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CASA/GAL NETWORK VOCA WEBINAR JANUARY 7, 2016

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS SALLY WILSON ERNY, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS In order to ensure optimal call quality for all participants, we kindly ask that you keep your line on mute unless you are speaking. You are welcome to send questions at any time about VOCA funding to Presentation slides will be made available after today’s call.

AGENDA Update on FY 2016 Omnibus (Federal) VOCA Outcome Discussion of Potential State-Level Implications of FY 2016 Omnibus Outcome Other Pending Federal Level Activity with Potential Impacts on VOCA grants Discussion/Q&A – Upcoming VOCA Timelines and Strategies

FY 2016 OMNIBUS – VOCA FUNDING

VOCA DISCUSSION CAVEATS States have maximum latitude in making funding determinations based on federal guidelines. States operate on a variety of VOCA grant cycles (e.g. 12 months, 18 months, 36 months, other options) and schedules with varying funding priority areas. The federal fiscal year (one year, Oct.-Sept.) could potentially impact multi-year state VOCA grant cycles.

FEDERAL FUNDING – CRIME VICTIMS FUND Fiscal YearCVF Cap FY 2014 Enacted$745 million FY 2015 Enacted$2.36 billion FY 2016 Enacted (Omnibus) $3.042 billion -$379 million: VAWA Programs -$10 million: DOJ Auditing & Oversight = $2.65 billion estimated CVF adjusted total $2.26 billion estimated for state VOCA grants (+ 15%)

CRIME VICTIMS FUND DISTRIBUTION Remaining Balance: 1) OVC Discretionary Grants, 2) State Victim Compensation Grants, 3) State Victim Assistance Formula Grants Federal Victim Notification System Funding ($5 million) FBI Victim Witness Specialists Funding U.S. Attorneys Victim Witness Coordinators Funding Children’s Justice Act Program Funding Congress Determines Annual Crime Victims Fund Cap

STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS) DOJ determines the amount of funds available to each state. The 50 states plus DC receive a base amount of $500K each year for Victim Assistance Grants and any additional funds are distributed based on a formula determined by U.S. Census population data. The grants support direct services to crime victims and are distributed by states according to DOJ established guidelines.

STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS) States are required, under DOJ guidelines, to prioritize the following groups for Victim Assistance Grants: (1) underserved populations of victims of violent crime (2) victims of child abuse (3) victims of sexual assault (4) victims of spousal abuse

CRIME VICTIMS FUND – FY 2017 While Congress just passed the FY 2016 Omnibus, the FY 2017 appropriations process is just around the corner. The process will officially start with the release of the President’s FY 2017 Budget in February, followed by budget hearings, programmatic requests, and markups in February – May (approximately).

POTENTIAL STATE-LEVEL IMPLICATIONS

VOCA GRANT ESTIMATES It is possible to project what the FY 2016 increase would look like in terms of individual state allocations, based on the federal grant formula. Any estimates are very preliminary at this point and final numbers will not be available until DOJ releases the funds. It is still very early in implementation process for the FY 2016 funds. The most accurate and final information will come from your state VOCA administrator. National CASA will continue to make every possible effort to update you with timely data.

ESTIMATED INCREASE IN STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS) StateFY 2014FY 2015FY 2016 (Estimated) Alabama $6.97 million$29.52 million$31.04 million Alaska $1.48 million$4.90 million$5.12 million Arizona $9.37 million$40.78 million$42.37 million Arkansas $4.46 million$18.25 million$19.19 million California $51.82 million$ million$ million Colorado $7.55 million$32.55 million$33.79 million Connecticut $5.31 million$22.02 million$23.21 million Delaware $1.73 million$6.09 million$6.34 million District of Columbia $1.36 million$4.44 million$4.58 million Florida $26.68 million$ million$ million

ESTIMATED INCREASE IN STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS) StateFY 2014FY 2015FY 2016 (Estimated) Georgia$13.87 million$60.92 million$63.63 million Hawaii$2.38 million$8.99 million$9.38 million Idaho$2.65 million$10.28 million$10.69 million Illinois$17.74 million$77.58 million$81.90 million Indiana$9.29 million$39.98 million$42.0 million Iowa$4.63 million$19.09 million$20.02 million Kansas$4.37 million$17.87 million$18.78 million Kentucky$6.38 million$26.91 million$28.27 million Louisiana$6.69 million$28.32 million$29.73 million Maine$2.27 million$8.46 million$8.89 million

ESTIMATED INCREASE IN STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS) StateFY 2014FY 2015FY 2016 (Estimated) Maryland $8.43 million$36.26 million$37.96 million Massachusetts $9.46 million$40.86 million$42.79 million Michigan $13.75 million$59.80 million$63.02 million Minnesota $7.75 million$33.15 million$34.74 million Mississippi $4.50 million$18.41 million$19.39 million Missouri $8.59 million$36.78 million$38.69 million Montana $1.85 million$6.62 million$6.91 million Nebraska $3.0 million$11.76 million$12.31 million Nevada $4.23 million$17.49 million$18.13 million New Hampshire $2.27 million$8.44 million$8.85 million

ESTIMATED INCREASE IN STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS) StateFY 2014FY 2015FY 2016 (Estimated) New Jersey $12.41 million$53.99 million$56.73 million New Mexico $3.29 million$12.98 million$13.66 million New York $26.81 million$ million$ million North Carolina $13.68 million$60.01 million$62.72 million Ohio $15.99 million$69.88 million$73.60 million Oklahoma $5.65 million$23.70 million$24.83 million Oregon $5.76 million$24.26 million$25.34 million Pennsylvania $17.60 million$77.02 million$81.21 million Rhode Island $1.90 million$6.81 million$7.13 million South Carolina $6.89 million$29.42 million$30.66 million

ESTIMATED INCREASE IN STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS) StateFY 2014FY 2015FY 2016 (Estimated) South Dakota $1.63 million$5.60 million$5.84 million Tennessee $9.19 million$39.69 million$41.54 million Texas $35.91 million$ million$ million Utah $4.38 million$18.11 million$18.82 million Vermont $1.33 million$4.24 million$4.46 million Virginia $11.56 million$50.33 million$52.69 million Washington $9.83 million$42.76 million$44.55 million West Virginia $2.98 million$11.57 million$12.21 million Wisconsin $8.18 million$34.95 million$36.79 million Wyoming $1.28 million$3.99 million$4.18 million

NETWORK VOCA FUNDING According to the 2014 National CASA Annual Survey, state CASA/GAL organizations and/or local programs in 27 states reported receiving VOCA funding. Specifically, local programs and some state organizations reported receiving $16.45 million total in VOCA funds. The states with the largest grant totals (local programs or state organizations) included Texas, Georgia, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia, and Oklahoma. The states with the largest VOCA allocations (based on the FY 2015 allocation) include California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

OUTREACH Initiate outreach, sooner rather than later, with your state VOCA administrator. Find ways to positively highlight strong outcomes produced by CASA/GAL programs with VOCA funds from the state. For first time applicants, be prepared with a fact-base around your current efforts and outcomes, and what outcomes you might be able to estimate with a VOCA grant. Consider opportunities to serve as a resource to the state administrator. Highlight program’s ability to collect and demonstrate data-driven outcomes. State offices and local programs should coordinate and communicate.

OTHER PENDING FEDERAL LEVEL ACTIVITY WITH POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON VOCA GRANTS

OTHER FEDERAL LEVEL VOCA ACTIVITY Proposed DOJ VOCA Rulemaking National CASA is working with Hill offices around various efforts toward finalizing the rule Crime Victims Caucus Cong. Poe - TX, Cong. Costa – CA Current VOCA Authorizing Legislation Fairness for Crime Victims Act [S – Sen. Toomey, H.R – Cong. Pitts] Potential Comprehensive VOCA Legislation

VOCA Q&A

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DISCLAIMER POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS WEBINAR ARE THOSE OF THE PRESENTERS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OR POLICIES OF OJJDP OR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.