Legislative update: No new update

9. Report from Death Review: No new update

10. Report from Children’s Issues: No new update

DISCUSSION

Jane Capili spoke about role of home visiting RNs, training and

assessment tools and effectiveness in screening ,

They covered Futures about violence, relationship assessment tool

effectiveness screening for the same sex couples

Comprehensive perinatal program discussed

Charisse led the discussion about Affordable Care Act and Intimate

Violence Screening, Charisse also made correction of the draft

Suzannne led the discussion about suspected child abuse team and closer

collaboration

Tasneem came with the idea to plan a 1 day forum where we all can

connect ( school principals, educators, justice representative, etc/ Charisse

was very kind and outlined all the details in her last email. The

documentary Paper Tigers was selected as an introductory screen and also

discussion about having speakers of a national caliber as Dr. Filetti ,

Principal Jim Sporleder.. Team members were very pleased with this idea

and moving forward with the Forum.

Cost and sponsorship for the event is a big issue, but with collaboration

with other agencies hopefully this can be accomplished.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

11. Chairperson’s announcements: None

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ADJOURN

13. Meeting adjourned at 4:45pm

14. Next meeting 10/20/15

15. To be excused next meeting: M Herenyiova, Tynka Dees, Hao Nguyen,

Suzanne Frank due to Kaiser Regional Meeting

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SCC DVC MEDICAL COMMITTEE

700 Empey Way

Minutes 10/20/2015

3:30-4:30 pm

OPENING

1. Call to order: 3:35pm

2. Minutes assignment: Debbie Reynolds

3. Roll call: Introductions: Laura Brunetto, Lucy Medina, Gina Sessions,

Bernadette White, Rebecca Sherwood, Charisse Feldman, Debbie

Reynolds, Veronica Truong, Tasneem Ismailji

Excused: Vanessa Padilla, Susan Ditter

4. Public Comment: None

CONSENT ITEMS

5. None

REGULAR AGENDA

6. Report from DVC: Laura Brunetto mentioned the upcoming Domestic

Violence Conference on Friday, October 23, 2015. Hoping people have

seen the flyer and are attending. Andrea Flores-Shelton, Public Health

Specialist, will be speaking about some of the work she’s doing in schools

around the prevention side of looking at healthy relationships for kids in

schools. The whole conference is about innovation and looking at things in

a different way.

7. Legislative Update: None

8. Report from Death Review: Susan Ditter is absent. Laura Brunetto said

there were two more cases that were brought up at the Domestic Violence

Council, two more this year that the Death Review Committee will be

reviewing.

9. Report from Children’s Issues: These meetings are the second Tuesdays

of the month at 8:15am, First Five offices on Moorpark and Saratoga in

case anyone would like to attend. We may remove this from future

agendas since no one is attending. Laura Brunetto is considering inviting

Andrew from Children’s Issues to a future DVC meeting or to somehow

make a connection to our meetings because a lot of issues link up with

children and there was some discussion at the last meeting, setting up

policies and protocols for children who admit there is DV in their home.

NEW BUSINESS

10. White paper on Affordable Care Act Impact: Review revisions -

Part of DVC’s work plan for this year was to develop a white paper that

could be shared and distributed in the future with medical providers,

something to help them understand and educate. Domestic Violence

screening is covered under Affordable Care Act (ACA). Some additions

and revisions were discussed.

What’s available for undocumented women?

Explain The Marketplace

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Correct own link

Is coverage provided if they are still with the abuser?

LGBTQ coverage?

Add a chart/link for resources

Include ACA list of all 10 programs related

Digital copy of questions to ask if DV is suspected

11. DV Forum Discussion: Tasneem proposed maybe a one day forum, or

two/three days, maybe Ad Hoc, partner with Child Abuse, Elder Abuse,

etc., have a talk, followed up with the documentary “Paper Tigers” movie.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

11. Chairperson’s announcements:

12. Member’s announcements: Family Violence Justice Center was just

launched. Every Thursday from 9 to 5 pm in Sunnyvale, Gilroy, and San

Jose. They will provide connections to DA’s, Immigration Attorneys,

Family Law Attorneys, Second Harvest Food Bank, Housing, etc. Services

are free and confidential.

13. Meetings of interest: Conference in Palo Alto, Human Relations

Commission and Mayor of Palo Alto are having a forum on domestic

violence. The theme is “Can it happen here?” The forum is October 28,

2015, 7:00pm, at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto.

ADJOURN

14. Meeting adjourned @ 4:49pm

15. Next meeting 11/17/15

16. Current schedule of Medical Committee Meetings

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL Police-Victim Advocacy Committee

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Joyce Ellington Library – 491 E. Empire St. San Jose, CA 95112

In compliance with The American Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation for this meeting should notify Cynthia Hunter 24-hours prior to the meeting at (408) 299-5158 or [email protected].

This document serves as notice of the Police-Victim Advocacy Committee meeting.

Visit our website at http://dvc.sccgov.org

Minutes

1. Attendees: Kasey Halcón (VSU, Co-Chair) Lisa Gannon (SJPD, Co-Chair)

Carlton Sheppard (SJPD) Linda Hsaio (DFCS) Carmen Vargas (Probation Dept.) Mayra Sierra (FCS of SV)

Chirag Mistry (Pretrial Services) Melissa Luke (AACI) Cindi Hunter (OWP) Mini Luna (YWCA) Cindy Hendrickson (DA’s Office) Rebecca Sherwood (WomenSV)

Dan Rodriguez (Sheriff’s Office) Ruth Patrick (WomenSV)

Geraldine Foley (Adult Probation) 2. July and September minutes approved. (Motion: L. Gannon / Second: C. Sheppard)

3. Discussion Items and Work Plan goals

a. Kasey Halcón and Lisa Gannon shared information from the Boston conference regarding the feasibility of creating a high risk DV lethality assessment team. Accredited communities using this model have not had any DV homicides; however it has been based on populations of 200,000 or less. Larger cities like ours could be broken down into smaller jurisdictions to use this model. Funds are available, with 4 to 5 grants approved each year, and applications are due in January. The IPV task force may have recommendations. This model is focused on victim assistance and offender accountability. It uses the Jacquelyn Campbell assessment program. Communication between agencies is a key element. The model sends representatives for set up and training. Engaging the medical community is also an important component. More information on this DVHRT will be distributed for consideration.

Danger assessment pocket card draft presented by Ruth Patrick. Provides an option to have the assessment in a convenient form and as a constant reminder. Consider making the card even smaller and thinner to better fit more pockets. The standard from is still required to be completed and faxed. Cindy Hendrickson will take the card to the Chief’s Meeting for feedback. The card could be useful in other areas such as the medical community and schools.

Melissa Luke asked about contacts for Asian language reports. The three listed organizations had MOU’s when the form was created and cover all law enforcement agencies in the County. Lisa Gannon suggested

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL Police-Victim Advocacy Committee

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Joyce Ellington Library – 491 E. Empire St. San Jose, CA 95112

In compliance with The American Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation for this meeting should notify Cynthia Hunter 24-hours prior to the meeting at (408) 299-5158 or [email protected].

This document serves as notice of the Police-Victim Advocacy Committee meeting.

Visit our website at http://dvc.sccgov.org

updating the MOU to allow for an additional referral to AACI. Cindi Hunter advised that each city attorney determines what police report information can be shared.

b. Lisa Gannon received approval to reuse the You Tube footage for the Language Access PSA. A raw copy of the DVD has been requested to give to Create TV for production. Cindi Hunter will present at an upcoming Chief’s Meeting.

c. SJPD has a program to actively enforce RO violations. Developing a process to manage tracking and follow up at the DA’s Office. Working to expedite by taking to Judges in batches. Goal is to maximize time and the number of warrants served.

d. Consider the most feasible ways to focus the work plan for FY 2016.

4. Public Presentations

a. None

5. Emerging Issues or Concerns Related to Victim Safety and/or Case Reviews a. No discussion

6. Announcements a. None

7. Next meeting date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, from 11:15 am-12:15 pm at Joyce Ellington

Library, 491 E. Empire St., San Jose, CA 95112

Respectfully Submitted, Karen Durbin Executive Assistant, SCC Sheriff’s Office November 18, 2015

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2015-2016 Domestic Violence Council Operating Budget

Current Operating Funds Balance (as of March 30, 2015) $37,171.00

Projected 2015-2016 DVC Income

DV Conference Registration income 28,000.00

Sponsor contribution 7,500.00

Scholarship donations 1,000.00

Conference Graphics and Printing (in-kind OWP) 1,500.00

Projected 2015-2016 Income $38,000.00

Projected 2015-2016 DVC Expenses

DVC Annual Retreat (facilitation and reports) 2,500.00

DVC committee expenses (outreach, education, booth at PRIDE) 3,000.00

DV Conference Venue (includes A/V) 39,500.00

DV Conference Speakers (if needed) 2,000.00

Supplies 250.00

Awards 250.00

Staffing support for Conference 1,500.00

Projected 2015-2016 DVC Expenses $49,000.00

NOTES: DVC has a positive operating fund balance of over $37,000. The annual conference is our largest

event and to the greatest extent possible, we try to make it self-supporting. The projected Conference

estimates are based on 360 attendees, which can be adjusted in order to increase registration income,

though a percentage of attendees receive free entrance. We believe sponsor contribution is under-

estimated. Speaker expense may not be needed depending on who we get and inkind donations likely to

increase. Minimal amount for staffing support is included though volunteer labor for conference staffing

tasks is expected.

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2015-2016 Domestic Violence Council Operating Budget

Updated December 1, 2015

Operating Funds Balance as of March 30, 2015 $37,171.00

2015 DVC Conference Income Projected Actual

DV Conference Registration income 28,000.00 21,471.00

Sponsor contributions 7,500.00 29,850.00

Scholarship donations 1,000.00 5,900.00

Total Income $38,000.00 $57,221.00

2015 DVC Conference Expenses Projected Actual

DV Conference Venue (includes A/V) 39,500.00 42,264.00

DV Conference Speakers 2,000.00 2,820.00

Supplies 250.00 230.50

Awards 250.00 148.01

Staffing support for Conference 1,500.00 3,600.00

2015 Conference Expenses $43,500.00 $49,062.01

In-kind donation for printing (OWP) 1,500.00

Projected DVC Operating Funds Balance as of December 30, 2015 $40,525.00

2016 DVC Expenses (through June 2016) Projected

DVC Annual Retreat (facilitation and reports) 2,500.00

DVC committee expenses (outreach, education, booth at PRIDE) 3,000.00

Projected 2016 DVC Expenses $5,500.00

NOTE: DVC’s annual conference had 360 attendees, as expected. Conference expenses were $5K than projected in

March; this was primarily facility expense and staffing expense. Conference income exceeded our projections

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Registration breakdown

Eventbrite $17,450.15 gross online sales minus service fee ($572) and processing fee ($492)

minus additional $600 which should have been counted as scholarships, for a total of

$15,785.95 online registrations

Mail-in $ 5,685.00 (this is SSA $4,465 plus $1,220 in miscellaneous registrations)

Sponsorship breakdown (*expected to be received and credited by 12/30/15)

City of San Jose $10,000

SSA $5,000

Public Health $2,500*

Probation $2,500*

DA $2,500

First 5 $2,500

Fam and Childrens Svcs $1,000

49ers $1,000

Yeganegi $500

Korean Emanuel $500

Deputy Sheriffs Assoc $500

City of San Jose/Liccardo $500*

City of SJ/Herrera $500*

City of SJ/Kalra $250

City of SJ/Carrasco $100*

TOTAL $29,850

Scholarship breakdown

OWP $5,000

Chung $500 Schlepphorst $200 Pierre-Dixon $100 Del Fiugo $100 TOTAL $5,900 Speaker expense breakdown (*expected to be paid by December 30, 2015) Olsen $820 Valera $500* Feldman $1500* TOTAL $2,820

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2015 DV CONFERENCE EVALUATION SUMMARY

Online surveys were completed after the conference by 37% of the 360 attendees. Conference attendees who provided feedback reflected the population of our diverse community. Respondents were comprised of victim advocates (28%) social workers (19%) MFT/other MHP (11%) attorneys (9%) city/county govt (9%) law enforcement (5%) medical/health care (5%) probation (4%) BIP (3%) court (2%) student (2%) faith community (1%) drug/alcohol (1%) and the general public (1%). Narrative comments were generally extremely positive. The Conference satisfied the great majority of attendees who responded. Negative feedback primarily concerned the CEU process for mental health professionals and the lack of materials available before the conference. Evaluation ratings suggest that the majority of respondents found the conference keynotes and workshops to be valuable and quite informative, as shown below. Keynotes

Not informative

Somewhat informative

Quite informative

Very informative

Extremely informative

Housing 4% 29% 27% 29% 7% Traumatic Brain injury 1% 10% 24% 27% 35% Post traumatic growth 2% 15% 18% 25% 24% Morning workshops

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Very informative


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Quite informative

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Public Health Teen DV Attended by 31%

Serving LGBTQ victims Attended by 17%

52 versus 16 Attended by 24%

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