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Santa Cruz County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Commission Missing in Action
Published: May 24, 2016
5 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The Domestic Violence Commission has not met since 2013.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Domestic Violence Commission meetings should be held monthly during the first six months with the commission determining the ongoing meeting times and schedule. (F1)
R4
The Domestic Violence Commission should report to the Board of Supervisors quarterly for the first year and annually thereafter. (F1)
F2
A quorum was not reached at the majority of the 2013 meetings.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Board of Supervisors should reduce the Domestic Violence Commission membership from 28 to a workable number. (F2, F3)
F3
The mandated 24–28 person membership is too large.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Board of Supervisors should reduce the Domestic Violence Commission membership from 28 to a workable number. (F2, F3)
F4
The District Attorney’s Office has appointed a leader to organize the new Domestic Violence Commission.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The District Attorney (or their designee) should be the Domestic Violence Commission’s chair for at least the first year. (F4)
F5
There was universal concern that the dedicated Domestic Violence Court had been abandoned.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Board of Supervisors should direct the Domestic Violence Commission to investigate the reestablishment of the Domestic Violence Court. (F5)
Agency Responses 4
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
September 06, 2016
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12 pages
• 3 responses
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F4
The District Attorney’s Office has appointed a leader to organize the new Domestic Violence Commission.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Respond by September 6, 2016 Page 3 of 10
F4.
F5
There was universal concern that the dedicated Domestic Violence Court had been abandoned.
Response: Disagree Partially
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. The Health Services Agency completed the required 2015 annual Title 15 inspection of the Main Jail but did not identify if the facility was in compliance with the Detoxification Treatment requirements (Title 15, Section 1213). X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): We understand Main Jail inspections are now compliant with Detoxification Treatment requirements under Title 15, Section 1213. Respond by September 6, 2016 Page 5 of 10
Recommendations R3. Prior to approving a new medical se...
R5
The Board of Supervisors should direct the Domestic Violence Commission to investigate the reestablishment of the Domestic Violence Court. (F5)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. The Sheriff-Coroner and Board of Supervisors should delete the contract requirement that the medical provider pay up to $15,000 per inmate for each inmate emergency or catastrophic transfer to hospital care. (F4) X HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: This clause is no longer included in the medical serv...
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Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
August 22, 2016
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15 pages
• 8 responses
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
A quorum was not reached at the majority of the 2013 meetings.
Response: Disagree Partially
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The Domestic Violence Commission has not met since 2013. X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Respond by August 22, 2016 Page 3 of 13
F2.
R2
The Board of Supervisors should reduce the Domestic Violence Commission membership from 28 to a workable number. (F2, F3)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. The Board of Supervisors should reduce the Domestic Violence Commission membership from 28 to a workable number. (F2, F3) HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done X HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The District Attorney's Office and partners are working on a new structure and membership for the Domestic Violence Commission, as well as a new...
F3
The mandated 24–28 person membership is too large.
Response: Disagree Partially
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the majority of the 2013 meetings X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Respond by August 22, 2016 Page 4 of 13
F3.
R3
The District Attorney (or their designee) should be the Domestic Violence Commission’s chair for at least the first year. (F4)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. The District Attorney (or their designee) should be the Domestic Violence Commission's chair for at least the first year. (F4) HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done X HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The District Attorney's Office has taken a leadership role in creating a reconstituted commission. While the exact structure of the commiss...
F4
The District Attorney’s Office has appointed a leader to organize the new Domestic Violence Commission.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The mandated 24-28 person membership is too large. X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Respond by August 22, 2016 Page 5 of 13
F4.
R4
The Domestic Violence Commission should report to the Board of Supervisors quarterly for the first year and annually thereafter. (F1)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. The Domestic Violence Commission should report to the Board of Supervisors quarterly for the first year and annually thereafter. (F1) HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe X REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The District Attorney's Office supports regular reports to the Board of Supervisors. However, similar to our concerns over a monthly...
F5
There was universal concern that the dedicated Domestic Violence Court had been abandoned.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
the new Domestic Violence Commission. X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Respond by August 22, 2016 Page 6 of 13
F5.
R5
The Board of Supervisors should direct the Domestic Violence Commission to investigate the reestablishment of the Domestic Violence Court. (F5)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
. The Board of Supervisors should direct the Domestic Violence Commission to investigate the re-establishment of the Domestic Violence Court. (F5) HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done X HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The District Attorney agrees the re-establishment of Domestic Violence Court should be explored, and the Board supports t...
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Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
June 29, 2016
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10 pages
• 10 responses
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The Domestic Violence Commission has not met since 2013.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The Mental Health Advisory Board had not followed the recommendations of the 2013 - 2014 Grand Jury report and instead was less communicative and less effective. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The 2013-14 Grand Jury report on the Mental Health Advisory Board (MHAB) made findings and recommendations which have resulted in positive developments. In the recently released "Santa Cruz County Mental Health Advisory Board Revisited" report, the Grand Jury acknowledged recent changes and ...
R1
Domestic Violence Commission meetings should be held monthly during the first six months with the commission determining the ongoing meeting times and schedule. (F1)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The appointed member of the Board of Supervisors should be an advocate for the Mental Health Advisory Board, meeting regularly with the Chair to establish goals, identify problem areas, suggest possible solutions, and should personally attend the monthly meetings. (F1-3, F6) X HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and ...
F2
A quorum was not reached at the majority of the 2013 meetings.
Response: Disagree Partially
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The Mental Health Advisory Board is not meeting the requirements of the Mental Health Services Act or achieving its own goals to advocate for persons with mental illness and to increase community awareness on issues related to mental health. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): With the new chair and additional MHAB members, and the establishment of a defined structure and goals, roles and responsibilities, as well as a strategic plan, the MHAB will further enhance its advocacy for pers...
R2
The Board of Supervisors should reduce the Domestic Violence Commission membership from 28 to a workable number. (F2, F3)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The Board of Supervisors should make every effort to fill Mental Health Advisory Board vacancies immediately, provide training for new appointees, and provide annual professional training for all members on how to serve effectively on an advisory board. (F3, F4) HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe X REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: Th...
F3
The mandated 24–28 person membership is too large.
Response: Disagree Partially
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The Board of Supervisors is providing little or no direction, no specific goals and objectives, and no comprehensive training on how to be an effective advisory board. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The specific direction, goals and objectives of the Mental Health Advisory Board are provided by statute and located in County Code Sec. 2.104.050, "Powers and Duties." The goals and objectives of the Mental Health Advisory Board are also spelled out on the Board's website, as noted by...
R3
The District Attorney (or their designee) should be the Domestic Violence Commission’s chair for at least the first year. (F4)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The chair of the Mental Health Advisory Board should immediately notify the Board of Supervisors and the Clerk of the Board of vacancies.(F4) X HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE
FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The MHAB will notify the Board of Supervisors by phone or email when vacancies arise.
R4.
The Mental Health Advisory Boa...
F4
The District Attorney’s Office has appointed a leader to organize the new Domestic Violence Commission.
Response: Disagree Partially
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Mental Health Advisory Board members attribute some of their deficiencies to the difficulty of filling vacant positions. X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion <b>DISAGREE</b> - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
R4
The Domestic Violence Commission should report to the Board of Supervisors quarterly for the first year and annually thereafter. (F1)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The Mental Health Advisory Board should advocate for their clients by following through with investigations of complaints, concerns, and questions, then reporting to the Health Services Agency and Board of Supervisors. (F5, F6) X HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: As previously stated, the MHAB will c...
F5
There was universal concern that the dedicated Domestic Violence Court had been abandoned.
Response: Disagree Partially
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the difficulty of filling vacant positions. X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion <b>DISAGREE</b> - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
F5.
R5
The Board of Supervisors should direct the Domestic Violence Commission to investigate the reestablishment of the Domestic Violence Court. (F5)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The Mental Health Advisory Board should hold an annual meeting to establish and evaluate strategic goals, prioritize those goals by focusing on problem areas, and establish committees to develop plans for problem resolution. (F8) X HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: This decision is up to the membersh...
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Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
April 25, 2016
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5 pages
• 3 responses
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The Domestic Violence Commission has not met since 2013.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The public has not received a clear, understandable accounting of the County of Santa Cruz's total annual retirement costs and obligations in a single summary document. AGREE X PARTIALLY DISAGREE - explain the disputed portion __ DISAGREE - explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): As stated in our response to the 2014-15 Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury Report, those obligations are detailed in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and reporting is in accordance with standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). It is corr...
R1
Domestic Violence Commission meetings should be held monthly during the first six months with the commission determining the ongoing meeting times and schedule. (F1)
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: FY 2016/17
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provide an annual summary of all retirement costs and obligations starting in FY 2016/17. HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done X HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe __ REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: Beginning in 2016/17, a summary of County retirement costs and obligations will be provided as part of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the A...
R2
The Board of Supervisors should reduce the Domestic Violence Commission membership from 28 to a workable number. (F2, F3)
Response: Implemented
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The annual summary of the total retirement costs and obligations should be identified in the county budget in clear and understandable language. HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED - summarize what has been done X HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE - summarize what will be done and the timeframe ___ REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS - explain scope and timeframe (not to exceed six months) WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED - explain why Response explanation, summary, and timeframe: The County's annual budget does include all retirement cost estimates for each department. Costs are included for each ...