Pre-applications are due on the last working day of January, annually. Approved applicants will be solicited for applications, which are due the last working day of April, annually. A grant cycle calendar is available at http://www.ncgccd.org/download/grantcycle.pdf

The mission of the Crime Victims' Services Committee is to advocate for victims by promoting the development of effective programs that improve the response of human service professionals and the criminal justice system to crime victims. All of the following program priorities are of equal importance, regardless of their order: (1) Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Services - Proposals should include a plan of action to provide core, crisis intervention services to sexual assault and/or domestic violence victims, including: counseling services; court advocacy services; information and referral services; therapy; crisis line operation; shelter services; client outreach services. Priority will be given to proposals that collaborate with neighboring CACs (specifically DV/SA agencies). (2) Child Abuse and Neglect Services - Proposals should describe services that will enhance the delivery of services to child victims of physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect. Priority will be given to services: that are offered through accredited child advocacy centers; that include evidence-based mental health treatment for children and their non-offending caretakers, particularly in underserved areas of the state; (3) Law Enforcement/Prosecutors' Offices/Court Officials -Funds are available for: developing, training, or expanding, specialized units or victim assistant programs that target violent crimes against women, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking investigative or prosecutorial teams to include evidence-based prosecution; training to criminal justice system professionals (judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, probation officers, magistrates, clerks of court) on issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, which may include training on recent legislative recommendations from General Assembly. Priority will be given to proposals from communities that seek to provide a coordinated community response to domestic violence and sexual assault victims by: developing interagency protocols on effective response; developing an advocacy council or task force to meet regularly to review current services/cases including training conducted by OVW, OVC, NCCADV, NCCASA, NCVAN, DHHS, and/or SAVAN. (4) Underserved Crime Victims Services - Priority will be given to innovative programs that provide services to underserved victim populations. Underserved victims can be defined by the types of crimes they have experienced or by demographic characteristics. (5) Other Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Services - Programs should address enhanced services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims beyond the scope of core services, such as: Specialized Mental Health Services; Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services; Transitional Housing; Supervised Visitation; Legal Service agencies that provide pro bono legal assistance. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary.

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Name: Misty Arnold (Lead Planner)

Department: North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety

Street: 4701 Mail Service Center

City: Raleigh

Zip: 27669-4701

Fax: (919) 733-4625