CSP SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES 1-2015

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CSP, Inc. Sexual Assault Victim Services OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT N-2015-164 This Operational Agreement will stand as evidence that CSP Sexual Assault Victim Services and the Santa Ana Police Department intend to work together toward the mutual goal of providing maximum available assistance for victims of rape and sexual assault residing in Orange County. Both agencies believe that the continuation of the CSP Sexual Assault Victim Services as described herein will further this goal. To this end each agency agrees to participate in the program by coordinating and providing the following services: Santa Ana Police Department agrees to refer victims of rape and sexual assault to CSP Sexual Assault Victim Services for appropriate services. CSP Sexual Assault Victim Services agrees to accept referrals from the Santa Ana Police Department and provide appropriate services. All staff are trained, certified crisis counselors with specialized skills in responding to the needs of victims of rape and sexual assault. Specifically: • Respond to the hospital 24 -hours seven days a week to provide support to the victim during initial crisis and examination. • Provide continuing support, advocacy and crisis counseling services. • Provide support and accompaniment during the investigation and prosecution of the case in coordination with the Santa Ana Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office. CSP Sexual Assault Victim Services and the Santa Ana Police Department will schedule meetings to discuss referral procedures and implementation of mandated services. A member of the Orange County Police Chiefs' and Sheriff's Association sits on the CSP Victim Assistance Program's Governing Board, representing all Orange County law enforcement agencies. Program staff will be available to the department to provide cross training on program services, protocol and victim issues. We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the Santa Ana Police Department and the CSP Sexual Assault Victim Services do hereby approve this document. Carlos Rojas Chief of Police ATTEST- Z�bt. Ronnetta J. Joh 'o Director Santa Ana Police Department �,� c q)4 CSP Sexual Assault Victim Services ARIA D. HUIZAR �- CLERK OF THE CO NCIL 13 Date Date This Operational Agreement shall in no way be construed as a contract CSP, Inc. reserves the right to terminate this Operational Agreement without cause at any time. This Operational Agreement is effective September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018.