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County of Santa Cruz BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

701 OCEAN STREET, SUITE 500, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-4069

(831) 454-2200 FAX: (831) 454-3262 TDD: (831) 454-2123

JANET K. BEAUTZ ELLEN PlRlE MARDI WORMHOUDT TONY CAMPOS JEFF ALMQUIST FIRST DISTRICT SECOND DISTRICT THIRD DISTRICT FOURTH DISTRICT FIFTH DISTRICT

AGENDA: 1/7/03

December 11, 2002

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County of Santa Cruz 701 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

RE: ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION

Dear Members of the Board:

Attached is the Annual Report of the Domestic Violence Commission for calendar year 2002. I recommend that the Board accept and file this report and direct the Chairperson to thank the members of the Commission for their efforts on the County's behalf.

Sincerely,

K. BEAUTZ, Chair Board of Supervisors

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AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE

Christine McGuire, Chair Cisfrict Attorney's Office

Anita Henri, Vice Chair Survivor of Domestic Violence

Alan Hirornura C-ounty Administrative Office

Celia Organista 13 efensa de Muieres

COMMISSIONERS JoAnn Allen C-ounty Office of Education

him Austin Folice Chief's Association

Melissa Berrenge Family Court Services

L arty Biggam Fublic Defender's O f h e

Suffer Maternity and Surgery Center

Prny Christey C'ayLesbianAisexuaI Community

k/atsonville Community Hospital

Marybeth Varcados County Women's Commission

Lynn Harrison F'ealth Services Agency

Loretta Kuechle C-ommunity Clinic Coalition

Laurie McWhorter commission for the Prevention of

Violence Against Women

Francine Nickell Fuman Resources Agency

Cee O'Brien I//alnut Avenue Women's Center

Francesca Raphael Eaffered Women's Task Force

JJdy Cox Chief, Santa Cruz County Probation Dept.

Charles Molnar Senior's Commissions

Eafferers Treatment Mary Sirnoni

Heidi Sirnonson Family Law Bar of Santa Cruz

Linda Starn C'ominican Hospital

Sam Stevens Superior Court

Mark Tracy Sheriff-Coroner

Julie Hopfner I//omen's Crisis Support

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

COMMISSION

December 5, 2002

Members of the Board of Supervisors County Government Center 701 Ocean Street, Room 500 Santa Cruz, California 95060

Re: 2002 Annual Report of the Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Commission

Dear Members .of the Board:

The following is the Annual Report for the Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Commission for the year 2002.

INTRODUCTION

The Domestic Violence Commission was established under the authority of Government Code Section 31 000.1 , and in compliance with Chapter 2.38 of the Santa Cruz County Code. (Ord. 4329 SI (part), 1994)

The Agenda Review Committee formerly known as the Executive Committee for the Commission for 2002 consisted of:

Christine McGuire, Chair Anita Henri, Vice Chair Alan Hiromura Celia Organista

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The Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office provided staff support for the Commission with assistance from Commissioner Hiromura.

The Santa Cruz County Probation Department provided financial support to the Commission and will continue to do so throughout 2003.

Meetings were held monthly at 5 3 0 p.m. rotating between the Santa Cruz Police Department C.lmmunity Room and First National Bank in Watsonville.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2002

RetreaVPlanning Meeting

The Commission applied for and received a grant from the Community Foundation to hold a retreat planning meeting. Commissioners worked with Facilitator Kay Archer Bowden to plan the event which was held February 22, 2002 at the Simpkins Swim Center Community Room. The all day meeting was attended by Commissioners Allen, Austin, Berrenge', Biggam, G fford, Harrison, Henri, Hiromura, Lopez-Molina, McGuire, McWhorter, Molnar, Nickell, 0-ganista, Raphael. Rhoads, Simoni and Tracy.

As a result of the event, by November of 2002 the Research and DevelopmentIAnnual Report Committee created a survey research instrument that will enable the Commission to collect statistics about domestic violence in Santa Cruz County in order to produce an annual report that quantifies the status of domestic violence in our county. The instrument was distributed at the Annual Awards Dinner in October. A copy of the instrument is attached.

Also as a result of the event, by November of 2002 the Direct Services Integration Committee had met regularly with service providers to share services they provide in order to identify duplication of services, unmet service needs as well as ways organizations can work to coordinate their efforts.

The Final Retreat Final Report prepared by Facilitator Kay Archer Bowden is attached for your review.

DATA COLLECTION

C i l d witnesses to domestic violence is one of the indicators identified by What Works! for the community goal of "Keeping Children Safe in Their Families and Communities". The David arid Lucile Packard Foundation funded What Works! to spearhead a countywide effort to ccdlect data on child witnesses to domestic violence. Over an 18 month period'what Works! IoDked at how to improve our understanding of domestic violence with child witnesses by collecting standardized data on domestic violence reports. The outcome of the project will be better data to help our community take action. The project is led by Applied Survey Research and involved working with the DV Commissioners and cities and county to collect and report ,

information as part of the Metro Records System to identify and implement a mechanism to

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ccdlect this data.

LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTOCOL

O l e Thousand Four Hundred Eighty incidents of domestic violence were reported to Santa CI-uz County law enforcement agencies during the year 2001. The Commissioners worked to revise the Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Protocol to reflect changes in the law effective January 2002. The revised protocol was presented to the Santa Cruz Cmnty Chiefs Association which accepted and implemented the revised protocol.

INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLET

The Commission developed an informational pamphlet. It sets out the mission of the Commission, its responsibilities, strategic goals for 2002/2003, membership, public comment incormation and meeting dates and locations. The pamphlet is made available to the community through its commissioners and at all county buildings. The purple pamphlet is attached for your review.

COLLECTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT STATISTICS

The Commission facilitated the collection of statistics on domestic violence incidents reported to law enforcement in the cities and county that occurred during the month of October, 2002. The numbers were reported in a box that appeared daily in the Santa Cruz Sentinel and the Vl'atsonville Register Pajaronian during the the month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The total number of calls for October 2002 was 347.

DONATE A PHONE CAMPAIGN

Rb3presentative Sam Farr spearheaded the local "Donate a Phone" campaign founded by the Wireless Foundation, Motorola and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to provide cell phones to women who need to call the police on a moment's notice to escape domestic violence. Commissioners worked with Farr's office to collect donations of used cell phones to be donated to the campaign.

A'JVARDS DINNER

01 October 9, 2002 the Santa Cruz Domestic Violence Commission hosted its annual awards dirlnerlmeeting at the Sheriffs Posse House in Santa Cruz. Assemblyman-elect John Laird W , ~ S the master of ceremonies. Supervisor Mardi Wormhoudt attended as did representatives of Supervisor Campos' office and addressed attendees. Fifteen people were honored for their special commitment to reducing domestic violence in Santa Cruz County during 2002.

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THE COMMISSIONERS' ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR JANUARY 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2002 WAS AS FOLLOWS:

Cammissioner Allen attended 7 meetings. C:,mmissioner Austin attended 5 meetings. C!,mmissioner Belcher attended 3 meetings, had 1 excused absence. Cl)mmissioner Berrenge' attended 5 meetings, had 1 excused absence. Cllmmissioner Biggam attended 7 meetings. Cammissioner Cox attended 3 meetings. Commissioner Christy attended 4 meetings, had 2 excused absences. Commissioner Gifford attended 3 meetings. Commissioner Hall had 2 excused absences. Commissioner Harrison attended 3 meetings. Commissioner Henri attended 7 meetings, had 1 excused absence. Commissioner Hiromura attended 5 meetings, had 3 excused absences. Commissioner Hopfner attended 4 meetings. Commissioner McGuire attended 8 meetings. Commissioner McWhorter attended 7 meetings, had 1 excused absence Commissioner Molnar attended 2 meetings, had 3 excused absences. Commissioner Lopez-Molina attended 3 meetings Commissioner Nickell attended 7 meetings and had 1 excused absence. Commissioner O'Brien attended 8 meetings. Commissioner Organista attended 5 meetings, had 2 excused absences. Commissioner Raphael attended 8 meetings. Commissioner Rhoads attended 4 meetings Commissioner Simoni attended 6 meetings, had 1 excused absence. Commissioner Simonson attended 5 meetings. Commissioner Starn attended 5 meetings, had 3 excused absences. Commissioner Stevens attended 2 meetings. Commissioner Tracy attended 7 meetings. Commissioner Varcados attended 4 meetings. Commissioner Vargas attended 1 meeting, had 2 excused absences.

A number of commissioners resigned from the Commission during 2002. The Commission thanks those Commissioners for their dedication and service during the year of 2002. Those Commissioners who resigned from the Commission during 2002 are as follows: Commissioner G fford, Hall, Kuechle, Rhoads, Schaller, Vargas, Belcher and Brune.

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01 behalf of the Commission, we thank you for the opportunity to be of service to our cc)mmunity during 2002. Should you have questions with regard to this Annual Report, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Chair

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October 9, 2002

Dear Commission Member:

Attached is the Annual Report comrnittee’s first draft of the proposed data collection information sheets. Each agency from which we are seeking data has been previously contacted about our project. We are seeking input from those agencies and from you, as a Commission member. Please forward any comments to me, or any member of the Annual Report Team, by October 30,2002.

Thank you for your time in reviewing these documents!

Sincerely,

&urie McWhorter Annual Report Committee Chairperson Phone 420-6298 Fax at 420-6482 cpvaw@,ci.santa-cmz.ca.us -

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ADVOCACY AGENCY QUESTIONNAIRE

Name of Agency For the Month Nr)

Regarding Domestic Violence: What is your capacity IO process restraining orders this month? What is your shelter capacity this month? What is your safe-house capacity this month? What is your capacity for support groups this month?

1. What is the number of primary victimslsurvivors receiving services from you this month?

a. Male- Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-31 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60 4 6 67and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian BlacW African American Unknown-

d. Number of clients whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

e. Number of children (under 18) living in the home where the violence occurred

f. What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Out of County

g. Perpetrator relationshp Spouse Former Spouse Dating Former Dating

Same-sex partner Former same-sex partner Kids in Common Co-habitating

2. For how many primary victimslsurvivor s is this the first assauluabuse experience?

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino- Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian BlacW African American Unknown-

d. 'Number of clients whose primary language is English Spanish Other-



g. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse Dating Former Dating


3. How many are new clients?

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 FS 25-3 I 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

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C. . Caucasian- Hispaniclatino- Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian BlacW African American Unknom-



f. What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley

g. Perpetrator relationship

Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc out of county

Spouse Former Spouse Dating Former Dating


4. How many are continuing clients?

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under ' 13-17 18-24 y r ~ 25-31 32-38 3945

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- Hispanic/Latino- Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian- BlacW African American Unknown-





Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Out of County



5. How many have received services before from other domestic violence providers?

a. Male- Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 3 9 4 5

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older.

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino- Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian Black/ African American Unknown-








6. How many reported this month's incident to law enforcement?

a. Male Female

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b. - 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino- Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian BlacW African American Unknown-






7. How many started the restraining order process?

a. Male- Female .

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian BlacW African American Unknown-




€5 Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse Dating Former Dating


8. How many completed the restraining order process?

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-31 32-38 3945

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino- Asian and Pacific Islander __ Other Am Indian Black/ African American Unknown-





Same-sex partner Former same-sex partner Kids in Common Co-habitatinng

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9. For howprimary victims went into safe-housing (relocated from batterer)?

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- Hispanichtino- Asian and Pacific Islander - Other Am Indian Black/ African American Unknown-






10. How many clients requested shelter?

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-31 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- Hispanic/Latino- Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian Black/ African American Unknown-

d. Number of clients whose primary language is English Spanish Other__






Same-sex partner Former same-sex partner Kids in Common Cohabitating

11.

a.

b.

C.

How many clients were denied shelter and reason?

Male Female

I2 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 6066 67 and older

Caucasian- HispaniclLatino- Asian and Pacific Islander - Other Am Indian BlacW African American Unknown-

Number of clients whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

Number of children (under 18) living in the home where the violence occurred

What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Out of County

Perpetrator relationship

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12.

a.

b.

C.



Why denied not a current dv issue not need for confidential shelter has boys over the age 12

substance abuse issues mental health issues custody issues contagious disease

"Do Not Admit" list No space-

How many left their batterer this month?

Male Female

12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-31 32-38 3945

46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian- Black/ African American Unknown-

Number of clients whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

Number of children (under 18) living in the home where the violence occurred

What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Out of County

Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse Dating Former Dating


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BATTERERS PROGRAMS QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What is the maximum capacity of batterers that can be enrolled in your program this month?

a. Male Female

2. How many new clients have entered your program this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanidLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian Black/ African American Other Unknown-

d. Number of probationers whose primary language is English Spanish Other-


f. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating Same-sex partner __ Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

3. How many continuing clients do you have in your program this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian Blackl African American Other Unknown-



f. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating __ Same-sex partner __ Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

4. How many clients have successfully completed your program this month? a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YTS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanidLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian Black/ African American Other Unknown-



f. Perpetrator relationship

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Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating __ '' Same-sex partner __ Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

5. How many clients have been terminated from your program this month? a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian BlacW African American Other Unknown-



f. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating - Same-sex partner - Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

6. What is the average length of stay of the clients that have been terminated from your program this month? >1 rno. 1-3 mo. 3-6 rno. 6-9 mo. <9 mo.

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CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

For the Month N r )

1. Number of new cases with children living in the home where domestic violence occurred?

Primary Victim’s Information:

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino- Asian and Pacific Islander - Other Am Indian BlacW African American unknown-


e. What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Out of County

Childrens’ Information:

a. Male Female

b. ’2- 3-5 6-12 YS 13-17

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian Black/ Afncan American Unknown-

d. Number of children whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

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COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEDICAL MANDATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTS

(Month N r )

1. How many medically mandated reports were made this month?

a. Number of children (under 18) living in the home where the violence occurred

b. What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Out of County

C. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse Dating Former Dating Same-sex partner Former same-sex partner Kids in Common Co-habitating

d. Medical establishments reporting Dominican Watsonville Santa Cruz Medical Clinic Planned Parenthood Urgent Care Sutter Private Office Other

Suspects’ information:

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YTS 25-3 1 32-38- 3945 46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian- Black/ African American Unknown-

d. Number of suspects whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

Victims’ Information:

a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 3945 46-52 53-59 6466 67 and oIder

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander , Other Am Indian Black/ Afncan American Unknow-

d. Number of victims whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

DAO

,.DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE QUESTIONNAIRE

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All questions are limited to those cases involving domestic violence.

1. How many cases were sent to the DAO for filing during this month?

a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-

C. Ethnicity Caucasian- Hispanic- Black-

Asian- Am.Indian- Other-

Unk

2. How many Felony 187 were filed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-


Asian- Amhdian- Other-

Unk


b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-



unk__ 4. How many Felony 262 were filed this month?

Males- Females-

Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-

Ethnicity Caucasian- Hispanic- Black-


Unk

5. How many Felony 273.5 were filed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-



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0200 Unk


b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38-

46-82- 53-89- 60-66-

C. Ethnicity Caucasian- Hispanic-

Asian- Am. Indian-

Unk

7. How many Felony 646.9 were filed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 3 2-3 8-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- Am.Indian-

Unk

8. How many Felony 664/187 were filed this month?

a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 32-38-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- Am.Indian-

unk- 9. How many Felony OTHER were filed this month?

a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38-

46-52- 5 3-5 9- 60-66-


Asian- Am.Indian-

Unk

10. How many Misdemeanor 166(c)(l) were filed t h s month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- Am.Indian-

Unk

1 1. How many Misdemeanor 243(e)( 1) were filed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 32-38-

39-45-

67+-

B 1 ack-

Other-

39-45-

67+-

Black-

Other-

39-45-

67+-

Black-

Other-

39-45-

67+-

Black-

Other-

39-45-

67+-

Black-

Other-

39-45-

* .

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46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- AmIndian-

Unk

12. How many Misdemeanor 245 were filed this month?

13

a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- AmIndian-

Unk

How many Misdemeanor 273.5 were filed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24; 25-3 1- 32-3 8-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- Am.Indian-

Unk

14. How many Misdemeanor 273.6 were filed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- Am.Indian-

Unk

15. How many Misdemeanor 422 were filed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66-


Asian- Am.Indian-

Unk

16. How many Misdemeanor 646.9 were filed this month?

67+-

Black-

Other-

39-45-

67+-

Black-

Other-

39-45-

67+-

Black-

Other-

39-45-

671-

Black-

OtheT-

39-45-

' 67+-

Black-

Other-

DAO 4

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a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-



Unk

17. How many Misdemeanor OTHER were filed this month?

a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-

C. Ethnicity Caucasian- Hispanic- B I ack-

Asian- AmIndian- Other-

Unk

18. How many cases had children in common this month? Information on children:

a. Males- Females-

b. Ages '2- 3-5- 6-1 2- 13-17-



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(Month /Yr)

1. How many domestic violence murder victims were there this month? a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 y r ~ 25-31 32-38 3945 46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- Hispanic/Latino Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian BlacW Afncan American Unknown-






2. How many other victims were murdered as related to the domestic violence murders this month (secondary victims)? a. Male- Female

b. >2 3-6 7- 12 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispaniclLatino- Asian and Pacific Islander - Other Am Indian BlacW Afncan American Unknown-



f. What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Our of County


Same-sex partner Former same-sex partner Kids in Common Co-habitating-

3. How many batterers committed suicide after they killed their victim, this month? a. Male Female

b. 12 and under 13-17 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 3945 46-52 53-59 60-66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- Hispanic/Latino- Asian and Pacific Islander Other Am Indian BlacW African American Unknown-



g. What law enforcement jurisdiction did the crime take place? SCPD Watsonville Scotts Valley Capitola Sheriff - Harbor Parks ucsc Out of County

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1. How many total DV incidents were reported this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 +

C. Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Asian American Indian Black/ African American Other unknown

d. - Number of suspects whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

2. How many Felony 187 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispanidLatino Asian American Indian BlacW African American Other unknown



a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Asian American Indian BlacW African American Other Unknown



a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

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C. Caucasian HispaniclLatino Asian American Indian BlacW African American Other unknown

d. Number of suspects whose primary language is -English Spanish Other-

51 How many Felony 273.5 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Asian American Indian BlacW African American Other unknown


6. How many Misdemeanor Felony 422 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispanicLatino Asian American Indian BlacW African American Other unknown


7. How many Felony 646.9 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispanicILatino Asian American Indian BlacW African American Other unknown


8. How many Felony 664/187 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

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Caucasian HispanidLatino Asian American Indian Black/ African American Other unknown


9. How many OTHER Felony domestic violence arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispaidLatino Asian American Indian Black/ African American Other unknown


1 0. How many Misdemeanor 16(c)( 1) arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



1 1 . How many Misdemeanor 243(e)( 1) arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispardLatino Asian American Indian Black/ African American Other unknown


1 2. How many Misdemeanor 245 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

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C. Caucasian HispanidLatino Asian American Indian Black/ African American Other unknown

a. Number of suspects whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

1 3. How many Misdemeanor 273.5 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 VS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispaniciLatino Asian American Indian Black/ African American Other unknown-


14. How many Misdemeanor 273.6 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 41s 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



1 5. How many Misdemeanor 422 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispanidLatino Asian American Indian Black/ African American Other unknown


16.How many Misdemeanor 646.9 arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

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0 2 0 9 b. .' 18-24 yrs 25-3 1 32-38 39-45

46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



17. How many OTHER Misdemeanor domestic violence arrests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 y r ~ 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



18. How many Felony 187 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. ' 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian HispanidLatino Asian American Indian Black/ Afiican American Other unknown


19. How many Felony 245 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 y r ~ 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



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02 10 20.How many Felony 262 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS . 25-31 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



21 .How many Felony 273.5 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



22. How many Misdemeanor Felony 422 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



23.How many Felony 646.9 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 PS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Asian American Indian BlacW Aliican American Other unknown


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a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



25. How many OTHER Felony domestic violence warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



26.H0w many Misdemeanor 16(c)(l) warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 PS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



27.How many Misdemeanor 243(e)(1) warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



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28. How many Misdemeanor 245 warrant requests were made t h s month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 4 6- 52 53-59 60 -66 67+



29. How many Misdemeanor 273.5 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Asian American Indian Blackl African American Other unknown


30.How many Misdemeanor 273.6 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+


d. . Number of suspects whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

* 31 .How many Misdemeanor 422 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+

C. Caucasian- HispanicILatino Asian American Indian BlacW African American Other unknown-

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32.How many Misdemeanor 646.9 warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female-

b. 18-24 YTS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



33. How many OTHER Misdemeanor domestic violence warrant requests were made this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+



34. What was the total number of children living in homes where the domestic violence occurred this month?

Children’s ages: >2 3-5 6-12 13-17

35. Total number of EPO’s Obtained? a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67+


d. Number of suspects whose primary language is English- Spanish Other-

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QUESTIONNAIRE

1. How many new probationers do you have this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 JTS 25-3 1 3 2-3 8 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian Black/ African American Other Unknown-



f. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating __ Same-sex partner Former same-sex partner Kids in Common Cohabitating-

2. Of these new probationers, how many have prior DV related convictions within SC County?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YTS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 - 6 6 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian Black/ Akican American Other Unknown-



f. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating - Same-sex partner - Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

3. How many continuing probationers do you have this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 JTS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 - 66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian Black/ African American Other Unknown-



f. Perpetrator relationship

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' Same-sex partner __ Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

4. How many probationers have successfully completed a batterer's program this month?

a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- HispanicLatino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian BlacW African American Other Unknown-


5 e. Number of children (under 18) living in the home where the violence occurred

f. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating __ Same-sex partner __ Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

5. How many probationers were terminated from a batterer's program this month? a. Male Female

b. 18-24 YS 25-3 1 32-38 39-45 46-52 53-59 60 -66 67 and older

C. Caucasian- Hispanic/Latino Asian and Pacific Islander Am Indian BlacW African American Other Unknown-



f. Perpetrator relationship Spouse Former Spouse- Dating Former Dating __ Same-sex p a h e r __ Former same-sex partner- Kids in Common- Cohabitating-

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SUPERIOR COURT QUESTIONNAIRE

1

All questions are limited to those cases involving domestic violence.

1. How many cases were sent to the COURT for filing during this month? a. Males- Females- b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-


Asian- American Indian- Other- Unk

d. Number of suspects whose primary language is English Spanish Other- e. Number of victims whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

2 . How many cases had children in common this month? Information on children:

a. Males- Females-

b. Age >2- 3-5-6-12- 13-17-



Unk

d. Number of children whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

3. How many defendants were ordered into treatment programs? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-


Asian- American Indian- Other- unk__ d. Number of suspects whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

e. Number of victims whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

4. How many Felony 187 were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females- b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-5 2- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




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5 . How many Felony 245 were dismissed this month?

2

0 2 1 7

a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




6. How many Felony 262 were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1-

46-52- 53-59-

C. Ethnicity Caucasian-

Asian- American Indian-

d. Number of suspects whose primary language is

e. Number of victims whose primary language is

32-38- 39-45-

60-66- 67+-

Hispanic- B I ack-

Other- Unk

English Spanish Other-

English Spanish Other-

7. How many Felony 273.5 were dismissed this month?

.a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-


Asian- American Indian- Other- Uk- d. Number of suspects whose primary language is English Spanish Other-

e. Number of victims whose primary language is English Spanish ' Other-

8. How many Felony 422 were dismissed this month? a Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-





9. How many Felony 646.9 were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

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0 2 1 8 b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




10. How many Felony 664/187 were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 61+-





1 1. How many Felony OTHER were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-





12. How many Misdemeanor 166(c)(l) were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 61+-





13. How many Misdemeanor 243(e)( 1) were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-

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14. How many Misdemeanor 245 were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 6 7+-





15. How many Misdemeanor 273.5 were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-





b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-


Asian-. American Indian- Other- Unk



17. How many Misdemeanor 422 were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-


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b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




19. How many Misdemeanor OTHER were dismissed this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 61+-





20. How many Felony 187 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




2 1. How many Felony 245 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 3 2-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




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b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-





23. How many Felony 273.5 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-






b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




25. How many Felony 646.9 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-





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26. How many Felony 664/187 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




27. How many Other convictions this month? a. Males- Females- b. Age 18-24- 25-31- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-





28. How many Misdemeanor 166(c)( 1) convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67i-


Asian- American Indian- Other- unk-



29. How many Misdemeanor 243(e)(1) convictions this month? a. Males-. Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




30. How many Misdemeanor 245 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

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b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1 - 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




3 1. How many Misdemeanor 273.5 convictions this month? a. Males- Females- b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




32. How many Misdemeanor 273.6 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-





33. How many Misdemeanor 422 convictions this month? a. Males- Females- b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-


Asian- American Indian- Other- Ud-



34. How many Misdemeanor 646.9 convictions this month? a. Males- Females-

b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-

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35. How many Misdemeanor OTHER convictions this month? a. Males- Females- b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-38- 3 9-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




36. How many defendants were sent to prison this month? a. Males- Females- b. Age 18-24- 25-3 1- 32-3 8- 39-45-

46-52- 53-59- 60-66- 67+-




37. How many received jail sentences that were: less than 5 days?- 6-30 days?- 3 1 -60?- 61-180?- 1 8 1 -365?-

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Table of Contents

introduction

Action Summary Minutes

Expected Retreat Outcomes

Commission Powers and Duties

Retreat Decision Process

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Meeting Agreements 8

Opinion Survey Discussion 9

The Commission’s Purpose Discussion 9

Strategic Goals Session Overview 10

Goals 11

Appendix 14 Goal Development Lists 15 Lists of Facts & Opinions About Commission Purpose 17 idea Bin 21 Retreat Expectations 22 Retreat Evaluation 23

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Introduction

The Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Commission held a Retreat on February 22, 2002, in Room A at Simpkins Swim Center at 97'9-17th Avenue in Live Oak. The objectives of the retreat were to review the Commission's purpose and to develop goals for the next two years. This Final Report constitutes the minutes and describes the decisions made at the Retreat and the process followed in reaching those decisions. The individuals participating in the Retreat were:

JoAnn Allen Kim Austin Melissa Berrenge Larry Biggarn Kate Canlis Paula Gamrnel Lisa Gifford Bonnie Gold Lynn Harrison Anita Henri Alan Hiromura Ernest0 Lopez-Molina Christine McGuire Laurie McWhorter Charles Molnar Francine Nickell Sylvia N ieto Celia Organista David Rabow Francesca Raphael John Rhoads Jeanne Rodriguez Jennifer Rose Julie Schneider Mary Simoni Carol Sutherland Mark Tracy


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Action Summary Minutes

Welcome

introduced the Retreat Facilitator, Kay Archer Bowden. Chair Christine McGuire called the meeting to order at 8:05 and

Oral Communications There were no Oral Communications from the public.

Introductions

expectations for the day. Retreat participants introduced themselves and stated their

Review Agenda & Expected Outcomes

the Retreat. Participants reviewed the agenda and expected outcomes for

Confirm Retreat Decision Process

Commissioners and invited staff and associates participate as equals in all discussions. Commissioners make final decisions by majority vote. Adopt Meeting Agreements

participant behavior during the Retreat.

Participants confirmed the Retreat decision process:

Participants adopted a list of meeting agreements to guide

Presentation and Discussion of Opinion Survey Results

Survey. Participants discussed the results first in small groups and then as a large group.

The Facilitator reviewed her report on the results of the Opinion

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Agree on Commission’s Purpose

in the County Ordinance, brainstormed facts and opinions about the Commission’s purpose, and discussed the adopted Mission Statement. The group concluded that the purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations relevant to the topic of Domestic Violence.

Participants reviewed the Commission Powers and Duties listed

Develop Strategic Goals, Milestones, and Action Plans

the next two years and accompanying milestones and action plans (Motion by Melissa Berrenge, Seconded by Celia Organista. Vote Unanimous): GOAL:

The Commission adopted the following three strategic goals for

To Develop a comprehensive annual report regarding Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence.

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GOAL:

Compile and Distribute Reports from three other counties to Commissioners by April 2002. Create Survey of existing agencies to determine what data is collected within Santa Cruz County and present Survey methodology to Commission by August 2002. Present compilation of Survey results to Commission by October 2002. Identify (1) agencies from which we want to collect data and (2) contact person within each agency by January 2003. Create tool to collect data systematically

To Evaluate Domestic Violence Services in Santa .

Cruz County to Enhance Effectiveness.

0 Identify service providers April 2002. 0 Prioritize study group by April 2002. 0 Assign to Research and Development Group!

Milestones:

0 Create evaluation tool for first study group by June 2003.

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GOAL: To Create specific task forces that focus on implementation of Domestic Violence Commission chosen goals.

0 Procedures completed by April 2002. 0 Task Forces established as needed consistent with

Milestones:

procedures.

Summarize Retreat Decisions & Evaluate Retreat

summarized the decisions made at the Retreat. Participants evaluated the Retreat by brainstorming a list of what worked and what could be improved about the meeting.

The Facilitator reviewed the Retreat’s expected outcomes and .

Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.


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Expected Retreat Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

a Knowledge of Commissioners’ answers to the opinion survey so they can make more informed decisions.

An agreement on the Commission’s purpose.

A list of 1-3 goals the Commission will undertake in the next two years.

a A list of quarterly milestones for each goal.

a An agreement on who is responsible for ensuring implementation of each goal.


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Commission Powers and Duties

Section 2.1 18.050 of the County Code

Powers and duties.

The Domestic Violence Commission shall exercise the following responsibilities in its efforts to decrease incidents of family violence:

A. Help increase coordination between agencies, departments and the courts, and with victims of domestic violence and abuse;

B. Promote effective and accessible education, prevention, intervention, and treatment techniques which will be developed based upon research and data collection; and

C. Seek to improve the response to domestic violence and abuse so as to reduce incidents of domestic violence; and

D. Examine issues relating to domestic violence and make recommendations in regard to administrative and legislative action to be taken by the Board of Supervisors.

E. Establish a committee from among its membership, with the addition of a representative of the Ofice of the Santa Cruz County Counsel, as specified by Penal Code Section 853.6(a), to develop protocols for use by law enforcement officers and recommend the adoption of said protocols to the Board of Supervisors.

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JL -- Retreat Decision Process

Participants adopted the following decision rule: 1. Commissioners and invited staff and associates participate as

2. Commissioners make final decisions by majority vote. equals in all discussions.

Meeting Agreements

Participants agreed that they would work together in the following ways:

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Start and end on time.

Treat others and their viewpoints with respect.

Do not interrupt when someone else is speaking.

No side conversations.

Keep the discussion focused.

All members are expected to participate.

Disagreement is O.K.

Humor is good.

Learn from the past, but don’t carry its baggage with you.


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. Discussion of Opinion Survey Report

In five small groups, participants the following questions about the Survey Summary.

I. Do you agree with the information and conclusions?

2. Were there any surprises for you?

3. What was the most significant thing for you?

Reporters presented the discussion results to the rest of the retreat participants and volunteers summarized common themes.

Purpose of the Domestic Violence Commission

4 . The facilitator reviewed the Commission’s Powers and Duties listed in the County Ordinance. 2. Participants developed lists of facts and opinions about the purpose of the Commission. (see appendix for complete list.) 3. Participants reviewed the Adopted Mission Statement for the Commission. 4. Participants agreed that the purpose of the Commission was to make recommendations.


I Strategic Goals Session Overview

Purpose: Develop 1-3 most important goals to guide the Commission in the next two years.

Process: ' Individual and team brainstorming. Write ideas on cards and place on the wall. Group into goals and sub-goals. Name the goals. Small groups discuss and recommend top 2 priorities. Initial vote on priorities. Discuss preliminary results. Final vote on priorities. Self-selected groups develop milestones and an initial action plan for each goal

Participation: All ideas are accepted and discussed.

Payoff: A clear direction for the organization and some good ideas for action plans.

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GOAL: To Develop a comprehensive annual report regarding Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence.

Compile and Distribute Reports from three other counties to Commissioners by April 2002.

Milestones:

Create Survey of existing agencies to determine what data is collected within Santa Cruz County and present Survey methodology to Commission by August 2002.

Present compilation of Survey results to Commission by October 2002.

Identify (I) agencies from which we want to collect data and (2) contact person within each agency by January 2003.

Create tool to collect data systematically Action Plan for First Milestone TASK

David R. Contact Association of Counties Clara, and San Diego Sacramento, Santa

3/22/02 David R. Get reports from WHEN I RESOURCES 1 WHO

information the Courts for national

Copy Reports I Lisa I 3/26/02

Person Responsible for Ensuring Implementation: . Lisa Gifford Laurie McWhorter Task Force Members Resources Needed Meeting Times Kim Austin Laurie McWhorter Alan Hiromura Paula Gammel Lisa Gifford Francesca Raphael 1

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GOAL: .

To Evaluate Domestic Violence Services in Santa Cruz County to Enhance Effectiveness.

Milestones: Identify service providers April 2002.

Prioritize study group by April 2002.

Assign to Research and Development Group!

Create evaluation tool for first study group by June 2003.

Action Plan for First Milestone TASK Identify service Providers Prioritize study groups

Create Evaluation Tool for Study Group

WHO WHEN RESOURCES Julie 311 5/02

Larry, 311 9/02 Chuck, Celia, Julie

meeting Larry, Internet, 6/02 Chuck, Celia. Julie I ASR

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Person Responsible for Ensuring Implementation: Julie Schneider

Task Force Members Resources Needed Meeting Times Larry Biggam 311 9/02 Chuck Molnar Julie Schneider Celia Organista

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GOAL: To Create specific task forces that focus on implementation of Domestic Violence Commission chosen goals.

Milestones: Procedures completed ,by April 2002.

Task Forces established as needed consistent with procedures.

Action Plan for First Milestone

Procedures I Adopt final procedures Implement procedures Identify activities to be tasked

Evaluate existing subcommittees

WHO Melissa, Jennifer DVC DVC Individual Commissioner or designee, community

WHEN 3/1/02

RESOURCES

5/02 I I As needed As needed

Person Responsible for Ensuring Implementation: Melissa Berrenge Jennifer Rose

Task Force Members Resources Needed Meeting Times Mary Simoni 3/5/02, 8:OO a.m. Lynn Harrison 701 Ocean St. Anita Henri Cafeteria Ernest0 Lopez-Molina JoAnn Allen


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APPENDIX

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Brainstormed List that Became Research Goal (Original Title: Research & Develop D.V. Data)

0 Collect data on DV, share it with commissioners, analyze it - make recommendations to Commissioners & the Board based on analysis.

0 Expand the current DV section of the CAP Report. 0 Compile a directory of services. 0 Capacity building to strengthen community network of services.

Develop format for consistent data from DVC agencies. Identify gaps in services & make recommendations.

Brainstormed List that Became Evaluation Goal (Original Title: Evaluate Programs)

0 Review the programs offered by DV agencies and provide a

0 Analyze strengths of batterers programs. Evaluate outcornes/effectiveness of batterer’s treatment programs. Gather statistics and see what’s working,

0 Evaluate Greenbook Project

resource guide.

Brainstormed List that Became Task Force Creation Procedure Goal (Original Title: Restructure Sub-Committees)

0 Form working subcommittees 0 Subcommittee to evaluate/support the “what works” concepts

0 Establish subcommittees to address specific issues. 0 Replace sub-committees with “teams” of 5-6 folks. Goal:

improve communication, more productive, all involved.

re. Data collection

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Brainstormed Lists of Goals Not Adopted

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MANAGE MEETINGS 0 Commissioners’ educational presentations about their agencies

0 Provider: oral presentations o What do you do o Where do you do it o For whom

or D.V. issues. .

0 Redo the oral communication process - response protocol via

0 New commissioner training. 0 Educate the Commission on the criminal justice process for DV

0 Evaluation period at end of each commission meeting.

task force.

cases in Santa Cruz.

IMPLEMENT OUTREACH

1. develop pamphlet 2. ID organizations to reach out to 3. Reach out.

0 Speakers’ Bureau 0 Provide DV training for incarcerated juveniles. 0 Involve Board of Supervisors in DV awards.

0 Heighten community awareness of Commission

FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS 0 Develop a set of recommendations to the Board of Supervisors

dealing with DV in 2002. Pick # of recommendations.

0 Annual report. 0 Produce an annual report. 0 Develop effective system to make recommendations from DVC. 0 Identify area of community concern re. DV and develop

recommendations. DEFINE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSIONERS

e Commissioners should report back to their constituents. 0 Define commissioner function.

ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE


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LISTS OF FACTS AND PURPOSE OF

OPINIONS ABOUT THE THE COMMISSION

FACT LIST

EDUCATION 0 Promote education, not do it. 0 The DV Commission promotes education within the community. 0 Education/awareness. 0 Educate each other and the public about DV and what we are

0 Promote education. 0 Education.

0 Reduce the incidence of DV. 0 The commission seeks to reduce DV in our community. 0 Organized group of concerned citizens, survivors, professional

doing about it.

OVERALL GOAL

prosecutors, agencies that educate, promote prevention. - Efforts to reduce recidivism.

0 Reduce DV. 0 Promote zero tolerance for DV.

ORDINANCE/BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 0

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Make recommendations to Board of Supervisors on DV. Is an advisory body to County Supervisors and should make legislative recommendations to them. Advise Board County Code 2.11 8.050. Advise Board of Supervisors. Make recommendations to Board of Supervisors. Recommend DV policies to Board of Supervisors and related agencies. The Commission is made up of people appointed to address the issue of domestic violence. Composition of Commission is dictated by mandate. The mandate. Ordinance sets minimum.

NETWORKlNG/COORDINATlNG


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0 Advocate for DV services. 0 Coordinate services. 0 Talk about DV with components of system. 0 Share information re. DV practices to improve coordination. 0 Coordinate agencies. 0 To improve the opportunity for coordination of services between

the court, law enforcement and treatment services. 0 Coordinate agencies efforts as it relates to DV. 0 Coordination and support among agencies, courts, etc. 0 Increase coordination between courts, agencies and programs

0 An appointed group of people to help prevent domestic for victims and batterers.

violence. RESEARCH & EVALUATION

0 Examine issues. 0 Examine issues, review data. 0 Research DV response.

0 Make valid suggestions to the Board of Supervisors. 0 Some DV commissioners are appointed and some have

0 The DV Commission has accomplished E, made headway on

0 Law Enforcement Protocol.

MISCELLANEOUS

volunteered for the job.

A,C. Need to do more with B!

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OPINION LIST

MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION

spent on both to stop DV. Two people to have DV incident. Victim and Perp. Equal time

Broader.. . not necessarily better. The commission needs more representation of survivors, minorities and people who are traditionally left out of the decision making process.

0 Composition of commission may need to be reviewed.

DV Commission should limit education efforts to supporting EDUCATION

agencies’ work and/or addressing specific gaps.


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Education - self, community. 0 Identify segments of community to be educated and encourage

0 Produce TV spot on causes of domestic violence and how to

0 Focus should be on the causes of domestic violence. 0 More time spent on prevention of DV (education). 0 Provide information to the public.

0 Commission should write annual report of accomplishments. 0 Every action item should be measured by will this help reduce

0 Who could coordinate our approach to DV better. 0 We should be more accountable in our efforts to reduce DV.

0 The DV Commission should strongly urge the Board of

appropriate organization to develop education program.

avoid.

ACCOUNTABILITY

domestic violence?

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADVISORY

Supervisors to promote zero tolerance for DV in this community by supporting services for survivors.

0 Advisory to each other and to Board of Supervisors. 0 Recommend stuff to Board of Supervisors.

0 The DV Commission should strongly recommend to the Board of Supervisors to take positions on DV legislation.

0 To help women free themselves through education and support services.

0 Advocate change. 0 Advocacy. 0 Including both perpetrator advocacy and victim advocacy may

0 There's potential. INTERNAL CONCERNS

0 Awareness - be aware of the volume of DV and create

Listen. Members really want to make a difference. Stop the minority term.

0 Opinions need to be shared, not judged. We do not know enough about each other and what we do.

ADVOCACY

be too much at this time.

.awareness as a group.

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OUR ROL€ 0 Networking. Bring multiple agencies together to perform tasks

0 Lobby agencies. 0 Being proactive in making recommendations in regard to

legislative action. 0 Find problems and solutions. 0 Action - focus on and accomplish one tangible goal. 0 The DV Commission should focus on policy and institutional

change (because it has the representation of powerful job positions that can facilitate that implementation).

0 Collect and share and disseminate statistics re. DV. 0 The Commission’s purpose should include:

on education and operation protocols.

1. Awareness - be aware of the volume of DV & create awareness as a group. 2. Education - self, community. 3. Action -focus on and accomplish one tangible goal.

0 The DV Commission should educate itself with the purpose of making the most informed decisions on what actions to take - and then as a group - go for it.

citizens. 0 To address questions and concerns presented by county

0 Define individual assignments. 0 Look into concerns about DV services.

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*- - - IDEA BIN

the Retreat Ideas for future consideration suggested during

Ongoing in-service training at meetings At meetings, have Commissioners report on their statistics and what they are doing that month. Commissioners speak to community groups during October. Consent agendas at meetings. Develop meeting agreements for meetings. Set aside time at each meeting to educate commissioners (ourselves) - invite others to share as needed. Orientation for new members. Set aside a specific day (i.e., Retreat) for commissioner education so the rich discussion today at 10:30 continues. Annual report should include report from each agency & organization. Our culture is violent - many men are, and always will be, violent. We must focus our attention on helping and educating women to get out and independent of their relationships with men. Support services for male victims. Create victim subcommittee to address concerns of victims. Victim services sub-committee. Agencies working with victims and perpetrators come to commission with presentation (education) Green Book task force Fact finding {complaint process)


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.1 . RETREAT EXPECTATIONS. r

0 I would like to see us reach consensus on the commission’s values & goals, and develop some specific tasks & projects to accomplish.

expectations of the commission. 0 To better acquaint myself with commissioners and their

0 A better understanding of my role on the commission. Understand what the function of the commission is.

0 Develop a vision statement. 0 Understanding of commission’s purpose. 0 To gain better understanding of role of commission in the

0 To figure out (1) what we are doing here (on this commission)

0 Have a better understanding of the commission’s renewed

0 Clearty define DVC purpose. 0 Agreement on philosophy & values & purpose on which to base

0 Accomplish the goals of setting goals and strategic planning 0 Determine the goals and objectives for the commission. 0 Set concrete goals - action goalslphilosophicai goals -

0 Setting workable goals 0 To develop realistic, attainable goals for the commission this

Develop a pian for the next year. 0 Share information and contribute to the vision for an active,

community.

(2) why we want to be here.

goals and objectives.

an action plan.

increased compassion, communication among commissioners.

year.

effective Domestic Violence Commission - end u with a plan for how we move forward. Clarify role. Set measurable (realistic) goal(s). Reach agreement on a project or goal for the year. Come up with a two-year plan. Focus for DV Commission.

0 Develop a direction for the commission. Get commission focused.

0 Reduce domestic violence.

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RETREAT EVALUATION

WORKED

Format Great lunch

Comfort level Flexibility of facilitator Outcome

Kept focus Wall exercise for goals Ground rules Level of honesty

Opportunities for interaction: small groups, personal connection.s Glad mission statement discussed Toys Agreed purpose was policy, not product

IMPROVEICHANGE

Emphasize ground rules first Table seating - couldn’t face people Facts & Opinions Activity Morning pace too slow Concerned about reworking mission statement People that didn’t come

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