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Brief: Victim services

Prepared from Grant Precedent, 2026-10-23; data as of precedent 2026-10-21, measures 2026-10-22.

Measures funders require

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)

15 of 366 measures shown.

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: For example, were all funds expended and is the award in the process of closing out in the Justice Grants System (JustGrants)? A. Yes (If Yes, answer the Semiannual Narrative Questions.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If you select Yes, the program becomes Operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. If No, please select from the following responses: Reason(s) for no grant activity during the reporting period Select all that apply In procurement ☐ Project or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state governing ☐ agency Seeking subcontractors (Request for Proposal stage only) ☐ Waiting to hire project manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff ☐ Paying for the program using prior federal funds ☐ Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending) ☐ Still seeking budget approval from BJA ☐ Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete agreements ☐ Other ☐ If Other, please explain: The following inventory baseline questions gather information about activities that occurred prior to the grant becoming operational.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Please select the best designation that describes your agency size. If part of a consortium, select the designation that best describes the average size of each agency within your consortium. [Carry Forward]

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Small (less than 250 sworn officers and/or employees) B. Medium (250 to 500 sworn officers and/or employees) C. Large (500 or more sworn officers and/or employees)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Which one of the following type of areas best describes the population you serve?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select only one. If you are part of a statewide agency, please select “Other” and describe the areas your program is serving. [Carry Forward] A. Urban (a large city with 50,000 or more people) B. Suburban (territory outside of a large city with a population of 2,500 to 50,000 or more people) C. Rural (territory that encompasses all people or housing not included within an urban, suburban, or tribal area) D. Tribal (territory that contains a concentration of people who identify with a federally recognized tribe) E. Other (combination of urban, suburban, rural, and/or tribal) F. If Other, please explain.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Are SAKI funds being utilized to conduct or complete an inventory of unsubmitted sexual assault kits?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unsubmitted sexual assault kits include partially tested kits, per the SAKI solicitation. A. Yes (If Yes, populate the baseline set of questions below. If No, skip to Question 10.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Was an inventory of unsubmitted sexual assault kits (SAK) started prior to the grant being awarded?

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select “Yes” if you started your SAK inventory prior to receiving SAKI grant funds through some other funding source(s), such as general fund and/or District Attorney of New York (DANY) funding. This includes prior SAKI funding. [Carry Forward] B. No (If No, skip to Question 10.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Enter the date the inventory was started. (Month/Year)

Was your inventory finalized in the previous reporting period?

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Yes (If Yes, skip to Question 10 under Inventory/Tracking, after answering Question 8C below.) C. Please enter the date it was finalized Please answer the following questions as they relate to the number of SAKs recorded in your inventory prior to the beginning of the grant program. SAKs may fit into multiple categories and should be counted in all applicable categories. [Carry Forward]
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Prior to the start of the grant program, how many SAKs did your inventory identify that were unsubmitted, previously tested, and determined not to require testing?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Number of unsubmitted SAKs identified. An unsubmitted SAK has not been submitted to a forensic laboratory for testing and analysis using Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)- eligible DNA methodologies (this can include partially tested SAKs that have only been subjected to serological screening or tested with other non-CODIS-eligible DNA methodologies). B. Number of previously tested (with CODIS-eligible methodology) SAKs identified, if applicable C. Number of SAKs determined not to require testing D. Prior to the start of the grant program, how many SAKs were determined to require DNA testing as recorded in your inventory? E. Of the SAKs that required DNA testing, how many were sent to lab for testing? F. Prior to the start of the grant program, how many CODIS hits did your inventory record? G. Prior to the start of the grant program, were there other types of SAKs recorded in your inventory that did not fit in one of the previous categories? I. Yes If Yes, how many? If Yes, please explain. II. No
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Do you have an electronic tracking system used for monitoring and accounting of SAKs throughout their movement from collection to final disposition?

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: 1 [Carry Forward] If Yes, when was it implemented? (Month/Year) If No, please explain. Answer the following questions if you have NOT completed/finalized your inventory prior to receiving your SAKI funds. [Carry Forward]
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

During the reporting period, please enter the number of SAKs that fit in each of the following categories:

  • Code: Q11
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Number of SAKs Counted/Inventoried: B. Of the inventoried SAKs (Question 11A), number identified as Unsubmitted: C. Of the inventoried SAKs (Question 11A), number identified as Previously Tested: D. Of the unsubmitted SAKs (Question 11B), number determined Not to Require DNA Testing: E. Of the unsubmitted SAKs (Question 11B), number that Require DNA Testing: F. Of the SAKs that require DNA testing (Question 11E), number Sent to Lab for DNA Testing: G. Of those sent for DNA testing (Question 11F), number of Profiles Uploaded to CODIS: H. Of those profiles uploaded to CODIS (Question 11G), number of Hits Returned/Received: I. Number of Kits Tested (i.e., a final laboratory report submitted): 1 https://www.sakitta.org/resources/docs/11752R1SAKIImplementingETS.pdf
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

During the reporting period, of the number of unsubmitted SAKs that were determined not to require testing (identified in Question 11D), please indicate for each of the following reasons. Please include the totals for each category. Count each SAK once under the category that best fits.

  • Code: Q12
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Not able to retrieve evidence B. Determined to be previously tested with CODIS-eligible methodologies C. Statute of limitations has expired D. Anonymous/non-reported SAK E. Other F. If Other, please explain.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Of the DNA profiles uploaded into CODIS since the inception of your grant, please enter the number of CODIS hits2 recorded/received during this reporting period for the following categories. Enter “0” if there were no hits. If a sample hits to multiple cases, enter the number of cases that received a hit, but do not count those already previously reported.

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. CODIS Hits B. Forensic Hits: the new profile matches DNA from an unknown forensic sample collected at a crime scene (e.g., the match is to a sample in the forensic index) C. Offender/Arrestee Hits: the new profile matches the DNA of an offender profile already in CODIS (e.g., matches to a sample in the offender index)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

Of the total number of CODIS hits obtained/received during the reporting period (identified in Question 13) were any hits in other state(s) than your jurisdiction?

  • Code: Q14
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: The new profile matches the DNA of an unknown or known perpetrator in another state. Include federal hits. If Yes, how many hits in other states were returned? B. No (If No, skip next question.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/saki-pa1-2-meaures.pdf

During the reporting period, how many different states have returned CODIS hits from your jurisdiction?

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence–Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE–ITR)

15 of 16 measures shown.

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: For example, were all funds expended and is the award in the process of closing out in the Grants Management System? A. Yes/No (If Yes, answer the semiannual narrative questions.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/SAFE-ITR-Measures.pdf

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If you select Yes, the program becomes operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. Reason(s) for no grant activity during the reporting period Select all that apply In procurement ☐ Project or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state ☐ governing agency Seeking subcontractors (Request for Proposal stage only) ☐ Waiting to hire project manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff ☐ Paying for the program using prior federal funds ☐ Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending) ☐ Still seeking budget approval from BJA ☐ Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete agreements ☐ Other ☐ If Other, please explain
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/SAFE-ITR-Measures.pdf

What obstacles, if any, did you encounter over the last reporting period that has had an impact to your project?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. A. N/A – No obstacles or barriers B. Access to data C. Collaboration/coordination between partner agencies D. Hiring project staff E. Staff turnover F. Competing implanting agencies priorities G. Funding H. Legal obstacles I. Concerns about confidentiality J. Differences in strategy between partners K. Technology challenges L. Federal grant administration issues (e.g., unable to secure approval) M. Other, please explain ____ TASK 1: INVENTORY
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/SAFE-ITR-Measures.pdf

Was the inventory completed prior to award funding?

Was the inventory completed this reporting period?

Number of sexual assault kits (SAKs) identified in the inventory?

Please upload a certificate of inventory completion.

As of the last day of the reporting period, was there deployment of an automated tracking information system?

As of the last day of the reporting period, was SAK movement tracked and reported?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Yes B. No TASK 3: REPORTING 10.Has a public website been developed to report metrics as listed in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 solicitation Task 3: Reporting? A. Yes B. No 11.Has the public website been maintained to report metrics as listed in the FY 2021 solicitation Task 3: Reporting? A. Yes B. No 12.Number of reports posted publicly on the website developed for Task 3: Reporting. In this next section, please provide the following required metrics from Task 3: Reporting. 13.The cumulative total number of samples of sexual assault evidence that, at the end of the reporting period, are in the possession of the state or unit of local government. 14.The total number of samples of sexual assault evidence identified by the state or unit of local government since the previous reporting period. 15.The cumulative total number of samples of sexual assault evidence that, at the end of the reporting period, the state or unit of local government has determined should undergo DNA or other appropriate forensic analysis. 16.The cumulative total number of samples of sexual assault evidence that, at the end of the reporting period, have been submitted to a laboratory for DNA or other appropriate forensic analyses. 17.The cumulative total number of samples of sexual assault evidence that, at the end of the reporting period, are awaiting testing. 18.The cumulative total number of samples of sexual assault evidence that, at the end of the reporting period, DNA or other appropriate forensic analyses have been completed. ____ 19.The cumulative total number of samples of sexual assault evidence for which the state or unit of local government will be barred within 12 months by any applicable statute of limitations from prosecuting a perpetrator of the sexual assault to which the sample relates. 20.The cumulative total number of samples of sexual assault evidence in the possession of the state or unit of local government that, at the end of the reporting period, the state or unit of local government has determined should not undergo DNA or other appropriate forensic analyses (regarding which the state or unit of local government may elect to explain its reasoning for the determination in some or all cases). In this module, you will identify the goals you hope to achieve with your funding. Once submitted, these goals cannot be changed without approval from your grant manager. • Set S·M·A·R·T goals to clarify the scope of your priorities. • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Relevant • Time-bound If you have multiple goals, please provide updates on each one separately. Please answer the following questions every semiannual reporting period (January and July of each year), based on your grant-funded activities.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/SAFE-ITR-Measures.pdf

What were your accomplishments during the reporting period?

What goals were accomplished, as they relate to your grant application?

What problems/barriers did you encounter, if any, within the reporting period that prevented you from reaching your goals or milestones?

Is there any assistance that BJA can provide to address any problems/barriers identified in question 3?

Are you on track to fiscally and programmatically complete your program as outlined in your grant application?

What major activities are planned for the next 6 months?

Office for Victims of Crime (DOJ OJP), Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program (VOCA)

TOTAL number of individuals who received services during the reporting period.

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: INSTRUCTIONS: Count all individuals served by your organization with the use of VOCA plus match funds during the reporting period. This number should be an unduplicated count of people served during a single reporting period, regardless of the number of services they received or victimization types with which they presented.DO NOT count anonymous contacts here. They should be reported in question 2. If your organization only had anonymous contacts, enter zero (0). Number
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

TOTAL number of anonymous contacts received during the reporting period.

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: INSTRUCTIONS: COUNT all anonymous contacts received by your organization through a hotline, online chat, or other service where the individuality of each contact cannot be established. If your organization did not have any anonymous contacts enter zero (0). Number
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

Of the number of individuals entered in question 1, how many were NEW individuals who received services from your agency for the first time during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: INSTRUCTIONS: Report the number of NEW individuals served with the use of VOCA plus match funds for the first time during the reporting period. This number should be an unduplicated count of identified NEW clients served during a single reporting period, regardless of the number of services they received or victimization types with which they presented. For the first reporting period of your subaward, ALL individuals should be counted as new. Number
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

If your organization cannot track new individuals, please check the box below indicating such.

Demographics (for NEW individuals identified in question 3).

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: INSTRUCTIONS: Count each NEW individual in only one race/ethnicity type as self-reported. Individuals who self-report in more than one race and/or ethnicity category should be counted in the “Multiple Races” category. The total number of individuals in each demographic category should equal the number of NEW individuals reported in question 3. This data is used for statistical purposes to comply with Federal regulations. All “0” entries must represent a true value of zero. If no data are collected for a category, enter “NT” in that category to mark it as Not Tracked. This means that the subgrantee is not yet able to submit data in this category due to the need to update its data collection system but that efforts are under way to track data as requested. In the “Not Tracked” category provided, report the number of individuals who did not have demographic data tracked. If no data are collected for an individual, count that individual in the Not Reported category. This means that the subgrantee collects this data, but the data were not provided by the person completing the intake form. Number of NEW Category Population Individuals A. RACE/ETHNICITY American Indian/Alaska Native Number (self-reported) Asian Number Black/African American Number See Appendix A for Hispanic or Latino Number definitions of each race/ethnicity category. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Number White Non-Latino/Caucasian Number Some Other Race Number Multiple Races Number Not Reported Number Not Tracked Number Auto-calculated (Must equal number reported in question 3 ) B. SEX Male Number (self-reported) Female Number Not Reported Number Not Tracked Number Auto-calculated (Must equal number reported in question 3) C. AGE 0–12 Number (self-reported) 13–17 Number 18–24 Number Report the age of the 25–59 Number victim at the time of 60 and Older Number the victimization. Not Reported Number Not Tracked Number Auto-calculated (Must equal number reported in question 3)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

Types of Victimizations (for ALL individuals identified in questions 1 and 2).

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: If no data are collected for a category, enter “NT” in that field to represent Not Tracked. This means that the subgrantee is not yet able to submit data in this category due to the need to update its data collection system, but that efforts are under way to track data as requested. Individuals who A. Number of individuals who received services by received services based on the victimization type Victimization Type presenting victimization during INSTRUCTIONS: the reporting period Enter the count of individuals Adult Physical Assault (includes Number who received services based Aggravated and Simple Assault) on each presenting Adult Sexual Assault Number victimization type during the Adults Sexually Abused/Assaulted as reporting period. Children Number An individual MAY be counted Arson Number in more than one Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical) Number victimization type. Burglary Number An individual MAY NOT be Child Physical Abuse or Neglect Number counted more than once Child Pornography Number within the same victimization Child Sexual Abuse/Assault Number type. Domestic and/or Family Violence Number See Appendix B for DUI/DWI Incidents Number definitions of each Elder Abuse or Neglect Number victimization type. Hate Crime Number Hate crime explanation required Human Trafficking: Labor Number Human Trafficking: Sex Number Identity Theft/Fraud/Financial Crime Number Kidnapping (noncustodial) Number Kidnapping (custodial) Number Mass Violence (Domestic/International) Number Other Vehicular Victimization (e.g., Hit Number and Run) Robbery Number Stalking/Harassment Number Survivors of Homicide Victims Number Teen Dating Victimization Number Terrorism (Domestic/International) Number Other Number If other, please explain: B. Of the individuals who received services, how many presented with more than one type of victimization during Number the reporting period? C. Special Deaf/Hard of Hearing Number classifications of Homeless Number individuals Veterans Number (self-reported) Victims with Disabilities: Cognitive/ INSTRUCTIONS: Number Physical /Mental Enter the number of individuals who self-identify in Victims with Limited English Proficiency Number one or more of these categories. Other Number If other, please explain: Complete this section each reporting period.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

Number of individuals assisted with a victim compensation application during the reporting period:

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: INSTRUCTIONS: Count the number of individuals who received assistance with completing a victim compensation application during the reporting period, even if they did not submit the application. Simply providing an individual with an application does NOT qualify as assistance. Number
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 5, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

Select the types of services provided by your organization during the reporting period:

Total number of individuals who received services by service type AND number of times each service was provided during the reporting period

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: INSTRUCTIONS: For each category (items A, B, C, D, and E) selected in question 8, enter the number of clients who received services from your agency during the reporting period. For each subcategory within a category (e.g., items A1, A2, A3, and A4), enter the number of times that service was provided during the reporting period. Zero is a valid response. Because some clients may receive multiple services, the total number of times that services were provided within a category may be greater than the number of clients who received those services. A. INFORMATION & REFERRAL Enter the number of individuals who received services in this category: Number of individuals Enter the number of times services were provided in each subcategory: A1. Information about the criminal justice process Number of occurrences A2. Information about victim rights, how to obtain notifications, etc. Number of occurrences A3. Referral to other victim service programs Number of occurrences A4. Referral to other services, supports, and resources (includes legal, medical, faith-based organizations, address-confidentiality programs, etc.) Number of occurrences B. PERSONAL ADVOCACY/ACCOMPANIMENT Enter the number of individuals who received services in this category: Number of individuals Enter the number of times services were provided in each subcategory: B1. Victim advocacy/accompaniment to emergency medical care Number of occurrences B2. Victim advocacy/accompaniment to medical forensic exam Number of occurrences B3. Law enforcement interview advocacy/accompaniment Number of occurrences B4. Individual advocacy (e.g., assistance in applying for public benefits, return of personal property or effects) Number of occurrences B5. Performance of medical or nonmedical forensic exam or interview, or medical evidence collection Number of occurrences B6. Intervention with employer, creditor, landlord, or academic institution Number of occurrences B7. Child or dependent care assistance (includes coordination of services) Number of occurrences B8. Transportation assistance (includes coordination of services) Number of occurrences B9. Interpreter services Number of occurrences C. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT OR SAFETY SERVICES Enter the number of individuals who received services in this category: Number of individuals Enter the number of times services were provided in each subcategory: C1. Crisis intervention (in-person, includes safety planning, etc.) Number of occurrences C2. Hotline/crisis line counseling Number of occurrences C3. On-scene crisis response (e.g., community crisis response) Number of occurrences C4. Individual counseling Number of occurrences C5. Support groups (facilitated or peer) Number of occurrences C6. Other therapy (traditional, cultural, or alternative healing; art, writing, or play therapy, etc.) Number of occurrences C7. Emergency financial assistance (includes emergency loans and petty cash, payment for items such as food and/or clothing, changing windows and/or locks, taxis, prophylactic and nonprophylactic medications, durable medical equipment, etc.) Number of occurrences D. SHELTER/HOUSING SERVICES Enter the number of individuals who received services in this category: Number of individuals Enter the number of times services were provided in each subcategory: D1. Emergency shelter or safe house Number of occurrences D2. Transitional housing Number of occurrences D3. Relocation assistance (includes assistance with obtaining housing) Number of occurrences E. CRIMINAL/CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM ASSISTANCE Enter the number of individuals who received services in this category: Number of individuals Enter the number of times services were provided in each subcategory: E1. Notification of criminal justice events (e.g., case status, arrest, court proceedings, case disposition, release, etc.) Number of occurrences E2. Victim impact statement assistance Number of occurrences E3. Assistance with restitution (includes assistance in requesting and when collection efforts are not successful) Number of occurrences E4. Civil legal assistance in obtaining protection or restraining order Number of occurrences E5. Civil legal assistance with family law issues (e.g., custody, visitation, or support) Number of occurrences E6. Other emergency justice related assistance Number of occurrences - E7. Prosecution interview advocacy/accompaniment (includes accompaniment with prosecuting attorney and with victim/witness) Number of occurrences E8. Law enforcement interview advocacy/accompaniment Number of occurrences E9. Criminal advocacy/accompaniment Number of occurrences E10. Other legal advice and/or counsel Number of occurrences Additional Comments: INSTRUCTIONS: The textbox below is made available to offer any commentary or clarification that will help OVC to understand the data entered for the reporting period. Please reference the question number, where applicable. You are asked to answer these questions once a year, at the end of the 12-month period, as of September 30. You may use up to 5,000 characters for each response that requires text.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 5, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

Number of requests for services that were unmet because of organizational capacity issues:

Does your organization formally survey clients for feedback on services received?

Number of surveys distributed (includes, but is not limited to, those distributed by hand, mail, or other methods):

Number of surveys completed:

Please discuss some of the challenges your victim assistance program faced during the course of the federal fiscal year.

Please describe some of the services that victims needed but you could not provide. What were the challenges that prevented you from providing those services?

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Text response 1 “American Indian or Alaska Native” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. This category includes people who indicated their race(s) as “American Indian or Alaska Native” or reported their enrolled or principal tribe, such as Navajo, Blackfeet, Inupiat, Yup’ik, or Central American Indian groups or South American Indian groups. “Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. It includes people who indicated their race(s) as “Asian” or reported entries such as “Asian Indian,” “Chinese,” “Filipino,” “Korean,” “Japanese,” “Vietnamese,” and “Other Asian” or provided other detailed Asian responses. “Black or African American” refers to a person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. It includes people who indicated their race(s) as “Black or African American” or reported entries such as African American, Kenyan, Nigerian, or Haitian. “Hispanic or Latino” refers to an individual who self-reports in one of the specific Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino categories listed on the Census 2010 questionnaire: “Mexican,” “Puerto Rican,” or “Cuban.” This also refers to those who indicate that they are “another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin.” People who do not identify with one of the specific origins listed on the questionnaire but indicate that they are “another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin” are those whose origins are from Spain, the Spanish-speaking countries of Central or South America, or the Dominican Republic. The terms “Hispanic,” “Latino,” and “Spanish” are used interchangeably. “Multiple Races” refers to a person who may self-identify in more than one race or ethnicity category. “Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. It includes people who indicated their race(s) as “Pacific Islander” or reported entries such as “Native Hawaiian,” “Guamanian or Chamorro,” “Samoan,” and “Other Pacific Islander” or provided other detailed Pacific Islander responses. “White” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. It includes people who indicated their race(s) as “White” or reported entries such as Irish, German, Italian, Lebanese, Arab, Moroccan, or Caucasian. “Some Other Race” includes all other responses not included in the White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander race categories described above. 1 http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-02.pdf The descriptions below are based on Federal legislation (unless otherwise noted), which provides guidance to states by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors to define the crime. OVC understands that state statutes may vary. Please interpret your state code within the definitions provided to report requested data. GENERAL DEFINITONS: a. Child A person under the age of 18 or as otherwise defined by state law. b. Federal Fiscal Year October 1 through September 30. c. Services (as defined by program guidelines) i. Respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims; ii. Assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization; iii. Assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and iv. Provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and security such as boarding up broken windows and replacing or repairing locks. d. Crime Victim or Victim of Crime A person who has suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as the result of the commission of a crime. e. Teen OVC describes a teen (for purposes of this report) as a youth, ages 13–17. Use this definition to capture youth ages 13–17 who present for services for a primary and/or additional victimization where applicable: for example, teen dating victimization. f. Victim Funded Project VOCA funds plus match. g. Victim Services Program All services and activities offered on behalf of victims of crime, including the VOCA grant and match. VICTIMIZATION TYPES: a. Adults Sexually Abused/Assaulted as Children Adult survivors of sexual abuse and/or assault suffered while they were children. b. Adult Physical Assault Aggravated Assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Simple Assault: Assaults and attempted assaults where no weapon was used, or no serious or aggravated injury resulted to the victim. Intimidation, coercion, and hazing are included. c. Adult Sexual Assault Includes a wide range of victimizations; crimes that include attacks or attempted attacks generally involving unwanted sexual contact between victim and offender. Sexual assaults may or may not involve force and include such things as grabbing, fondling, and verbal threats. Also included is rape, which is defined as penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration of a sex organ by another person, without the consent of the victim; may also include penetration of the mouth by a sex organ by another person. d. Arson Any willful or malicious burning or attempting to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, and so on. e. Bullying (Cyber, Physical, or Verbal) Repeated, negative acts committed by one or more children against another. These negative acts may be physical or verbal in nature—for example, hitting or kicking, teasing or taunting—or they may involve indirect actions such as manipulating friendships or purposely excluding other children from activities. Implicit in this definition is an imbalance in real or perceived power between the bully and victim. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or e-mails; rumors sent by e-mail or posted on social networking sites; and embarrassing pictures, videos, Web sites, or fake profiles. f. Burglary The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program includes three subclassifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used, and attempted forcible entry. The UCR definition of “structure” includes apartment, barn, house trailer or houseboat when used as a permanent dwelling, office, railroad car (but not automobile), stable, and vessel (i.e., ship). g. Child Physical Abuse and Neglect This may include physical abuse that is nonaccidental physical injury (ranging from minor bruises to severe fractures or death) as a result of punching, beating, kicking, biting, shaking, throwing, stabbing, choking, hitting (with a hand, stick, strap, or other object), burning, or otherwise harming a child, that is inflicted by a parent, caregiver, or other person. Such injury is considered abuse regardless of whether the caregiver intended to hurt the child. Physical discipline, such as spanking or paddling, is not considered abuse as long as it is reasonable and causes no bodily injury to the child. h. Child Sexual Abuse and Assault This may include activities such as fondling a child’s genitals, penetration, incest, rape, sodomy, indecent exposure, and exploitation through prostitution by a parent, caregiver, or other person. Includes teen sexual assault. i. Child Pornography Any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, drawing, or computer or computer-generated image or picture, which is produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, where: (1) its production involved the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (2) such visual depiction is, or appears to be, of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (3) such visual depiction has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit conduct; or (4) it is advertised, distributed, promoted, or presented in such a manner as to convey the impression that it is a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. j. Domestic and/or Family Violence A crime in which there is a past or present familial, household, or other intimate relationship between the victim and the offender, including spouses, ex-spouses, boyfriends and girlfriends, ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends, and any family members or persons residing in the same household as the victim. Involves a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone. k. DUI/DWI Incidents Driving or operating a motor vehicle or common carrier while mentally or physically impaired as the result of consuming an alcoholic beverage or using a drug or narcotic. l. Elder Abuse/Neglect Also known as elder mistreatment, generally refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a family member, caregiver, or other person in a trust relationship that causes harm or creates a serious risk of harm to an older person. Elder abuse may include abuse that is physical, emotional/ psychological (including threats), or sexual; neglect (including abandonment); and financial exploitation. This is a general definition; state definitions of elder abuse vary. Some definitions may also include fraud, scams, or financial crimes targeted at older people. m. Hate Crime A criminal offense against A person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. n. Human Trafficking: Sex/Labor Inducing a person by force, fraud, or coercion to participate in commercial sex acts, or the person induced to perform such act(s) has not attained 18 years of age. It also covers obtaining a person through recruitment, harboring, transportation, or provision, and subjecting such a person by force, fraud, or coercion into involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery (not to include commercial sex acts). o. Identity Theft/Fraud/Financial Crimes Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully obtains another’s personal information without their knowledge to commit theft or fraud. Fraud and financial crimes include illegal acts characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and that are not dependent upon the application or threat of physical force or violence. Individuals and organizations commit these acts to obtain money, property, or services; to avoid the payment or loss of money or services; or to secure personal or business advantage. p. Kidnapping (Noncustodial) Occurs when someone unlawfully seizes, confines, inveigles, decoys, abducts, or carries away and holds for ransom or reward, by any person, except in the case of a minor by the parent thereof. q. Kidnapping (Custodial) Occurs when one parent or guardian deprives another of his or her legal right to custody or visitation of a minor by unlawfully taking the child. The definition and penalties of custodial kidnapping vary by state. In some states, kidnapping occurs only if a child is taken outside of the state and/or if an existing custody order is intentionally violated. In all cases, international custodial kidnapping is a federal offense. r. Mass Violence: Domestic/International An intentional violent criminal act that results in physical, emotional, or psychological injury to a sufficiently large number of people to significantly increase the burden of victim assistance and compensation for the responding jurisdiction. s. Other Vehicular Victimization May include hit-and-run crimes, carjacking, and other vehicular assault. t. Robbery Taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. u. Stalking/Harassment Individuals are classified as victims of stalking or harassment if they experienced at least one of the behaviors listed below on at least two separate occasions. In addition, the individuals must have feared for their safety or that of a family member as a result of the course of conduct or have experienced additional threatening behaviors that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking behaviors include making unwanted phone calls; sending unsolicited or unwanted letters or e-mails; following or spying on the victim; showing up at places without a legitimate reason; waiting at places for the victim; leaving unwanted items, presents, or flowers; and posting information or spreading rumors about the victim on the Internet/social media, in a public place, or by word of mouth. v. Survivors of Homicide Victims Survivors of victims of murder and voluntary manslaughter, which are the willful (intent is present) killing of one human being by another. w. Teen Dating Victimization Teen dating violence is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a teen dating relationship, including stalking. It can occur in person or electronically and might occur between a current or former dating partner. x. Terrorism: Domestic The term terrorism means an activity that . . . (1) involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life that is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State, or that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or any State; and (2) appears to be intended . . . (a) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, (b) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion or (c) to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping (18 U.S.C. 3077). y. Terrorism: International The Antiterrorism and Emergency Reserve Fund Guidelines for Terrorism and Mass Violence Crimes refers to the term terrorism, when occurring outside of the United States, as international terrorism to mean an activity that . . . (1) involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life that is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States of any State or that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or of any State; (2) appears to be intended . . . (a) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (b) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (c) to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping; and (3) occur primarily outside the territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or transcend national boundaries in terms of the means by which they are accomplished, the persons they appear intended to intimidate or coerce, or the locale in which their perpetrators operate (18 U.S.C. 2331). z. Violation of a Court Order This is defined by state or jurisdiction.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 9, https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/victim-assistance-subgrantee-data-report.pdf

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJP), Court Appointed Special Advocate Training, Technical Assistance and Subgrants Program

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How many trainings were completed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Completed means the requested training was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many unique individuals attended trainings during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refer to those professionals involved in cases of child maltreatment. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

Of the unique individuals who attended trainings during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refer to those professionals involved in cases of child maltreatment. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many technical assistance requests were received during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many technical assistance requests were completed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Technical assistance refers to development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many unique individuals received technical assistance during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refer to those professionals involved in cases of child maltreatment. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

Of the unique individuals who received technical assistance during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refer to those professionals involved in cases of child maltreatment. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many state organizations and local programs received a mandatory accreditation review during this reporting period to ensure compliance with national standards?

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Mandatory accreditation review m eans the m ember pr ogram completed a comprehensive review to ensure they meet strict organizational and operational standards and provide high quality, best interest advocacy for children. This process includes rigorous self-assessment, peer review, and verification of compliance with core standards—covering volunteer screening, training, supervision, and financial and organizational management—to maintain active network status. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. National standards refers to the documented standards for state or local CASA/GAL organizations that define the operational framework, focusing on core model adherence and continuous high-quality advocacy.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many new subgrant applications were received during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant refers to a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, so the subrecipient can contribute to the goals and objectives of the project by carrying out part of a Federal award. Application refers to an official request for subgrant funding submitted to the prime grantee in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many new subgrants were made during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant refers to a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, so the subrecipient can contribute to the goals and objectives of the project by carrying out part of a Federal award . Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How much grant funding was awarded to subgrants during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q11
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant refers to a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, so the subrecipient can contribute to the goals and objectives of the project by carrying out part of a Federal award. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many volunteer recruitment, program growth, or strategic planning subgrants closed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q12
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant refers to a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, so the subrecipient can contribute to the goals and objectives of the project by carrying out part of a Federal award. Volunteer recruitment refers to activities directed at identifying and screening new individuals to serve as CASA volunteers. Program growth refers to efforts to expand the availability of CASA services in a local community. Examples may include the hiring of recruitment staff responsible for initiating outreach efforts. Strategic planning refers to the structured process of defining an organization's long-term direction, priorities, and actionable goals. This is a critical element for CASA sustainability. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

How many capacity building subgrants closed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant refers to a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, so the subrecipient can contribute to the goals and objectives of the project by carrying out part of a Federal award. Capacity building means efforts to enhance the skills and program activities already offered at a CASA or to position the organization to increase services. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

Did you experience any challenges that impacted service delivery during this reporting period? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

  • Code: Q14
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Challenges related to project activities can vary; examples might include: • Scope expansion: requirements expanding beyond the original scope. • Resource constraints: insufficient personnel, equipment, or materials, or overbooked or mismanaged resources. • Scheduling: unachievable deadlines leading to missed milestones, burnout, or reduced quality. • Communications: poor communication practices that result in rework. • Technical: inadequate skills for specific tasks, improper tool usage, or difficulty in determining the best approach for complex activities. • Risk management: failure to anticipate, plan for, or mitigate risks, causing unexpected delays or stoppages. • Accountability: confusion over who is responsible for project tasks or outcomes. • Documentation: difficulty locating project documents or assets, or maintaining consistent, real-time progress tracking.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

Of the unique individuals who completed a training evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to those professionals involved in cases of child maltreatment. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Increased knowledge might include topics such as child interview techniques, investigative methods, interagency coordination, effective presentation of evidence, specialized case types, subject matter topics related to child victims and abuse, or practical and job- related skills and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/casa-tta-subgrants.pdf

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJP), Expanding Tribal Children's Advocacy Centers

15 of 34 measures shown.

How many training requests were received during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development and delivery, and skills-based training that teaches practical, hands- on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many training requests were completed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development and delivery, and skills-based training that teaches practical, hands- on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals attended trainings during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development and delivery, and skills-based training that teaches practical, hands- on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals who attended trainings during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development and delivery, and skills-based training that teaches practical, hands- on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end or after the training or technical assistance has concluded. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on the training they received?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Follow up refers to the systematic, ongoing support and evaluation provided after an initial learning event to ensure that new knowledge, skills, or strategies are successfully applied in real-world settings. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development and delivery, and skills-based training that teaches practical, hands- on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many technical assistance requests were received during this reporting period?

How many technical assistance requests were completed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals received technical assistance during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals who received technical assistance during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refer to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end or after the training or technical assistance has concluded. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on the technical assistance they received?

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Follow up refers to the systematic, ongoing support and evaluation provided after an initial learning event to ensure that new knowledge, skills, or strategies are successfully applied in real-world settings. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Did you adjust the program plan as described in your application’s proposal narrative. If yes, what adjustments did you make, and why?

Did you experience any challenges during this reporting period that impacted service delivery to program participants? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Of the individuals who completed a training evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development and delivery, and skills-based training that teaches practical, hands- on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end or after the training or technical assistance has concluded. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report. Knowledge gains might focus on comprehensive services delivery or techniques for effective coordination or program implementation approaches such as coordinating with other organizations or delivering services for child victims and their families, subject matter topics related to child victims and abuse, or practical job-related skills and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals who completed a technical assistance evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported that the technical assistance met their needs?

  • Code: Q14
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end or after the training or technical assistance has concluded. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms are helpful in assessing satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals who were contacted to follow up on training they received, how many reported an increased number of child victims and families served?

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Follow up refers to the systematic, ongoing support and evaluation provided after an initial learning event to ensure that new knowledge, skills, or strategies are successfully applied in real-world settings. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development and delivery, and skills-based training that teaches practical, hands- on, specific, and job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-expanding-tribal-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJP), Regional Children's Advocacy Centers Program

15 of 31 measures shown.

How many training requests were received during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many training requests were completed this reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals attended training during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals attending training during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the training or technical assistance quality, relevance, and effectiveness. The forms are helpful in assessing satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on training they received?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many technical assistance requests were received this reporting period?

How many technical assistance requests were completed this reporting period?

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Technical assistance refers to development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem, for the purpose of informing policy, procedure, or practice. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals received technical assistance this reporting period?

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Technical assistance refers to development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem, for the purpose of informing policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals who received technical assistance this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Technical assistance refers to development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem, for the purpose of informing policy, procedure, or practice. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the training or technical assistance quality, relevance, and effectiveness. The forms are helpful in assessing satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on technical assistance they received?

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Technical assistance refers to development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem, for the purpose of informing policy, procedure, or practice. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Did you adjust the program plan as described in your application’s proposal narrative? If yes, what adjustments did you make, and why?

Did you experience any challenges during this reporting period that impacted service delivery to program participants? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Of the individuals who completed a training evaluation form this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Knowledge refers to increased awareness of program implementation approaches, such as coordinating with other organizations or delivering services for child victims and their families; subject matter topics related to child victims and abuse; or practical, job-related skills and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the training or technical assistance quality, relevance, and effectiveness. The forms are helpful in assessing satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals who completed a technical assistance evaluation form this reporting period, how many reported that the technical assistance met their needs?

  • Code: Q14
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Technical assistance refers to development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem, for the purpose of informing policy, procedure, or practice. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the training or technical assistance quality, relevance, and effectiveness. The forms are helpful in assessing satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Of the individuals who were contacted this reporting period to follow up on training received, how many reported increased use of best practices or improved program implementation?

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to professionals in law enforcement, child protection services, and other related social services, such as juvenile justice professionals in state and local departments of juvenile justice, court and probation personnel, prosecutors, Guardians ad Litem, medical professionals, mental health experts, or victim advocates who work to address allegations of child abuse. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities, including planning, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery, as well as skills-based training that teaches practical, hands-on, and specific job-related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Best practices for child advocacy programs focus on a trauma- informed, multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach where medical, legal, and mental health professionals coordinate investigations to minimize child trauma. Effective programs prioritize the child’s voice, ensure confidentiality, provide individualized support, and use evidence-based practices for prevention and intervention. Examples of child advocacy best practices include: • Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Approach: Coordinate efforts among child protective services, law enforcement, medical professionals, and therapists to provide a cohesive, evidence-based response to abuse, reducing the need for multiple interviews. • Trauma-Informed Care: Ensure all staff are trained in trauma-informed care and prioritize the child's psychological safety. The goal is to provide services that empower survivors without re-traumatizing them. • Child-Centered Advocacy: Validate the child's experience and ensure they feel safe and supported throughout the process; involve children and non-offending caregivers in decision-making regarding their care; and tailor advocacy to the specific and evolving needs of the family. • Prevention and Education Strategies: Can include training staff on abuse detection and implementing rigorous screening processes. • Structured Decision-Making Tools: Assess risk and inform case management to ensure consistent, high-quality care. • Family Engagement: Activities that involve parents in advocacy—particularly in early childhood programs— such as through Policy Councils. Improved program implementation involves enhancing the processes, strategies, and actions used to execute a program; using data for continuous improvement; adapting to local contexts; overcoming implementation barriers; and enhancing coordination with other organizations. This can include aligning, synchronizing, and organizing efforts, resources, and schedules to achieve shared goals or prevent conflicts in operations. Improved program implementation could also involve proactive communication and the exchange of information to ensure that different parties are on the same page regarding tasks, timelines, and responsibilities. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-regional-childrens-advocacy-centers.pdf

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJP), Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence Program

15 of 32 measures shown.

How many unique children started the program during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Children, in this context, refers to children exposed to violence. The exposure can be a direct or indirect exposure to violence in the home, school, or community—including being victims of abuse or neglect. Indirect exposure to violence means witnessing or hearing about violence directed toward others. Starting a program can be defined differently in the context of your program. For example, starting a program can mean a formal agreement to enroll in the program, or taking a first action toward engaging with the program's services. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

How many unique juvenile offenders started the program during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Juvenile offenders are individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent. State laws can vary on the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction. See also juvenile population. Starting a program can be defined differently in the context of your program. For example, starting a program can mean a formal agreement to enroll in the program, or taking a first action toward engaging with the program's services. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

How many unique children exited the program during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once during a reporting period. Also, unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Children refers to children exposed to violence. The exposure can be a direct or indirect exposure to violence in the home, school, or community—including being victims of abuse or neglect. Indirect exposure to violence means witnessing or hearing about violence directed toward others. Exit means an individual is no longer receiving services offered by the program. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

How many unique juvenile offenders exited the program during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Juvenile offenders are individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent. State laws can vary on the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction. See also juvenile population. Exit means an individual is no longer receiving services offered by the program. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

How many unique crime reduction or violence prevention strategies have been developed since the start of this award?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Strategies should only be counted once. Unique strategies developed should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Strategies, in this context, means approaches to reducing crime or preventing violence. Examples include community-level strategies like strengthening neighborhoods, fostering community engagement, and building relationships between residents and law enforcement, such as through neighborhood watch groups. Other examples include more targeted approaches that focus resources on specific high-risk individuals, locations, or behaviors to reduce criminal opportunities and motivations, or prevention approaches that seek to reduce opportunities, decrease risks, or address root causes of crime and violence. Developed means the strategies are in stages of preparation, planning, or creation but are not yet fully built or ready to begin service delivery. Start of the award means since the beginning of the (usually) three- year period of performance for the award.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

How many unique outreach events or activities were held this reporting period to increase awareness of how to help children exposed to violence?

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Events or activities should only be counted once. Unique events or activities developed should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Outreach events or activities are in-person or online engagements with a community and typically conducted to raise awareness about a cause or topic or provide services to those who may not otherwise have access to them. Examples include community fairs, workshops, clinics, or educational presentations, which can be used to inform the public, build relationships, and fulfill a specific need. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

During this reporting perio d di d you adju st t he program p lan as describ ed in yo ur applicatio n’s propo sal narra tiv e If yes, what adjustm en ts d id you make, an d why?

Did you experience any challenges during the reporting period that impacted service delivery to program participants? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Program participants refers to juvenile offenders or children. Juvenile offenders are individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent. State laws can vary on the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction. See also juvenile population. Children refers to children exposed to violence. The exposure can be a direct and indirect exposure to violence in the home, school, or community—including being victims of abuse or neglect. Indirect exposure to violence means witnessing or hearing about violence directed toward others.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

Of the children who exited the program during this reporting period, how many participated for the expected minimum duration?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Children refers to children exposed to violence. The exposure can be a direct or indirect exposure to violence in the home, school, or community—including being victims of abuse or neglect. Indirect exposure to violence means witnessing or hearing about violence directed toward others. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Expected minimum duration refers to the minimum number of days (or sessions) that a child is expected to participate in the program. The minimum number or days (or sessions) is defined by the grant recipient when responding to program profile questions during the first reporting period or during the grant application process.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

Of the juvenile offenders who exited the program during this reporting period, how many participated for the expected minimum duration?

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Juvenile offenders are individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent. State laws can vary on the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction. See also juvenile population. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Expected minimum duration refers to the minimum number of days (or sessions) that a juvenile offender is expected to participate in the program. The minimum number or days (or sessions) is defined by the grant recipient when responding to program profile questions during the first reporting period or during the grant application process.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

Of the crime prevention or violence reduction strategies developed since the start of the award, how many have been partially or fully implemented?

  • Code: Q11
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Start of the award means since the beginning of the (usually) three- year period of performance for the award. Partial implementation means a plan, standard, or system has been put into action incompletely, with some parts or requirements met while others are not. It signifies that work towards full realization is ongoing or planned, but the process is not yet finished or fully operational. Full implementation means a program, practice, or recommendation is fully operational, consistently used, and integrated within an organization or system, with supportive structures and resources in place to maintain it and achieve its intended outcomes.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

How many unique strategies for crime prevention or violence reduction have achieved full implementation since the start of the award?

  • Code: Q12
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Strategies should only be counted once. Unique strategies developed should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Strategies, in this context, mean approaches to reducing crime or preventing violence. Examples include community-level strategies like strengthening neighborhoods, fostering community engagement, and building relationships between residents and law enforcement, such as through neighborhood watch groups. Other examples include more targeted approaches that focus resources on specific high-risk individuals, locations, or behaviors to reduce criminal opportunities and motivations, or prevention approaches that seek to reduce opportunities, decrease risks, or address root causes of crime and violence. Full implementation means a program, practice, or recommendation is fully operational, consistently used, and integrated within an organization or system, with supportive structures and resources in place to maintain it and achieve its intended outcomes. Start of the award refers to the start date of the period of performance for your award. The period of performance is listed in your award package.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

Of the juvenile offenders who exited the program during this reporting period and participated for the expected minimum duration, how many demonstrated prosocial thinking and behaviors?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Juvenile offenders are individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent. State laws can vary on the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction. See also juvenile population. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Expected minimum duration refers to the minimum number of days (or sessions) that a juvenile offender is expected to participate in the program. The minimum number or days (or sessions) is defined by the grant recipient when responding to program profile questions during the first reporting period or during the grant application process. Prosocial thinking refers to concern for others' well-being and the mental process of valuing their interests and feelings. Examples of prosocial thinking include considering how a decision might affect other people or developing empathy and understanding for others' perspectives. Prosocial behaviors refer to outward actions that result from prosocial thinking, motivated by a desire to benefit others. Examples include helping, comforting, sharing, or cooperating with others.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

Of the children who exited the program during this reporting period and participated for the expected minimum duration, how many demonstrated increased resilience?

  • Code: Q14
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Children refers to children exposed to violence. The exposure can be a direct or indirect exposure to violence in the home, school, or community—including being victims of abuse or neglect. Indirect exposure to violence means witnessing or hearing about violence directed toward others. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Expected minimum duration refers to the minimum number of days (or sessions) that a juvenile offender is expected to participate in the program. The minimum number or days (or sessions) is defined by the grant recipient when responding to program profile questions during the first reporting period or during the grant application process. Resilience refers to a key outcome of trauma-informed care for children by focusing on strengths and safety, leading to improved self-regulation, healthier relationships, and reduced behavioral issues. Examples of resiliency include enhanced emotional coping skills; increased feelings of safety and stability; better academic or social functioning; and developed self-efficacy, helping children navigate adversity.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/performance-measures-strategies-support-children-exposed-to-violence.pdf

Did you experience any challenges related to external factors beyond your control during the reporting period that impacted program outcomes? If yes, please describe the challenges.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJP), Victims of Child Abuse Act Children's Advocacy Center's (CAC) National Subgrants

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How many subgrant applications were received during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant is a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, to be contributed by the subrecipient toward project goals and objectives when the subrecipient carries out part of the pass-through entity’s federal award. Application refers to an official request for subgrant funding submitted to the prime grantee in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many subgrants were made during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant is a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, to be contributed by the subrecipient toward project goals and objectives when the subrecipient carries out part of the pass-through entity’s federal award. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How much funding was awarded during this reporting period?

What types of projects are supported by subgrant funds? Select all that apply.

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Answer options: o Awareness and education o Crisis intervention o Emergency shelter o Justice advocacy o Mental health o Staff training o Volunteer coordination o Growth and development – Local CAC o Growth and development – Chapter o Organizational capacity – Local CAC o Organizational capacity – Chapter o Other, specify: ____ Subgrant is a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, to be contributed by the subrecipient toward project goals and objectives when the subrecipient carries out part of the pass- through entity’s federal award. Awareness and education refers to efforts to increase public understanding of child abuse and the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model, as well as support system reforms that improve outcomes for victims. Crisis intervention refers to short-term counseling, hotlines, and immediate on-scene support. Emergency shelter refers to safe housing, temporary lodging, and related physical assistance for displaced individuals. Justice advocacy refers to a broad array of victim support and advocacy services provided by CAC staff, such as family advocates, care coordinators, victim advocates, and child life specialists. Advocacy may include, but is not limited to, assistance with understanding court processes, accompanying victims to hearings, helping create victim impact statements, making referrals to social services, offering crisis intervention, and providing client education. Mental health refers to specialized individual or group counseling to help process trauma. Staff training refers to professional education and skill-building for local victim advocates and allied first responders. Volunteer coordination refers to programs that recruit, screen, and train community volunteers. Growth and development – Local CAC/ Chapter refers to establishing new CACs or multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in unserved areas, enhancing services in underserved areas, strengthening existing programs, and expanding access to quality CAC services locally or statewide. Organizational capacity – Local CAC refers to developing or maintaining the organizational and programmatic capacity to deliver the proposed coordinated local projects, programs, and trainings. Organizational capacity – Chapter refers to developing or maintaining the organizational and programmatic capacity to deliver the proposed coordinated state-wide projects, programs, and trainings.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many subgrants closed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Subgrant is a funding award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient, to be contributed by the subrecipient toward project goals and objectives when the subrecipient carries out part of the pass- through entity’s federal award. Closed means that the subgrant recipient has completed all final financial, performance, and compliance reports within the federally mandated timeframe (typically 120 days post-end-date) and reconciled all final expenses. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many trainings were completed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities (including planning, curriculum development, and delivery) and skills- based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job- related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many unique individuals attended the trainings during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to those professionals involved in providing services or supporting victims in cases of child maltreatment. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities (including planning, curriculum development, and delivery) and skills- based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job- related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

Of the unique individuals who attended trainings during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to those professionals involved in providing services or supporting victims in cases of child maltreatment. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities (including planning, curriculum development, and delivery) and skills- based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job- related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many technical assistance requests were received during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many technical assistance requests were completed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Completed means the requested training or technical assistance was delivered and has concluded. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many unique individuals received technical assistance during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q11
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to those professionals involved in providing services or supporting victims in cases of child maltreatment. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

Of the unique individuals who received technical assistance during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

  • Code: Q12
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to those professionals involved in providing services or supporting victims in cases of child maltreatment. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

How many unique individuals were successfully contacted during this reporting period to follow up about the training or technical assistance they received?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should be counted only once during a reporting period. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to those professionals involved in providing services or supporting victims in cases of child maltreatment. Successfully contacted means the individual was reached and responded to follow-up questions about the training or technical assistance received. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report. Follow up refers to the systematic, ongoing support and evaluation provided after an initial learning event to ensure that new knowledge, skills, or strategies are successfully applied in real-world settings. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities (including planning, curriculum development, and delivery) and skills- based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job- related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Technical assistance refers to the development, dissemination, and delivery of specialized knowledge or expertise to an organization or group of individuals to address a problem and inform policy, procedure, or practice.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

Did you experience any challenges that impacted service delivery during this reporting period? If yes, how did you address the challenges, or do the challenges remain unresolved?

  • Code: Q14
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Challenges related to service delivery can vary; examples might include: • Scope expansion: requirements expanding beyond the original scope. • Resource constraints: insufficient personnel, equipment, or materials, or overbooked or mismanaged resources. • Scheduling: unachievable deadlines, leading to missed milestones, burnout, or reduced quality. • Communications: poor communication practices that result in rework. • Technical: inadequate skills for specific tasks, improper tool usage, or difficulty determining the best approach for complex activities. • Risk management: failure to anticipate, plan for, or mitigate risks, causing unexpected delays or stoppages. • Accountability: confusion over who is responsible for project tasks or outcomes. • Documentation: difficulty locating project documents, assets, or maintaining consistent progress tracking. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

Of the individuals who completed a training evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to those professionals involved in providing services or supporting victims in cases of child maltreatment. Training refers to in-person or virtual teaching and learning activities (including planning, curriculum development, and delivery) and skills- based training that teaches practical, hands-on, specific, and job- related abilities and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work and organizations. Increased knowledge might focus on child interview techniques, investigative methods, interagency coordination, effective presentation of evidence, specialized case types, subject matter topics related to child victims and abuse, or practical job-related skills and competencies that learners can immediately apply in their work. Evaluation forms can be online or paper-based and are typically offered to participants near the end of or after the conclusion of the training or technical assistance. Their purpose is to collect structured feedback from participants about the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the training or technical assistance. The forms help assess satisfaction, trainer or provider performance, content value, and areas for future improvement to ensure training or technical assistance goals are met. Reporting period refers to the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/voca-cac-national-subgrants.pdf

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Prior to the start of the grant program, how many SAKs did your inventory identify that were unsubmitted, previously tested, and determined not to require testing?

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During the reporting period, please enter the number of SAKs that fit in each of the following categories:

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Of the DNA profiles uploaded into CODIS since the inception of your grant, please enter the number of CODIS hits2 recorded/received during this reporting period for the following categories. Enter “0” if there were no hits. If a sample hits to multiple cases, enter the number of cases that received a hit, but do not count those already previously reported.

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During the reporting period, how many different states have returned CODIS hits from your jurisdiction?

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Number of sexual assault kits (SAKs) identified in the inventory?

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TOTAL number of individuals who received services during the reporting period.

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TOTAL number of anonymous contacts received during the reporting period.

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Of the number of individuals entered in question 1, how many were NEW individuals who received services from your agency for the first time during the reporting period?

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Number of individuals assisted with a victim compensation application during the reporting period:

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Total number of individuals who received services by service type AND number of times each service was provided during the reporting period

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Number of requests for services that were unmet because of organizational capacity issues:

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Number of surveys distributed (includes, but is not limited to, those distributed by hand, mail, or other methods):

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Number of surveys completed:

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How many trainings were completed during this reporting period?

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How many unique individuals attended trainings during this reporting period?

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Of the unique individuals who attended trainings during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many technical assistance requests were received during this reporting period?

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How many technical assistance requests were completed during this reporting period?

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How many unique individuals received technical assistance during this reporting period?

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Of the unique individuals who received technical assistance during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many state organizations and local programs received a mandatory accreditation review during this reporting period to ensure compliance with national standards?

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How many new subgrant applications were received during this reporting period?

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How many new subgrants were made during this reporting period?

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How much grant funding was awarded to subgrants during this reporting period?

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How many volunteer recruitment, program growth, or strategic planning subgrants closed during this reporting period?

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How many capacity building subgrants closed during this reporting period?

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Of the unique individuals who completed a training evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

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How many training requests were received during this reporting period?

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How many training requests were completed during this reporting period?

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How many individuals attended trainings during this reporting period?

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Of the individuals who attended trainings during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on the training they received?

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How many technical assistance requests were received during this reporting period?

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How many technical assistance requests were completed during this reporting period?

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How many individuals received technical assistance during this reporting period?

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Of the individuals who received technical assistance during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on the technical assistance they received?

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Of the individuals who completed a training evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

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Of the individuals who completed a technical assistance evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported that the technical assistance met their needs?

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Of the individuals who were contacted to follow up on training they received, how many reported an increased number of child victims and families served?

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How many training requests were received during this reporting period?

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How many training requests were completed this reporting period?

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How many individuals attended training during this reporting period?

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Of the individuals attending training during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on training they received?

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How many technical assistance requests were received this reporting period?

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How many technical assistance requests were completed this reporting period?

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How many individuals received technical assistance this reporting period?

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Of the individuals who received technical assistance this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many individuals were successfully contacted to follow up on technical assistance they received?

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Of the individuals who completed a training evaluation form this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

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Of the individuals who completed a technical assistance evaluation form this reporting period, how many reported that the technical assistance met their needs?

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Of the individuals who were contacted this reporting period to follow up on training received, how many reported increased use of best practices or improved program implementation?

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How many unique children started the program during this reporting period?

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How many unique juvenile offenders started the program during this reporting period?

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How many unique children exited the program during this reporting period?

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How many unique juvenile offenders exited the program during this reporting period?

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How many unique crime reduction or violence prevention strategies have been developed since the start of this award?

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How many unique outreach events or activities were held this reporting period to increase awareness of how to help children exposed to violence?

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Of the children who exited the program during this reporting period, how many participated for the expected minimum duration?

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Of the juvenile offenders who exited the program during this reporting period, how many participated for the expected minimum duration?

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Of the crime prevention or violence reduction strategies developed since the start of the award, how many have been partially or fully implemented?

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How many unique strategies for crime prevention or violence reduction have achieved full implementation since the start of the award?

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Of the juvenile offenders who exited the program during this reporting period and participated for the expected minimum duration, how many demonstrated prosocial thinking and behaviors?

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How many subgrant applications were received during this reporting period?

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How many subgrants were made during this reporting period?

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How much funding was awarded during this reporting period?

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How many subgrants closed during this reporting period?

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How many trainings were completed during this reporting period?

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How many unique individuals attended the trainings during this reporting period?

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Of the unique individuals who attended trainings during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many technical assistance requests were received during this reporting period?

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How many technical assistance requests were completed during this reporting period?

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How many unique individuals received technical assistance during this reporting period?

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Of the unique individuals who received technical assistance during this reporting period, how many completed an evaluation form?

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How many unique individuals were successfully contacted during this reporting period to follow up about the training or technical assistance they received?

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Of the individuals who completed a training evaluation form during this reporting period, how many reported increased knowledge?

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Of the children who exited the program during this reporting period and participated for the expected minimum duration, how many demonstrated increased resilience?

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Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

Was an inventory of unsubmitted sexual assault kits (SAK) started prior to the grant being awarded?

Was your inventory finalized in the previous reporting period?

Do you have an electronic tracking system used for monitoring and accounting of SAKs throughout their movement from collection to final disposition?

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

Are you on track to fiscally and programmatically complete your program as outlined in your grant application?

Does your organization formally survey clients for feedback on services received?

Did you experience any challenges that impacted service delivery during this reporting period? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Did you adjust the program plan as described in your application’s proposal narrative. If yes, what adjustments did you make, and why?

Did you experience any challenges during this reporting period that impacted service delivery to program participants? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Did you adjust the program plan as described in your application’s proposal narrative? If yes, what adjustments did you make, and why?

Did you experience any challenges during this reporting period that impacted service delivery to program participants? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Did you experience any challenges during the reporting period that impacted service delivery to program participants? If yes, how did you address the challenges or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Did you experience any challenges related to external factors beyond your control during the reporting period that impacted program outcomes? If yes, please describe the challenges.

Did you experience any challenges that impacted service delivery during this reporting period? If yes, how did you address the challenges, or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Narrative response

Please select the best designation that describes your agency size. If part of a consortium, select the designation that best describes the average size of each agency within your consortium. [Carry Forward]

Which one of the following type of areas best describes the population you serve?

What obstacles, if any, did you encounter over the last reporting period that has had an impact to your project?

What were your accomplishments during the reporting period?

What goals were accomplished, as they relate to your grant application?

What problems/barriers did you encounter, if any, within the reporting period that prevented you from reaching your goals or milestones?

What major activities are planned for the next 6 months?

If your organization cannot track new individuals, please check the box below indicating such.

Types of Victimizations (for ALL individuals identified in questions 1 and 2).

Select the types of services provided by your organization during the reporting period:

Please describe some of the services that victims needed but you could not provide. What were the challenges that prevented you from providing those services?

During this reporting perio d di d you adju st t he program p lan as describ ed in yo ur applicatio n’s propo sal narra tiv e If yes, what adjustm en ts d id you make, an d why?

What types of projects are supported by subgrant funds? Select all that apply.

Tier not determined

Are SAKI funds being utilized to conduct or complete an inventory of unsubmitted sexual assault kits?

Enter the date the inventory was started. (Month/Year)

During the reporting period, of the number of unsubmitted SAKs that were determined not to require testing (identified in Question 11D), please indicate for each of the following reasons. Please include the totals for each category. Count each SAK once under the category that best fits.

Of the total number of CODIS hits obtained/received during the reporting period (identified in Question 13) were any hits in other state(s) than your jurisdiction?

Was the inventory completed prior to award funding?

Was the inventory completed this reporting period?

Please upload a certificate of inventory completion.

As of the last day of the reporting period, was there deployment of an automated tracking information system?

As of the last day of the reporting period, was SAK movement tracked and reported?

Is there any assistance that BJA can provide to address any problems/barriers identified in question 3?

Demographics (for NEW individuals identified in question 3).

Please discuss some of the challenges your victim assistance program faced during the course of the federal fiscal year.

What grantees achieved

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Crime Control, Crime Prevention, and Victim Assistance reported 77 results against targets over 7 periods; the median result was 91% of target (middle half 71% to 125%), and 43% met or exceeded the target. Source: Illinois Comptroller Public Accountability Reports, https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=601&FiscalYear=2022&ProgramAreaGroupID=3&ProgramID=1&UniqueProgramID=6011.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Victim Services reported 54 results against targets over 5 periods; the median result was 91% of target (middle half 59% to 118%), and 48% met or exceeded the target. Source: Illinois Comptroller Public Accountability Reports, https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=601&FiscalYear=2022&ProgramAreaGroupID=3&ProgramID=1&UniqueProgramID=6011.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Crime Victims' Programs reported 25 results against targets over 7 periods; the median result was 108% of target (middle half 101% to 114%), and 80% met or exceeded the target. Source: OMB PART assessments (ExpectMore.gov archive), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10002335.2004.html.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Violence Against Women Programs reported 11 results against targets over 2 periods; the median result was 109% of target (middle half 100% to 134%), and 91% met or exceeded the target. Source: OMB PART assessments (ExpectMore.gov archive), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10002335.2004.html.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Human Trafficking reported 6 results against targets over 3 periods; the median result was 78% of target (middle half 77% to 106%), and 33% met or exceeded the target. Source: OMB PART assessments (ExpectMore.gov archive), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10002335.2004.html.

Target-setting language with precedent

Each item comes from one funder, one program or one department; none is a government-wide rule.

No target-setting clause from Justice in the library yet; the items below are the nearest precedent.

What reviewers penalize

These ten weaknesses recur in 17 published reviewer critiques, mostly U.S. Department of Education and NIH. The count is the number of critiques that name it, not a rate, and a reviewer comment is a judgment.

Protocol skeleton

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Measures: Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?; Was there grant activity during the reporting period?; Please select the best designation that describes your agency size. If part of a consortium, select the designation that best describes the average size of each agency within your consortium. [Carry Forward]; Which one of the following type of areas best describes the population you serve?; Are SAKI funds being utilized to conduct or complete an inventory of unsubmitted sexual assault kits?; Was an inventory of unsubmitted sexual assault kits (SAK) started prior to the grant being awarded?; Enter the date the inventory was started. (Month/Year); Was your inventory finalized in the previous reporting period?; Prior to the start of the grant program, how many SAKs did your inventory identify that were unsubmitted, previously tested, and determined not to require testing?; Do you have an electronic tracking system used for monitoring and accounting of SAKs throughout their movement from collection to final disposition?; During the reporting period, please enter the number of SAKs that fit in each of the following categories:; During the reporting period, of the number of unsubmitted SAKs that were determined not to require testing (identified in Question 11D), please indicate for each of the following reasons. Please include the totals for each category. Count each SAK once under the category that best fits.; and 95 more listed above. Baseline: ____ months from award, using ____. Targets: set from the observed baseline at month ____, or committed now as a change of ____ percentage points from baseline.

Missing-data plan (how dropout and missing observations will be handled): ____

Comparison group or baseline (what you compare against and how the groups started): ____

Fallback if recruitment, data access or the first analysis falls short: ____

Fidelity threshold (what counts as full implementation, and how it is measured): ____

Instrument named, with its validity evidence and its rights (license) status: ____

Numeric target for each measure (a number, not a direction): ____

Analysis for each outcome (method, comparison, adjustment): ____

Data protection and data management (who holds identifiable data, where, for how long): ____

Feedback schedule (who reviews the data, how often, and what changes as a result): ____

Evaluator role and independence (who evaluates and how they are separate from delivery): ____

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