HUMAN OPTIONS, INC. AND THE CITY OF IRVINE

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HUMANoyOPTIONS PREVENT. PROTECT. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM. California as a leader in the domestic violence movement and a catalyst for collaborative and empowering services that improve the safety and well-being of victims and their families. Human Options is dedicated to serving unserved and underserved victims of domestic violence. To increase access to its services, Human Options has established a network of community- based services offered in multiple locations, including eight family resource centers and two family justice centers throughout Orange County. Each year, Human Options responds to more than 5,000 calls for assistance through its hotline and walk-in centers and serves 350 domestic violence survivors through its shelter and transitional housing programs, 1,000 people through its community-based programs, and 10,000 community members through community education and outreach. City of Santa Ana was incorporated in 1886 and is the County's third largest city with a population of over 316,000 residents, which increases by 50 percent during business hours. The City of Santa Ana located in Southern California, 10 miles from the California coast, covering an area of 27.1 square miles in central Orange County. Santa Ana has a Council-Manager system of government to govern its residents and community. Santa Ana serves as the County Seat; the Civic Center houses state and federal court complexes, the majority of the County's local, state, and federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. anta Ana is home to several social service providers and most county government offices, critical to the delivery of services to Santa Ana residents, businesses, and county residents. City of Santa Ana's mission is: To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community, which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents. Santa Ana's 5-year vision is as follows: Santa Ana honors its rich cultural history as it becomes a thriving urban center with welcoming green spaces and world-class amenities, services, and infrastructure. The efficient and financially stable City government will further diversify Santa Ana's housing and economy, increase the community's safety, and support programs and services that enhance residents'quality of life. Santa Ana Police Department(SAPD) is a community-oriented police department committed to high-quality services, innovative leadership, and problem prevention through highly trained and professional employees in modern facilities using the latest technology. Their values act as the guideline for the discretionary use of police powers and are the basis by which employee actions are evaluated. Officers from Santa Ana Police Department respond to over 5,000 domestic violence related calls each year-20% of which result in criminal cases, 40% of which are related to domestic Page 2 of 1-0