WA State Department of Commerce 9/25/2017

Renewal Application Information Page 2 of 3 Printing of Materials NEW INFORMATION: OCVA must forward requests to print brochures, billboards,and other publications to OVW not less than twenty(20)days prior to public release of the materials. If approved,the printing must be completed within the first three months of the grant. Backfill and Training Events NEW: If your law enforcement budget is requesting to backfill while officers attend eligible trainings,you must ensure the payment for backfill only supports law enforcement's response to adult or youth victims (age 11 and older)of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.You may want to consider covering the officer's time with your STOP Grant funds while attending the training. However,you may also do both. No Food or Beverages STOP Grant funding shall not be used to purchase food and/or beverages for any meeting, conference,training, or other event. Match Required for Criminal Justice Agencies There is a 25% match requirement for criminal justice agencies imposed on grant funds under this program. Agencies providing match must maintain records that clearly show the source,the amount, and the timing of all matching contributions. OCVA Violence Against Women Program staff can assist your office in identifying eligible match items. Non-Supplanting of State and Local Funds The funds from the STOP Grant must be used to supplement existing state, local or other funds for program activities.They cannot replace(supplant) non-federal funds that have been appropriated for the purpose of providing services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. Violation of the non-supplanting requirement can result in a range of penalties, including suspension of future funds under this grant, recoupment of monies provided under this grant, and civil and/or criminal penalties. Computer Network Reminder Grant funds may not be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography. However,this does not apply to law enforcement agencies or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations, prosecution, or adjudications activities. Key Goal of the Washington State STOP Formula Grant Washington State has an overarching STOP Grant goal of increasing the safety of youth and adults by supporting communities in developing comprehensive and collaborative strategies to address domestic violence,sexual assault, dating violence,and stalking; and to prioritize the needs and safety of victims while holding offenders accountable for their crimes. Coordinated Community Response(CCR)Team Participation In support of the above goal, a condition of receiving these STOP Formula Grant funds is mandatory attendance at the CCR meetings and meaningful participation as a member of the county CCR team,which must meet at least quarterly during the grant period. During the grant period,CCR teams will be required to report on their activities that reduce,or reduce the risk of,domestic violence related homicides. In addition to addressing domestic violence related homicides, CCR teams are encouraged to focus on other gaps in your county. Please keep notes from your CCR meetings as OCVA program staff may attend to discuss the team's progress.