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The SAPD has a long history of Problem Oriented Policing. Integral to SAPD's Problem Oriented Policing philosophy is a commitment to identify underserved community members and address their needs in a proactive manner, with an eye on transformational community change. In 2014, the City of Santa Ana adopted a five year Strategic Plan, which supports addressing community needs in the area of domestic violence and sexual assault. In support of the Strategic Plan, the SAPD has made several initiatives to promote education and services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Each initiative involves a partnership with nonprofit, community, or government agencies. Human Options has and continues to partner with local law enforcement, Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) through an operational agreement to provide assistance for crime victims residing in Orange County since 2004. The Santa Ana Police Department links domestic violence victims to Human Options' 24 hour emergency hotline where hotline advocates assess the client's needs and assist in provide immediate shelter or providing referrals to victims. In addition, through Human Options' role in the two local Family Resource Centers in Santa Ana, members of the SAPD attend community outreach events. Human Options is also a current recipient of Community Development Block grant funds from the City of Santa Ana. In this current fiscal year, 2015-2016, the City of Santa Ana granted Human Options funding to educate youth and parents about teen dating violence and healthy relationships. From 2009-2012, the City of Santa Ana additionally provided Emergency Service grant funding for Human Options' Emergency Shelter. The funds provided assisted with emergency housing needs for victims of domestic violence. 2. Roles and Responsibilities. Clearly state the roles and responsibilities each partner will assume to ensure the success of the proposed project. Each partner agrees to participate in the "Coordinated Domestic Violence Response Coalition" (CDVRC) as outlined below. In this collaborative, Human Options, Inc. and the City of Santa Ana will each commit to the following roles and responsibilities to ensure the success of the project: • Develop and promote legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, and elder abuse in the City of Santa Ana • Strengthen legal advocacy service programs and other victim services for victims of domestic violence, including strengthening assistance to victims in immigration matters • Ensure linguistically, culturally, and community relevant services are available for underserved communities or that linkages to existing services in the community are tailored to the needs of the underserved population • Have policies in place that address confidentiality, information sharing, parental consent, and mandatory reporting • Have policies that support or enhance the safety and security of children and youth who have been or are being exposed to violence including the non -abusing caregiver Memorandum of Understanding Page 3