Advocacy
When is an advocate required to contact the victim after a new case is assigned and what is the minimum outreach attempts that should be made?
With 24 hours and a minimum of 3 attempts.
Can an advocate request court interpreters?
Yes, typically when victims or family members who are not subpoenaed for court but would like to observe the proceeding. ADAs would request for service when victims are subpoenaed.
What does CalVCB stand for?
CA victim compensation board
What resources would you provide if a victim is low on food and clothes?
St. Anthony's, Food pantries, Glide church
What is a Misdemeanor?
-Offenses that are less serious than felonies but more serious than infractions
-Examples: Petty theft, simple assault and battery, vandalism, trespassing, indecent exposure
-Maximum jail sentence up to one year (364 days) in county jail and fines up to $1,000
What is the difference between a Bench Warrant Stay and a Bench Warrant Return?
BW Stay - A judge has temporarily suspended the enforcement of a bench warrant.
BW Return - When a defendant is re-arrested and brought back to court
If a victim did not witness a DV incident at home but was in the other room and heard the commotion, would the victim be eligible for CALVCB?
Yes, only for MH services.
When a victim has no contact information listed on the PIR, what should the advocate do next?
Email VSD to search for contact information.
What sheet do we reference when referring victims to legal assistance?
External Legal Referrals
What is a Felony?
-Most serious type of criminal offense in CA
-Examples: Robbery, assault, burglary/home invasions, carjacking, rape, murder
-Imprisonment in state prison for more than one year
What is a Wobbler?
Some crimes can be charged as either felonies or misdemeanors, depending on the circumstances of the case.
Example:
Name all 9 benefits offered by CalVCB
-Medical/dental
-Relocation
-Job retraining
-Mental Health
-Home security improvements
-Crime Scene clean-up
-Income loss
-Home/vehicle modification
-Mileage reimbursement
Where do we refer victims to obtain a civil restraining order and to file for small claim matters?
400 McAllister St. (across from city hall)
What is SVU and what cases do they handle?
Special Victim Unit (SFPD)
-DV, EA, SA, CA, HT, and Financial Crimes
-Charges
-Plea or non-plea
-Defendant retaining an attorney
-CPO
What is the maximum coverage for funeral burial, relocation and percentage coverage for dental works?
-Funeral burial - $12,808
-Relocation - $3,418
-Dental - 75%
Name all of our current Request for Proposals (RFPs)
-Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
-Community Youth Center (CYC)
-Huckleberry
-UCSF Trauma Recovery Center (TRC)
What is the evidence called when a defendant is exonerated?
Exculpatory evidence
What are the four vehicle-related qualifying crimes?
-Vehicular Manslaughter
-DUI
-Hit and Run
-Using a vehicle as a weapon
A 66YO Cantonese speaking victim was robbed and attacked while shopping at a local grocery store in Bayview District. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to their injuries 3 months later. The case is assigned to the CIT.
What grants are applicable?
XE (Elder Abuse)
UV (Monolingual)
KI (Community)
XC (Homicide)
A victim tells you he is behind on his electric bill. What resource can you provide to assist him?
Arrearage Management Plan (AMP)
Eligible reqs: