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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2009-08-27 | 2 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 27, 2009 Page 2 Over the past year, FVLC has seen statistics (number of DV incidents reported) are õgoing through the roofö, and the severity of violence is overwhelming. FVLC works with the City of Alameda Police Department and responds to all of their DV police Reports. They call the victim and offer Crisis Counseling, are available to come on the scene. They have assisted with motel vouchers while victims undergo then screening necessary to enter a DV shelter, but this funding is also being cut back. Members asked questions related to services provided by FVLC. Ms. Allison distributed a flyer and outlined the agencies services, which include: Crisis line assistance, referrals, information and advice. Legal assistance obtaining restraining orders, dealing with child custody, visitation and spousal support. Also an õin Courtö assistance project support by a lawyer from Clorox. Case-management services for 6 months to 1 year. A weekly presence at Alameda Hospital that includes counseling and access to their other services. Support services for CalWORKS clients, advocacy, support groups for abused women, teen violence prevention education, and the ONERT program. The ONERT (Overnight Emergency Response Team) program provides overnight and weekend support to domestic violence victims in Alameda County. 24-hour telephone crisis counseling, including safety planning Coordination with collaborative shelters to facilitate immediate shelter placement when possible Transportation to shelters, local motels, or other safe locations Motel and food vouchers when necessary Police-assisted relocation where available Next day follow-up to facilitate shelter placement or relocation Six-month follow-up to track client progress toward attaining self-sufficiency Member Villareal asked if, given the downturn in the economy, there has been any increase in DV incidents. Speaker: They have documented a 28% increase, but people are coming in so fast, itos been hard to keep up with. The violence has been more extreme and there have been more incidents of murder. One murder victim still had a tattered FVLC advocateds card with her when she was discovered. Itos difficult, because they have no happy stories. Victims that recover and õget over itö donot check in. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2009-08-27.pdf |