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/. MUVVbdby:l.dJC Ivldlldgl2lb WIII PI VVIUC CUMdUVII ICgdl U[I is VRAO 11 IISIIIO, ICsdI Dy DICI I IJ dl JU Fl1Ul.CbbCD, II ICU IIdI <br />processes, and law enforcement functions. Participants will also learn advocacy skills during one-on-one case <br />management, support groups, and counseling sessions. The Case Manager will serve as a Victim/Witness Liaison <br />and peer support during medical screenings and criminal or court proceedings. Case Managers will also serve as <br />community advocates to address all immediate needs. <br />8. Comprehensive Supportive Services: Provide assistance in benefit entitlement enrollment (e.g. California <br />Victims Compensation Program, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid); education services, locating childcare programs, parenting <br />courses, health literacy, housing support, and linkage to healthcare and other mainstream service providers. <br />9. Follow-up and Evaluation: The Case Manager and Counselor will continue to monitor and evaluate participants' <br />progress toward achieving self-sufficiency through the completion of milestones in case management or <br />counseling sessions on a weekly basis. VIP is structured as a walk-in daytime drop -in center to increase community <br />access to victim services. Hours of operations include Monday through Friday from 9:00 am —12:00 pm and 1:00 <br />pm —4:00 pm. VIP participants are enrolled in a three month intense case management track with weekly one-on- <br />one touchpoints through both in -person appointments or via phone. Behavioral health counseling and group <br />sessions are delivered biweekly for three months through both in -person, <br />online, or telehealth delivery methods. Emergency assistance is provided on a daily basis; financial assistance <br />(rent, motel, utilities, transportation, etc.) is delivered on a monthly basis and limited to a one-time participation <br />per 12 months. Additional service frequency includes Outreach — Daily; Screening and Needs Assessment— Daily; <br />Advocacy— Daily/As needed; Supportive Services— Daily/As needed; Life Skills Training— Weekly; and Job <br />Readiness— Weekly/As needed. The target population is women and moms with children who have been a victim <br />of Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence (DV/IPV) in Santa Ana. These crimes include primarily domestic <br />violence and other crimes that fall under the intimate partner abuse category (rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, <br />assault, and battery). Other characteristics of victims served include homelessness, mental impairment (other co- <br />occurring disorders), and unemployment. LSSSC aims to allocate the requested funding to serve 60 Santa Ana - <br />based participants annually. All VIP participants are verified as living below 150% of the federal poverty level. <br />Additional participant demographics include: <br />49% Hispanic/ Latino <br />28% White <br />19% Asian <br />2% Black/ African American <br />2% Other <br />i00:u:3rral <br />