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STATE CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS

HISTORY

Subject to the availability of sufficient funds in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Account (CICA), CVSD may make grants from the CICA account to eligible public or private nonprofit agencies that provide services to victims of violent crimes. (ORS 147.231) These grants are in addition to federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants that the section also administers. An estimated $1.25 million were allocated to the following three initial grant projects for the 1999-2001 biennium:

STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

The purpose of this state grant project is to work with a selected vendor in the development and implementation of a Statewide Automated Victim Notification System (SAVNS). This system utilizes public education and state-of-the-art technology to connect communities with vital criminal justice information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The system interfaces with various case-management systems across the state to provide Oregon with a "one point of access" toll free line for accurate and timely offender information and notification of criminal justice events. In addition, the system also provides callers with referrals to appropriate law enforcement officials and/or victim service organizations. Similar systems across the country have been extremely successful in providing additional services for victims to assist them with increased involvement and knowledge pertaining to the criminal justice process, as well as to increase their sense of personal safety and security. CVAS (now CVSD) awarded a State grant to the Oregon Department of Corrections for completion of this grant project.

Note: As of January 12, 2004, all participating agencies are online with the VINE system.

CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE 

This program awarded funds to domestic and sexual violence providers serving victims through providing legal services to those who may not be able to afford or access them on their own and, secondarily, to encourage collaborative efforts to expand legal expertise regarding victims of domestic and sexual violence throughout community systems. The grant term began in July 2000 and was extended to end June 30, 2004.

• State Civil Legal Grant Report 7/1/03-6/30/04 (pdf)
• State Civil Legal Grant Report 7/1/02-6/30/03 (pdf)
• State Civil Legal Grant Report 7/1/00-6/30/02 (pdf)

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

This program awarded funds to 35 existing domestic and sexual violence service providers to create additional shelter space and to upgrade the physical condition of existing shelters. The grant term was from January 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.  

• State Capital Improvement Grant Report 1/1/02-9/30/03 (pdf)