Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2103Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-KahanFebruary 14, 2022 An act to add and repeal Section 13897.4 to of the Penal Code, relating to crimes. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2103, as amended, Bauer-Kahan. Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program.Existing law establishes a resource center that operates a statewide, toll-free information service for crime victims, and requires the resource center to distribute information and educational materials on victims legal rights to specified agencies and organizations, including administrative and law enforcement agencies.This bill would would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, create the Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program to provide support services to the victims and survivors of violence and crime and their loved ones. The program would be piloted in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin. The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to establish a crisis response service team to develop and implement, among other things, a process to connect with victims, survivors, and their loved ones within 2 hours of violence or a crime and a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, as defined. The bill would require these services to be available to victims and survivors 7 days a week by telephone and text message.The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to provide comprehensive reporting reporting, as specified, on the programs outcomes. The bill would provide that the pilot program will run from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, with an evaluation term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill would remain in effect until January 1, 2028. By requiring county district attorney offices to participate in this pilot program, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 13897.4 is added to the Penal Code, to read:13897.4. (a) The Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program is hereby established to provide on-demand crisis support and services to victims and survivors of violence and crime, including support and services immediately following the crisis event. Participants in this pilot program shall include the district attorneys offices in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin.(b) The objectives of the pilot program include:(1) Connecting the victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence with services and support on scene or immediately after the traumatic event.(2) Providing vital services, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and loved ones when it is needed most.(3) Providing crisis response to victims and survivors whenever it is needed.(4) Decreasing the long-term impact of trauma on the health and well-being of survivors.(5) Increasing access to, and utilization of, victims services, including robust referrals to community-based resources.(6) Addressing language and cultural barriers to accessing services.(c) Each participating district attorneys office shall establish a crisis response service team that will do all the following:(1) Develop and implement a process for connecting with victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence on scene or immediately after the traumatic event, including telephone or text message support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.(A) Crisis response service teams shall attempt to make contact with survivors by telephone or text message within two hours of assignment.(B) Victims and survivors may call or text for crisis support when needed, day or night and on weekends.(2) Develop and implement a process for providing vital services, resources, and support to victims and survivors, including onsite, in-person support for victims and survivors of crime in collaboration with local law enforcement departments, first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and community-based service providers.(A) Advocates shall provide crisis support, immediate financial and other resources, and emotional support to the victims and survivors family members.(B) Victims and survivors shall be connected to and receive referrals for followup services, including referrals to community-based service providers.(3) Develop and implement a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, defined as an incident involving three or more victims, and large-scale violence or crime events to provide crisis support, safety planning, financial resources, and connection to immediate support services.(4) Provide access to services and support for victims and survivors of violence and crime regardless of whether the incident leads to prosecution. Access to services shall not be conditioned on participation in prosecution of a criminal case.(d) Each participating district attorneys office shall provide comprehensive reporting and evaluation of the programs outcomes. The report shall be delivered to the Legislature and the Governor by March 31, 2026, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) An evaluation of the process. process and whether it resulted in improved provision of services to a greater number of victims and survivors.(2) A list of partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management agencies, medical and mental health providers, and community-based service providers.(3) A summary of the impact of services and outcomes for victims and survivors.(4) The total number of victims and survivors served by the program. For each case, information collected shall include the date of the event, along with the victims or survivors race, ethnicity, gender, date of birth, crime type, derivative victims, services provided, and referrals made.(5) The pilot term shall begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2026. The evaluation term shall begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.(e) This Act shall be effective upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2103Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-KahanFebruary 14, 2022 An act to add and repeal Section 13897.4 to of the Penal Code, relating to crimes. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2103, as amended, Bauer-Kahan. Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program.Existing law establishes a resource center that operates a statewide, toll-free information service for crime victims, and requires the resource center to distribute information and educational materials on victims legal rights to specified agencies and organizations, including administrative and law enforcement agencies.This bill would would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, create the Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program to provide support services to the victims and survivors of violence and crime and their loved ones. The program would be piloted in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin. The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to establish a crisis response service team to develop and implement, among other things, a process to connect with victims, survivors, and their loved ones within 2 hours of violence or a crime and a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, as defined. The bill would require these services to be available to victims and survivors 7 days a week by telephone and text message.The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to provide comprehensive reporting reporting, as specified, on the programs outcomes. The bill would provide that the pilot program will run from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, with an evaluation term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill would remain in effect until January 1, 2028. By requiring county district attorney offices to participate in this pilot program, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022
Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022
Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2103
Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-KahanFebruary 14, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan
February 14, 2022
An act to add and repeal Section 13897.4 to of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2103, as amended, Bauer-Kahan. Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program.
Existing law establishes a resource center that operates a statewide, toll-free information service for crime victims, and requires the resource center to distribute information and educational materials on victims legal rights to specified agencies and organizations, including administrative and law enforcement agencies.This bill would would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, create the Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program to provide support services to the victims and survivors of violence and crime and their loved ones. The program would be piloted in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin. The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to establish a crisis response service team to develop and implement, among other things, a process to connect with victims, survivors, and their loved ones within 2 hours of violence or a crime and a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, as defined. The bill would require these services to be available to victims and survivors 7 days a week by telephone and text message.The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to provide comprehensive reporting reporting, as specified, on the programs outcomes. The bill would provide that the pilot program will run from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, with an evaluation term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill would remain in effect until January 1, 2028. By requiring county district attorney offices to participate in this pilot program, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law establishes a resource center that operates a statewide, toll-free information service for crime victims, and requires the resource center to distribute information and educational materials on victims legal rights to specified agencies and organizations, including administrative and law enforcement agencies.
This bill would would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, create the Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program to provide support services to the victims and survivors of violence and crime and their loved ones. The program would be piloted in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin. The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to establish a crisis response service team to develop and implement, among other things, a process to connect with victims, survivors, and their loved ones within 2 hours of violence or a crime and a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, as defined. The bill would require these services to be available to victims and survivors 7 days a week by telephone and text message.
The bill would require each participating district attorneys office to provide comprehensive reporting reporting, as specified, on the programs outcomes. The bill would provide that the pilot program will run from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, with an evaluation term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill would remain in effect until January 1, 2028. By requiring county district attorney offices to participate in this pilot program, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 13897.4 is added to the Penal Code, to read:13897.4. (a) The Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program is hereby established to provide on-demand crisis support and services to victims and survivors of violence and crime, including support and services immediately following the crisis event. Participants in this pilot program shall include the district attorneys offices in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin.(b) The objectives of the pilot program include:(1) Connecting the victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence with services and support on scene or immediately after the traumatic event.(2) Providing vital services, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and loved ones when it is needed most.(3) Providing crisis response to victims and survivors whenever it is needed.(4) Decreasing the long-term impact of trauma on the health and well-being of survivors.(5) Increasing access to, and utilization of, victims services, including robust referrals to community-based resources.(6) Addressing language and cultural barriers to accessing services.(c) Each participating district attorneys office shall establish a crisis response service team that will do all the following:(1) Develop and implement a process for connecting with victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence on scene or immediately after the traumatic event, including telephone or text message support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.(A) Crisis response service teams shall attempt to make contact with survivors by telephone or text message within two hours of assignment.(B) Victims and survivors may call or text for crisis support when needed, day or night and on weekends.(2) Develop and implement a process for providing vital services, resources, and support to victims and survivors, including onsite, in-person support for victims and survivors of crime in collaboration with local law enforcement departments, first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and community-based service providers.(A) Advocates shall provide crisis support, immediate financial and other resources, and emotional support to the victims and survivors family members.(B) Victims and survivors shall be connected to and receive referrals for followup services, including referrals to community-based service providers.(3) Develop and implement a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, defined as an incident involving three or more victims, and large-scale violence or crime events to provide crisis support, safety planning, financial resources, and connection to immediate support services.(4) Provide access to services and support for victims and survivors of violence and crime regardless of whether the incident leads to prosecution. Access to services shall not be conditioned on participation in prosecution of a criminal case.(d) Each participating district attorneys office shall provide comprehensive reporting and evaluation of the programs outcomes. The report shall be delivered to the Legislature and the Governor by March 31, 2026, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) An evaluation of the process. process and whether it resulted in improved provision of services to a greater number of victims and survivors.(2) A list of partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management agencies, medical and mental health providers, and community-based service providers.(3) A summary of the impact of services and outcomes for victims and survivors.(4) The total number of victims and survivors served by the program. For each case, information collected shall include the date of the event, along with the victims or survivors race, ethnicity, gender, date of birth, crime type, derivative victims, services provided, and referrals made.(5) The pilot term shall begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2026. The evaluation term shall begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.(e) This Act shall be effective upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 13897.4 is added to the Penal Code, to read:13897.4. (a) The Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program is hereby established to provide on-demand crisis support and services to victims and survivors of violence and crime, including support and services immediately following the crisis event. Participants in this pilot program shall include the district attorneys offices in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin.(b) The objectives of the pilot program include:(1) Connecting the victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence with services and support on scene or immediately after the traumatic event.(2) Providing vital services, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and loved ones when it is needed most.(3) Providing crisis response to victims and survivors whenever it is needed.(4) Decreasing the long-term impact of trauma on the health and well-being of survivors.(5) Increasing access to, and utilization of, victims services, including robust referrals to community-based resources.(6) Addressing language and cultural barriers to accessing services.(c) Each participating district attorneys office shall establish a crisis response service team that will do all the following:(1) Develop and implement a process for connecting with victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence on scene or immediately after the traumatic event, including telephone or text message support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.(A) Crisis response service teams shall attempt to make contact with survivors by telephone or text message within two hours of assignment.(B) Victims and survivors may call or text for crisis support when needed, day or night and on weekends.(2) Develop and implement a process for providing vital services, resources, and support to victims and survivors, including onsite, in-person support for victims and survivors of crime in collaboration with local law enforcement departments, first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and community-based service providers.(A) Advocates shall provide crisis support, immediate financial and other resources, and emotional support to the victims and survivors family members.(B) Victims and survivors shall be connected to and receive referrals for followup services, including referrals to community-based service providers.(3) Develop and implement a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, defined as an incident involving three or more victims, and large-scale violence or crime events to provide crisis support, safety planning, financial resources, and connection to immediate support services.(4) Provide access to services and support for victims and survivors of violence and crime regardless of whether the incident leads to prosecution. Access to services shall not be conditioned on participation in prosecution of a criminal case.(d) Each participating district attorneys office shall provide comprehensive reporting and evaluation of the programs outcomes. The report shall be delivered to the Legislature and the Governor by March 31, 2026, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) An evaluation of the process. process and whether it resulted in improved provision of services to a greater number of victims and survivors.(2) A list of partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management agencies, medical and mental health providers, and community-based service providers.(3) A summary of the impact of services and outcomes for victims and survivors.(4) The total number of victims and survivors served by the program. For each case, information collected shall include the date of the event, along with the victims or survivors race, ethnicity, gender, date of birth, crime type, derivative victims, services provided, and referrals made.(5) The pilot term shall begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2026. The evaluation term shall begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.(e) This Act shall be effective upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.
SECTION 1. Section 13897.4 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
13897.4. (a) The Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program is hereby established to provide on-demand crisis support and services to victims and survivors of violence and crime, including support and services immediately following the crisis event. Participants in this pilot program shall include the district attorneys offices in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin.(b) The objectives of the pilot program include:(1) Connecting the victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence with services and support on scene or immediately after the traumatic event.(2) Providing vital services, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and loved ones when it is needed most.(3) Providing crisis response to victims and survivors whenever it is needed.(4) Decreasing the long-term impact of trauma on the health and well-being of survivors.(5) Increasing access to, and utilization of, victims services, including robust referrals to community-based resources.(6) Addressing language and cultural barriers to accessing services.(c) Each participating district attorneys office shall establish a crisis response service team that will do all the following:(1) Develop and implement a process for connecting with victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence on scene or immediately after the traumatic event, including telephone or text message support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.(A) Crisis response service teams shall attempt to make contact with survivors by telephone or text message within two hours of assignment.(B) Victims and survivors may call or text for crisis support when needed, day or night and on weekends.(2) Develop and implement a process for providing vital services, resources, and support to victims and survivors, including onsite, in-person support for victims and survivors of crime in collaboration with local law enforcement departments, first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and community-based service providers.(A) Advocates shall provide crisis support, immediate financial and other resources, and emotional support to the victims and survivors family members.(B) Victims and survivors shall be connected to and receive referrals for followup services, including referrals to community-based service providers.(3) Develop and implement a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, defined as an incident involving three or more victims, and large-scale violence or crime events to provide crisis support, safety planning, financial resources, and connection to immediate support services.(4) Provide access to services and support for victims and survivors of violence and crime regardless of whether the incident leads to prosecution. Access to services shall not be conditioned on participation in prosecution of a criminal case.(d) Each participating district attorneys office shall provide comprehensive reporting and evaluation of the programs outcomes. The report shall be delivered to the Legislature and the Governor by March 31, 2026, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) An evaluation of the process. process and whether it resulted in improved provision of services to a greater number of victims and survivors.(2) A list of partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management agencies, medical and mental health providers, and community-based service providers.(3) A summary of the impact of services and outcomes for victims and survivors.(4) The total number of victims and survivors served by the program. For each case, information collected shall include the date of the event, along with the victims or survivors race, ethnicity, gender, date of birth, crime type, derivative victims, services provided, and referrals made.(5) The pilot term shall begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2026. The evaluation term shall begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.(e) This Act shall be effective upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.
13897.4. (a) The Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program is hereby established to provide on-demand crisis support and services to victims and survivors of violence and crime, including support and services immediately following the crisis event. Participants in this pilot program shall include the district attorneys offices in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin.(b) The objectives of the pilot program include:(1) Connecting the victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence with services and support on scene or immediately after the traumatic event.(2) Providing vital services, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and loved ones when it is needed most.(3) Providing crisis response to victims and survivors whenever it is needed.(4) Decreasing the long-term impact of trauma on the health and well-being of survivors.(5) Increasing access to, and utilization of, victims services, including robust referrals to community-based resources.(6) Addressing language and cultural barriers to accessing services.(c) Each participating district attorneys office shall establish a crisis response service team that will do all the following:(1) Develop and implement a process for connecting with victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence on scene or immediately after the traumatic event, including telephone or text message support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.(A) Crisis response service teams shall attempt to make contact with survivors by telephone or text message within two hours of assignment.(B) Victims and survivors may call or text for crisis support when needed, day or night and on weekends.(2) Develop and implement a process for providing vital services, resources, and support to victims and survivors, including onsite, in-person support for victims and survivors of crime in collaboration with local law enforcement departments, first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and community-based service providers.(A) Advocates shall provide crisis support, immediate financial and other resources, and emotional support to the victims and survivors family members.(B) Victims and survivors shall be connected to and receive referrals for followup services, including referrals to community-based service providers.(3) Develop and implement a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, defined as an incident involving three or more victims, and large-scale violence or crime events to provide crisis support, safety planning, financial resources, and connection to immediate support services.(4) Provide access to services and support for victims and survivors of violence and crime regardless of whether the incident leads to prosecution. Access to services shall not be conditioned on participation in prosecution of a criminal case.(d) Each participating district attorneys office shall provide comprehensive reporting and evaluation of the programs outcomes. The report shall be delivered to the Legislature and the Governor by March 31, 2026, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) An evaluation of the process. process and whether it resulted in improved provision of services to a greater number of victims and survivors.(2) A list of partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management agencies, medical and mental health providers, and community-based service providers.(3) A summary of the impact of services and outcomes for victims and survivors.(4) The total number of victims and survivors served by the program. For each case, information collected shall include the date of the event, along with the victims or survivors race, ethnicity, gender, date of birth, crime type, derivative victims, services provided, and referrals made.(5) The pilot term shall begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2026. The evaluation term shall begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.(e) This Act shall be effective upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.
13897.4. (a) The Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program is hereby established to provide on-demand crisis support and services to victims and survivors of violence and crime, including support and services immediately following the crisis event. Participants in this pilot program shall include the district attorneys offices in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin.(b) The objectives of the pilot program include:(1) Connecting the victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence with services and support on scene or immediately after the traumatic event.(2) Providing vital services, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and loved ones when it is needed most.(3) Providing crisis response to victims and survivors whenever it is needed.(4) Decreasing the long-term impact of trauma on the health and well-being of survivors.(5) Increasing access to, and utilization of, victims services, including robust referrals to community-based resources.(6) Addressing language and cultural barriers to accessing services.(c) Each participating district attorneys office shall establish a crisis response service team that will do all the following:(1) Develop and implement a process for connecting with victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence on scene or immediately after the traumatic event, including telephone or text message support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.(A) Crisis response service teams shall attempt to make contact with survivors by telephone or text message within two hours of assignment.(B) Victims and survivors may call or text for crisis support when needed, day or night and on weekends.(2) Develop and implement a process for providing vital services, resources, and support to victims and survivors, including onsite, in-person support for victims and survivors of crime in collaboration with local law enforcement departments, first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and community-based service providers.(A) Advocates shall provide crisis support, immediate financial and other resources, and emotional support to the victims and survivors family members.(B) Victims and survivors shall be connected to and receive referrals for followup services, including referrals to community-based service providers.(3) Develop and implement a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, defined as an incident involving three or more victims, and large-scale violence or crime events to provide crisis support, safety planning, financial resources, and connection to immediate support services.(4) Provide access to services and support for victims and survivors of violence and crime regardless of whether the incident leads to prosecution. Access to services shall not be conditioned on participation in prosecution of a criminal case.(d) Each participating district attorneys office shall provide comprehensive reporting and evaluation of the programs outcomes. The report shall be delivered to the Legislature and the Governor by March 31, 2026, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) An evaluation of the process. process and whether it resulted in improved provision of services to a greater number of victims and survivors.(2) A list of partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management agencies, medical and mental health providers, and community-based service providers.(3) A summary of the impact of services and outcomes for victims and survivors.(4) The total number of victims and survivors served by the program. For each case, information collected shall include the date of the event, along with the victims or survivors race, ethnicity, gender, date of birth, crime type, derivative victims, services provided, and referrals made.(5) The pilot term shall begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2026. The evaluation term shall begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.(e) This Act shall be effective upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.
13897.4. (a) The Crisis Response for Victims and Survivors of Violence Pilot Program is hereby established to provide on-demand crisis support and services to victims and survivors of violence and crime, including support and services immediately following the crisis event. Participants in this pilot program shall include the district attorneys offices in the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Contra Costa, the County of Los Angeles, and the County of San Joaquin.
(b) The objectives of the pilot program include:
(1) Connecting the victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence with services and support on scene or immediately after the traumatic event.
(2) Providing vital services, resources, and support to victims, survivors, and loved ones when it is needed most.
(3) Providing crisis response to victims and survivors whenever it is needed.
(4) Decreasing the long-term impact of trauma on the health and well-being of survivors.
(5) Increasing access to, and utilization of, victims services, including robust referrals to community-based resources.
(6) Addressing language and cultural barriers to accessing services.
(c) Each participating district attorneys office shall establish a crisis response service team that will do all the following:
(1) Develop and implement a process for connecting with victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by crime and violence on scene or immediately after the traumatic event, including telephone or text message support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(A) Crisis response service teams shall attempt to make contact with survivors by telephone or text message within two hours of assignment.
(B) Victims and survivors may call or text for crisis support when needed, day or night and on weekends.
(2) Develop and implement a process for providing vital services, resources, and support to victims and survivors, including onsite, in-person support for victims and survivors of crime in collaboration with local law enforcement departments, first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and community-based service providers.
(A) Advocates shall provide crisis support, immediate financial and other resources, and emotional support to the victims and survivors family members.
(B) Victims and survivors shall be connected to and receive referrals for followup services, including referrals to community-based service providers.
(3) Develop and implement a process for responding to incidents of mass casualty, defined as an incident involving three or more victims, and large-scale violence or crime events to provide crisis support, safety planning, financial resources, and connection to immediate support services.
(4) Provide access to services and support for victims and survivors of violence and crime regardless of whether the incident leads to prosecution. Access to services shall not be conditioned on participation in prosecution of a criminal case.
(d) Each participating district attorneys office shall provide comprehensive reporting and evaluation of the programs outcomes. The report shall be delivered to the Legislature and the Governor by March 31, 2026, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) An evaluation of the process. process and whether it resulted in improved provision of services to a greater number of victims and survivors.
(2) A list of partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management agencies, medical and mental health providers, and community-based service providers.
(3) A summary of the impact of services and outcomes for victims and survivors.
(4) The total number of victims and survivors served by the program. For each case, information collected shall include the date of the event, along with the victims or survivors race, ethnicity, gender, date of birth, crime type, derivative victims, services provided, and referrals made.
(5) The pilot term shall begin on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2026. The evaluation term shall begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.
(e) This Act shall be effective upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature and shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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