[Mdt_members] CAMI MDT Weekly Email

Thu Nov 5 15:54:26 PST 2015

CAMI MDT News for the Week
November 2nd-6th, 2015
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Reminders
If your CAMI grant is in *Grant Awarded* status but you have not yet submitted your Quarter 1 Financial Report, please do so at your earliest convenience.  If you need assistance Please contact Alisha Goodwin at Alisha.goodwin at doj.state.or.us<mailto:Alisha.goodwin at doj.state.or.us> or 503.378.6270

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You have only 1 week left to offer input on topics for MDT Day 2016.  Please click here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCKKT8L> or follow the link below and complete the survey to provide us feedback about topics and trainers you would like to see at the next MDT Day. Please complete the survey by Friday, November 13th.  Also, mark your calendars now! MDT Day will be Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Red Lion in Janzen Beach.

MDT Day 2016 Topics Survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCKKT8L
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Possible VOCA Changes
After a notice last week regarding the White House pulling 1.5 billion dollars from the crime victim’s fund, Cathy Relang (VOCA Fund Coordinator) responded in the message below:

Hello to All:
Last week this office sent out an email regarding an agreement made by Congress and the White House on pulling $1.5 billion from the Crime Victims’ Fund.  Let me provide some details around this concerning message.
Here’s what I think we know:   Our 2015 allocation from OVC is in place.  This is the money we’ve been discussing with you, and money we’ve been awarding to increase the non-competitive grants and making plans for new opportunities including the one-time infusion grants we recently mentioned (eg technology, training, infrastructure).  We do not expect any reductions in current funding levels as a result of wrangling at the federal level.

What is up in the air is the FY 2016 funding levels.  Prior to yesterday’s email, indications were that we would receive a substantial award in 2016 (even if reduced from the 24 million), however, if the new federal proposal to pull 1.5 billion from the Crime Victims’ Fund actually happens, we don’t know what impact that will have.
We want to thank those who have been able to make contact with Oregon’s congressional delegation.  The message that is being coordinated is to request that the FY 2016 VOCA cap be set at $2.6 billion, which is the amount the Senate recommended, but without the transfers to non-VOCA programs.  Time is running out and it is very important that contact be made this week because members will be out next week for Veteran’s Day and after that it may be too late.  On a national basis we are hoping to flood members offices with emails and phone calls, especially those in leadership positions (e.g. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell – KY and House Speaker Paul Ryan – WI).
There is apparently a belief among some key members of Congress that States and local programs do not need and cannot use continued increased VOCA funding. So, in your communications be as succinct as possible, emphasize how important these funds are, how they are being used to provide critical victim services and how any reductions will seriously disrupt the planning and implementation of efforts to improve and expand victim services. The Poe/Costa letter attached here certainly contains all the relevant concern and provides a good framework for congressional outreach or I would also refer you to the attached Wall Street Journal article:  “Budget Pact Raids Victims Fund.”.
We will continue to apprise you of any new information as we receive it.

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Don’t cut VOCA
 Calls Needed Immediately: VOCA Funding for Victims of Crime Under Threat
November 3, 2015
Please forward Widely!
We must make our voices clear and loud right now to sustain VOCA funding
While many aspects of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, signed by President Obama this week, are good for vulnerable people, steady funding for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) is at risk.  Looking for ways to provide additional funding for defense and human needs, the Budget deal took $1.5 billion out of the non-taxpayer-generated VOCA funds, which are dedicated to direct victim services, to pay for the overall increase in funding. If this deal is sustained, the amount of VOCA funds allocated each year could be much lower than last year’s appropriations and the similar current amount budgeted in both the U.S. House ($2.7 billion) and Senate ($2.6 billion). Appropriations bills for FY 2016 will determine if VOCA is funded at the 2015 and 2016 recommended levels.
 Call your Members of Congress right now (especially if they are on the Appropriations committees or party leaders, see below) with this message:

"Do not reduce the funds allocated for VOCA.  We count on VOCA to fund direct services such as (name critical services such as shelter, rape crisis services, legal assistance, direct counseling, etc.). This money comes from criminal fines, not taxpayer money and barely meets the needs of programs and services to victims.  In 2015, VOCA was increased in order to truly help the many victims who have been going without critical support services. There is at least $12 billion balance in this fund and VOCA dedicated funding is a small part of that.  If VOCA is cut from the 2015 level, it will be devastating. It will harm our programs by (include details such as – reduced numbers of victims who could be served,  reduced professional and skilled staff, reduced or eliminated victim service and prevention programs). In this year’s Appropriations process and beyond, Congress must maintain its commitment to helping the most vulnerable victims escape and heal from violence and abuse and rebuild their lives. Please don’t turn back the clock on victims. Please tell Appropriators that victims in [Your state] are counting on sustained VOCA funds.  With over $12 billion in the VOCA fund, this is not the time to cut funding for victim services.”
To reach your Representative and Senator:
Find your Senators and Representative here<https://www.opencongress.org/people/zipcodelookup>; enter your full nine-digit zip code for the best results.  You will be taken to their contact info, including phone number.  Be sure to say you are a constituent!  You can also call the Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121<tel:%28202%29%20224-3121>. Choose Representative and then enter your zip code to be transferred. When you are done leaving a message for your Representative, call back and follow the same process to leave messages for your Senators. Special attention should be given to the Senate and House Appropriations committee members, so if your Members are either with us or hopeless, contact the “money” folks who will decide how to divvy up the funds.  http://appropriations.house.gov/about/members and http://www.senate.gov/general/committee_membership/committee_memberships_SSAP.htm
Tweet ‘til you drop:
@your Senators' and Representative's Twitter handle  (you can find this in the search box at the top right hand part of your screen)
Please protect the Victims of Crime Act. Rape Crisis Centers need to help victims on waiting lists. #DontCutVOCA<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DontCutVOCA>
Domestic violence victims need VOCA to stay safe. Too many are turned away. #DontCutVOCA
#DontCutVOCA when the FY 15 increase is just starting to help hurting victims.
#DontCutVOCA just when survivors of sexual assault are finding courage to seek services.

Key contacts:  @HalRogersKY   @CongCulberson   @SpeakerRyan   @SenatorBarb   @SenShelby   @SenateMajLdr
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Reports
A new Report from the Urban Institute<http://www.urban.org/> focuses on LGBTQ youth who become involved in the commercial sex market to meet basic survival needs, describing their experiences with law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and the child welfare system. Interviews with these youth reveal that over 70 percent had been arrested at least once, with many reporting frequent arrest for “quality-of-life” and misdemeanor crimes other than prostitution offenses.  You can access this Report by clicking here<http://www.urban.org/research/publication/locked-interactions-criminal-justice-and-child-welfare-systems-lgbtq-youth-ymsm-and-ywsw-who-engage-survival-sex?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Justice%20Policy%20Update&utm_content=Justice+Policy+Update+-10%2F7%2F2015> or using the link below.
http://www.urban.org/research/publication/locked-interactions-criminal-justice-and-child-welfare-systems-lgbtq-youth-ymsm-and-ywsw-who-engage-survival-sex?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Justice%20Policy%20Update&utm_content=Justice+Policy+Update+-10%2F7%2F2015. <http://www.urban.org/research/publication/locked-interactions-criminal-justice-and-child-welfare-systems-lgbtq-youth-ymsm-and-ywsw-who-engage-survival-sex?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Justice%20Policy%20Update&utm_content=Justice+Policy+Update+-10%2F7%2F2015>

[BD21313_]Learning Opportunities

[JUVJUST OJJDP's E-mail Information Resource]

Webinar To Discuss Human Trafficking Responses
[CoalitionforJuvJustice]On November 17, 2015, at 3 p.m. ET, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice<https://n1.m.tt/a/scconlxyy-nzubrzhh.html> will present “Human Trafficking: Responses at the State and Local Level.” More than half of all states have enacted safe harbor laws to ensure that children are not prosecuted for actions their traffickers forced them to take. This webinar will focus on safe harbor laws as they relate to youth who have run away from home. Presenters will highlight how communities such as Denver, CO, are collaborating with anti-trafficking groups to provide support for survivors who have run away from home.

Resources:

Register<https://n1.m.tt/a/scconlxyn-nzubrzhh.html> online for the webinar.

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[Facebook icon]<https://n1.m.tt/a/ommtvnxun-nzubrzhh.html> [Twitter icon] <https://n1.m.tt/a/ommtvnxuo-nzubrzhh.html>  [YouTube icon] <https://n1.m.tt/a/ommtvnxui-nzubrzhh.html>  [Stay Connect] <https://n1.m.tt/a/ommtvnxup-nzubrzhh.html>

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention<https://n1.m.tt/a/xwwkbeisk-nzubrzhh.html> is a component of the Office of Justice Programs<https://n1.m.tt/a/xwwkbeisw-nzubrzhh.html> in the U.S. Department of Justice<https://n1.m.tt/a/xwwkbeisi-nzubrzhh.html>.

Subscribe<https://n1.m.tt/a/xwwkbeibs-nzubrzhh.html> or Unsubscribe<https://n1.m.tt/a/xwwkbeibb-nzubrzhh.html> to JUVJUST or OJJDP News @ a Glance<https://n1.m.tt/a/gzzspkdpl-nzubrzhh.html>. Browse past issues of JUVJUST<https://n1.m.tt/a/gzzspkdpk-nzubrzhh.html> and OJJDP News @ a Glance<https://n1.m.tt/a/gzzspkdpt-nzubrzhh.html>.

Office of Justice Programs, 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20531, United States
800-851-3420

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Job Opportunities
The Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force<http://oregonsatf.org/> (SATF) is hiring for two positions:
1. The Sexual Assault Training Institute (SATI) coordinator position is tasked with designing training programs, developing content for discipline-specific and multidisciplinary sexual assault trainings, conducting training sessions and presentations, overseeing all aspects of training logistics and overseeing training announcements, assists with grant writing, and other budget related tasks, as well as developing resources and proving technical assistance to multidisciplinary professionals specific to sexual assault response. For more information click here<http://oregonsatf.org/getinvolved/open-positions/> or follow the link below.
2. The Sexual Assault Training Institute (SATI) criminal justice coordinator supports the SATI Training Coordinator in implementing activities of SATI, provides staff support to the Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the SATF, develops resources and provides technical assistance to multidisciplinary professionals specific to sexual assault response, assists with social media and website updates and assists with development all aspects of training logistics. For more information click here<http://oregonsatf.org/getinvolved/open-positions/> or follow the link below.
These are non-exempt, salaried positions offering benefits, including:  medical/dental coverage, a health reimbursement account, paid vacation/sick leave and paid holidays.

A cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references must be received by 5:00pm (PST) on November 18, 2015 for full consideration. Please submit to Michele Roland-Schwartz, Executive Director at taskforce at oregonsatf.org<mailto:taskforce at oregonsatf.org>, or by mail Oregon SATF, 3625 River Rd. N, Suite 275, Keizer, Oregon 97303.

Link to job descriptions and qualifications:  http://oregonsatf.org/getinvolved/open-positions/

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