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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-13 96-7 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Datez 11-13-95 Item No 96-7 Item/Subjectz ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Funding Through the O.S. Department of Justice as Part of the Community Policing to Combat Domestic Violence Program Responsible Department: Police Department The attached Order would authorise submission of a grant application for up to $200,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Justice. This funding would be for a community Policing program to combat domestic violence. The funds would be administered by our Police Department and the program would be operated in conjunction with the Domestic Violence Task Force which represents various agencies and individuals throughout the community with an interest in this topic. There is no local match required for this grant. The attached memo from Lt. Don Winslow of the Police Department provides greater detail on this project. This item has been reviewed by the Municipal Operations Committee which recommends your approval. nFGARTMFNT NRAn Manager's Commenter I recommend approval. L CITY Associated Information; Order, Memo, Vision Statement for Domestic Violence Task Force Budget Approval: . Legal Approvals CITY Solkaftk� Introduced For X_ Passage First Reading Page—of_ _ Beferral 96-J Assigned to Councilor Baldacci November 13, 1995 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) (Drbtrf .._...._ authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding through the U. S. Department of Justice an part of .........._.._ .. ......... th Ctmnunity Policin&_to Cnmhat Docesti Violence" __.. program. law W C tw (amsetl ofaw My ofBmgor: ORDMMr TEAT tM City Manager U authorized to apply for up to $200,000 in funding through the U. S. Department of Justice to he administered by the Police Department in an effort to ember domestic violence. IN CITY COUNCIL gb November 13, 1995 Passed O R D E R Title, Authorizing the City Manager to CITY CLERK Apply for funding through the U.S. DeRartment of Justice as mart of the. ^Ca�adiEy'➢aiididg'Ea'cdmbar namaatit Violence Program ...................................... AMA ^ to Councilman DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE VISION STATEMENT 96-7 We recognize that domestic violence is a deep and pervasive problem in our community affecting all persons, regardless of class, race, age or gender. We also recognize that abusive behavior in our homes has been supported and reinforced by the idea that force, or the threat of force, is acceptable. We believe that as a community we must work to educate ourselves and our children about the magnitude of this problem. We endorse a multidisciplinary approach which will redefine the cultural roles of meand women, young and old, by educational and awareness programs both in our schools and in our community organizations. we also advocate a behavioral approach to reeducate every member of our community by responding to abusive behavior with consistent legal and social consequences which give the clear message that domestic abuse will not be tolerated. We envision a safer community for all of us, beginning in our homes. Accepting the challenge to change our community's attitudes toward domestic violence is the first step toward creating a community that will not longer tolerate abuse in any form as acceptable behavior. Ey accepting the above vision, the Domestic Violence Task Force sees its mission as the following: MISSION STATEMENT We in the Domestic Violence Task Force wish to provide leadership in the community which will garner our will, as well as our resources, to promote zero tolerance for domestic violence, whether physical or psychological, in our families and in our communities. 96-] To: City coanci�os From: Don Winslow lice Department Re: Grant Applicat on Date: November 2, 1995 For the past two years the Bangor Police Department, in a cooperative effort with the local domestic violence project, Spruce Run, and the Penobscot County District Attorney's office, have worked to enhance the level of communication among agencies dealing with domestic violence. In January of 1994, the U.B. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded this group a small grant to help us meet our goals. members of our legal system, medical institutions, social services, schools, and the media all play an important role In the cycle of violence in the home. As our worked progressed it became evident that the development of a task force involving members of these various agencies would be extremely beneficial. In August of 1994 the Greater Bangor Area Domestic Violence Task Force met for the first time. Today, forty six community leaders participate on this task force. To give you an idea of our focus, I have included a copy of the vision and mission statements. The following represent some of the goals that have been considered for this task force: • continue efforts to heighten public awareness about domestic violence a work to improve relationships among agencies and institutions dealing with the issue of domestic violence a cooperate with other new initiatives (i.e. Barterer's Intervention Project) * collect information and data on the existing process, and make evaluations and recommendations for change The original Bureau of Justice Grant has expired, leaving the Task Force completely without funds. Recently I received information from the U.S. Department of Justice that there may be funding available through a "community Policing to combat Domestic violencem program. 96-7 The Criminal Justice Subcommittee is working on a proposal that would provide the task force with operational funds as well a staff person. This person would be located at the Spruce Run Office here in Bangor. A staff person would provide substantial relief to many of us whom have dedicated a lot of time and energy to the task force. The U.S. Department of Justice requires that a law enforcement agency administer the project. I am therefore asking that the City Council authorize the City Manager to allow the Police Department to apply for funding under this program. There is no match requirement. Thank you for any consideration you may give to this request. cc: Ed Barrett, City Manager Randy Harriman, Police Chief