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99-167Council File # �\ 1 • v aRIG1NAL Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WI�REAS, the Saint Paul Deparhnent of Human Rights is implementing the "City of 2 Saint Paul HateBias Incident Response Plan" which is designed: (1) to partner wSth citizens and 3 neighborhood organizations for providing community wide support and solidarity to victims of 4 bias motivated offenses; (2) to send a cleaz message that the City of Saint Paul will not tolerate 5 expressions of hate or bias directed towazd any of its cirizens; (3) to collect and analyze data to 6 determine cutrent levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for vicrims 7 of hate crimes or incidents and; (4) to develop programs which may prevent bias-morivated 8 offenses, and 9 WFiEREAS, the current budgetary situation requires the Saint Paul Department of 10 Human Rights to seek alternative sources to fund the implementation and objectives of the 11 Response Plan, and 12 WHEREAS, Saint Paul City Council Resolurion No. 93-1811 authorizes the Saint Paul 13 Department of Human Rights to seek grants and donations from corporate foundations and 14 communiTy resources to support the implementation of a City-wide strategy and campaign 15 designed to prevent raciallethnic violence, bigohy and bias motivated crimes, and 16 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services has approved a grant 17 request from the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights in the amount of $15,000 for planning 18 and conducting a research project for collecting and analyzing data to determine the current level 19 of need and availability of services for victims of hate crimes and for recommending activities 20 that will prevent hate crime victunization through a better understanding of diversity and tl�e 2 1 dynamics of prejudice and bigotry, an Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary B `_'�-�� , 1-� � .,...,1` Approved by M � •: Date /K�$�f By: _ Green Sheet # ��S 0 0 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �� Adopted by Council: Date "�,4, �.y \`�q9 By: ' Vy � — W. . yrone rr�`l - i-r�ee �---� Auoroval Recommended bv Budeet D'uector: Council File # t {-)`� ORIGINAL Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.071 of the City Charter, does certify that there aze available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the 1999 Budget; and WI�EREAS, the Mayor recommends the following changes to the 1999 budget: 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current Budeet FINANCING PLAN General Govt. Special Projects Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services Grant 050-30152-3490 State Grant -0- Total Financing -0- SPENDING PLAN Minnesota Center far Crime Victim Services Grant 050-30152-0133 Interns/Future Force 050-30152-0221 Postage 050-30152-0229 Other-Communications 050-30152-0241 Printing Outside 050-30152-0245 Publicity/Advertising 050-30152-0256 Registration Fees-Loca1 050-30152-0290 Central Service Costs -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 9,200 825 135 1,450 400 350 760 9,200 825 135 1,450 400 350 760 Requested by Depazhnent of: Numan Rightc Sy: l.✓ / i� -^� — -- �. — F1- ne err 1, Di rec Approval Recommended by Budget Director: �� ., _ n Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date By: Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Form A�gr by City Attome�--� By: /V'1 ' Approved by Mayor for Submission to By: Amended Chan¢es Budget 15.000 15.000 15,000 15,000 Z �ib-4 Adopted by Council: Date Council File # t�, � rV 1 ORfGfNAL Presented By Referred To Current Budget 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SPENDING PLAN (CONT'D) 050-30152-0369 Other-Office Supplies OSO-30152-0439 Fringe Benefits 050-30152-0528 Dept Head Reimbursement 1 1 Committee: Date Chan�es 665 1,015 200 15,000 Amended Budget 665 1,015 200 15,000 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights is authorized to accept the Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Servies grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council approves these changes to the 1999 budget. Budget Director Requested by Department o£ r a Human Rights By: w f �� e ,�, W. N. on�Terr�ll ec or Approval Recommended by Budget Directo� °� g M' U( Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date By: Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Form Ap�ve y City Attomey: � By: ,_ Approved by Mayor for Submission to By: L-(�. -4'S Adopted by Council: Date i ��., • _, W. H. Tyrone Terrill - 266-8964 February 17, 1999 YZ�S �-1�:Ii1��C�li/_Y��1:7 � J_C�1 �9 2/10/99 � � '`M Qq_l4`l GREEN SHEET No 60508 �� . 3❑ �,v-1�°*+`� � �arrwnan�r U anueu � wuxrw.m�xccsooe. "� � wuxcutmnn�cera � Wvatlae�wur ❑ (CLIP AL OCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Resolution to accept grant from Minnesota Center for Crime Victims. Budget Amendment wi 11 esta bl i sh new activity under special funds. � PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Increase in Bias motivated crimes. ,.�',;r�. �:.�r:a�'� g .j y3 4� �\iv°�'�tY�4� k'd � ��$ 12 i�99 IF Grant will allow Department to conduct reseazch to determine current level and need for services for victimsofhatecrimes. Funds will be available for expenditure from grant received from Minnesota Center for Crime Victims Services. A�VANTAGESIFAPPROVED None ADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEC Implementation of S� fAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION JDIN6 SOURCE WCIAL INFORlMT10N (IXPWN) Paul's HateBias Incident Response Plan will be delayed. + GOST/REVENIlE6UD6ETm(CIRCLEON� VES NO RSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSf ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: Has this Pe�soMrm e�rer woriced urMer a conVact M this AepaRmeM7 VES NO Has this D�Nfirm ever been a eity emPbY�? YES NO Does this PersonrTirtn P�s a sidll not normalbP�se�etl bY any curten[ cm/ emd�`/ee? YES NO Ic ihis P��m a tarpMetl ventloYl VES NO , ACTNITY NUMBER O�D � W/ So5 �� :'t��t� R�r��°Cs? CaPS1�EP CITY OF SAINT PAUL ?+'orm Colemmv, .'„n} cr December 21, 1998 NTinnesota Center For Crime Victim Services General Crime Victims Proeram Ms. MaQgie Knoke, Grants Analyst 245 East Sixth Street, Suite 705 Saint Paul, �1,\ 55101-1819 DEPARTI��NT OF HL'\'LA,`�7 RIGHTS �� _ � �(� \�J. H. T�rone Tcrrill, Director � 9GOCiryHo11 Telephoree:651-266-8966 IS 13! A'eAoggBovlerard - Facsimile: 651-?66-8962 SoinlPovl,a�V55J02-16&I TDD.: 651-?66-897� RE: Request For Pronosals/General G'ime Victim Research Proiect For Victims afHate Crimes Dear Ms. Knoke: Enclosed please find a detailed proposal describing how our Department intends to plan and conduct a research project for collecting and analyzing data to determine current levels of need and availability of services for victims of hate crimes and for iriiplernentin� prosra�ns that vaill generate a better understanding of diversity and the ; `-,_dynamics of prejudice and bigotry. , ;„:� - As you see, of the totai 523,525.00 pro}ect cost �ue are requesting $ I S,OOOAO from yout orga�uzation. The remainder ti�ill be pro��ded for through "in-kind" contributions from the City of Saint Paul. P]eace note that our office requested clarification re g ardi ngthenumberofsignaturesrequiredfortheApplicationAssurancesform. Since the Director is a board member and ��-i11 be responsible for the day-to-day operation ofthis project, we queried whether his signature alone ��ould suffice for certifying the accuracy of the �rant application. ��'e �vere told to submit the application with just the Director's si!_nature, zs i+e ��.�ould ha�e an opportunity to provide an additional si�nature if necessary. Thank you for all your help and your many wonderful su�estions. 1��e hope our application meets with }�our orsanization's approval. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (651) 266-5975. Da�� iine Human Righls Specialict Enclosure '::t,V1im;.ni�: ;a�„�.r�i�,.,io„on��„�t�-r.,�,y�.��, GENERAL CRIME VECTIM FUNDING PROPOSAL - Exhibit A General Crime Vicfims Research Project Apptication Cover Sheet -- 5 Month - FY99 1. Research Project Focus icneck ore): Deaf/hard of hearing general crime victims � Hate crime victims Title Director 2. LEg21 OPg2�128f1Ot1 (Appli�nts must be zn independen±ly incorpera;ed nonprofit orcanization, ind+an tribal government, Iocal unit of govemment, OR have a fiscal aaent that meets that requiremen,j: NameofLegalOrganization r;t� „f Saint Pa��1 Hnman R;ghtc DPnartmen Federai ID � 41-6005521 State 1D � 802-5095 Address 900 Citv Hall 15 W s KP>>oag Rt Sai 1, NN Zip 55102-1681 Contact Person ne Terrill • - . .. ••.� . .. •. - • .. .. Type of Organization �cneck one�: A. Privste, non-profit org�nizztion B. X Pubiic, non-pro �t organizztion C. Indi2n tribal government (iden:ity) D. _ Other, not listed above (identiy) _ 3. Program��td�trerent ;bzniegalorgznization): Name of Program Address Zip Contact Person Phone i�� 7 itie E-mail �a Form A 4. Tota► Budget For Ail General Crime Victim Programs Within Your Organization [inctuae tn�s proposaq: MCCVS-funded Non MCCVS-funded Total 515 000.00 58,525.00 $23,525.00 5. StafEing For All Generat Crime Victim Programs Within Your Organization ��nct�de tn�s proposaq: 3 number of paid sta� =1.15 sta`F FTEs' _ number of volunteers =_ volunteer FTEs' 'To czlculate FTEs (full-time equivzleMS), tzke a yearly to7z1 of hours worked �nd divide by 2080. For exzmple, if volunteers genera�ty contribvte 3000 hours of service �r,nually, diviCe 3GD0 Gy 2080 to arrive zt 1.45 FiE. q,q—lc.� OVERV��V OF TOTAL AGEi�CY Form al Pro,gram \Tame Cirv of Saint Paul Human Riahts Department Use only this page to proti ide a hi<_torical o�°er�iew of cour organization. Indude such things as hotiv ]ong vour oraanization I�as bzen pro�•iding ser� ices and a description of the services } ou procide. If your organization is newly fm also describe �chere }•ou are de� elopmentally (e.g., ��hat steps ha1�e been taken in regard to incorporation, fundraicNg_ board developmznt_ nen+orking �+ other agencies, etc.). On September 6, 1967, the Saint Paul Ciry Council established the City of Saint Paul Department of Human Rights for the purpose of enforcing Chapter 183 oftl�e Saint Paul Legiclative Code, commorily Imo«n as the Saint Paul Human Rieh�s Ordinance (`'Ordinance''). Amended many times since its enactment. the Ordinance prohibits discrimination in emplo}ment, houcin2, educatiai, public accommodations. and public sen�ices on the basis of race, color national orisv� or ancectrv, se�, sesual or affectional orientation aeed, religion, aee, disabilih� fanulial ctams manta} status, or ctyns ��ith regard to public assistance. Currently, the Department is headed by a Director ��ith o� er 2� � ears of zxperiznce in enforcing Cicil Rights legislation for the State ofMi�mesota, the Cit� of J4i�meapolis, and the Cit� of Saint Paul. The Director manages a ctaff of 3 support persons, 1 convact compliance supenicor, and S full time investigators 7 of�jhom are licensed attome; s. The Deparunznt erforces the Ordin��ce by im estigating acts of il]eoal discrimination occurring �c'�thin the City of Saint Paul. A tipical ui�estioation conunences ��hen a person alleging to be the victim of an act of il)esal , discrinunation files a charge �aith our Department. Once accepted, the charge is tliroughly and 'vnpzrially -�, in'vestigated by our staff. Tl�z investigation ��ill include the taking of «imess testimony, gathering relevant �=�;,documents, and anal}zing comparative data. Before concluding an invesiigation, fl�e person against ��hom a =` charge is filled is gi��en every opportunit�� to address the allegation at issue. Once the investigation is �completed, the Director �ril1 dzt2nnine �rhether there is sufficient evidence to believe that a violation of the Oidinance has occurred. Should che Director so detennine, the Director, u ith the ezpress permission ofboth parties, �3�i11 then scheduiz a conciliation meeting. If the conciliation attempt fails, the Director has rno options. 77�e Director may foncard the charez to the City Attomey for criminal prosecution or proceed to a civil enforcement l�earing before a panel of the Human Rights Commission. If, afrer a full adminictrative hearing, the pane] concludes that a� iotation of the Ord'n�ance did occur, ii may order the offender to pay damages to the ��ictim or take other remedial mea<ures. After an order is issued either party may obtainjudicial review ofthe panel's decision. Under the Ordinance, the Director also has the additional responsibilityto develop and conduct sTudies regazding discrimn�ation. prejudice and bias. To d�at end, on ?�7arch 17, ] 998, the Director accepted the reconunendation of the Saint Paul Human Rights Co�mnission to implement a City of Saint Paul Hate/Bi2s Incident Response Plaa� ("Response Plan"). '3 aims of the Response P)an are fourfo)d (I) to pam�zr nith citizens and ��eighboifiood orsanizations for pro� iding community �ride cupport and solidarity to ��ictims of hate/bias incidents; (?) to send a clear me<;a_z that the City of Saint Paul icill not tolera2e espressions ofh2te or bias directed to»ard any of its citizcns: (3) to collect and anal�ze data to determine current levels ofneed and availability of c�» iccs both city and state�� ide, For � ictims of hate Uias crimcs or incidents and ;(4) to implement progra�ns that gcnerare a bctter understanding of di�ersity and the d�namics of prejudice and bigotrv. Since A4arch ]7, 7998 tl�e Department has established a Hate/Bias Incident Response \eh�ork (`^� ��hich is being utilized as a mcchanism to collect and anal�ze data on Uias-motivatcd offenses and to deterniine the current ]c� els of nced and z� ailability of � ictim support cen iccs. a4-t�� ABIi.ITY TO L�ZPLE�IE\T rHE PROJECT Form A2 Pro�ram I�Tame Citv of Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Use this page only to describe your oreanization's experience ��.>ith: 1) the dea�'hard of hearing population or hate crime victims; 2) research and information gathering pro}ects; and 3) Qeneral crime ��ctim issues. I. Oraanization's exoerience �vich hate crime �•ictims: Long before 4�e A4innesota legis]ature enacted hate crime legislation in 19SS, the Saint Paul Dzpartment of Human Rights �3�as actively in�estigating offenses committed against persons tl�at"ere motivated in �3hole or in part b} the offender's hatred against a particular race, color, national origin or znczstm, se�, c_e�ual or affectional orientation, creed, religion, age, disabiliiv, familia] status, marita] status, or stams ��ith regard to public asc��ce. As esplained in section AI abo�e every allegation of illz_al discr,mination is throu�h]y and unpartially investi�ated through the taking of wimesstestimony,thegathzrinsofrele�antdocuments If theDirector detennines 21�at a� iolation of thz Ordinance h� occurred, the Director, depending on the circumstances �i ill fon��ard the complaint for criminal or ci� i3 proszcution. Since its creation, the Departmznt has imestigated and resolved 3.7 S2 complaints of illega) discrimination. In ] 998 alone. our office im�ctisated 142 incidents of discriminatiai moti�ated b� a person�s protected class stams. v __, II. Oroanization's exnerience �+ith researdi and information �atherino proiects• In addition to bcing _.,. statutorily charged �rith gatl�ering ctatictica] infomiation and conducting research projects on a number of K different topics, our Department also undertakes special rzsearch projects by other Departn�ents and agencies .�:i;�ithiii and ouuide the City of Saint Paul. For z�ample, in 1997 our Deparnnent ��orked ��ith the Mi�u�zsota '�:=� Department of Transportation (��In/DOT) on a joint research project ��hich identified barriers hindering the "_' utilizaiion of ��omen and m'v�orities from entering the construction industry, revie�� ed e�isting programs and services established to assist �romen and minorities gain emplo,n�ent in the construction industry, and provided 7ecommendations to more effecticel�� bridge barriers and ]ink efforts of established agencies to increase the number of �vomen and minorities entering into construction trades. ;�4oreo�•er our Department routinely analyzes : Q) the percentage of�cork hours perfonned b� minorit} and �� omen construction �� orkers �� ith those of male non-minorities and; (2) the racz. ce�, and etlmic composition of a contractor's o�ork force by job category and ammal salary to detennine i� hether a contractor`s emplo�ment and recr�itment practices have an affect equal emplo�7nent opportunities. In additian ��e undertake an annual comparative stud}'ofthe number, h�pe, and disposition of each diccrimination complaint recei��ed ici2h those of prior � ears. III. Oroanization's exnerience �sith aeneral crime ��ictim issues Because our staff is regularly engaged in investigating acts of illesal discrimination, the�� are continuously refining their understanding of the unique issues faced b�• crime � ictims. Auring the course of each inrestigation, our staffroutinelp refer ��ictims to a hosi of support sen ice pro� iders �nd rzadil� makes infonna2ion a� ailable for purcuing other ci� il and/or criminal remedies. In addiiion, our or«anization is rcgu{�rl� participating in training �� ith la�+ cnforcement agencies and commm�ity or=aniz�tions :o incrcacc si�{# k;io�.�!rd �e ofcrime i ictim icsucs. \��ith the implcmentation of our Response Plan, �� e are �cti� rly cellaboratin� �, ith local crime � ictim �roups, crcating a Response T�'et�+�ork of crime victim groups. and furnis]�i�ig organizotions ��ith information rcnardin� the nature and scopc of the :�'et�cork'ssenices. - V - �q—lc Form A3, page I AESCRIPTIO\ OF PROJECT Pro� am Name Ciri� of Saint Paul Human Ri�hts Department Use this page only to pro��ide a description ofthe project }°ou intend to imple:nent under this grant. For �� ell over:0 � ears che Depamnent has been committed to fishting incidents ofhatred, bigotry and pre}udice. Gi��en our esperience, �re have concluded that a bias-moti�ated offence creates a po��.erfial ripple effect �3lvch can quickl.� spread fezlines of terror and cause a profom�d sense of outrage in our commm�ity. To that end, tl�e Director acceptzd the reconm�2ndation of the Saint Paul Human Righu Commission, and is implementing a local Response Plan for e]iminating the po�� er of prejudice in our nzighborhoods. The overall effecti��eness of the Response Plan ��ll be assessed by a Re� ie�c Committee. Thz Re��ieu Co�runittee �cill be composedofinembzrsofconm�unit� organization<andnei�hborhoodgroups that �3i]]meetona reaularbasis tliroughout the ]ife oYthz preject a��d act as an ad� ison council to the Director and othzr commm�ity members engaged 'ui imp lementing thz Rzsponse Plan. During the caurse of the project the Re� ie�� Conunittee �cill meet on a monthly basis 2o de� elop strategies for cathzring and rz� ieu ing data, on both a state and national ]erel, for such things as :(I) crzating a list of trainz, ��Uo are qualified to train on the topic of providing sen ice and suppo�t to victims of hate crimes: (2) identifi ing victim sen ice nceds as they relate to issues of diversity and (3) reconunending pro�rams for ezneratin� a better und2rstanding of di��ersity and the dcnamics of prejudice and bisouy. Pzrl�aps che moct inno� atire part of our Rcsponse Plan is the formation of a HateBias :7ricident Recponse \ieticork ("Net��ork`). Thz Net�;ork �cill sene as a dearinghouse of support and = infomiation on the sei� ices ��hich ma�r be fumishzd to ��ictims of hate crimes. The \ct��ork itself ��ill be set �� - : up ]�7;e a�cheel �a�ith manp spokes. At the hub �aill bz the Department �3 a designate staff to -� �,� °. ;�rdu�ate city ��ide support and to im�estigate al] alleoations of bias-moti��ated offenses occurring ��ithin the . of Saint Paul. Continunity organi�ations and neighborhood groups �+�ill make up d�e spokes, �+�ith each ��: orgamzation representing a different geographic and support area e.g.. medical, ps}'chological, legal, and �:r= : �:- ,`sp�nmal. ;�Tet�rork team mzmbers �cill �cork ��ith local nei�hborl�ood groups to extend local support and service 'efforts to a city ��ide le� el. By �� orking as a team, d�e A'et�� ork ��ill attempt to accanplish several goals. First, Neh+vork members �ci31 meet on a monthly or as required basis for the purpose of re� ie�� ing reports of bias- motivated incidents, assessing ��hether tl�e proper le�-el ofsupport ��as furnished to the � ictim, and pro��idin�+ follo�v-up contact and support if required. Secondl;� membcrs of the ;�'et�rork nill compose and deliver a �;-ritten message to the cictim condenming the incident and offering support and solidarity. Thirdly, the Nehvork �cill collect and anal. ze data on the current le��els of need and availability of services for victims of bias-moti��ated offenses on a local, state and national level. Fach community organiza2ion participating in the Netii-ork �i il] be provided �� ith a standard intake form ��hich �ril] be used to gather the referenced data. Tn addiDOn 2he Director �cill de�ignate at least one fi�ll time staff person to conduct a state �iide phone and mail survey of agencies and organizations proriding such sen ices and training for and about hate crime � ictims. After analczing the information colleaed, thz Department «ill prepare a detailed repoit outlining its findin�s and recommendatio�;s, The repert ��ill be issued to all membcrs of the Nct�iork, community oreanizations, neighborhood groups. and srlect lecal. statc. and federa) a�encizs. q�i -1��! Form A3, page 2 CO'�1�ZUNITY a\D GE\ER�L CR1�1E VICT111 SERVICE PR04IDER I'i\'VOL��E�l1ENT Program I�Tame Citv of Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Please use only the space pro�ided to describe the corrvnunity members, genera] crime victims and service providers ��•ho ��ill be invohed in the planning and development of this project. Include information about the foilo�a�inQ: 1) �vhat role ��.�ill these indi��iduals and agencies play; 2} ��,�hat value will these individuais and asencies be to the project; and 3) how ��>ill you use the information �athered from these individuzls and a�encies? I. Communitv members and sen•ice oroviders ��ho �iill be imoh-ed in the ulannino and de�elopment of this oro iect: City �(Sr. Pa�d. De�r. uf Htm�nn Righrs - \k H. T} rone Terrill DirectoT, and Daniel ;�4. Kline; Human Rights Speciali<_t, Cin' ofS7. Povl Police Depl. - Sgi. Chris ;�'elson: Cirn ofS�. Paul, A1o�-or's Office -Lisa \'asseff: Cer�zr, for YScnms ofTortt�re - Dr..��drea �orth�� ood; ,'�tA,4CP Sc Pard - Bett� e Kine; UniversiN ofS�. Thomos - Sharon Ho�ce11; OmFi•ont h9inneso�a -Tontinie Seidel: L-nst Side A'eighba�hood Developmem Compm�i- -ti'incent K. Campbell; La Familia G��id�nce Cenfer- Jose Santos; G�icano Lafinos Affairs Coamcil - Pedro Li Bahamonde; G•isis Connecno�7 - Liz Paine: St. Paul Aren Coioacil ofChurcl�es - Bet[y Pat Leach; Lengue qf.19JHwnon RigL-�s Connnissions -?�4on R�„ eck; ,49ncnles�er Col/ege- Bert Ifill; _ HamlineUniversir»-Todd\.lasman;Ca�,mulvitr'Srcrbili_ntionPrnjeci-MarcyGro��ec;TheHmnlineA4idx>oy .; Allimxe - Steven Kellen �;,� �a: xo�e or commumrv members and sen-ice ro��iders in this nroiect: The Conununity oreanizations listed , �� bo"ve �rill counter incidenu ofprejudice and hate by pro��ding an array of support and senrvices to victims of '-� bias-motivated offenses. Essentially, the referenced organizations �cill fonn a I�Tet�eork of service pro�7ders _.'.`_ that i�•ill function as a single, integrated, cit��ide response mechanism that ��,-ill act in concert to e�change =' information, furnish ��ictim support, and pro��ide a coordinated and comprehensive response to biasanotivated " hate crimes t� hich may occur �cithin the boundaries of St. Paul. 77�e Net�cork �ciU also collaborate �ti ith other local, state, and federal a�encies in pro��iding ��ictim support and expressing condemnation of such acts where�er they may occur. V III. �i'hat value ��•ill these indi� iduals and aQencies brino to the m�oiect: Besides fumishing a broad array of support sci� iccs to � ictims of bias-moti�•ated offences e.g. ps� chological. legal cpiritual, and financial, many of the referenced organizations ha�e ��•ell established programs and activities that are aimed at raising an individual's aiaareness and understanding ofprejudice and hou it affects our society and recommendations on ho�v to fight aets of prejudice on a]ocai )ecel. In addition, each organization �cill be co]]ecting da2a on an ongoing basis for the purpose ofdetem�u�'v�g thenpes and availabilit�� ofservice and support needs for victims of hate crnnes. IV. How ��ill we uce the infm�mation �athered from thece m-oanizations• \��e ��il1 uce the infonnation gathered in a numbcr of n a� s. For �samy�lc, �� z�rill use the data to dctennine the mm�ber and t� pcs of bias- motivated offcnscs occmring in our coinmunitr. The information ti�ill also be uccd to assess the t�pes and availabilit� of ha2e crime suppoit sen'rees. and to drafr neighborhood impact ctatements for promoting the healin� proc:ss ��ithin a conununit�. Perh�ps most importantl�. the information ��i)1 be used to de�elop programs for the ��re� cnuon of hate crime � iciimization. �t9-t�� Form A4 GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS '• a � .� .� 1 .. � INS7RUCTiONS: Please answer the folfowing guestions as they appty to the overall sponsoring organization (or fiscal agenf, if applicable). If you check "No" to any questions, please confacf your granfs ana/ysf for further instrucfions. OVERALL SPONSORtNG ORGANIZATION Orqanizationai Structure This oraanization is a lawfully incorporated nonprofit or governmental entify and is guided by a mission/philosophy statement that promotes efective services. �es _no 2. Nondiscrimination This organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, coior, creed, religion, sex, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mentai disability, sexuai orientation, religious belief, national origin or county of residence. �yes, we do not discriminate _no 3. Philosoohv This organization's programming is consistent with the philosophy of all applicable MCCVS crime victim advisory council(s). �yes _no 4. Comoliance The organization compties with all federa{, state and {oca{ laws, rufes and regulations in the implementation of its programs. �es _no 5. Financiai Manaqemeni The organization adheres to generaliy accepted accounting procedures and, if funded, will meet the requirements for a sound financial management system outlined in the Minnesota Center for Crime �ctim Services' Financial Guidelines Manual for Reci�ients of State and Federal Fundina (most recent edition). �yes _no 6. Reportinq The organization agrees to fulfill ali reporting requirements established by the Minnesota Center for Crime Vicfim Services. �yes _no ^ i3 ge-aBnin zM,6/58 ��- i��l Form A5, Page 4- 6 : � '� _ t� � � � _ � ' ;,i` F199 �,CI'I�ZIY PI..4�1- 5 :1Sonth PROGRriMNr'�'�4E: Citv of_Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Funding source: (use stam or :r.o„- rfcc�>� Goals and mea,na�able objecti��es (include numbers sened, time lines and/or other tern�s of ineasurement) MCCVS/ I 1.7denli��ino stafe c�encies%organi_otions that l�m e a p�•imoiy Ci�' focvs on proriding sen�ice ro rictin:s oflzate crinees. A. Conduct preliminan reszarch b} contacting at least ]O local and state organi�ations per ��eck and requzsing n�aterial on cach organi�,tion'spro:ram standards toeethcr ��iih ihe t�pe and mm�ber of sen9ces eadi or;anization currcml� pro� ides. 2. Conduc�ing o sun ey that idemifies rhe lroining or cther needs of MCCVS/ generol crime rictims sen�ice proriders Io becon�e ca�ipelenJ in Ciry providing sen�ires �o riuims of ho�e crimes. ��:- _.- - . Contact by phone and mail at least � local, slate and federal ie�ic infonnationon nost requested npes of sen and needs of hate crime �•iainis. "h,.-':�-�: B: Personall��inien�ie�rrepresentau��esfrmnatleast5organizations ihaY proride hate crime rictim suppon sen�ices on a momh)� basis - _ ..:�.—_,� to evaluate i�donnation receiced. C:: After receiring the e�press pennission of a cicum, trained Neturork members ��ill meet and inteniew� at leas[ 5 cictims e� ery 2 months �o deiermine npe and le�•el ofsenices that proced to be most he]pful. D. Establish an ad�isory group composed of at least 6 nenvork members that ��i11 mect on a month7y basis for the purpose of ensuring that the npe and le� el of support cen�ices offered by tbe ?�'enrork am adequate. A4CCVS! � 3. Derelop;nY o lict o f Iraii;ers rl;o nre yvro/ij�ed 70 lroin cn �he City 7opic of sen�ice prcris;on �o riuin�_< r,jhote u-ime.c. A. Conduct preliminary research bc contacting at ]east 5 local, 5 state and 5 national generzl cmne l ictim sen�ice prociders per n eek requesting the names and qualificztions ef current trainers. For Reporting Purposes O�LY ' . � > _ .� � - � �:-� �� Y: - ,- Y.. ,� y .�,, J��,�� vs � . _;,: _ ,K•.�-w ��,=�.� , " � _ _ ' _??=: y � = �� _ ° � _ �� * a4-i�� ,� �� r - � �t.� Y S� -;�� - =:==� `'n`,� MCCVS/ I 4. Prorid i� jonvation on tJ:e rorious needs regording tF,e City provision cfsen ices re/a7ed 10 issres cf dixersiN for riaims of hole crimes. A. Contzcur.g 5]oql communin organizauons per neek regarding the npes of cen�ces »cums of haie crimes most ofien requect and im-iling eac1� organization to join the :dernork. B. Increacin� the membership of ihe :.Tetti�•ork by at least 2 new organizations per ts eek. C. Meeun� i�ith members of tlie ad��isory group on at leas[ a monthly bzsis to decelop an ouveadt plan for contacting ne�v organizations. MCCVS/ I 5. Ideiztif ino nnd defi�in� �I�e nFes ojservices �lm� nre neerled �o City mork eJfectireJ�: n��rtr r�ctims oJlmre crime. A. During thz monthl� meetin�. the ad� ison group i�ill diccuss tl�e decclopman ef a sizndardizcd respnnse fonn for c�aluating and anah zin� ihe n p�c �,f cuppon cen ices mos� rcquected Ur � iciims of hate crimes. B. Please refer to 2C aboce. Dwin� il�e month]y� meeting, tbe ad��sory group w�il1 mect to fuate the informauon recei��ed from reporung forms and �9ctim ntiewsfor the pwpose ofanahzing the npe and lecel ofservices ;�vere most requested by �ictinu of hate crimes. re/oping reconrmended stralegies for meeling 7he current ojhme rrime riciimc "_ A° By no later ihan A1ay 24, 1999. �he adcisory group uill dc��dop - ' at least 6 stratesies io combat hate crime ��ttimization. B: By no later than May 3], 199R ihe ad�isory group ti�il1 issue a zeport containing iis findings, straie�ies and recommendations for the de��elopment of at least 6 aai�•iuet ta increase the understanding of di�>ersit� and the d}namics ofprejudice and bigotn•. MCCVy � 7. Iden7i �in` c:irren! nUi�'iJie.c, nnd iunking recamniendmion.r for City tl�e Jerelnpmeru ujnuirires :hnr prerrm hme crinre - 17CIUL/.OIIUA. A. During the mcnilil�� mcetin � thc ad��isory group i�i)) mccl to e��aluate the i:ifonnztion recei� ed from mponing fonns and ��ictim inten�e�is for the purpose of de� doping at ]east 6 acu� ities that �a•i] 1 _ assist in the pre� enuon of ha�e crime ��iaimization. � _ -'"'.. a � -(�� . Jt � t V ~'~�� T . � k� �� . � ��S '�� -� y - �3eti�c J • "4 � �y. � � _- ' . } �"S L�a . .-� �.. � . "� < iYA �frv B. Afier dei•eloping iu repon per 6 B abo��e, tl�e ad� ison group ��II issue the repoa to every :.Tet��•ork member, and at ]east 30 communit�= or�anizauons and nei�hborhood groups, and at least IS state asencies and national organizations �ahich primarily focus iu sen5ces and suppon to � inims of hate crimes. � _ _ � .. w I _ 9yi.. . � 2,.. t..%vlT � �, _ 3 � , - ' • - �� x 4 .ss�Y y _ - - ✓.3 J . '� i4 j - -'J " - - . c �.fi yr - _ 4 L � " ' . - Y. v ..G�/ �I� �`� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL DEPARTDIENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS HATEBIAS INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN pi g - {(.`I Par�ose: The aims ofthe City ofSaint Paul Hate/Incident Response Plan ("ResponsePlan") aze fourfold: (1) to partner with citizens and neighborhood organizations for providing community wide support and solidarity to victims of hate/bias incidents; (2) to send a cieaz message that the City of Saint Paul will not tolerate expressions ofhate or bias directed toward any of its citizens; (3) to collect and analyze data to determine current levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for victims ofhate bias crimes or incidents and ;(4) to implement programs that generate a better understandin� oFdiversity and the dynamics ofprejudice and bi�otry. Defnition: For the purposes of this Response Plan, a"Acr�e,?�ias i»cide�n" is defined as any offense cotnmitted a�ainst a person or property that is motivated in whole or in part by the offender's bias or hatred against a race, creed, reJigion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, familia) status, a�e, disability, marital status, se�cual or affectional orientation, or status with re�ard to public assistance. While a"hatei7�ras incidenP' may rise to the level ofa "hcne�bias crime," as defined by criminal statute, the word "incident°-. is used to allow for implementation of the Response Plan for ail occurrences warranting a community response. - Page -1- ��"� Response Procedures I. RaceBias incident occurs �vithin bou��daries of the Citv of Saint Paul II. Citv of Saint Paul HateBias Response Team (hereafter "Response Team") notified bv A Victim B. St. Paul Department of Hwnan Rights (as permitted by the "Minnesota Government Data Practices .Act") C. St. Paul Police Department (as permitted Uy the "Minnesota Government Data Practices Act") D. Community Based Organization (CBO) E. Other (e.g., wiviess, n�ishbur, n;edia etc.} IIf:, _. lf Couticted i�� Alleged Victiin kor all ott�er sources of cont�ict, refer to Section .. _ j��- . : _ , A. lnitiaCContact Desi�nated Response Team Membzr will conduct a li�nited interview for the sole purpose of evaluating the appropriate level of support services. Response Team Member expresses regret over the alleged incident and explaiias the role ofthe Response Team. 2. Before gathering any information, Response Team Member notifies victim that every effort ��ill be made to treat infonnation �athered as confidential, but information is not privile��ed and mav be subiect to criminal or civil subpoena. If victims prefer their stacements Ue privile�ed, Response Team Member encourages them to contact professionals who possess privile�ed communication status: i. Doctor, psycholo�ist, therapist. ii. Reli�ious adviser_ iii. Attorney. Pa�e -2- a�-�L� B. Assessment: With victim's permission, Response Team Member interviews the victim. The following questions are a guideline for the interview. 1. Victim is asked, "Could you tell me what happened?" 2. Victim is asked, "How can we help you?" Response Team Member determines victim's need for immediate protection or assistance (medical, psychological, spiritual, legal, financial or other). 3. Victim is asked, "Is there someone you can call or someone you would like us to call?" (e.g., family member, friend, or other source of support.) 4. If appropriate, victim's permission is requested to discuss incident with Response Team, Community Based Organizations, media, or other interested agency. 5. Victims are informed that they �+ill receive a letter of support from the Response Team and pennission is requested to follo�a� up with a phone call in one week. C. Repm•ting: Ifincident is not already reported, Response Team Member encoura�es victim to file formal complaint with the St. Pau] Police and/or the Saint Paul Aepartment ofHuman Rights. 1. Saint Paul Department ofHuman Ri�hts conducts preliminary investigation in accordance with St. Paul Human Rights Ordinance, Section 1S3.1S(4). Z. If, after investi�ation, Saint Paul Department of Human Rights determines that violation of St. Paul Human Ri�hts Ordinance has occurred, the Director refers matter to City Attorney for criminal prosecution or initiation of civil enforcement proceedings pursuant to St. Paui Human Rights Ordinance, Section 183 2Q(d). D. ReferraC Based on inforination collected during interview, Response Team Membec provides referrai information for immediate assistance and offers to contact appropriate asststance a�encies. I. Response Team Member contacts �=eographically appropriate support provider or community or�anization. V 2. Response Team Member arranges to have resource(s) contact victim. Pa�e -3- �� L� E. Immediate Follow un: Letter of support is sent to victim from the Response Team within one week ofinitial interview and follow up phone call is made, as authorized by victim. Follow up phone call includes the following 1. Offers continued support. 2. Asks about additional incidents or problems. 3. Encoura�es victim to seek assistance as needed. F. Long Term Assistance/Follow U�: Depending on the victim's degree of authorization and the potential community impact of the incident, Response Team coordinates lon� term assistance and community response by: l. Notifying appropriate individuals and cammunity organizatiais to create awareness and support. Notitication �+ill be deterinined by �_eoeraphic location, nei�hborhood and/or victim's tnembership in a protected �roup. For nei�hborhoods that have a hate/bias incident response plan, Response Team will ��✓ork with the nei�hborhood response team to support and extend ]ocal efforts to a citywide level. For neighborhoods that do not have such a plan, Response Team will encoura�e and assist appropriate local organizations in providing victim support. 2. Providin� follow up contact and support to victim aRer one �nonth and at other designated points in time, as appropriate and desired by the victim (e.g., following court dates, community actions, etc ) 3. Contactin� the Saint Paul Depa�tment ofHuman Rights, the Chair ofthe Saint Paul Human Rights Commission, the Mayor, and the City Council as appropriate. 4. Contactin� the League of Minnesota Human Ri�hts Commissions and the Minnesota Department ofHuman Rights, as appropriate. 5. Communicatin� with media to create awareness and support. Response Team will designate a media relations coordinator for each incident when media contact is deemed appropriate 6. Assisting communi[y based organizations in drafting Nei�hborhood Impact Statement for use in potential sentencin� decision. 7. Collectin� and analyzing data to determine number ofhate/bias incidents occurring within a reportin� period, and assessing current levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for victims of hate bias crimes or incidents. Accomplishing a summary report and forwarding such report to the St. Paul Human Rights Commission, League ofMinnesota Fa�=e -4- l� 1 Human Rights Commissions, and other select a�encies. Liaison with other agencies to avoid overlappin� reports. (e.�., St Paul Police, Minncsota Attorney Gcncral's Oftice, U.S. Department of Justice) 8. Implementing programs that �enerate a better understanding ofdiversity and the dynamics of prejudice and bigotry. V IV. If Contacted bv Someone Other Than Alleged Victim: A. Initial Contact: Response Team Member works with a contact source to deternune most appropriate means of approaching victim, takin� into account potential barriers such as victim's lanwage, literacy, culture, access to phone service, etc. 1. If appropriate, Response Team Member contacts victim in writing. An initial contact letter. i. Offers support. ii. Explains the Response Team and the medical, spiritual, leQal, and financial support services availab]e for victims of hate/bias crimes or incidents. iii. Advises victim to report incident to Saint Paul Department of Human Ri�hts for administrative investigation and/or tl�e Saint Paul Police, as appropriate. iv: Encoura�es victim to call or write the Response Team for further assistance. B. Assessment: If victim responds and authorizes further contact, see Section lII above and proceed as indicated. C. Long Term Assistance/Follow Un: If victim does not respond within thirty (30) days, send follow up letter to either (a) victim, if procedure IV.A 1 was followed, or (b) contact source, if procedure IV.A2. was followed. Follow-up letter contains the following: 1. Offers continued support. 2. Ask about additional incidents or other problems 3. Encoura�es victim to seek assistance as needed Pa�e -i- �a - t�� V. Review and Evaluation of Response Ptan A. Response Team Review Committee will meet on a semiannual basis, or sooner if circumstances warrant, to review the ef�'ectiveness of the Response Plan and recommend improvements to the Director, Saint Paul Department of Human Rights. B. The Director will evaluate the recommendations ofthe Response Team Review Committee and, at the Director's discretion, recommendations offered may be incorporated into a revised Response Plan. Page -6- Council File # �\ 1 • v aRIG1NAL Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WI�REAS, the Saint Paul Deparhnent of Human Rights is implementing the "City of 2 Saint Paul HateBias Incident Response Plan" which is designed: (1) to partner wSth citizens and 3 neighborhood organizations for providing community wide support and solidarity to victims of 4 bias motivated offenses; (2) to send a cleaz message that the City of Saint Paul will not tolerate 5 expressions of hate or bias directed towazd any of its cirizens; (3) to collect and analyze data to 6 determine cutrent levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for vicrims 7 of hate crimes or incidents and; (4) to develop programs which may prevent bias-morivated 8 offenses, and 9 WFiEREAS, the current budgetary situation requires the Saint Paul Department of 10 Human Rights to seek alternative sources to fund the implementation and objectives of the 11 Response Plan, and 12 WHEREAS, Saint Paul City Council Resolurion No. 93-1811 authorizes the Saint Paul 13 Department of Human Rights to seek grants and donations from corporate foundations and 14 communiTy resources to support the implementation of a City-wide strategy and campaign 15 designed to prevent raciallethnic violence, bigohy and bias motivated crimes, and 16 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services has approved a grant 17 request from the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights in the amount of $15,000 for planning 18 and conducting a research project for collecting and analyzing data to determine the current level 19 of need and availability of services for victims of hate crimes and for recommending activities 20 that will prevent hate crime victunization through a better understanding of diversity and tl�e 2 1 dynamics of prejudice and bigotry, an Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary B `_'�-�� , 1-� � .,...,1` Approved by M � •: Date /K�$�f By: _ Green Sheet # ��S 0 0 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �� Adopted by Council: Date "�,4, �.y \`�q9 By: ' Vy � — W. . yrone rr�`l - i-r�ee �---� Auoroval Recommended bv Budeet D'uector: Council File # t {-)`� ORIGINAL Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.071 of the City Charter, does certify that there aze available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the 1999 Budget; and WI�EREAS, the Mayor recommends the following changes to the 1999 budget: 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current Budeet FINANCING PLAN General Govt. Special Projects Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services Grant 050-30152-3490 State Grant -0- Total Financing -0- SPENDING PLAN Minnesota Center far Crime Victim Services Grant 050-30152-0133 Interns/Future Force 050-30152-0221 Postage 050-30152-0229 Other-Communications 050-30152-0241 Printing Outside 050-30152-0245 Publicity/Advertising 050-30152-0256 Registration Fees-Loca1 050-30152-0290 Central Service Costs -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 9,200 825 135 1,450 400 350 760 9,200 825 135 1,450 400 350 760 Requested by Depazhnent of: Numan Rightc Sy: l.✓ / i� -^� — -- �. — F1- ne err 1, Di rec Approval Recommended by Budget Director: �� ., _ n Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date By: Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Form A�gr by City Attome�--� By: /V'1 ' Approved by Mayor for Submission to By: Amended Chan¢es Budget 15.000 15.000 15,000 15,000 Z �ib-4 Adopted by Council: Date Council File # t�, � rV 1 ORfGfNAL Presented By Referred To Current Budget 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SPENDING PLAN (CONT'D) 050-30152-0369 Other-Office Supplies OSO-30152-0439 Fringe Benefits 050-30152-0528 Dept Head Reimbursement 1 1 Committee: Date Chan�es 665 1,015 200 15,000 Amended Budget 665 1,015 200 15,000 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights is authorized to accept the Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Servies grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council approves these changes to the 1999 budget. Budget Director Requested by Department o£ r a Human Rights By: w f �� e ,�, W. N. on�Terr�ll ec or Approval Recommended by Budget Directo� °� g M' U( Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date By: Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Form Ap�ve y City Attomey: � By: ,_ Approved by Mayor for Submission to By: L-(�. -4'S Adopted by Council: Date i ��., • _, W. H. Tyrone Terrill - 266-8964 February 17, 1999 YZ�S �-1�:Ii1��C�li/_Y��1:7 � J_C�1 �9 2/10/99 � � '`M Qq_l4`l GREEN SHEET No 60508 �� . 3❑ �,v-1�°*+`� � �arrwnan�r U anueu � wuxrw.m�xccsooe. "� � wuxcutmnn�cera � Wvatlae�wur ❑ (CLIP AL OCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Resolution to accept grant from Minnesota Center for Crime Victims. Budget Amendment wi 11 esta bl i sh new activity under special funds. � PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Increase in Bias motivated crimes. ,.�',;r�. �:.�r:a�'� g .j y3 4� �\iv°�'�tY�4� k'd � ��$ 12 i�99 IF Grant will allow Department to conduct reseazch to determine current level and need for services for victimsofhatecrimes. Funds will be available for expenditure from grant received from Minnesota Center for Crime Victims Services. A�VANTAGESIFAPPROVED None ADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEC Implementation of S� fAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION JDIN6 SOURCE WCIAL INFORlMT10N (IXPWN) Paul's HateBias Incident Response Plan will be delayed. + GOST/REVENIlE6UD6ETm(CIRCLEON� VES NO RSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSf ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: Has this Pe�soMrm e�rer woriced urMer a conVact M this AepaRmeM7 VES NO Has this D�Nfirm ever been a eity emPbY�? YES NO Does this PersonrTirtn P�s a sidll not normalbP�se�etl bY any curten[ cm/ emd�`/ee? YES NO Ic ihis P��m a tarpMetl ventloYl VES NO , ACTNITY NUMBER O�D � W/ So5 �� :'t��t� R�r��°Cs? CaPS1�EP CITY OF SAINT PAUL ?+'orm Colemmv, .'„n} cr December 21, 1998 NTinnesota Center For Crime Victim Services General Crime Victims Proeram Ms. MaQgie Knoke, Grants Analyst 245 East Sixth Street, Suite 705 Saint Paul, �1,\ 55101-1819 DEPARTI��NT OF HL'\'LA,`�7 RIGHTS �� _ � �(� \�J. H. T�rone Tcrrill, Director � 9GOCiryHo11 Telephoree:651-266-8966 IS 13! A'eAoggBovlerard - Facsimile: 651-?66-8962 SoinlPovl,a�V55J02-16&I TDD.: 651-?66-897� RE: Request For Pronosals/General G'ime Victim Research Proiect For Victims afHate Crimes Dear Ms. Knoke: Enclosed please find a detailed proposal describing how our Department intends to plan and conduct a research project for collecting and analyzing data to determine current levels of need and availability of services for victims of hate crimes and for iriiplernentin� prosra�ns that vaill generate a better understanding of diversity and the ; `-,_dynamics of prejudice and bigotry. , ;„:� - As you see, of the totai 523,525.00 pro}ect cost �ue are requesting $ I S,OOOAO from yout orga�uzation. The remainder ti�ill be pro��ded for through "in-kind" contributions from the City of Saint Paul. P]eace note that our office requested clarification re g ardi ngthenumberofsignaturesrequiredfortheApplicationAssurancesform. Since the Director is a board member and ��-i11 be responsible for the day-to-day operation ofthis project, we queried whether his signature alone ��ould suffice for certifying the accuracy of the �rant application. ��'e �vere told to submit the application with just the Director's si!_nature, zs i+e ��.�ould ha�e an opportunity to provide an additional si�nature if necessary. Thank you for all your help and your many wonderful su�estions. 1��e hope our application meets with }�our orsanization's approval. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (651) 266-5975. Da�� iine Human Righls Specialict Enclosure '::t,V1im;.ni�: ;a�„�.r�i�,.,io„on��„�t�-r.,�,y�.��, GENERAL CRIME VECTIM FUNDING PROPOSAL - Exhibit A General Crime Vicfims Research Project Apptication Cover Sheet -- 5 Month - FY99 1. Research Project Focus icneck ore): Deaf/hard of hearing general crime victims � Hate crime victims Title Director 2. LEg21 OPg2�128f1Ot1 (Appli�nts must be zn independen±ly incorpera;ed nonprofit orcanization, ind+an tribal government, Iocal unit of govemment, OR have a fiscal aaent that meets that requiremen,j: NameofLegalOrganization r;t� „f Saint Pa��1 Hnman R;ghtc DPnartmen Federai ID � 41-6005521 State 1D � 802-5095 Address 900 Citv Hall 15 W s KP>>oag Rt Sai 1, NN Zip 55102-1681 Contact Person ne Terrill • - . .. ••.� . .. •. - • .. .. Type of Organization �cneck one�: A. Privste, non-profit org�nizztion B. X Pubiic, non-pro �t organizztion C. Indi2n tribal government (iden:ity) D. _ Other, not listed above (identiy) _ 3. Program��td�trerent ;bzniegalorgznization): Name of Program Address Zip Contact Person Phone i�� 7 itie E-mail �a Form A 4. Tota► Budget For Ail General Crime Victim Programs Within Your Organization [inctuae tn�s proposaq: MCCVS-funded Non MCCVS-funded Total 515 000.00 58,525.00 $23,525.00 5. StafEing For All Generat Crime Victim Programs Within Your Organization ��nct�de tn�s proposaq: 3 number of paid sta� =1.15 sta`F FTEs' _ number of volunteers =_ volunteer FTEs' 'To czlculate FTEs (full-time equivzleMS), tzke a yearly to7z1 of hours worked �nd divide by 2080. For exzmple, if volunteers genera�ty contribvte 3000 hours of service �r,nually, diviCe 3GD0 Gy 2080 to arrive zt 1.45 FiE. q,q—lc.� OVERV��V OF TOTAL AGEi�CY Form al Pro,gram \Tame Cirv of Saint Paul Human Riahts Department Use only this page to proti ide a hi<_torical o�°er�iew of cour organization. Indude such things as hotiv ]ong vour oraanization I�as bzen pro�•iding ser� ices and a description of the services } ou procide. If your organization is newly fm also describe �chere }•ou are de� elopmentally (e.g., ��hat steps ha1�e been taken in regard to incorporation, fundraicNg_ board developmznt_ nen+orking �+ other agencies, etc.). On September 6, 1967, the Saint Paul Ciry Council established the City of Saint Paul Department of Human Rights for the purpose of enforcing Chapter 183 oftl�e Saint Paul Legiclative Code, commorily Imo«n as the Saint Paul Human Rieh�s Ordinance (`'Ordinance''). Amended many times since its enactment. the Ordinance prohibits discrimination in emplo}ment, houcin2, educatiai, public accommodations. and public sen�ices on the basis of race, color national orisv� or ancectrv, se�, sesual or affectional orientation aeed, religion, aee, disabilih� fanulial ctams manta} status, or ctyns ��ith regard to public assistance. Currently, the Department is headed by a Director ��ith o� er 2� � ears of zxperiznce in enforcing Cicil Rights legislation for the State ofMi�mesota, the Cit� of J4i�meapolis, and the Cit� of Saint Paul. The Director manages a ctaff of 3 support persons, 1 convact compliance supenicor, and S full time investigators 7 of�jhom are licensed attome; s. The Deparunznt erforces the Ordin��ce by im estigating acts of il]eoal discrimination occurring �c'�thin the City of Saint Paul. A tipical ui�estioation conunences ��hen a person alleging to be the victim of an act of il)esal , discrinunation files a charge �aith our Department. Once accepted, the charge is tliroughly and 'vnpzrially -�, in'vestigated by our staff. Tl�z investigation ��ill include the taking of «imess testimony, gathering relevant �=�;,documents, and anal}zing comparative data. Before concluding an invesiigation, fl�e person against ��hom a =` charge is filled is gi��en every opportunit�� to address the allegation at issue. Once the investigation is �completed, the Director �ril1 dzt2nnine �rhether there is sufficient evidence to believe that a violation of the Oidinance has occurred. Should che Director so detennine, the Director, u ith the ezpress permission ofboth parties, �3�i11 then scheduiz a conciliation meeting. If the conciliation attempt fails, the Director has rno options. 77�e Director may foncard the charez to the City Attomey for criminal prosecution or proceed to a civil enforcement l�earing before a panel of the Human Rights Commission. If, afrer a full adminictrative hearing, the pane] concludes that a� iotation of the Ord'n�ance did occur, ii may order the offender to pay damages to the ��ictim or take other remedial mea<ures. After an order is issued either party may obtainjudicial review ofthe panel's decision. Under the Ordinance, the Director also has the additional responsibilityto develop and conduct sTudies regazding discrimn�ation. prejudice and bias. To d�at end, on ?�7arch 17, ] 998, the Director accepted the reconunendation of the Saint Paul Human Rights Co�mnission to implement a City of Saint Paul Hate/Bi2s Incident Response Plaa� ("Response Plan"). '3 aims of the Response P)an are fourfo)d (I) to pam�zr nith citizens and ��eighboifiood orsanizations for pro� iding community �ride cupport and solidarity to ��ictims of hate/bias incidents; (?) to send a clear me<;a_z that the City of Saint Paul icill not tolera2e espressions ofh2te or bias directed to»ard any of its citizcns: (3) to collect and anal�ze data to determine current levels ofneed and availability of c�» iccs both city and state�� ide, For � ictims of hate Uias crimcs or incidents and ;(4) to implement progra�ns that gcnerare a bctter understanding of di�ersity and the d�namics of prejudice and bigotrv. Since A4arch ]7, 7998 tl�e Department has established a Hate/Bias Incident Response \eh�ork (`^� ��hich is being utilized as a mcchanism to collect and anal�ze data on Uias-motivatcd offenses and to deterniine the current ]c� els of nced and z� ailability of � ictim support cen iccs. a4-t�� ABIi.ITY TO L�ZPLE�IE\T rHE PROJECT Form A2 Pro�ram I�Tame Citv of Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Use this page only to describe your oreanization's experience ��.>ith: 1) the dea�'hard of hearing population or hate crime victims; 2) research and information gathering pro}ects; and 3) Qeneral crime ��ctim issues. I. Oraanization's exoerience �vich hate crime �•ictims: Long before 4�e A4innesota legis]ature enacted hate crime legislation in 19SS, the Saint Paul Dzpartment of Human Rights �3�as actively in�estigating offenses committed against persons tl�at"ere motivated in �3hole or in part b} the offender's hatred against a particular race, color, national origin or znczstm, se�, c_e�ual or affectional orientation, creed, religion, age, disabiliiv, familia] status, marita] status, or stams ��ith regard to public asc��ce. As esplained in section AI abo�e every allegation of illz_al discr,mination is throu�h]y and unpartially investi�ated through the taking of wimesstestimony,thegathzrinsofrele�antdocuments If theDirector detennines 21�at a� iolation of thz Ordinance h� occurred, the Director, depending on the circumstances �i ill fon��ard the complaint for criminal or ci� i3 proszcution. Since its creation, the Departmznt has imestigated and resolved 3.7 S2 complaints of illega) discrimination. In ] 998 alone. our office im�ctisated 142 incidents of discriminatiai moti�ated b� a person�s protected class stams. v __, II. Oroanization's exnerience �+ith researdi and information �atherino proiects• In addition to bcing _.,. statutorily charged �rith gatl�ering ctatictica] infomiation and conducting research projects on a number of K different topics, our Department also undertakes special rzsearch projects by other Departn�ents and agencies .�:i;�ithiii and ouuide the City of Saint Paul. For z�ample, in 1997 our Deparnnent ��orked ��ith the Mi�u�zsota '�:=� Department of Transportation (��In/DOT) on a joint research project ��hich identified barriers hindering the "_' utilizaiion of ��omen and m'v�orities from entering the construction industry, revie�� ed e�isting programs and services established to assist �romen and minorities gain emplo,n�ent in the construction industry, and provided 7ecommendations to more effecticel�� bridge barriers and ]ink efforts of established agencies to increase the number of �vomen and minorities entering into construction trades. ;�4oreo�•er our Department routinely analyzes : Q) the percentage of�cork hours perfonned b� minorit} and �� omen construction �� orkers �� ith those of male non-minorities and; (2) the racz. ce�, and etlmic composition of a contractor's o�ork force by job category and ammal salary to detennine i� hether a contractor`s emplo�ment and recr�itment practices have an affect equal emplo�7nent opportunities. In additian ��e undertake an annual comparative stud}'ofthe number, h�pe, and disposition of each diccrimination complaint recei��ed ici2h those of prior � ears. III. Oroanization's exnerience �sith aeneral crime ��ictim issues Because our staff is regularly engaged in investigating acts of illesal discrimination, the�� are continuously refining their understanding of the unique issues faced b�• crime � ictims. Auring the course of each inrestigation, our staffroutinelp refer ��ictims to a hosi of support sen ice pro� iders �nd rzadil� makes infonna2ion a� ailable for purcuing other ci� il and/or criminal remedies. In addiiion, our or«anization is rcgu{�rl� participating in training �� ith la�+ cnforcement agencies and commm�ity or=aniz�tions :o incrcacc si�{# k;io�.�!rd �e ofcrime i ictim icsucs. \��ith the implcmentation of our Response Plan, �� e are �cti� rly cellaboratin� �, ith local crime � ictim �roups, crcating a Response T�'et�+�ork of crime victim groups. and furnis]�i�ig organizotions ��ith information rcnardin� the nature and scopc of the :�'et�cork'ssenices. - V - �q—lc Form A3, page I AESCRIPTIO\ OF PROJECT Pro� am Name Ciri� of Saint Paul Human Ri�hts Department Use this page only to pro��ide a description ofthe project }°ou intend to imple:nent under this grant. For �� ell over:0 � ears che Depamnent has been committed to fishting incidents ofhatred, bigotry and pre}udice. Gi��en our esperience, �re have concluded that a bias-moti�ated offence creates a po��.erfial ripple effect �3lvch can quickl.� spread fezlines of terror and cause a profom�d sense of outrage in our commm�ity. To that end, tl�e Director acceptzd the reconm�2ndation of the Saint Paul Human Righu Commission, and is implementing a local Response Plan for e]iminating the po�� er of prejudice in our nzighborhoods. The overall effecti��eness of the Response Plan ��ll be assessed by a Re� ie�c Committee. Thz Re��ieu Co�runittee �cill be composedofinembzrsofconm�unit� organization<andnei�hborhoodgroups that �3i]]meetona reaularbasis tliroughout the ]ife oYthz preject a��d act as an ad� ison council to the Director and othzr commm�ity members engaged 'ui imp lementing thz Rzsponse Plan. During the caurse of the project the Re� ie�� Conunittee �cill meet on a monthly basis 2o de� elop strategies for cathzring and rz� ieu ing data, on both a state and national ]erel, for such things as :(I) crzating a list of trainz, ��Uo are qualified to train on the topic of providing sen ice and suppo�t to victims of hate crimes: (2) identifi ing victim sen ice nceds as they relate to issues of diversity and (3) reconunending pro�rams for ezneratin� a better und2rstanding of di��ersity and the dcnamics of prejudice and bisouy. Pzrl�aps che moct inno� atire part of our Rcsponse Plan is the formation of a HateBias :7ricident Recponse \ieticork ("Net��ork`). Thz Net�;ork �cill sene as a dearinghouse of support and = infomiation on the sei� ices ��hich ma�r be fumishzd to ��ictims of hate crimes. The \ct��ork itself ��ill be set �� - : up ]�7;e a�cheel �a�ith manp spokes. At the hub �aill bz the Department �3 a designate staff to -� �,� °. ;�rdu�ate city ��ide support and to im�estigate al] alleoations of bias-moti��ated offenses occurring ��ithin the . of Saint Paul. Continunity organi�ations and neighborhood groups �+�ill make up d�e spokes, �+�ith each ��: orgamzation representing a different geographic and support area e.g.. medical, ps}'chological, legal, and �:r= : �:- ,`sp�nmal. ;�Tet�rork team mzmbers �cill �cork ��ith local nei�hborl�ood groups to extend local support and service 'efforts to a city ��ide le� el. By �� orking as a team, d�e A'et�� ork ��ill attempt to accanplish several goals. First, Neh+vork members �ci31 meet on a monthly or as required basis for the purpose of re� ie�� ing reports of bias- motivated incidents, assessing ��hether tl�e proper le�-el ofsupport ��as furnished to the � ictim, and pro��idin�+ follo�v-up contact and support if required. Secondl;� membcrs of the ;�'et�rork nill compose and deliver a �;-ritten message to the cictim condenming the incident and offering support and solidarity. Thirdly, the Nehvork �cill collect and anal. ze data on the current le��els of need and availability of services for victims of bias-moti��ated offenses on a local, state and national level. Fach community organiza2ion participating in the Netii-ork �i il] be provided �� ith a standard intake form ��hich �ril] be used to gather the referenced data. Tn addiDOn 2he Director �cill de�ignate at least one fi�ll time staff person to conduct a state �iide phone and mail survey of agencies and organizations proriding such sen ices and training for and about hate crime � ictims. After analczing the information colleaed, thz Department «ill prepare a detailed repoit outlining its findin�s and recommendatio�;s, The repert ��ill be issued to all membcrs of the Nct�iork, community oreanizations, neighborhood groups. and srlect lecal. statc. and federa) a�encizs. q�i -1��! Form A3, page 2 CO'�1�ZUNITY a\D GE\ER�L CR1�1E VICT111 SERVICE PR04IDER I'i\'VOL��E�l1ENT Program I�Tame Citv of Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Please use only the space pro�ided to describe the corrvnunity members, genera] crime victims and service providers ��•ho ��ill be invohed in the planning and development of this project. Include information about the foilo�a�inQ: 1) �vhat role ��.�ill these indi��iduals and agencies play; 2} ��,�hat value will these individuais and asencies be to the project; and 3) how ��>ill you use the information �athered from these individuzls and a�encies? I. Communitv members and sen•ice oroviders ��ho �iill be imoh-ed in the ulannino and de�elopment of this oro iect: City �(Sr. Pa�d. De�r. uf Htm�nn Righrs - \k H. T} rone Terrill DirectoT, and Daniel ;�4. Kline; Human Rights Speciali<_t, Cin' ofS7. Povl Police Depl. - Sgi. Chris ;�'elson: Cirn ofS�. Paul, A1o�-or's Office -Lisa \'asseff: Cer�zr, for YScnms ofTortt�re - Dr..��drea �orth�� ood; ,'�tA,4CP Sc Pard - Bett� e Kine; UniversiN ofS�. Thomos - Sharon Ho�ce11; OmFi•ont h9inneso�a -Tontinie Seidel: L-nst Side A'eighba�hood Developmem Compm�i- -ti'incent K. Campbell; La Familia G��id�nce Cenfer- Jose Santos; G�icano Lafinos Affairs Coamcil - Pedro Li Bahamonde; G•isis Connecno�7 - Liz Paine: St. Paul Aren Coioacil ofChurcl�es - Bet[y Pat Leach; Lengue qf.19JHwnon RigL-�s Connnissions -?�4on R�„ eck; ,49ncnles�er Col/ege- Bert Ifill; _ HamlineUniversir»-Todd\.lasman;Ca�,mulvitr'Srcrbili_ntionPrnjeci-MarcyGro��ec;TheHmnlineA4idx>oy .; Allimxe - Steven Kellen �;,� �a: xo�e or commumrv members and sen-ice ro��iders in this nroiect: The Conununity oreanizations listed , �� bo"ve �rill counter incidenu ofprejudice and hate by pro��ding an array of support and senrvices to victims of '-� bias-motivated offenses. Essentially, the referenced organizations �cill fonn a I�Tet�eork of service pro�7ders _.'.`_ that i�•ill function as a single, integrated, cit��ide response mechanism that ��,-ill act in concert to e�change =' information, furnish ��ictim support, and pro��ide a coordinated and comprehensive response to biasanotivated " hate crimes t� hich may occur �cithin the boundaries of St. Paul. 77�e Net�cork �ciU also collaborate �ti ith other local, state, and federal a�encies in pro��iding ��ictim support and expressing condemnation of such acts where�er they may occur. V III. �i'hat value ��•ill these indi� iduals and aQencies brino to the m�oiect: Besides fumishing a broad array of support sci� iccs to � ictims of bias-moti�•ated offences e.g. ps� chological. legal cpiritual, and financial, many of the referenced organizations ha�e ��•ell established programs and activities that are aimed at raising an individual's aiaareness and understanding ofprejudice and hou it affects our society and recommendations on ho�v to fight aets of prejudice on a]ocai )ecel. In addition, each organization �cill be co]]ecting da2a on an ongoing basis for the purpose ofdetem�u�'v�g thenpes and availabilit�� ofservice and support needs for victims of hate crnnes. IV. How ��ill we uce the infm�mation �athered from thece m-oanizations• \��e ��il1 uce the infonnation gathered in a numbcr of n a� s. For �samy�lc, �� z�rill use the data to dctennine the mm�ber and t� pcs of bias- motivated offcnscs occmring in our coinmunitr. The information ti�ill also be uccd to assess the t�pes and availabilit� of ha2e crime suppoit sen'rees. and to drafr neighborhood impact ctatements for promoting the healin� proc:ss ��ithin a conununit�. Perh�ps most importantl�. the information ��i)1 be used to de�elop programs for the ��re� cnuon of hate crime � iciimization. �t9-t�� Form A4 GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS '• a � .� .� 1 .. � INS7RUCTiONS: Please answer the folfowing guestions as they appty to the overall sponsoring organization (or fiscal agenf, if applicable). If you check "No" to any questions, please confacf your granfs ana/ysf for further instrucfions. OVERALL SPONSORtNG ORGANIZATION Orqanizationai Structure This oraanization is a lawfully incorporated nonprofit or governmental entify and is guided by a mission/philosophy statement that promotes efective services. �es _no 2. Nondiscrimination This organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, coior, creed, religion, sex, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mentai disability, sexuai orientation, religious belief, national origin or county of residence. �yes, we do not discriminate _no 3. Philosoohv This organization's programming is consistent with the philosophy of all applicable MCCVS crime victim advisory council(s). �yes _no 4. Comoliance The organization compties with all federa{, state and {oca{ laws, rufes and regulations in the implementation of its programs. �es _no 5. Financiai Manaqemeni The organization adheres to generaliy accepted accounting procedures and, if funded, will meet the requirements for a sound financial management system outlined in the Minnesota Center for Crime �ctim Services' Financial Guidelines Manual for Reci�ients of State and Federal Fundina (most recent edition). �yes _no 6. Reportinq The organization agrees to fulfill ali reporting requirements established by the Minnesota Center for Crime Vicfim Services. �yes _no ^ i3 ge-aBnin zM,6/58 ��- i��l Form A5, Page 4- 6 : � '� _ t� � � � _ � ' ;,i` F199 �,CI'I�ZIY PI..4�1- 5 :1Sonth PROGRriMNr'�'�4E: Citv of_Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Funding source: (use stam or :r.o„- rfcc�>� Goals and mea,na�able objecti��es (include numbers sened, time lines and/or other tern�s of ineasurement) MCCVS/ I 1.7denli��ino stafe c�encies%organi_otions that l�m e a p�•imoiy Ci�' focvs on proriding sen�ice ro rictin:s oflzate crinees. A. Conduct preliminan reszarch b} contacting at least ]O local and state organi�ations per ��eck and requzsing n�aterial on cach organi�,tion'spro:ram standards toeethcr ��iih ihe t�pe and mm�ber of sen9ces eadi or;anization currcml� pro� ides. 2. Conduc�ing o sun ey that idemifies rhe lroining or cther needs of MCCVS/ generol crime rictims sen�ice proriders Io becon�e ca�ipelenJ in Ciry providing sen�ires �o riuims of ho�e crimes. ��:- _.- - . Contact by phone and mail at least � local, slate and federal ie�ic infonnationon nost requested npes of sen and needs of hate crime �•iainis. "h,.-':�-�: B: Personall��inien�ie�rrepresentau��esfrmnatleast5organizations ihaY proride hate crime rictim suppon sen�ices on a momh)� basis - _ ..:�.—_,� to evaluate i�donnation receiced. C:: After receiring the e�press pennission of a cicum, trained Neturork members ��ill meet and inteniew� at leas[ 5 cictims e� ery 2 months �o deiermine npe and le�•el ofsenices that proced to be most he]pful. D. Establish an ad�isory group composed of at least 6 nenvork members that ��i11 mect on a month7y basis for the purpose of ensuring that the npe and le� el of support cen�ices offered by tbe ?�'enrork am adequate. A4CCVS! � 3. Derelop;nY o lict o f Iraii;ers rl;o nre yvro/ij�ed 70 lroin cn �he City 7opic of sen�ice prcris;on �o riuin�_< r,jhote u-ime.c. A. Conduct preliminary research bc contacting at ]east 5 local, 5 state and 5 national generzl cmne l ictim sen�ice prociders per n eek requesting the names and qualificztions ef current trainers. For Reporting Purposes O�LY ' . � > _ .� � - � �:-� �� Y: - ,- Y.. ,� y .�,, J��,�� vs � . _;,: _ ,K•.�-w ��,=�.� , " � _ _ ' _??=: y � = �� _ ° � _ �� * a4-i�� ,� �� r - � �t.� Y S� -;�� - =:==� `'n`,� MCCVS/ I 4. Prorid i� jonvation on tJ:e rorious needs regording tF,e City provision cfsen ices re/a7ed 10 issres cf dixersiN for riaims of hole crimes. A. Contzcur.g 5]oql communin organizauons per neek regarding the npes of cen�ces »cums of haie crimes most ofien requect and im-iling eac1� organization to join the :dernork. B. Increacin� the membership of ihe :.Tetti�•ork by at least 2 new organizations per ts eek. C. Meeun� i�ith members of tlie ad��isory group on at leas[ a monthly bzsis to decelop an ouveadt plan for contacting ne�v organizations. MCCVS/ I 5. Ideiztif ino nnd defi�in� �I�e nFes ojservices �lm� nre neerled �o City mork eJfectireJ�: n��rtr r�ctims oJlmre crime. A. During thz monthl� meetin�. the ad� ison group i�ill diccuss tl�e decclopman ef a sizndardizcd respnnse fonn for c�aluating and anah zin� ihe n p�c �,f cuppon cen ices mos� rcquected Ur � iciims of hate crimes. B. Please refer to 2C aboce. Dwin� il�e month]y� meeting, tbe ad��sory group w�il1 mect to fuate the informauon recei��ed from reporung forms and �9ctim ntiewsfor the pwpose ofanahzing the npe and lecel ofservices ;�vere most requested by �ictinu of hate crimes. re/oping reconrmended stralegies for meeling 7he current ojhme rrime riciimc "_ A° By no later ihan A1ay 24, 1999. �he adcisory group uill dc��dop - ' at least 6 stratesies io combat hate crime ��ttimization. B: By no later than May 3], 199R ihe ad�isory group ti�il1 issue a zeport containing iis findings, straie�ies and recommendations for the de��elopment of at least 6 aai�•iuet ta increase the understanding of di�>ersit� and the d}namics ofprejudice and bigotn•. MCCVy � 7. Iden7i �in` c:irren! nUi�'iJie.c, nnd iunking recamniendmion.r for City tl�e Jerelnpmeru ujnuirires :hnr prerrm hme crinre - 17CIUL/.OIIUA. A. During the mcnilil�� mcetin � thc ad��isory group i�i)) mccl to e��aluate the i:ifonnztion recei� ed from mponing fonns and ��ictim inten�e�is for the purpose of de� doping at ]east 6 acu� ities that �a•i] 1 _ assist in the pre� enuon of ha�e crime ��iaimization. � _ -'"'.. a � -(�� . Jt � t V ~'~�� T . � k� �� . � ��S '�� -� y - �3eti�c J • "4 � �y. � � _- ' . } �"S L�a . .-� �.. � . "� < iYA �frv B. Afier dei•eloping iu repon per 6 B abo��e, tl�e ad� ison group ��II issue the repoa to every :.Tet��•ork member, and at ]east 30 communit�= or�anizauons and nei�hborhood groups, and at least IS state asencies and national organizations �ahich primarily focus iu sen5ces and suppon to � inims of hate crimes. � _ _ � .. w I _ 9yi.. . � 2,.. t..%vlT � �, _ 3 � , - ' • - �� x 4 .ss�Y y _ - - ✓.3 J . '� i4 j - -'J " - - . c �.fi yr - _ 4 L � " ' . - Y. v ..G�/ �I� �`� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL DEPARTDIENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS HATEBIAS INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN pi g - {(.`I Par�ose: The aims ofthe City ofSaint Paul Hate/Incident Response Plan ("ResponsePlan") aze fourfold: (1) to partner with citizens and neighborhood organizations for providing community wide support and solidarity to victims of hate/bias incidents; (2) to send a cieaz message that the City of Saint Paul will not tolerate expressions ofhate or bias directed toward any of its citizens; (3) to collect and analyze data to determine current levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for victims ofhate bias crimes or incidents and ;(4) to implement programs that generate a better understandin� oFdiversity and the dynamics ofprejudice and bi�otry. Defnition: For the purposes of this Response Plan, a"Acr�e,?�ias i»cide�n" is defined as any offense cotnmitted a�ainst a person or property that is motivated in whole or in part by the offender's bias or hatred against a race, creed, reJigion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, familia) status, a�e, disability, marital status, se�cual or affectional orientation, or status with re�ard to public assistance. While a"hatei7�ras incidenP' may rise to the level ofa "hcne�bias crime," as defined by criminal statute, the word "incident°-. is used to allow for implementation of the Response Plan for ail occurrences warranting a community response. - Page -1- ��"� Response Procedures I. RaceBias incident occurs �vithin bou��daries of the Citv of Saint Paul II. Citv of Saint Paul HateBias Response Team (hereafter "Response Team") notified bv A Victim B. St. Paul Department of Hwnan Rights (as permitted by the "Minnesota Government Data Practices .Act") C. St. Paul Police Department (as permitted Uy the "Minnesota Government Data Practices Act") D. Community Based Organization (CBO) E. Other (e.g., wiviess, n�ishbur, n;edia etc.} IIf:, _. lf Couticted i�� Alleged Victiin kor all ott�er sources of cont�ict, refer to Section .. _ j��- . : _ , A. lnitiaCContact Desi�nated Response Team Membzr will conduct a li�nited interview for the sole purpose of evaluating the appropriate level of support services. Response Team Member expresses regret over the alleged incident and explaiias the role ofthe Response Team. 2. Before gathering any information, Response Team Member notifies victim that every effort ��ill be made to treat infonnation �athered as confidential, but information is not privile��ed and mav be subiect to criminal or civil subpoena. If victims prefer their stacements Ue privile�ed, Response Team Member encourages them to contact professionals who possess privile�ed communication status: i. Doctor, psycholo�ist, therapist. ii. Reli�ious adviser_ iii. Attorney. Pa�e -2- a�-�L� B. Assessment: With victim's permission, Response Team Member interviews the victim. The following questions are a guideline for the interview. 1. Victim is asked, "Could you tell me what happened?" 2. Victim is asked, "How can we help you?" Response Team Member determines victim's need for immediate protection or assistance (medical, psychological, spiritual, legal, financial or other). 3. Victim is asked, "Is there someone you can call or someone you would like us to call?" (e.g., family member, friend, or other source of support.) 4. If appropriate, victim's permission is requested to discuss incident with Response Team, Community Based Organizations, media, or other interested agency. 5. Victims are informed that they �+ill receive a letter of support from the Response Team and pennission is requested to follo�a� up with a phone call in one week. C. Repm•ting: Ifincident is not already reported, Response Team Member encoura�es victim to file formal complaint with the St. Pau] Police and/or the Saint Paul Aepartment ofHuman Rights. 1. Saint Paul Department ofHuman Ri�hts conducts preliminary investigation in accordance with St. Paul Human Rights Ordinance, Section 1S3.1S(4). Z. If, after investi�ation, Saint Paul Department of Human Rights determines that violation of St. Paul Human Ri�hts Ordinance has occurred, the Director refers matter to City Attorney for criminal prosecution or initiation of civil enforcement proceedings pursuant to St. Paui Human Rights Ordinance, Section 183 2Q(d). D. ReferraC Based on inforination collected during interview, Response Team Membec provides referrai information for immediate assistance and offers to contact appropriate asststance a�encies. I. Response Team Member contacts �=eographically appropriate support provider or community or�anization. V 2. Response Team Member arranges to have resource(s) contact victim. Pa�e -3- �� L� E. Immediate Follow un: Letter of support is sent to victim from the Response Team within one week ofinitial interview and follow up phone call is made, as authorized by victim. Follow up phone call includes the following 1. Offers continued support. 2. Asks about additional incidents or problems. 3. Encoura�es victim to seek assistance as needed. F. Long Term Assistance/Follow U�: Depending on the victim's degree of authorization and the potential community impact of the incident, Response Team coordinates lon� term assistance and community response by: l. Notifying appropriate individuals and cammunity organizatiais to create awareness and support. Notitication �+ill be deterinined by �_eoeraphic location, nei�hborhood and/or victim's tnembership in a protected �roup. For nei�hborhoods that have a hate/bias incident response plan, Response Team will ��✓ork with the nei�hborhood response team to support and extend ]ocal efforts to a citywide level. For neighborhoods that do not have such a plan, Response Team will encoura�e and assist appropriate local organizations in providing victim support. 2. Providin� follow up contact and support to victim aRer one �nonth and at other designated points in time, as appropriate and desired by the victim (e.g., following court dates, community actions, etc ) 3. Contactin� the Saint Paul Depa�tment ofHuman Rights, the Chair ofthe Saint Paul Human Rights Commission, the Mayor, and the City Council as appropriate. 4. Contactin� the League of Minnesota Human Ri�hts Commissions and the Minnesota Department ofHuman Rights, as appropriate. 5. Communicatin� with media to create awareness and support. Response Team will designate a media relations coordinator for each incident when media contact is deemed appropriate 6. Assisting communi[y based organizations in drafting Nei�hborhood Impact Statement for use in potential sentencin� decision. 7. Collectin� and analyzing data to determine number ofhate/bias incidents occurring within a reportin� period, and assessing current levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for victims of hate bias crimes or incidents. Accomplishing a summary report and forwarding such report to the St. Paul Human Rights Commission, League ofMinnesota Fa�=e -4- l� 1 Human Rights Commissions, and other select a�encies. Liaison with other agencies to avoid overlappin� reports. (e.�., St Paul Police, Minncsota Attorney Gcncral's Oftice, U.S. Department of Justice) 8. Implementing programs that �enerate a better understanding ofdiversity and the dynamics of prejudice and bigotry. V IV. If Contacted bv Someone Other Than Alleged Victim: A. Initial Contact: Response Team Member works with a contact source to deternune most appropriate means of approaching victim, takin� into account potential barriers such as victim's lanwage, literacy, culture, access to phone service, etc. 1. If appropriate, Response Team Member contacts victim in writing. An initial contact letter. i. Offers support. ii. Explains the Response Team and the medical, spiritual, leQal, and financial support services availab]e for victims of hate/bias crimes or incidents. iii. Advises victim to report incident to Saint Paul Department of Human Ri�hts for administrative investigation and/or tl�e Saint Paul Police, as appropriate. iv: Encoura�es victim to call or write the Response Team for further assistance. B. Assessment: If victim responds and authorizes further contact, see Section lII above and proceed as indicated. C. Long Term Assistance/Follow Un: If victim does not respond within thirty (30) days, send follow up letter to either (a) victim, if procedure IV.A 1 was followed, or (b) contact source, if procedure IV.A2. was followed. Follow-up letter contains the following: 1. Offers continued support. 2. Ask about additional incidents or other problems 3. Encoura�es victim to seek assistance as needed Pa�e -i- �a - t�� V. Review and Evaluation of Response Ptan A. Response Team Review Committee will meet on a semiannual basis, or sooner if circumstances warrant, to review the ef�'ectiveness of the Response Plan and recommend improvements to the Director, Saint Paul Department of Human Rights. B. The Director will evaluate the recommendations ofthe Response Team Review Committee and, at the Director's discretion, recommendations offered may be incorporated into a revised Response Plan. Page -6- Council File # �\ 1 • v aRIG1NAL Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WI�REAS, the Saint Paul Deparhnent of Human Rights is implementing the "City of 2 Saint Paul HateBias Incident Response Plan" which is designed: (1) to partner wSth citizens and 3 neighborhood organizations for providing community wide support and solidarity to victims of 4 bias motivated offenses; (2) to send a cleaz message that the City of Saint Paul will not tolerate 5 expressions of hate or bias directed towazd any of its cirizens; (3) to collect and analyze data to 6 determine cutrent levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for vicrims 7 of hate crimes or incidents and; (4) to develop programs which may prevent bias-morivated 8 offenses, and 9 WFiEREAS, the current budgetary situation requires the Saint Paul Department of 10 Human Rights to seek alternative sources to fund the implementation and objectives of the 11 Response Plan, and 12 WHEREAS, Saint Paul City Council Resolurion No. 93-1811 authorizes the Saint Paul 13 Department of Human Rights to seek grants and donations from corporate foundations and 14 communiTy resources to support the implementation of a City-wide strategy and campaign 15 designed to prevent raciallethnic violence, bigohy and bias motivated crimes, and 16 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services has approved a grant 17 request from the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights in the amount of $15,000 for planning 18 and conducting a research project for collecting and analyzing data to determine the current level 19 of need and availability of services for victims of hate crimes and for recommending activities 20 that will prevent hate crime victunization through a better understanding of diversity and tl�e 2 1 dynamics of prejudice and bigotry, an Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary B `_'�-�� , 1-� � .,...,1` Approved by M � •: Date /K�$�f By: _ Green Sheet # ��S 0 0 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �� Adopted by Council: Date "�,4, �.y \`�q9 By: ' Vy � — W. . yrone rr�`l - i-r�ee �---� Auoroval Recommended bv Budeet D'uector: Council File # t {-)`� ORIGINAL Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.071 of the City Charter, does certify that there aze available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the 1999 Budget; and WI�EREAS, the Mayor recommends the following changes to the 1999 budget: 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Current Budeet FINANCING PLAN General Govt. Special Projects Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services Grant 050-30152-3490 State Grant -0- Total Financing -0- SPENDING PLAN Minnesota Center far Crime Victim Services Grant 050-30152-0133 Interns/Future Force 050-30152-0221 Postage 050-30152-0229 Other-Communications 050-30152-0241 Printing Outside 050-30152-0245 Publicity/Advertising 050-30152-0256 Registration Fees-Loca1 050-30152-0290 Central Service Costs -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 9,200 825 135 1,450 400 350 760 9,200 825 135 1,450 400 350 760 Requested by Depazhnent of: Numan Rightc Sy: l.✓ / i� -^� — -- �. — F1- ne err 1, Di rec Approval Recommended by Budget Director: �� ., _ n Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date By: Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Form A�gr by City Attome�--� By: /V'1 ' Approved by Mayor for Submission to By: Amended Chan¢es Budget 15.000 15.000 15,000 15,000 Z �ib-4 Adopted by Council: Date Council File # t�, � rV 1 ORfGfNAL Presented By Referred To Current Budget 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SPENDING PLAN (CONT'D) 050-30152-0369 Other-Office Supplies OSO-30152-0439 Fringe Benefits 050-30152-0528 Dept Head Reimbursement 1 1 Committee: Date Chan�es 665 1,015 200 15,000 Amended Budget 665 1,015 200 15,000 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Department of Human Rights is authorized to accept the Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Servies grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council approves these changes to the 1999 budget. Budget Director Requested by Department o£ r a Human Rights By: w f �� e ,�, W. N. on�Terr�ll ec or Approval Recommended by Budget Directo� °� g M' U( Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date By: Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Form Ap�ve y City Attomey: � By: ,_ Approved by Mayor for Submission to By: L-(�. -4'S Adopted by Council: Date i ��., • _, W. H. Tyrone Terrill - 266-8964 February 17, 1999 YZ�S �-1�:Ii1��C�li/_Y��1:7 � J_C�1 �9 2/10/99 � � '`M Qq_l4`l GREEN SHEET No 60508 �� . 3❑ �,v-1�°*+`� � �arrwnan�r U anueu � wuxrw.m�xccsooe. "� � wuxcutmnn�cera � Wvatlae�wur ❑ (CLIP AL OCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Resolution to accept grant from Minnesota Center for Crime Victims. Budget Amendment wi 11 esta bl i sh new activity under special funds. � PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Increase in Bias motivated crimes. ,.�',;r�. �:.�r:a�'� g .j y3 4� �\iv°�'�tY�4� k'd � ��$ 12 i�99 IF Grant will allow Department to conduct reseazch to determine current level and need for services for victimsofhatecrimes. Funds will be available for expenditure from grant received from Minnesota Center for Crime Victims Services. A�VANTAGESIFAPPROVED None ADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEC Implementation of S� fAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION JDIN6 SOURCE WCIAL INFORlMT10N (IXPWN) Paul's HateBias Incident Response Plan will be delayed. + GOST/REVENIlE6UD6ETm(CIRCLEON� VES NO RSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSf ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: Has this Pe�soMrm e�rer woriced urMer a conVact M this AepaRmeM7 VES NO Has this D�Nfirm ever been a eity emPbY�? YES NO Does this PersonrTirtn P�s a sidll not normalbP�se�etl bY any curten[ cm/ emd�`/ee? YES NO Ic ihis P��m a tarpMetl ventloYl VES NO , ACTNITY NUMBER O�D � W/ So5 �� :'t��t� R�r��°Cs? CaPS1�EP CITY OF SAINT PAUL ?+'orm Colemmv, .'„n} cr December 21, 1998 NTinnesota Center For Crime Victim Services General Crime Victims Proeram Ms. MaQgie Knoke, Grants Analyst 245 East Sixth Street, Suite 705 Saint Paul, �1,\ 55101-1819 DEPARTI��NT OF HL'\'LA,`�7 RIGHTS �� _ � �(� \�J. H. T�rone Tcrrill, Director � 9GOCiryHo11 Telephoree:651-266-8966 IS 13! A'eAoggBovlerard - Facsimile: 651-?66-8962 SoinlPovl,a�V55J02-16&I TDD.: 651-?66-897� RE: Request For Pronosals/General G'ime Victim Research Proiect For Victims afHate Crimes Dear Ms. Knoke: Enclosed please find a detailed proposal describing how our Department intends to plan and conduct a research project for collecting and analyzing data to determine current levels of need and availability of services for victims of hate crimes and for iriiplernentin� prosra�ns that vaill generate a better understanding of diversity and the ; `-,_dynamics of prejudice and bigotry. , ;„:� - As you see, of the totai 523,525.00 pro}ect cost �ue are requesting $ I S,OOOAO from yout orga�uzation. The remainder ti�ill be pro��ded for through "in-kind" contributions from the City of Saint Paul. P]eace note that our office requested clarification re g ardi ngthenumberofsignaturesrequiredfortheApplicationAssurancesform. Since the Director is a board member and ��-i11 be responsible for the day-to-day operation ofthis project, we queried whether his signature alone ��ould suffice for certifying the accuracy of the �rant application. ��'e �vere told to submit the application with just the Director's si!_nature, zs i+e ��.�ould ha�e an opportunity to provide an additional si�nature if necessary. Thank you for all your help and your many wonderful su�estions. 1��e hope our application meets with }�our orsanization's approval. If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (651) 266-5975. Da�� iine Human Righls Specialict Enclosure '::t,V1im;.ni�: ;a�„�.r�i�,.,io„on��„�t�-r.,�,y�.��, GENERAL CRIME VECTIM FUNDING PROPOSAL - Exhibit A General Crime Vicfims Research Project Apptication Cover Sheet -- 5 Month - FY99 1. Research Project Focus icneck ore): Deaf/hard of hearing general crime victims � Hate crime victims Title Director 2. LEg21 OPg2�128f1Ot1 (Appli�nts must be zn independen±ly incorpera;ed nonprofit orcanization, ind+an tribal government, Iocal unit of govemment, OR have a fiscal aaent that meets that requiremen,j: NameofLegalOrganization r;t� „f Saint Pa��1 Hnman R;ghtc DPnartmen Federai ID � 41-6005521 State 1D � 802-5095 Address 900 Citv Hall 15 W s KP>>oag Rt Sai 1, NN Zip 55102-1681 Contact Person ne Terrill • - . .. ••.� . .. •. - • .. .. Type of Organization �cneck one�: A. Privste, non-profit org�nizztion B. X Pubiic, non-pro �t organizztion C. Indi2n tribal government (iden:ity) D. _ Other, not listed above (identiy) _ 3. Program��td�trerent ;bzniegalorgznization): Name of Program Address Zip Contact Person Phone i�� 7 itie E-mail �a Form A 4. Tota► Budget For Ail General Crime Victim Programs Within Your Organization [inctuae tn�s proposaq: MCCVS-funded Non MCCVS-funded Total 515 000.00 58,525.00 $23,525.00 5. StafEing For All Generat Crime Victim Programs Within Your Organization ��nct�de tn�s proposaq: 3 number of paid sta� =1.15 sta`F FTEs' _ number of volunteers =_ volunteer FTEs' 'To czlculate FTEs (full-time equivzleMS), tzke a yearly to7z1 of hours worked �nd divide by 2080. For exzmple, if volunteers genera�ty contribvte 3000 hours of service �r,nually, diviCe 3GD0 Gy 2080 to arrive zt 1.45 FiE. q,q—lc.� OVERV��V OF TOTAL AGEi�CY Form al Pro,gram \Tame Cirv of Saint Paul Human Riahts Department Use only this page to proti ide a hi<_torical o�°er�iew of cour organization. Indude such things as hotiv ]ong vour oraanization I�as bzen pro�•iding ser� ices and a description of the services } ou procide. If your organization is newly fm also describe �chere }•ou are de� elopmentally (e.g., ��hat steps ha1�e been taken in regard to incorporation, fundraicNg_ board developmznt_ nen+orking �+ other agencies, etc.). On September 6, 1967, the Saint Paul Ciry Council established the City of Saint Paul Department of Human Rights for the purpose of enforcing Chapter 183 oftl�e Saint Paul Legiclative Code, commorily Imo«n as the Saint Paul Human Rieh�s Ordinance (`'Ordinance''). Amended many times since its enactment. the Ordinance prohibits discrimination in emplo}ment, houcin2, educatiai, public accommodations. and public sen�ices on the basis of race, color national orisv� or ancectrv, se�, sesual or affectional orientation aeed, religion, aee, disabilih� fanulial ctams manta} status, or ctyns ��ith regard to public assistance. Currently, the Department is headed by a Director ��ith o� er 2� � ears of zxperiznce in enforcing Cicil Rights legislation for the State ofMi�mesota, the Cit� of J4i�meapolis, and the Cit� of Saint Paul. The Director manages a ctaff of 3 support persons, 1 convact compliance supenicor, and S full time investigators 7 of�jhom are licensed attome; s. The Deparunznt erforces the Ordin��ce by im estigating acts of il]eoal discrimination occurring �c'�thin the City of Saint Paul. A tipical ui�estioation conunences ��hen a person alleging to be the victim of an act of il)esal , discrinunation files a charge �aith our Department. Once accepted, the charge is tliroughly and 'vnpzrially -�, in'vestigated by our staff. Tl�z investigation ��ill include the taking of «imess testimony, gathering relevant �=�;,documents, and anal}zing comparative data. Before concluding an invesiigation, fl�e person against ��hom a =` charge is filled is gi��en every opportunit�� to address the allegation at issue. Once the investigation is �completed, the Director �ril1 dzt2nnine �rhether there is sufficient evidence to believe that a violation of the Oidinance has occurred. Should che Director so detennine, the Director, u ith the ezpress permission ofboth parties, �3�i11 then scheduiz a conciliation meeting. If the conciliation attempt fails, the Director has rno options. 77�e Director may foncard the charez to the City Attomey for criminal prosecution or proceed to a civil enforcement l�earing before a panel of the Human Rights Commission. If, afrer a full adminictrative hearing, the pane] concludes that a� iotation of the Ord'n�ance did occur, ii may order the offender to pay damages to the ��ictim or take other remedial mea<ures. After an order is issued either party may obtainjudicial review ofthe panel's decision. Under the Ordinance, the Director also has the additional responsibilityto develop and conduct sTudies regazding discrimn�ation. prejudice and bias. To d�at end, on ?�7arch 17, ] 998, the Director accepted the reconunendation of the Saint Paul Human Rights Co�mnission to implement a City of Saint Paul Hate/Bi2s Incident Response Plaa� ("Response Plan"). '3 aims of the Response P)an are fourfo)d (I) to pam�zr nith citizens and ��eighboifiood orsanizations for pro� iding community �ride cupport and solidarity to ��ictims of hate/bias incidents; (?) to send a clear me<;a_z that the City of Saint Paul icill not tolera2e espressions ofh2te or bias directed to»ard any of its citizcns: (3) to collect and anal�ze data to determine current levels ofneed and availability of c�» iccs both city and state�� ide, For � ictims of hate Uias crimcs or incidents and ;(4) to implement progra�ns that gcnerare a bctter understanding of di�ersity and the d�namics of prejudice and bigotrv. Since A4arch ]7, 7998 tl�e Department has established a Hate/Bias Incident Response \eh�ork (`^� ��hich is being utilized as a mcchanism to collect and anal�ze data on Uias-motivatcd offenses and to deterniine the current ]c� els of nced and z� ailability of � ictim support cen iccs. a4-t�� ABIi.ITY TO L�ZPLE�IE\T rHE PROJECT Form A2 Pro�ram I�Tame Citv of Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Use this page only to describe your oreanization's experience ��.>ith: 1) the dea�'hard of hearing population or hate crime victims; 2) research and information gathering pro}ects; and 3) Qeneral crime ��ctim issues. I. Oraanization's exoerience �vich hate crime �•ictims: Long before 4�e A4innesota legis]ature enacted hate crime legislation in 19SS, the Saint Paul Dzpartment of Human Rights �3�as actively in�estigating offenses committed against persons tl�at"ere motivated in �3hole or in part b} the offender's hatred against a particular race, color, national origin or znczstm, se�, c_e�ual or affectional orientation, creed, religion, age, disabiliiv, familia] status, marita] status, or stams ��ith regard to public asc��ce. As esplained in section AI abo�e every allegation of illz_al discr,mination is throu�h]y and unpartially investi�ated through the taking of wimesstestimony,thegathzrinsofrele�antdocuments If theDirector detennines 21�at a� iolation of thz Ordinance h� occurred, the Director, depending on the circumstances �i ill fon��ard the complaint for criminal or ci� i3 proszcution. Since its creation, the Departmznt has imestigated and resolved 3.7 S2 complaints of illega) discrimination. In ] 998 alone. our office im�ctisated 142 incidents of discriminatiai moti�ated b� a person�s protected class stams. v __, II. Oroanization's exnerience �+ith researdi and information �atherino proiects• In addition to bcing _.,. statutorily charged �rith gatl�ering ctatictica] infomiation and conducting research projects on a number of K different topics, our Department also undertakes special rzsearch projects by other Departn�ents and agencies .�:i;�ithiii and ouuide the City of Saint Paul. For z�ample, in 1997 our Deparnnent ��orked ��ith the Mi�u�zsota '�:=� Department of Transportation (��In/DOT) on a joint research project ��hich identified barriers hindering the "_' utilizaiion of ��omen and m'v�orities from entering the construction industry, revie�� ed e�isting programs and services established to assist �romen and minorities gain emplo,n�ent in the construction industry, and provided 7ecommendations to more effecticel�� bridge barriers and ]ink efforts of established agencies to increase the number of �vomen and minorities entering into construction trades. ;�4oreo�•er our Department routinely analyzes : Q) the percentage of�cork hours perfonned b� minorit} and �� omen construction �� orkers �� ith those of male non-minorities and; (2) the racz. ce�, and etlmic composition of a contractor's o�ork force by job category and ammal salary to detennine i� hether a contractor`s emplo�ment and recr�itment practices have an affect equal emplo�7nent opportunities. In additian ��e undertake an annual comparative stud}'ofthe number, h�pe, and disposition of each diccrimination complaint recei��ed ici2h those of prior � ears. III. Oroanization's exnerience �sith aeneral crime ��ictim issues Because our staff is regularly engaged in investigating acts of illesal discrimination, the�� are continuously refining their understanding of the unique issues faced b�• crime � ictims. Auring the course of each inrestigation, our staffroutinelp refer ��ictims to a hosi of support sen ice pro� iders �nd rzadil� makes infonna2ion a� ailable for purcuing other ci� il and/or criminal remedies. In addiiion, our or«anization is rcgu{�rl� participating in training �� ith la�+ cnforcement agencies and commm�ity or=aniz�tions :o incrcacc si�{# k;io�.�!rd �e ofcrime i ictim icsucs. \��ith the implcmentation of our Response Plan, �� e are �cti� rly cellaboratin� �, ith local crime � ictim �roups, crcating a Response T�'et�+�ork of crime victim groups. and furnis]�i�ig organizotions ��ith information rcnardin� the nature and scopc of the :�'et�cork'ssenices. - V - �q—lc Form A3, page I AESCRIPTIO\ OF PROJECT Pro� am Name Ciri� of Saint Paul Human Ri�hts Department Use this page only to pro��ide a description ofthe project }°ou intend to imple:nent under this grant. For �� ell over:0 � ears che Depamnent has been committed to fishting incidents ofhatred, bigotry and pre}udice. Gi��en our esperience, �re have concluded that a bias-moti�ated offence creates a po��.erfial ripple effect �3lvch can quickl.� spread fezlines of terror and cause a profom�d sense of outrage in our commm�ity. To that end, tl�e Director acceptzd the reconm�2ndation of the Saint Paul Human Righu Commission, and is implementing a local Response Plan for e]iminating the po�� er of prejudice in our nzighborhoods. The overall effecti��eness of the Response Plan ��ll be assessed by a Re� ie�c Committee. Thz Re��ieu Co�runittee �cill be composedofinembzrsofconm�unit� organization<andnei�hborhoodgroups that �3i]]meetona reaularbasis tliroughout the ]ife oYthz preject a��d act as an ad� ison council to the Director and othzr commm�ity members engaged 'ui imp lementing thz Rzsponse Plan. During the caurse of the project the Re� ie�� Conunittee �cill meet on a monthly basis 2o de� elop strategies for cathzring and rz� ieu ing data, on both a state and national ]erel, for such things as :(I) crzating a list of trainz, ��Uo are qualified to train on the topic of providing sen ice and suppo�t to victims of hate crimes: (2) identifi ing victim sen ice nceds as they relate to issues of diversity and (3) reconunending pro�rams for ezneratin� a better und2rstanding of di��ersity and the dcnamics of prejudice and bisouy. Pzrl�aps che moct inno� atire part of our Rcsponse Plan is the formation of a HateBias :7ricident Recponse \ieticork ("Net��ork`). Thz Net�;ork �cill sene as a dearinghouse of support and = infomiation on the sei� ices ��hich ma�r be fumishzd to ��ictims of hate crimes. The \ct��ork itself ��ill be set �� - : up ]�7;e a�cheel �a�ith manp spokes. At the hub �aill bz the Department �3 a designate staff to -� �,� °. ;�rdu�ate city ��ide support and to im�estigate al] alleoations of bias-moti��ated offenses occurring ��ithin the . of Saint Paul. Continunity organi�ations and neighborhood groups �+�ill make up d�e spokes, �+�ith each ��: orgamzation representing a different geographic and support area e.g.. medical, ps}'chological, legal, and �:r= : �:- ,`sp�nmal. ;�Tet�rork team mzmbers �cill �cork ��ith local nei�hborl�ood groups to extend local support and service 'efforts to a city ��ide le� el. By �� orking as a team, d�e A'et�� ork ��ill attempt to accanplish several goals. First, Neh+vork members �ci31 meet on a monthly or as required basis for the purpose of re� ie�� ing reports of bias- motivated incidents, assessing ��hether tl�e proper le�-el ofsupport ��as furnished to the � ictim, and pro��idin�+ follo�v-up contact and support if required. Secondl;� membcrs of the ;�'et�rork nill compose and deliver a �;-ritten message to the cictim condenming the incident and offering support and solidarity. Thirdly, the Nehvork �cill collect and anal. ze data on the current le��els of need and availability of services for victims of bias-moti��ated offenses on a local, state and national level. Fach community organiza2ion participating in the Netii-ork �i il] be provided �� ith a standard intake form ��hich �ril] be used to gather the referenced data. Tn addiDOn 2he Director �cill de�ignate at least one fi�ll time staff person to conduct a state �iide phone and mail survey of agencies and organizations proriding such sen ices and training for and about hate crime � ictims. After analczing the information colleaed, thz Department «ill prepare a detailed repoit outlining its findin�s and recommendatio�;s, The repert ��ill be issued to all membcrs of the Nct�iork, community oreanizations, neighborhood groups. and srlect lecal. statc. and federa) a�encizs. q�i -1��! Form A3, page 2 CO'�1�ZUNITY a\D GE\ER�L CR1�1E VICT111 SERVICE PR04IDER I'i\'VOL��E�l1ENT Program I�Tame Citv of Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Please use only the space pro�ided to describe the corrvnunity members, genera] crime victims and service providers ��•ho ��ill be invohed in the planning and development of this project. Include information about the foilo�a�inQ: 1) �vhat role ��.�ill these indi��iduals and agencies play; 2} ��,�hat value will these individuais and asencies be to the project; and 3) how ��>ill you use the information �athered from these individuzls and a�encies? I. Communitv members and sen•ice oroviders ��ho �iill be imoh-ed in the ulannino and de�elopment of this oro iect: City �(Sr. Pa�d. De�r. uf Htm�nn Righrs - \k H. T} rone Terrill DirectoT, and Daniel ;�4. Kline; Human Rights Speciali<_t, Cin' ofS7. Povl Police Depl. - Sgi. Chris ;�'elson: Cirn ofS�. Paul, A1o�-or's Office -Lisa \'asseff: Cer�zr, for YScnms ofTortt�re - Dr..��drea �orth�� ood; ,'�tA,4CP Sc Pard - Bett� e Kine; UniversiN ofS�. Thomos - Sharon Ho�ce11; OmFi•ont h9inneso�a -Tontinie Seidel: L-nst Side A'eighba�hood Developmem Compm�i- -ti'incent K. Campbell; La Familia G��id�nce Cenfer- Jose Santos; G�icano Lafinos Affairs Coamcil - Pedro Li Bahamonde; G•isis Connecno�7 - Liz Paine: St. Paul Aren Coioacil ofChurcl�es - Bet[y Pat Leach; Lengue qf.19JHwnon RigL-�s Connnissions -?�4on R�„ eck; ,49ncnles�er Col/ege- Bert Ifill; _ HamlineUniversir»-Todd\.lasman;Ca�,mulvitr'Srcrbili_ntionPrnjeci-MarcyGro��ec;TheHmnlineA4idx>oy .; Allimxe - Steven Kellen �;,� �a: xo�e or commumrv members and sen-ice ro��iders in this nroiect: The Conununity oreanizations listed , �� bo"ve �rill counter incidenu ofprejudice and hate by pro��ding an array of support and senrvices to victims of '-� bias-motivated offenses. Essentially, the referenced organizations �cill fonn a I�Tet�eork of service pro�7ders _.'.`_ that i�•ill function as a single, integrated, cit��ide response mechanism that ��,-ill act in concert to e�change =' information, furnish ��ictim support, and pro��ide a coordinated and comprehensive response to biasanotivated " hate crimes t� hich may occur �cithin the boundaries of St. Paul. 77�e Net�cork �ciU also collaborate �ti ith other local, state, and federal a�encies in pro��iding ��ictim support and expressing condemnation of such acts where�er they may occur. V III. �i'hat value ��•ill these indi� iduals and aQencies brino to the m�oiect: Besides fumishing a broad array of support sci� iccs to � ictims of bias-moti�•ated offences e.g. ps� chological. legal cpiritual, and financial, many of the referenced organizations ha�e ��•ell established programs and activities that are aimed at raising an individual's aiaareness and understanding ofprejudice and hou it affects our society and recommendations on ho�v to fight aets of prejudice on a]ocai )ecel. In addition, each organization �cill be co]]ecting da2a on an ongoing basis for the purpose ofdetem�u�'v�g thenpes and availabilit�� ofservice and support needs for victims of hate crnnes. IV. How ��ill we uce the infm�mation �athered from thece m-oanizations• \��e ��il1 uce the infonnation gathered in a numbcr of n a� s. For �samy�lc, �� z�rill use the data to dctennine the mm�ber and t� pcs of bias- motivated offcnscs occmring in our coinmunitr. The information ti�ill also be uccd to assess the t�pes and availabilit� of ha2e crime suppoit sen'rees. and to drafr neighborhood impact ctatements for promoting the healin� proc:ss ��ithin a conununit�. Perh�ps most importantl�. the information ��i)1 be used to de�elop programs for the ��re� cnuon of hate crime � iciimization. �t9-t�� Form A4 GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS '• a � .� .� 1 .. � INS7RUCTiONS: Please answer the folfowing guestions as they appty to the overall sponsoring organization (or fiscal agenf, if applicable). If you check "No" to any questions, please confacf your granfs ana/ysf for further instrucfions. OVERALL SPONSORtNG ORGANIZATION Orqanizationai Structure This oraanization is a lawfully incorporated nonprofit or governmental entify and is guided by a mission/philosophy statement that promotes efective services. �es _no 2. Nondiscrimination This organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, coior, creed, religion, sex, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mentai disability, sexuai orientation, religious belief, national origin or county of residence. �yes, we do not discriminate _no 3. Philosoohv This organization's programming is consistent with the philosophy of all applicable MCCVS crime victim advisory council(s). �yes _no 4. Comoliance The organization compties with all federa{, state and {oca{ laws, rufes and regulations in the implementation of its programs. �es _no 5. Financiai Manaqemeni The organization adheres to generaliy accepted accounting procedures and, if funded, will meet the requirements for a sound financial management system outlined in the Minnesota Center for Crime �ctim Services' Financial Guidelines Manual for Reci�ients of State and Federal Fundina (most recent edition). �yes _no 6. Reportinq The organization agrees to fulfill ali reporting requirements established by the Minnesota Center for Crime Vicfim Services. �yes _no ^ i3 ge-aBnin zM,6/58 ��- i��l Form A5, Page 4- 6 : � '� _ t� � � � _ � ' ;,i` F199 �,CI'I�ZIY PI..4�1- 5 :1Sonth PROGRriMNr'�'�4E: Citv of_Saint Paul Human Riohts Department Funding source: (use stam or :r.o„- rfcc�>� Goals and mea,na�able objecti��es (include numbers sened, time lines and/or other tern�s of ineasurement) MCCVS/ I 1.7denli��ino stafe c�encies%organi_otions that l�m e a p�•imoiy Ci�' focvs on proriding sen�ice ro rictin:s oflzate crinees. A. Conduct preliminan reszarch b} contacting at least ]O local and state organi�ations per ��eck and requzsing n�aterial on cach organi�,tion'spro:ram standards toeethcr ��iih ihe t�pe and mm�ber of sen9ces eadi or;anization currcml� pro� ides. 2. Conduc�ing o sun ey that idemifies rhe lroining or cther needs of MCCVS/ generol crime rictims sen�ice proriders Io becon�e ca�ipelenJ in Ciry providing sen�ires �o riuims of ho�e crimes. ��:- _.- - . Contact by phone and mail at least � local, slate and federal ie�ic infonnationon nost requested npes of sen and needs of hate crime �•iainis. "h,.-':�-�: B: Personall��inien�ie�rrepresentau��esfrmnatleast5organizations ihaY proride hate crime rictim suppon sen�ices on a momh)� basis - _ ..:�.—_,� to evaluate i�donnation receiced. C:: After receiring the e�press pennission of a cicum, trained Neturork members ��ill meet and inteniew� at leas[ 5 cictims e� ery 2 months �o deiermine npe and le�•el ofsenices that proced to be most he]pful. D. Establish an ad�isory group composed of at least 6 nenvork members that ��i11 mect on a month7y basis for the purpose of ensuring that the npe and le� el of support cen�ices offered by tbe ?�'enrork am adequate. A4CCVS! � 3. Derelop;nY o lict o f Iraii;ers rl;o nre yvro/ij�ed 70 lroin cn �he City 7opic of sen�ice prcris;on �o riuin�_< r,jhote u-ime.c. A. Conduct preliminary research bc contacting at ]east 5 local, 5 state and 5 national generzl cmne l ictim sen�ice prociders per n eek requesting the names and qualificztions ef current trainers. For Reporting Purposes O�LY ' . � > _ .� � - � �:-� �� Y: - ,- Y.. ,� y .�,, J��,�� vs � . _;,: _ ,K•.�-w ��,=�.� , " � _ _ ' _??=: y � = �� _ ° � _ �� * a4-i�� ,� �� r - � �t.� Y S� -;�� - =:==� `'n`,� MCCVS/ I 4. Prorid i� jonvation on tJ:e rorious needs regording tF,e City provision cfsen ices re/a7ed 10 issres cf dixersiN for riaims of hole crimes. A. Contzcur.g 5]oql communin organizauons per neek regarding the npes of cen�ces »cums of haie crimes most ofien requect and im-iling eac1� organization to join the :dernork. B. Increacin� the membership of ihe :.Tetti�•ork by at least 2 new organizations per ts eek. C. Meeun� i�ith members of tlie ad��isory group on at leas[ a monthly bzsis to decelop an ouveadt plan for contacting ne�v organizations. MCCVS/ I 5. Ideiztif ino nnd defi�in� �I�e nFes ojservices �lm� nre neerled �o City mork eJfectireJ�: n��rtr r�ctims oJlmre crime. A. During thz monthl� meetin�. the ad� ison group i�ill diccuss tl�e decclopman ef a sizndardizcd respnnse fonn for c�aluating and anah zin� ihe n p�c �,f cuppon cen ices mos� rcquected Ur � iciims of hate crimes. B. Please refer to 2C aboce. Dwin� il�e month]y� meeting, tbe ad��sory group w�il1 mect to fuate the informauon recei��ed from reporung forms and �9ctim ntiewsfor the pwpose ofanahzing the npe and lecel ofservices ;�vere most requested by �ictinu of hate crimes. re/oping reconrmended stralegies for meeling 7he current ojhme rrime riciimc "_ A° By no later ihan A1ay 24, 1999. �he adcisory group uill dc��dop - ' at least 6 stratesies io combat hate crime ��ttimization. B: By no later than May 3], 199R ihe ad�isory group ti�il1 issue a zeport containing iis findings, straie�ies and recommendations for the de��elopment of at least 6 aai�•iuet ta increase the understanding of di�>ersit� and the d}namics ofprejudice and bigotn•. MCCVy � 7. Iden7i �in` c:irren! nUi�'iJie.c, nnd iunking recamniendmion.r for City tl�e Jerelnpmeru ujnuirires :hnr prerrm hme crinre - 17CIUL/.OIIUA. A. During the mcnilil�� mcetin � thc ad��isory group i�i)) mccl to e��aluate the i:ifonnztion recei� ed from mponing fonns and ��ictim inten�e�is for the purpose of de� doping at ]east 6 acu� ities that �a•i] 1 _ assist in the pre� enuon of ha�e crime ��iaimization. � _ -'"'.. a � -(�� . Jt � t V ~'~�� T . � k� �� . � ��S '�� -� y - �3eti�c J • "4 � �y. � � _- ' . } �"S L�a . .-� �.. � . "� < iYA �frv B. Afier dei•eloping iu repon per 6 B abo��e, tl�e ad� ison group ��II issue the repoa to every :.Tet��•ork member, and at ]east 30 communit�= or�anizauons and nei�hborhood groups, and at least IS state asencies and national organizations �ahich primarily focus iu sen5ces and suppon to � inims of hate crimes. � _ _ � .. w I _ 9yi.. . � 2,.. t..%vlT � �, _ 3 � , - ' • - �� x 4 .ss�Y y _ - - ✓.3 J . '� i4 j - -'J " - - . c �.fi yr - _ 4 L � " ' . - Y. v ..G�/ �I� �`� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL DEPARTDIENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS HATEBIAS INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN pi g - {(.`I Par�ose: The aims ofthe City ofSaint Paul Hate/Incident Response Plan ("ResponsePlan") aze fourfold: (1) to partner with citizens and neighborhood organizations for providing community wide support and solidarity to victims of hate/bias incidents; (2) to send a cieaz message that the City of Saint Paul will not tolerate expressions ofhate or bias directed toward any of its citizens; (3) to collect and analyze data to determine current levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for victims ofhate bias crimes or incidents and ;(4) to implement programs that generate a better understandin� oFdiversity and the dynamics ofprejudice and bi�otry. Defnition: For the purposes of this Response Plan, a"Acr�e,?�ias i»cide�n" is defined as any offense cotnmitted a�ainst a person or property that is motivated in whole or in part by the offender's bias or hatred against a race, creed, reJigion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, familia) status, a�e, disability, marital status, se�cual or affectional orientation, or status with re�ard to public assistance. While a"hatei7�ras incidenP' may rise to the level ofa "hcne�bias crime," as defined by criminal statute, the word "incident°-. is used to allow for implementation of the Response Plan for ail occurrences warranting a community response. - Page -1- ��"� Response Procedures I. RaceBias incident occurs �vithin bou��daries of the Citv of Saint Paul II. Citv of Saint Paul HateBias Response Team (hereafter "Response Team") notified bv A Victim B. St. Paul Department of Hwnan Rights (as permitted by the "Minnesota Government Data Practices .Act") C. St. Paul Police Department (as permitted Uy the "Minnesota Government Data Practices Act") D. Community Based Organization (CBO) E. Other (e.g., wiviess, n�ishbur, n;edia etc.} IIf:, _. lf Couticted i�� Alleged Victiin kor all ott�er sources of cont�ict, refer to Section .. _ j��- . : _ , A. lnitiaCContact Desi�nated Response Team Membzr will conduct a li�nited interview for the sole purpose of evaluating the appropriate level of support services. Response Team Member expresses regret over the alleged incident and explaiias the role ofthe Response Team. 2. Before gathering any information, Response Team Member notifies victim that every effort ��ill be made to treat infonnation �athered as confidential, but information is not privile��ed and mav be subiect to criminal or civil subpoena. If victims prefer their stacements Ue privile�ed, Response Team Member encourages them to contact professionals who possess privile�ed communication status: i. Doctor, psycholo�ist, therapist. ii. Reli�ious adviser_ iii. Attorney. Pa�e -2- a�-�L� B. Assessment: With victim's permission, Response Team Member interviews the victim. The following questions are a guideline for the interview. 1. Victim is asked, "Could you tell me what happened?" 2. Victim is asked, "How can we help you?" Response Team Member determines victim's need for immediate protection or assistance (medical, psychological, spiritual, legal, financial or other). 3. Victim is asked, "Is there someone you can call or someone you would like us to call?" (e.g., family member, friend, or other source of support.) 4. If appropriate, victim's permission is requested to discuss incident with Response Team, Community Based Organizations, media, or other interested agency. 5. Victims are informed that they �+ill receive a letter of support from the Response Team and pennission is requested to follo�a� up with a phone call in one week. C. Repm•ting: Ifincident is not already reported, Response Team Member encoura�es victim to file formal complaint with the St. Pau] Police and/or the Saint Paul Aepartment ofHuman Rights. 1. Saint Paul Department ofHuman Ri�hts conducts preliminary investigation in accordance with St. Paul Human Rights Ordinance, Section 1S3.1S(4). Z. If, after investi�ation, Saint Paul Department of Human Rights determines that violation of St. Paul Human Ri�hts Ordinance has occurred, the Director refers matter to City Attorney for criminal prosecution or initiation of civil enforcement proceedings pursuant to St. Paui Human Rights Ordinance, Section 183 2Q(d). D. ReferraC Based on inforination collected during interview, Response Team Membec provides referrai information for immediate assistance and offers to contact appropriate asststance a�encies. I. Response Team Member contacts �=eographically appropriate support provider or community or�anization. V 2. Response Team Member arranges to have resource(s) contact victim. Pa�e -3- �� L� E. Immediate Follow un: Letter of support is sent to victim from the Response Team within one week ofinitial interview and follow up phone call is made, as authorized by victim. Follow up phone call includes the following 1. Offers continued support. 2. Asks about additional incidents or problems. 3. Encoura�es victim to seek assistance as needed. F. Long Term Assistance/Follow U�: Depending on the victim's degree of authorization and the potential community impact of the incident, Response Team coordinates lon� term assistance and community response by: l. Notifying appropriate individuals and cammunity organizatiais to create awareness and support. Notitication �+ill be deterinined by �_eoeraphic location, nei�hborhood and/or victim's tnembership in a protected �roup. For nei�hborhoods that have a hate/bias incident response plan, Response Team will ��✓ork with the nei�hborhood response team to support and extend ]ocal efforts to a citywide level. For neighborhoods that do not have such a plan, Response Team will encoura�e and assist appropriate local organizations in providing victim support. 2. Providin� follow up contact and support to victim aRer one �nonth and at other designated points in time, as appropriate and desired by the victim (e.g., following court dates, community actions, etc ) 3. Contactin� the Saint Paul Depa�tment ofHuman Rights, the Chair ofthe Saint Paul Human Rights Commission, the Mayor, and the City Council as appropriate. 4. Contactin� the League of Minnesota Human Ri�hts Commissions and the Minnesota Department ofHuman Rights, as appropriate. 5. Communicatin� with media to create awareness and support. Response Team will designate a media relations coordinator for each incident when media contact is deemed appropriate 6. Assisting communi[y based organizations in drafting Nei�hborhood Impact Statement for use in potential sentencin� decision. 7. Collectin� and analyzing data to determine number ofhate/bias incidents occurring within a reportin� period, and assessing current levels of need and availability of services, both city and statewide, for victims of hate bias crimes or incidents. Accomplishing a summary report and forwarding such report to the St. Paul Human Rights Commission, League ofMinnesota Fa�=e -4- l� 1 Human Rights Commissions, and other select a�encies. Liaison with other agencies to avoid overlappin� reports. (e.�., St Paul Police, Minncsota Attorney Gcncral's Oftice, U.S. Department of Justice) 8. Implementing programs that �enerate a better understanding ofdiversity and the dynamics of prejudice and bigotry. V IV. If Contacted bv Someone Other Than Alleged Victim: A. Initial Contact: Response Team Member works with a contact source to deternune most appropriate means of approaching victim, takin� into account potential barriers such as victim's lanwage, literacy, culture, access to phone service, etc. 1. If appropriate, Response Team Member contacts victim in writing. An initial contact letter. i. Offers support. ii. Explains the Response Team and the medical, spiritual, leQal, and financial support services availab]e for victims of hate/bias crimes or incidents. iii. Advises victim to report incident to Saint Paul Department of Human Ri�hts for administrative investigation and/or tl�e Saint Paul Police, as appropriate. iv: Encoura�es victim to call or write the Response Team for further assistance. B. Assessment: If victim responds and authorizes further contact, see Section lII above and proceed as indicated. C. Long Term Assistance/Follow Un: If victim does not respond within thirty (30) days, send follow up letter to either (a) victim, if procedure IV.A 1 was followed, or (b) contact source, if procedure IV.A2. was followed. Follow-up letter contains the following: 1. Offers continued support. 2. Ask about additional incidents or other problems 3. Encoura�es victim to seek assistance as needed Pa�e -i- �a - t�� V. Review and Evaluation of Response Ptan A. Response Team Review Committee will meet on a semiannual basis, or sooner if circumstances warrant, to review the ef�'ectiveness of the Response Plan and recommend improvements to the Director, Saint Paul Department of Human Rights. B. The Director will evaluate the recommendations ofthe Response Team Review Committee and, at the Director's discretion, recommendations offered may be incorporated into a revised Response Plan. Page -6-