SANTA ANA FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER/ WAYMAKERS

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CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE PLAN FOR SUSPECTS, PRISONERS AND/OR DEFENDANTS The Santa Ana Family Justice Center is a one -stop justice and service center for victims of family violence and their children. To enhance the safety of clients, children and staff at the SAFJC, no defendants or suspects will be provided services at the SAFJC. A limited criminal background check will be conducted to determine if a person seeking services has any local pending domestic violence/elder abuse case, restraining orders or warrants. Persons listed as suspects with pending DWEA, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse cases, restraining orders or warrants will be referred to the SAFJC Director or Criminal Investigation Division Commander of the Santa Ana Police Department. Factors to be reviewed include but are not limited to the following: ❑ Type of services requested ,AEP" ❑ Date of the prior domestic violence incident(s) '46'� ❑ Type and date ofwarrant'H ❑ Status of the criminal case ,AEP. ❑ Status of restraining and/or protective orders 'AEP.' ❑ Prior history of victimization sEa. ❑ Consideration of dominant aggressor ,AEs. ❑ Risk to clients and/or staff ,AEP'Generally, any person listed as a suspect will not be offered services if the offense occurred within the prior year. ,quDepending on the circumstances, the SAFJC may declare a conflict, decline to provide services, provide limited services, provide referrals for services to nearby agencies and/or seek law enforcement intervention when appropriate. In the event of a conflict, SAFJC staff will: ,AEP ll ❑ Discreetly advise the client of the conflict and/or a warrant (To assist with warrant disclosure see Attachment G) ,AEa" ❑ Provide referral to nearby agencies ,171. AEP. ❑ Provide appropriate literature, brochures and/or directions ,AEp" ❑ Answer any questions and/or concerns in a respectful and patient -',S'E nner IISUII r 14