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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS SALLY WILSON ERNY, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICERTRANSCRIPT
WELCOME TO THE CASA/GAL NETWORK VOCA WEBINAR
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CASA/GAL NETWORKVOCA 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 [email protected].
• 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 Year CVF Cap
FY 2014 Enacted $745 millionFY 2015 Enacted $2.36 billionFY 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
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)State FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 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 $232.72 million $242.70 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 $119.55 million $124.03 million
ESTIMATED INCREASE IN STATE VOCA GRANTS (VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS)State FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 (Estimated)
Georgia $13.87 million $60.92 million $63.63 millionHawaii $2.38 million $8.99 million $9.38 millionIdaho $2.65 million $10.28 million $10.69 millionIllinois $17.74 million $77.58 million $81.90 millionIndiana $9.29 million $39.98 million $42.0 million
Iowa $4.63 million $19.09 million $20.02 millionKansas $4.37 million $17.87 million $18.78 million
Kentucky $6.38 million $26.91 million $28.27 millionLouisiana $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)State FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 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)State FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 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 $118.67 million $124.66 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)State FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 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 $161.83 million $167.61 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. 1495 – Sen. Toomey, H.R. 3984 – Cong. Pitts]
• Potential Comprehensive VOCA Legislation
VOCA Q&A
CURRENT EVENTS AT NATIONAL CASA
THE SIX-MONTH REPORTING PERIOD (JULY-DECEMBER 2015) IS NOW OPEN. THE
DEADLINE IS JANUARY 22ND AND IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
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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.