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North Carolina Department ofAdministrationNorth Carolina Council for WomenSEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTERSPROGRAMGuidelinesUpdated September, 2014NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES1
INTRODUCTIONThe North Carolina Council for Women (NC CFW) is the state’s leading voiceon key issues impacting women.NC CFW is a departmental advocacy division within the Department ofAdministration that provides funding, consultation and/or technicalassistance to sexual assault and rape crisis centers statewide.NC CFW has region offices that provide consultation and technicalassistance to programs as well as help with program and boarddevelopment. The region office staff will conduct monitoring assessments forall funded programs in an effort to ensure compliance with all relevantfederal laws, state statutes and North Carolina administrative codeprovisions, as well as best practices in service delivery.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES2
PURPOSEThe purpose of the Sexual Assault/RapeCrisis Center Guidelines is to provide allprograms receiving funding from the NCCFW with directives on administrative andprogrammatic requirements.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES3
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY1. Grantees that receive sexual assault funding must adhere to the North Carolina GeneralStatute (G. S.) §143B-394.21.2. To qualify all applicants:a. Shall be a local unit of government or a private, non-profit organization.b. Shall operate for one year providing the sexual assault basic services prior toapplying for the sexual assault funds.c. Shall comply with G. S. §143C-6-23 regarding audit requirements and grantmonitoring.d. Shall comply with the provisions of the grant contract.e. Shall maintain compliance with agency contracting.f. Shall have a Board of Directors that receives board training annually.g. Shall provide timely and accurate program and financial reporting to the Council.h. Shall not have supplanted federal, state or local funds that in the absence of statefunds would be available for any portion of the program.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES4
REQUIREMENTSACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTSAll Grantees must adhere to the reporting requirements outlined in G.S. §143C-6-23, North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) Chapter 9and the contract between the grantee and the North CarolinaCFW/DOA.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES5
REQUIREMENTSUSE OF FUNDS Grantees shall ensure that state funds are utilized for the purpose ofthe grant as outlined by 9 NCAC 03M.0202. 9 NCAC 03M. 0201 states that Grantees must adhere to the CostPrinciples outlined in the Office of Management & Budget’s SuperCircular, (this Super Circular supersedes and streamlines requirementsfrom OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, A-110, and A-122, as well as A-89, A102, and A-133. A-87 and A-122.) Determination of allowable costs is at the NC CFW’s discretion. Administrative costs associated with NC CFW funds shall not exceed20% of the sexual assault/ rape crisis center program grantappropriation. Administrative or M&G costs are expenses allocated forthe overall function and management of the agency, rather than forthe direct conduct of program services.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES6
REQUIREMENTSUSE OF FUNDS – ADMINISTRATIVE COSTSExamples of Administrative or M&G costs include (but are not limited to): Board of Directors, Committee and staff meetings (unless held in connection withspecific program or fundraising activities) Legal/Accounting/Financial Services Office management and general office supplies Publication and distribution of an annual report Salary, FICA, fringe benefit expense for non-direct service staff time (i.e.: grantwriting/compliance reporting, board meeting preparation, monthly financialreconciliations, etc.) Percentage of rent and utilities not associated with program deliveryWhen assessing line items charged to the grant, ask is this expense associated withcarrying out direct services of the program?NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES7
REQUIREMENTSALLOWABLE COSTS (NOT EXHAUSTIVE LIST)Staff Salaries: All salaries or portions of staff salaries must relate directly to the execution of proposedsexual assault services. Programs are strongly encouraged to offset staff resources with volunteerefforts in order to maximize costeffectiveness and to encourage participation and support by thelocal community. Consultant fees are not considered salaries.Fringe Benefits: Benefits allowable under this grant program include FICA, unemployment insurance,health insurance, hospital, life insurance and retirement.Travel: Total amount of travel and per diem charged to the grant funds must not exceed 10% of thetotal grant.Mileage – reimbursed up to current state rate on organization business.Registration Fees – not to exceed 200.00 per person per conference or workshop unless prior approvalgiven by the assigned grants administrator.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES8
REQUIREMENTSALLOWABLE COSTS (NOT EXHAUSTIVE LIST)Meals – incurred on organization business reimbursed inaccordance with state rates.Room Charges – for organization business reimbursement atactual or up to current in-state rates (not including taxes).Out-of-State travel – must have prior approval by theassigned grants administrator and are reimbursed inaccordance with state rates. All out of state travel must haveprior approval of assigned grants administrator.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES9
REQUIREMENTSALLOWABLE COSTS (NOT EXHAUSTIVE LIST)Operating Expenses:a. Rent of office or shelter spaceb. Utilities for office or shelterc. Expendable supplies and materialsd. Equipment (i. e. printers, copiers, fax machine).e. Postagef. Communications (i. e. telephone, pager, etc.)g. Education (i. e. videos, books, training costs)h. Printing of publicationsi. Emergency shelter costs (motel, hotel)j. Client costs (i. e. food, transportation, medications & other financial assistance)k. Professional servicesNC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES10
REQUIREMENTSALLOWABLE COSTS (NOT EXHAUSTIVE LIST):Repairs & Maintenance of Agency Owned Property: Repair andmaintenance costs can be charged to grant only when theprogram owns or is purchasing the property.Insurance Fees/Bonding: Insurance and Bonding fees are allowable(i. e. fire, theft, property, personal liability insurance policies andbonding for persons handling funds).Audit: Audit costs are only allowable if the agency receives 500,000or more in state funds and/or federal pass-through funds and hasprior approval from the assigned grants administrator per G. S. §1436.1.Volunteer Expenses: Service related expense reimbursement, trainingcost and volunteer appreciation costsNC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES11
REQUIREMENTSUNALLOWABLE COST(NOT EXHAUSTIVE LIST)Grant funds shall not be used for the following purposes: Petty Cash Loans, Mortgage Payments, Property Taxes Entertainment costs, food for staff or board meetings, social activities, alcoholic beverages,flowers Debt payments, fines or penalties All costs associated with lobbying or activities designed to influence legislators or publicofficials to support or vote against specific legislation Construction of new property or addition, remodeling or other capital improvements Costs of tickets, prizes, dinners, or other fundraising expenses 8. Parking fees or fines Parking fees or fines Use of any grant funds to supplant any other federal, state, or local funds Costs of Consultants (unless prior approved by assigned grants administrator) Any costs not shown in allowable costs nor itemized in this section maybe consideredunallowable, please verify with your assigned grants administrator and/or Region Director.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES12
REQUIREMENTSMATCHPrograms applying for these funds must match state appropriated funds. The matchrequirement is designed to encourage sustainability of the program by diversifying thefunding base and gaining local support for the program’s efforts. The match must begenerated locally and represent a minimum of 20% of the total award (Ex. If the total grantaward is 10,000, a 2,000 match is required). The source of the match must be specified inthe grant application/agreement. Examples of sources for a local match include:1.Fundraisers2.Grants from private organizations (ex. Churches, foundations, businesses, etc.)3.United Way4.Civic Groups5.Local government units (city & county government)6.In-kind goods or services calculated at fair market value (volunteer board hoursfor required board attendance may not be utilized)NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES13
ADMINISTRATIVE &ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIESEach Grantee must have the following policies prior toreceiving NC CFW funding:1. Conflict of Interest Policy2. Non-Discrimination Policy3. Organizational Code of Conduct Policy4. Internal Controls Policy5. Whistleblower Policy6. Confidentiality7. Personnel PolicyNC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES14
BOARD OF DIRECTORSAll not-for-profit grantees must be governed by a Board of Directors with members who represent thedemographic profile of the community, consumers, as well as businesses, government services, legal,educational, religious, and other systems. An advisory committee is strongly recommended for all otherentities.The following committees are mandatory: Finance Committee: ( Boards shall have an active Finance Committee to monitor financialmanagement of the agency). A. The committee should submit a written report at each board meeting for the entire board meetingfor the entire Board to review. Report includes the Balance Sheet and P&L statement. B. The Treasurer must a member/chair of the Finance Committee C. Copies of the finance report should be submitted via e-mail to the grantee’s Region Director andmust be kept on file for review by the NC CFW staff. Human Resources Planning/Personnel Committee; and Resource Development/Fundraising Committee.Please contact your NC CFW Region Office for Board Training availability.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES15
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (cont.) Public Relations/Marketing and Strategic PlanningCommittees of the Board are recommended.Grantees shall have a board approved strategic plan on file for review by the Council. Grantees shall have a corporate notebook,containing approved board meeting minutes forthree years. The notebook must also contain the lastthree year’s 990 forms, the program’s bylaws andthe agency’s 501(c) 3 letter (if applicable).NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES16
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (cont.)Boards shall: Designate one or more seats for sexual assault survivors. Status shallremain confidential; however, the board chair, executive directorand region director shall be given knowledge of the boardmember’s status in order to meet compliance. (Recruiting a SexualAssault Survivor that is comfortable with being an advocate) Provide orientation for new members at the beginning of theirterm. Orientation includes programmatic issues, boardresponsibilities, fiscal overview and responsibilities and operationsmanagement. Have regularly scheduled meetings and keep written records ofmeetings containing the dates, times, place of meeting, membersattending, decision, motions, etc.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES17
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (cont.) Boards shall submit copies of approved boardminutes via e-mail to the NC CFW Region Directorand keep copies on file for review during site visits. Training may be delivered by the NC CFW RegionDirector. Training or orientation not provided by the RegionDirector must be approved by the Region Directorfor content.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES18
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (cont.) Grantee Boards of Directors shall receive anannual site visit or other assessments by the NCCFW Region Director to ensure compliancewith the Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis CenterGuidelines. Board Chairperson and Executive Directors willreceive a copy of the Annual Assessment andSite Visit Report from the NC CFW RegionDirectorNC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES19
INDEMNITY/LIABILITY INSURANCE/BONDING Must provide and maintain adequate insurance coverage. Maintain fire, theft, property and personal liability insurance. Persons having access to financial resources shall have thenecessary and appropriate insurance to cover theft and fraud. Grantees should have appropriate insurance to cover buildingand/or clients in the event of accidents or loss. Boards should consider Officers and Directors insurance for theirown protection. Grantees should maintain automobile insurance for all vehiclesused in the performance of the grant.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES20
GRANT APPLICATION Programs must apply annually to the NC CFW for SexualAssault funding. Each program must submit theappropriate grant application and/or Program StatusUpdate along with the specified number of copies tothe assigned grants administrator and/or RegionDirector. Consult the Council website for a copy of theapplication. www.councilforwomen.nc.govNC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES21
GRANT AWARD Grantees will receive an initial grant award announcement from the NC CFW. The funding cyclefor the sexual assault funds is July 1st – June 30th. Grantees must complete the grant award agreement and return the designated number ofsigned originals to the assigned Grants Administrator and/ or Region Director. Funds cannot be released to Grantees until the funds are appropriated by the GeneralAssembly and the grant award agreement is fully executed. All payments to Grantees are contingent upon fund availability. Sub-grantees must provide all information necessary to ensure the program complies with thestandards, responsibilities, and obligations of the grantee. Grantees should have three months of operating funds on hand, demonstrating that the statefunds will be supplemental.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES22
CHECK SIGNATURES/ ACCOUNTING Grantees must have two signatures on checks over 500.(Recommended signatures are a Board member and staff,not two staff) The use of debit cards is discouraged. Accounting records shall be supported by sourcedocumentation, such as canceled checks, paid bills,payrolls, time and attendance records, contract and subgrant award documents, etc. Records shall be kept for five years after audit.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES23
CONTROLSBudget Control Actual expenditures or outlays from state grant funds shall not exceed the budgeted amounts for each line itemor for the total grant.Internal Control Written internal control and accountability shall be in place to maintain the integrity of all grant cash, real andpersonal property, and other assets. All property shall be used for authorized purposes onlyEquipment Inventory Safeguard all purchases and assure that they are used solely for authorized purposes. Maintain an equipment record and inventory control for all fixed assets, equipment purchases or donations. Equipment records shall also indicate discarded or disposed of equipment or trade-ins.Liquidation of Obligations Grantee shall settle all obligations incurred under the grant award agreement no later than 90 days after the endof the funding period.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES24
REPORTING REQUIREMENTSA.Programs shall adhere to the reporting requirements described on the Notice of Certain Reporting and AuditRequirements. Programs shall follow reporting requirements implemented by the Council.B.Failure to comply with all reporting requirements and all reporting deadlines will result in the withholding or nonissuance of grant funds.C.Failure to comply with any reporting requirements can lead to the possible termination of the grant contractwhich shall result in suspension of grant funds.D.Financial Reports1.2.Budget Transfer Request Forma.Programs may transfer funding from one budget line item to another with the written priorapproval of the assigned Grants Administrator and Region Director.b.May 31st is the final deadline the Council will accept budget transfer requests.Sexual Assault Grant Monthly Expenditure Reporta.All programs must submit a monthly report to the assigned grants administrator and its regionoffice by the fifteenth of each month. The report is considered late if the grants administratorreceives the report on the sixteenth.b.The monthly expenditure report must reflect the previous month’s activities. (Ex. The Novemberreport is submitted in December.)NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES25
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (cont.)c.Please note that the initial grant award announcement occurs at a different time eachyear due to the General Assembly. This may affect the July, August, September andOctober deadlines of the sexual assault grant monthly expenditure report. The Grantssection will assess this and notify programs of the revised deadlines.d.Programs must include the following: program budget, the actual expenses for the month,year to date expenditures and the remaining balance.e.Programs must attach a completed supporting documentation form to the report. Thisform must include the following: expenditure, check number of check used to pay theexpense, check date, cost of item or service, total submitted for sexual assault grant monthlyexpenditure report.f.The executive director and the preparer of the report must sign and submit it.g.Copies of all supporting documents must be attached to this form.h.If the Council does not receive a sexual assault grant monthly expenditure report froma program or a requested revision of the report, the program will not receive its portion ofthe sexual assault grant for the quarter.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES26
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (cont.)3. Projected Income Statementa. Programs must complete a projected income statement to include in itsgrant application. The Statement must include an estimate of all sourcesof projected income for the upcoming fiscal year.4. Inventory Reporta. Programs must maintain an inventory of equipment purchased with CFWGrant funds for annual review by the Region Director.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES27
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (cont.)Failure to comply with all reporting requirements will result in the withholding of grant funds. Failure to comply withreporting requirements can also lead to the termination of the grant contract and suspension of grant funds.Monthly Expenditure Reports Submit a monthly report to the assigned grants administrator and assigned Region Office by the fifteenth of eachmonth. Monthly report must reflect the previous month’s activities (ex. The November report is submitted in December.) Must include the following: budget, actual expenses for the month, year to date expenditures and the remainingbalance. Attach a completed supporting documentation form to the report. The Executive Director and the preparer of the report sign and submit it. Copies of all supporting documents must be attached to this form.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES28
NC CFW REVERSIONS Grant funds are issued on a quarterly basisto grantees. In an effort to deter multiplereversions of the state issued grant funds,NC CFW has implemented the followingguideline: When a grantee has monetary reversionsover two consecutive grant cycles ofmore than 2000, or 10% of the total grantaward (whichever is the higher amount)that grantee will be assessed by the NCCFW to evaluate the grantee’s ability toexpend any future state issued grantfunds. Such assessment may result in nonissuance of any future NC CFW grantfunds.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES Sexual Assault example: A sexualassault grantee receives a grantaward in the amount of 45,000during the grant cycle (July 1-June30) for each contract awarded. Ifgrantee reverts more than 2,000 or 4,500 of the 45,000 issued duringFY12-13 and FY13-14, an assessmentwill be conducted by NC CFW.29
NC CFW REVERSIONS (cont.) NC CFW does not benefit from any reversions and does nothave the ability to re-assign or re-issue reverted funds. Reverted funds are applied to the State’s general fund andare not accessible by NC CFW.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES30
CLIENT SERVICE REPORTS Must submit the semi-annual statistical report by e-mailnccfw@doa.nc.gov and cc: assigned RegionDirector/Office Assistant by January 20th and by July 20th. Must ensure the age, gender and race columns equal thenumber of clients served. Grantees that serve multiple counties must submit aseparate report for clients served in each county for whichNC CFW funding is awarded. Grantees and the general public can access thecompleted Sexual Assault client service report on the NCCFW website; www.councilforwomen.nc.govNC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES31
NC GRANTSPrograms must use the NC Grants online system to complete and submit to the Office of the State BudgetManagement(OSBM) reports (www.ncgrants.gov).A.Level 1 Reporting Requirements1.B.Agency that receives less than 25,000 in total State Issued Grant funds must complete thefollowing:a.Certification formb.State Grants Compliance Reporting: 25,000c.Both forms above due within 6 months of the organization’s year endLevel 2 Reporting Requirements2.Agency that receives at least 25,000 but less than 500,000 in total State issued Grant Funds mustcomplete the following:a.Certification formb.State Grants Compliance Reporting: 25,000c.Program Activities & Accomplishments Report, andd.Schedule of Receipts & Expenditures.e.The forms are due within six months of the program’s year end.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES32
NC GRANTS (cont.)Programs must use the NC Grants online system to complete and submit to the Office of the StateBudget Management(OSBM) reports (www.ncgrants.gov).C.Level 3 Reporting Requirements3.Agency that receives 500,000 or more in total state issued grant funds from the state of Northa.Certification Formb.State Grants Compliance Reporting 500,000c.Program Activities and Accomplishments Reportd.“Yellow Book” Audit done by CPAe.Schedule of Federal and State Awardsf.All forms are due within nine months of the program’s year end.Note: Please reference OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirementsfor Federal Awards, Super Circular or Omni Circular Published in Federal Register on December 26, 2013.Single audit changes effective for years ending December 31, 2015.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES33
REQUIRED SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM BASIC SERVICES Office Location: Grantee shall operate an office that is accessible to clients, located withinthe county for which funding is requested. The office shall be operated by staff membersand volunteers and be open during regular business hours (Monday through Friday duringan eight (8) hour work day). The office shall provide information and referrals, advocacy,crisis intervention, and other supportive services. A private dwelling/residence shall not beutilized for office purposes. Service Requirements: Services cannot be denied based on a client’s immigration status,age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, creed, sexual and/or religions orientation Accessibility Standards: The Grantee shall follow the Fundamental Elements of Accessibility.(http://www.fpg.unc.edu/ ncodh/fea.cfm)NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES34
REQUIRED SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM BASIC SERVICESHotline Services: The program shall maintain a confidential crisis telephone line that operates twenty-four (24) hours perday, seven (7) days a week. Program staff members and volunteers that work the hotline shall receive a minimum of 20 hours oftraining annually on responding to the needs of sexual assault callers including, i.e. assessing dangerand the need for medical services, providing crisis intervention and supportive listening, describing theprogram’s services and providing information on reporting to law enforcement, the legal process andemergency services. Dual programs that operate both sexual assault and sexual violence programs are encouraged to crosstrain all staff and volunteers responsible for providing hotline coverage to maximize services to callers. During regular office hours, callers must have access to a trained staff or volunteer. After regular officehours, the program may utilize answering services but calls may not be answered by an answeringmachine. Business line voice mail systems shall provide callers with the ability to directly connect to a trained staffmember or volunteer. It is recommended that the program utilize the services of the LanguageLine (1-877-886-3885) in orderto accept and assist foreign language callers. (Please contact NCCASA and/or NCCADV regardingavailable assistance) The program shall follow the Fundamental Elements of Accessibility in providing this service.(http://www.fpg.unc.edu/ ncodh/fea.cfm)NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES35
REQUIRED SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM BASIC SERVICESCrisis Intervention & Referral Services1.The program shall provide crisis intervention services to clients by telephone or inperson.2.The program shall refer clients to local community resources that are victim-centered,age appropriate and culturally competent.Transportation Services1.The program is encouraged to network with other community organizations to providetransportation.2.The program shall provide or coordinate transportation services for clients inemergency situations and for follow-up services when needed. Follow-up servicesmay include legal, housing, employment, medical, and government benefits.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES36
REQUIRED SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM BASIC SERVICESShelter Services1.If shelter services are needed for victims of sexual violence and if the sexual assault/rape crisis centerdoes not have a safe home, the agency will work with a local domestic violence program to arrangefor shelter. The program shall follow the Fundamental Elements of Accessibility when arranging forshelter of clients with hearing, sight or other disabilities.Advocacy Services1.The program shall provide advocacy to clients and when appropriate to their children. Advocatesshould assist the victim in assessing her safety. Court advocacy is provided to victims as requested. Thisincludes accompanying the victim to sessions with law enforcement, attorneys and court proceedings.2.When appropriate Parents and children should be referred to Child Advocacy Centers, Child AbusePrevention Services, and/or to a licensed trauma therapist. As mentioned above, trained volunteersand staff members shall also accompany clients to law enforcement interviews, meetings with thedistrict attorney, court proceedings and follow-up medical appointments.3.NC G. S. 8-53.12. Communications with agents of rape crisis centers and domestic violence programsprivileged.4.NC G.S. 7B-301 requires any person or institution that has cause to suspect child abuse or neglect toreport to the Department of Social Services Child Protective Services. It is important that sexualassault/rape crisis centers establish good working relationships with their local Department of SocialServices.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES37
REQUIRED SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM BASIC SERVICESSupportive Services The program shall provide supportive services to include safety strategies, plan of action, supportivelistening, identification of options for the client, assistance in obtaining protective orders, assistance inarranging for legal representation and support to the family members and friends that request assistance. Grantees should assist victims with obtaining Civil No-Contact orders. Stalking/Harassment Civil ProtectionOrders . In North Carolina Stalking is defined as following more than once or otherwise harassing withoutlegal purpose with intent to place within reasonable fear for personal safety or safety of immediate familyor close personal associates; cause to suffer substantial emotional distress by placing in fear ofdeath, bodily injury, or continued harassment.NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES38
REQUIRED SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM BASIC SERVICESSupportive Services (cont.) Sexual violence behind bars is widespread and is impacting thoseincarcerated in North Carolina. The U.S. Department of Justice’s PrisonRape Elimination Act (PREA) national standards requires that federal andstate facilities inform victims of their rights under PREA. The North CarolinaCoalition Against Sexual Assault and the North Carolina Division ofCorrection/DPS are working in partnership to put the Prison Rape EliminationAct (PREA) into practice. It is important that grantees obtain workingknowledge of correction facilities policy, procedures & facility guidelines &protocols to assist in providing advocacy inside correctional facilities and athospitals. Grantees should become familiar with the recommended practices forassisting victims of Human Trafficking. Grantees should be able to identifyvictims of trafficking, have a protocol for assisting victims of trafficking, andbe able to identify resources available to victims of trafficking. The program shall follow the Fundamental Elements of Accessibility inproviding this service. (http://www.fpg.unc.edu/ ncodh/fea.cfm)NC CFW SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS CENTER GUIDELINES39
REQUIRED SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM BASIC SERVICESCrisis Intervention and Support Groups1. The grantee shall provide
assistance to sexual assault and rape crisis centers statewide. NC CFW has region offices that provide consultation and technical assistance to programs as well as help with program and board development. The region office staff w ill conduct monitoring assessments for all funded programs in an effort to ensure compliance with all relevant
