Louisiana VAWA Implementation Plan Survey

VAWA Implementation Plan Survey

Background Information
The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement is the state administering agency for the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant. The purpose of the S.T.O.P. VAWA Grant is to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violence against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women.

As the state administering agency, the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement is required to submit an Implementation Plan outlining how the state plans to use funds from the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act Grant. Your input is very important!

We have created a brief survey to obtain input on how you think the S.T.O.P. VAWA funds should be used.

Confidentiality
Answers to this survey are confidential and anonymous. No specific identifying information is required to participate and no efforts will be made to identify any respondent.

Instructions
The purpose of this survey is to obtain a multidisciplinary response on how you think the S.T.O.P. VAWA funds should be used. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions. This survey should not take more than 30 minutes of your time to complete.

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Demographic Information

1. Is the agency you serve primarily:

2. What type of agency do you serve?

Other Please Specify

3. Do you work in a tribal based organization?

4. Please estimate the number of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking your agency serves in a 12-month period.

5. What PRIMARY victim communities or populations does your agency serve? Mark all that apply.

Adolescents (13 – 18 years old)
African Americans
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
Children (12 years old and younger)
Disabled Clients
Drug/Alcohol dependent clients
Elderly (65+)
Female Domestic Violence Survivors
Hispanic/Latinx
Immigrants
Incarcerated
LGBTQIA+ individuals
Limited English Proficient Clients
Male Domestic Violence Survivors
Mental Health Clients
Native Americans
Non-Binary individuals
Sex Trafficking Survivors
Sexual Violence Survivors
Stalking Survivors
Other (please specify)

Other Please Specify

6. How many individuals does your agency as a whole employ?

7. What type of funding does your agency receive? Mark all that apply.

Direct Grant through OVC
Direct Grant through OVW
FVPSA Grant through OAG
Rural Grant through DAC
SASP Grant through DAC
VAWA Grant through DAC
VOCA Grant through DAC
None
Other (please specify)

Other

8. Please mark the top five (5) infrastructure needs within your program.

Administrative overhead
Appliances such as washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators
Basic program supplies
Computer equipment upgrade – hardware/software
Funding for/and increase of staff
Furniture upgrades
Office expansion
Office repair/maintenance
Shelter repair/maintenance
Technology other – communication systems, assisted technology, etc.
Transitional Housing repair/maintenance
Utilities and rent
Other (please specify)

Other

Services

9. Which immediate supports/services do you think are most important for people who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and/or stalking? (Choose five (5))

Basic needs (food/clothing)
Case management/advocacy to plan and coordinate support
Childcare services
Civil legal services
Criminal legal services
Crisis intervention services
Disability support including language access
Emergency shelter medical screening/services
Emergency shelter
Out of home placement/residential placement for minor victims
Safety/information planning
Transportation

10. Which long-term supports/services do you think are most important for people who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and/or stalking? (Choose 5)

Access to comprehensive medical care
Childcare services
Civil legal services
Criminal legal services
Drug/alcohol addiction services
Educational assistance/GED assistance
Employment assistance/job skills
Financial advocacy/budgeting
Legal advocacy (order of protection, filing a police report, filing charges, court accompaniment)
Mental health services
Peer support groups for youth and/or adults
Safety/information planning
Transitional housing/long-term housing
Transportation
Trauma specific therapy (based on the violence experienced)

11. Services provided directly through your agency that are available to victims of violence include:

Advocacy
Access to comprehensive medical care
Basic needs such as food and clothing
Case management to plan and coordinate care
Cash assistance
Childcare services during program participation
Community outreach/education
Coordination with law enforcement during investigations
Crisis line/hotline
Disability support
Drug/alcohol addiction services
Emergency clothing
Emergency food
Emergency medical screening/services
Emergency Response
Emergency Shelter
English as a Second Language classes (ESL)
Financial advocacy
Harm reduction services for current drug users
Help finding employment
Intake and assessment
Job skills
Legal advocacy for people charged with crimes
Legal immigration services
Legal services
Long-term housing
Mental health services
Peer support groups for youth or adults
Pet Care
Referral to services your agency does not provide
Reproductive and sexual health services
Safety planning
Spiritual advocacy
Support for family members and partners of victims
Transitional housing
Transportation
Trauma specific counseling
Victim outreach/identification
Other (please specify)

Other

12. Based on current needs of your community, please categorize the following underserved/inadequately served target populations by their level of need from “least in need of services” to “most in need of services”.

	Least In Need	Somewhat Least In Need	Neutral	Somewhat In Need	Most In Need
African American	Least In NeedAfrican American Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedAfrican American Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralAfrican American Neutral	Somewhat In NeedAfrican American Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedAfrican American Most In Need
Asian	Least In NeedAsian Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedAsian Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralAsian Neutral	Somewhat In NeedAsian Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedAsian Most In Need
Boys and young men of color	Least In NeedBoys and young men of color Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedBoys and young men of color Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralBoys and young men of color Neutral	Somewhat In NeedBoys and young men of color Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedBoys and young men of color Most In Need
College Campuses	Least In NeedCollege Campuses Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedCollege Campuses Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralCollege Campuses Neutral	Somewhat In NeedCollege Campuses Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedCollege Campuses Most In Need
Economically Disadvantaged	Least In NeedEconomically Disadvantaged Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedEconomically Disadvantaged Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralEconomically Disadvantaged Neutral	Somewhat In NeedEconomically Disadvantaged Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedEconomically Disadvantaged Most In Need
Elderly	Least In NeedElderly Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedElderly Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralElderly Neutral	Somewhat In NeedElderly Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedElderly Most In Need
Latinx	Least In NeedLatinx Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedLatinx Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralLatinx Neutral	Somewhat In NeedLatinx Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedLatinx Most In Need
LGBTQIA+	Least In NeedLGBTQIA+ Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedLGBTQIA+ Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralLGBTQIA+ Neutral	Somewhat In NeedLGBTQIA+ Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedLGBTQIA+ Most In Need
Non-English Speaking	Least In NeedNon-English Speaking Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedNon-English Speaking Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralNon-English Speaking Neutral	Somewhat In NeedNon-English Speaking Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedNon-English Speaking Most In Need
Rural	Least In NeedRural Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedRural Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralRural Neutral	Somewhat In NeedRural Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedRural Most In Need
Stalking	Least In NeedStalking Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedStalking Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralStalking Neutral	Somewhat In NeedStalking Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedStalking Most In Need
Teen	Least In NeedTeen Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedTeen Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralTeen Neutral	Somewhat In NeedTeen Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedTeen Most In Need
Tribal	Least In NeedTribal Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedTribal Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralTribal Neutral	Somewhat In NeedTribal Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedTribal Most In Need
Undocumented	Least In NeedUndocumented Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedUndocumented Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralUndocumented Neutral	Somewhat In NeedUndocumented Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedUndocumented Most In Need
Urban	Least In NeedUrban Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedUrban Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralUrban Neutral	Somewhat In NeedUrban Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedUrban Most In Need
Victims in congregate housing (ie. group homes and mental health facilities	Least In NeedVictims in congregate housing (ie. group homes and mental health facilities Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims in congregate housing (ie. group homes and mental health facilities Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims in congregate housing (ie. group homes and mental health facilities Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims in congregate housing (ie. group homes and mental health facilities Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims in congregate housing (ie. group homes and mental health facilities Most In Need
Victims in detention settings/prisons	Least In NeedVictims in detention settings/prisons Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims in detention settings/prisons Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims in detention settings/prisons Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims in detention settings/prisons Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims in detention settings/prisons Most In Need
Victims with Developmental Disability	Least In NeedVictims with Developmental Disability Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims with Developmental Disability Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims with Developmental Disability Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims with Developmental Disability Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims with Developmental Disability Most In Need
Victims with Drug and Alcohol Addiction	Least In NeedVictims with Drug and Alcohol Addiction Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims with Drug and Alcohol Addiction Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims with Drug and Alcohol Addiction Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims with Drug and Alcohol Addiction Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims with Drug and Alcohol Addiction Most In Need
Victims with Hearing Impairment	Least In NeedVictims with Hearing Impairment Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims with Hearing Impairment Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims with Hearing Impairment Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims with Hearing Impairment Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims with Hearing Impairment Most In Need
Victims with Mental Illness	Least In NeedVictims with Mental Illness Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims with Mental Illness Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims with Mental Illness Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims with Mental Illness Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims with Mental Illness Most In Need
Victims with Mobility Disability	Least In NeedVictims with Mobility Disability Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims with Mobility Disability Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims with Mobility Disability Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims with Mobility Disability Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims with Mobility Disability Most In Need
Victims of Sex Trafficking	Least In NeedVictims of Sex Trafficking Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedVictims of Sex Trafficking Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralVictims of Sex Trafficking Neutral	Somewhat In NeedVictims of Sex Trafficking Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedVictims of Sex Trafficking Most In Need
Other	Least In NeedOther Least In Need	Somewhat Least In NeedOther Somewhat Least In Need	NeutralOther Neutral	Somewhat In NeedOther Somewhat In Need	Most In NeedOther Most In Need

Other

13. How do survivors affected by violence learn about services in your community? (Mark all that apply)

Billboards
Brochures or other written materials
Informational letter or material sent to victims
Newspaper ads about services
Posters or flyers in public rest room stalls/beauty shops
Presentations in community groups
Radio ads
Referrals from agencies
Referral/Information from police
Social Media Webpages
TV Ads
Word of Mouth
Other (please specify)

Other

14. Based on what you know about victims, what are the reasons why some DO NOT seek services? Please rank on a scale of 1-5 with 1 NOT being a reason at all to 5 being a MAIN reason.

	1 – No Reason	2	3	4	5 – Main Reason
Fear of deportation/legal status	1 – No ReasonFear of deportation/legal status 1 – No Reason	2Fear of deportation/legal status 2	3Fear of deportation/legal status 3	4Fear of deportation/legal status 4	5 – Main ReasonFear of deportation/legal status 5 – Main Reason
Fear of retaliation to children, self, or family	1 – No ReasonFear of retaliation to children, self, or family 1 – No Reason	2Fear of retaliation to children, self, or family 2	3Fear of retaliation to children, self, or family 3	4Fear of retaliation to children, self, or family 4	5 – Main ReasonFear of retaliation to children, self, or family 5 – Main Reason
Fear of retaliation to pet(s)	1 – No ReasonFear of retaliation to pet(s) 1 – No Reason	2Fear of retaliation to pet(s) 2	3Fear of retaliation to pet(s) 3	4Fear of retaliation to pet(s) 4	5 – Main ReasonFear of retaliation to pet(s) 5 – Main Reason
Feelings of shame or embarrassment	1 – No ReasonFeelings of shame or embarrassment 1 – No Reason	2Feelings of shame or embarrassment 2	3Feelings of shame or embarrassment 3	4Feelings of shame or embarrassment 4	5 – Main ReasonFeelings of shame or embarrassment 5 – Main Reason
Lack of knowledge about available services	1 – No ReasonLack of knowledge about available services 1 – No Reason	2Lack of knowledge about available services 2	3Lack of knowledge about available services 3	4Lack of knowledge about available services 4	5 – Main ReasonLack of knowledge about available services 5 – Main Reason
Lack of knowledge about victims’ rights	1 – No ReasonLack of knowledge about victims’ rights 1 – No Reason	2Lack of knowledge about victims’ rights 2	3Lack of knowledge about victims’ rights 3	4Lack of knowledge about victims’ rights 4	5 – Main ReasonLack of knowledge about victims’ rights 5 – Main Reason
Lack of social support (i.e., isolated)	1 – No ReasonLack of social support (i.e., isolated) 1 – No Reason	2Lack of social support (i.e., isolated) 2	3Lack of social support (i.e., isolated) 3	4Lack of social support (i.e., isolated) 4	5 – Main ReasonLack of social support (i.e., isolated) 5 – Main Reason
Lack of trust of the system	1 – No ReasonLack of trust of the system 1 – No Reason	2Lack of trust of the system 2	3Lack of trust of the system 3	4Lack of trust of the system 4	5 – Main ReasonLack of trust of the system 5 – Main Reason
Language differences	1 – No ReasonLanguage differences 1 – No Reason	2Language differences 2	3Language differences 3	4Language differences 4	5 – Main ReasonLanguage differences 5 – Main Reason
Not able to identify self as a victim	1 – No ReasonNot able to identify self as a victim 1 – No Reason	2Not able to identify self as a victim 2	3Not able to identify self as a victim 3	4Not able to identify self as a victim 4	5 – Main ReasonNot able to identify self as a victim 5 – Main Reason
Other (please specify)	1 – No ReasonOther (please specify) 1 – No Reason	2Other (please specify) 2	3Other (please specify) 3	4Other (please specify) 4	5 – Main ReasonOther (please specify) 5 – Main Reason

Other

15. What factors are most important to help a survivor decide to seek service and/or support? Please rank on a scale of 1-5 with 1 NOT being a reason at all to 5 being a MAIN reason.

	1 – No Reason	2	3	4	5 – Main Reason
Community Support	1 – No ReasonCommunity Support 1 – No Reason	2Community Support 2	3Community Support 3	4Community Support 4	5 – Main ReasonCommunity Support 5 – Main Reason
Concern for children or dependents	1 – No ReasonConcern for children or dependents 1 – No Reason	2Concern for children or dependents 2	3Concern for children or dependents 3	4Concern for children or dependents 4	5 – Main ReasonConcern for children or dependents 5 – Main Reason
Familiarity or comfort with local victim services	1 – No ReasonFamiliarity or comfort with local victim services 1 – No Reason	2Familiarity or comfort with local victim services 2	3Familiarity or comfort with local victim services 3	4Familiarity or comfort with local victim services 4	5 – Main ReasonFamiliarity or comfort with local victim services 5 – Main Reason
Family support	1 – No ReasonFamily support 1 – No Reason	2Family support 2	3Family support 3	4Family support 4	5 – Main ReasonFamily support 5 – Main Reason
Financial issues	1 – No ReasonFinancial issues 1 – No Reason	2Financial issues 2	3Financial issues 3	4Financial issues 4	5 – Main ReasonFinancial issues 5 – Main Reason
Health issues	1 – No ReasonHealth issues 1 – No Reason	2Health issues 2	3Health issues 3	4Health issues 4	5 – Main ReasonHealth issues 5 – Main Reason
Legal concerns	1 – No ReasonLegal concerns 1 – No Reason	2Legal concerns 2	3Legal concerns 3	4Legal concerns 4	5 – Main ReasonLegal concerns 5 – Main Reason
Location or convenience of services	1 – No ReasonLocation or convenience of services 1 – No Reason	2Location or convenience of services 2	3Location or convenience of services 3	4Location or convenience of services 4	5 – Main ReasonLocation or convenience of services 5 – Main Reason
Referral from another agency	1 – No ReasonReferral from another agency 1 – No Reason	2Referral from another agency 2	3Referral from another agency 3	4Referral from another agency 4	5 – Main ReasonReferral from another agency 5 – Main Reason
Severity/frequency of abuse or violence	1 – No ReasonSeverity/frequency of abuse or violence 1 – No Reason	2Severity/frequency of abuse or violence 2	3Severity/frequency of abuse or violence 3	4Severity/frequency of abuse or violence 4	5 – Main ReasonSeverity/frequency of abuse or violence 5 – Main Reason
Other (please specify)	1 – No ReasonOther (please specify) 1 – No Reason	2Other (please specify) 2	3Other (please specify) 3	4Other (please specify) 4	5 – Main ReasonOther (please specify) 5 – Main Reason

Other

Service Barriers for Domestic Violence

16. Specific to DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, please indicate how the following barriers affect your ability to provide services, with a rating of 1 indicating no barrier to 5 indicating a persistent barrier.

	1 – No Barrier	2	3	4	5 – Persistent Barrier
Affordable Housing	1 – No BarrierAffordable Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Affordable Housing 2	3Affordable Housing 3	4Affordable Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierAffordable Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Community Awareness of Domestic Violence	1 – No BarrierCommunity Awareness of Domestic Violence 1 – No Barrier	2Community Awareness of Domestic Violence 2	3Community Awareness of Domestic Violence 3	4Community Awareness of Domestic Violence 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCommunity Awareness of Domestic Violence 5 – Persistent Barrier
Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System	1 – No BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 1 – No Barrier	2Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 2	3Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 3	4Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 5 – Persistent Barrier
Cultural Barriers	1 – No BarrierCultural Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Cultural Barriers 2	3Cultural Barriers 3	4Cultural Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCultural Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Day Care Services	1 – No BarrierDay Care Services 1 – No Barrier	2Day Care Services 2	3Day Care Services 3	4Day Care Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierDay Care Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance	1 – No BarrierDisability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 1 – No Barrier	2Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 2	3Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 3	4Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 4	5 – Persistent BarrierDisability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 5 – Persistent Barrier
Emergency Financial Services	1 – No BarrierEmergency Financial Services 1 – No Barrier	2Emergency Financial Services 2	3Emergency Financial Services 3	4Emergency Financial Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierEmergency Financial Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Advocates	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Advocates 2	3Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Advocates 3	4Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Courts	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Courts 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Courts 2	3Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Courts 3	4Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Courts 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Courts 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Law Enforcement	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Law Enforcement 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Law Enforcement 2	3Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Law Enforcement 3	4Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Law Enforcement 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Law Enforcement 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Prosecutors	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Prosecutors 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Prosecutors 2	3Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Prosecutors 3	4Knowledge of Domestic Violence among Prosecutors 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Domestic Violence among Prosecutors 5 – Persistent Barrier
Lack of Transitional Housing	1 – No BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Lack of Transitional Housing 2	3Lack of Transitional Housing 3	4Lack of Transitional Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Language Barriers	1 – No BarrierLanguage Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Language Barriers 2	3Language Barriers 3	4Language Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLanguage Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Available Advocates	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Available Advocates 2	3Service Gap: Available Advocates 3	4Service Gap: Available Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 2	3Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 3	4Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 2	3Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 3	4Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Job Training	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Job Training 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Job Training 2	3Service Gap: Job Training 3	4Service Gap: Job Training 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Job Training 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Legal Services	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Legal Services 2	3Service Gap: Legal Services 3	4Service Gap: Legal Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Long Term Advocacy 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy 2	3Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy 3	4Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Long Term Advocacy 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Mental Health Counseling 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling 2	3Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling 3	4Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Mental Health Counseling 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 2	3Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 3	4Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 2	3Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 3	4Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 5 – Persistent Barrier
Shelter Bed Space	1 – No BarrierShelter Bed Space 1 – No Barrier	2Shelter Bed Space 2	3Shelter Bed Space 3	4Shelter Bed Space 4	5 – Persistent BarrierShelter Bed Space 5 – Persistent Barrier
Transportation Services	1 – No BarrierTransportation Services 1 – No Barrier	2Transportation Services 2	3Transportation Services 3	4Transportation Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierTransportation Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Other (please specify)	1 – No BarrierOther (please specify) 1 – No Barrier	2Other (please specify) 2	3Other (please specify) 3	4Other (please specify) 4	5 – Persistent BarrierOther (please specify) 5 – Persistent Barrier

Other

Service Barriers for Sexual Assault

17. Specific to Sexual Assault, please indicate how the following barriers affect your ability to provide services, with a rating of 1 indicating no barrier to 5 indicating a persistent barrier.

	1 – No Barrier	2	3	4	5 – Persistent Barrier
Affordable Housing	1 – No BarrierAffordable Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Affordable Housing 2	3Affordable Housing 3	4Affordable Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierAffordable Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Community Awareness of Sexual Assault	1 – No BarrierCommunity Awareness of Sexual Assault 1 – No Barrier	2Community Awareness of Sexual Assault 2	3Community Awareness of Sexual Assault 3	4Community Awareness of Sexual Assault 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCommunity Awareness of Sexual Assault 5 – Persistent Barrier
Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System	1 – No BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 1 – No Barrier	2Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 2	3Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 3	4Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 5 – Persistent Barrier
Cultural Barriers	1 – No BarrierCultural Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Cultural Barriers 2	3Cultural Barriers 3	4Cultural Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCultural Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Day Care Services	1 – No BarrierDay Care Services 1 – No Barrier	2Day Care Services 2	3Day Care Services 3	4Day Care Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierDay Care Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance	1 – No BarrierDisability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 1 – No Barrier	2Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 2	3Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 3	4Disability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 4	5 – Persistent BarrierDisability Accommodations/ADA Compliance 5 – Persistent Barrier
Emergency Financial Services	1 – No BarrierEmergency Financial Services 1 – No Barrier	2Emergency Financial Services 2	3Emergency Financial Services 3	4Emergency Financial Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierEmergency Financial Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Advocates	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Advocates 2	3Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Advocates 3	4Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Courts	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Courts 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Courts 2	3Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Courts 3	4Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Courts 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Courts 5 – Persistent Barrier
KKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Law Enforcement	1 – No BarrierKKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Law Enforcement 1 – No Barrier	2KKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Law Enforcement 2	3KKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Law Enforcement 3	4KKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Law Enforcement 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Law Enforcement 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Prosecutors	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Prosecutors 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Prosecutors 2	3Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Prosecutors 3	4Knowledge of Sexual Assault among Prosecutors 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Sexual Assault among Prosecutors 5 – Persistent Barrier
Lack of Transitional Housing	1 – No BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Lack of Transitional Housing 2	3Lack of Transitional Housing 3	4Lack of Transitional Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Language Barriers	1 – No BarrierLanguage Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Language Barriers 2	3Language Barriers 3	4Language Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLanguage Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Available Advocates	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Available Advocates 2	3Service Gap: Available Advocates 3	4Service Gap: Available Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 2	3Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 3	4Service Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Batterer’s Intervention Programs 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 2	3Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 3	4Service Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Court Services/Accompaniment 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Job Training	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Job Training 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Job Training 2	3Service Gap: Job Training 3	4Service Gap: Job Training 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Job Training 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Legal Services	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Legal Services 2	3Service Gap: Legal Services 3	4Service Gap: Legal Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Long Term Advocacy 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy 2	3Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy 3	4Service Gap: Long Term Advocacy 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Long Term Advocacy 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Mental Health Counseling 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling 2	3Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling 3	4Service Gap: Mental Health Counseling 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Mental Health Counseling 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: SANE Adult/SANE Pediatric	1 – No BarrierService Gap: SANE Adult/SANE Pediatric 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: SANE Adult/SANE Pediatric 2	3Service Gap: SANE Adult/SANE Pediatric 3	4Service Gap: SANE Adult/SANE Pediatric 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: SANE Adult/SANE Pediatric 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: SARTs	1 – No BarrierService Gap: SARTs 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: SARTs 2	3Service Gap: SARTs 3	4Service Gap: SARTs 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: SARTs 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 2	3Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 3	4Service Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Substance Abuse Treatment 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 2	3Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 3	4Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 5 – Persistent Barrier
Shelter Bed Space	1 – No BarrierShelter Bed Space 1 – No Barrier	2Shelter Bed Space 2	3Shelter Bed Space 3	4Shelter Bed Space 4	5 – Persistent BarrierShelter Bed Space 5 – Persistent Barrier
Transportation Services	1 – No BarrierTransportation Services 1 – No Barrier	2Transportation Services 2	3Transportation Services 3	4Transportation Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierTransportation Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Other (please specify)	1 – No BarrierOther (please specify) 1 – No Barrier	2Other (please specify) 2	3Other (please specify) 3	4Other (please specify) 4	5 – Persistent BarrierOther (please specify) 5 – Persistent Barrier

Other

Service Barriers for Stalking

18. Specific to Stalking, please indicate how the following barriers affect your ability to provide services, with a rating of with a rating of 1 indicating no barrier to 5 indicating a persistent barrier.

	1 – No Barrier	2	3	4	5 – Persistent Barrier
Affordable Housing	1 – No BarrierAffordable Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Affordable Housing 2	3Affordable Housing 3	4Affordable Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierAffordable Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Community Awareness of Stalking	1 – No BarrierCommunity Awareness of Stalking 1 – No Barrier	2Community Awareness of Stalking 2	3Community Awareness of Stalking 3	4Community Awareness of Stalking 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCommunity Awareness of Stalking 5 – Persistent Barrier
Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System	1 – No BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 1 – No Barrier	2Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 2	3Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 3	4Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 5 – Persistent Barrier
Cultural Barriers	1 – No BarrierCultural Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Cultural Barriers 2	3Cultural Barriers 3	4Cultural Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCultural Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Stalking among Advocates	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Stalking among Advocates 2	3Knowledge of Stalking among Advocates 3	4Knowledge of Stalking among Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Stalking among Courts	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Courts 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Stalking among Courts 2	3Knowledge of Stalking among Courts 3	4Knowledge of Stalking among Courts 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Courts 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Stalking among Law Enforcement	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Law Enforcement 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Stalking among Law Enforcement 2	3Knowledge of Stalking among Law Enforcement 3	4Knowledge of Stalking among Law Enforcement 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Law Enforcement 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Stalking among Prosecutors	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Prosecutors 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Stalking among Prosecutors 2	3Knowledge of Stalking among Prosecutors 3	4Knowledge of Stalking among Prosecutors 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Stalking among Prosecutors 5 – Persistent Barrier
Lack of Transitional Housing	1 – No BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Lack of Transitional Housing 2	3Lack of Transitional Housing 3	4Lack of Transitional Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Language Barriers	1 – No BarrierLanguage Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Language Barriers 2	3Language Barriers 3	4Language Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLanguage Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Available Advocates	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Available Advocates 2	3Service Gap: Available Advocates 3	4Service Gap: Available Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Legal Services	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Legal Services 2	3Service Gap: Legal Services 3	4Service Gap: Legal Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 2	3Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 3	4Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 5 – Persistent Barrier
Shelter Bed Space	1 – No BarrierShelter Bed Space 1 – No Barrier	2Shelter Bed Space 2	3Shelter Bed Space 3	4Shelter Bed Space 4	5 – Persistent BarrierShelter Bed Space 5 – Persistent Barrier
Transportation Services	1 – No BarrierTransportation Services 1 – No Barrier	2Transportation Services 2	3Transportation Services 3	4Transportation Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierTransportation Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Other (please specify)	1 – No BarrierOther (please specify) 1 – No Barrier	2Other (please specify) 2	3Other (please specify) 3	4Other (please specify) 4	5 – Persistent BarrierOther (please specify) 5 – Persistent Barrier

Other

Service Barriers for Dating Violence

19. Specific to Dating Violence, please indicate how the following barriers affect your ability to provide services, with a rating of with a rating of 1 indicating no barrier to 5 indicating a persistent barrier.

	1 – No Barrier	2	3	4	5 – Persistent Barrier
Affordable Housing	1 – No BarrierAffordable Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Affordable Housing 2	3Affordable Housing 3	4Affordable Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierAffordable Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Community Awareness of Stalking	1 – No BarrierCommunity Awareness of Stalking 1 – No Barrier	2Community Awareness of Stalking 2	3Community Awareness of Stalking 3	4Community Awareness of Stalking 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCommunity Awareness of Stalking 5 – Persistent Barrier
Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System	1 – No BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 1 – No Barrier	2Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 2	3Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 3	4Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 5 – Persistent Barrier
Cultural Barriers	1 – No BarrierCultural Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Cultural Barriers 2	3Cultural Barriers 3	4Cultural Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCultural Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Dating Violence among Advocates	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Dating Violence among Advocates 2	3Knowledge of Dating Violence among Advocates 3	4Knowledge of Dating Violence among Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Dating Violence among Courts	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Courts 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Dating Violence among Courts 2	3Knowledge of Dating Violence among Courts 3	4Knowledge of Dating Violence among Courts 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Courts 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Dating Violence among Law Enforcement	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Law Enforcement 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Dating Violence among Law Enforcement 2	3Knowledge of Dating Violence among Law Enforcement 3	4Knowledge of Dating Violence among Law Enforcement 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Law Enforcement 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Dating Violence among Prosecutors	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Prosecutors 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Dating Violence among Prosecutors 2	3Knowledge of Dating Violence among Prosecutors 3	4Knowledge of Dating Violence among Prosecutors 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Dating Violence among Prosecutors 5 – Persistent Barrier
Lack of Transitional Housing	1 – No BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Lack of Transitional Housing 2	3Lack of Transitional Housing 3	4Lack of Transitional Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Language Barriers	1 – No BarrierLanguage Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Language Barriers 2	3Language Barriers 3	4Language Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLanguage Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Available Advocates	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Available Advocates 2	3Service Gap: Available Advocates 3	4Service Gap: Available Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Legal Services	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Legal Services 2	3Service Gap: Legal Services 3	4Service Gap: Legal Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 2	3Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 3	4Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 5 – Persistent Barrier
Shelter Bed Space	1 – No BarrierShelter Bed Space 1 – No Barrier	2Shelter Bed Space 2	3Shelter Bed Space 3	4Shelter Bed Space 4	5 – Persistent BarrierShelter Bed Space 5 – Persistent Barrier
Transportation Services	1 – No BarrierTransportation Services 1 – No Barrier	2Transportation Services 2	3Transportation Services 3	4Transportation Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierTransportation Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Other (please specify)	1 – No BarrierOther (please specify) 1 – No Barrier	2Other (please specify) 2	3Other (please specify) 3	4Other (please specify) 4	5 – Persistent BarrierOther (please specify) 5 – Persistent Barrier

Other

Service Barriers for Sex Trafficking

20. Specific to Sex Trafficking, please indicate how the following barriers affect your ability to provide services, with a rating of with a rating of 1 indicating no barrier to 5 indicating a persistent barrier.

	1 – No Barrier	2	3	4	5 – Persistent Barrier
Affordable Housing	1 – No BarrierAffordable Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Affordable Housing 2	3Affordable Housing 3	4Affordable Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierAffordable Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Community Awareness of Stalking	1 – No BarrierCommunity Awareness of Stalking 1 – No Barrier	2Community Awareness of Stalking 2	3Community Awareness of Stalking 3	4Community Awareness of Stalking 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCommunity Awareness of Stalking 5 – Persistent Barrier
Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System	1 – No BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 1 – No Barrier	2Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 2	3Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 3	4Coordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCoordination between Victim Service Providers and Justice System 5 – Persistent Barrier
Cultural Barriers	1 – No BarrierCultural Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Cultural Barriers 2	3Cultural Barriers 3	4Cultural Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierCultural Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Advocates	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Advocates 2	3Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Advocates 3	4Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Courts	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Courts 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Courts 2	3Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Courts 3	4Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Courts 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Courts 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Law Enforcement	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Law Enforcement 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Law Enforcement 2	3Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Law Enforcement 3	4Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Law Enforcement 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Law Enforcement 5 – Persistent Barrier
Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Prosecutors	1 – No BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Prosecutors 1 – No Barrier	2Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Prosecutors 2	3Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Prosecutors 3	4Knowledge of Sex Trafficking among Prosecutors 4	5 – Persistent BarrierKnowledge of Sex Trafficking among Prosecutors 5 – Persistent Barrier
Lack of Transitional Housing	1 – No BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 1 – No Barrier	2Lack of Transitional Housing 2	3Lack of Transitional Housing 3	4Lack of Transitional Housing 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLack of Transitional Housing 5 – Persistent Barrier
Language Barriers	1 – No BarrierLanguage Barriers 1 – No Barrier	2Language Barriers 2	3Language Barriers 3	4Language Barriers 4	5 – Persistent BarrierLanguage Barriers 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Available Advocates	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Available Advocates 2	3Service Gap: Available Advocates 3	4Service Gap: Available Advocates 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Available Advocates 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Legal Services	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Legal Services 2	3Service Gap: Legal Services 3	4Service Gap: Legal Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Legal Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies	1 – No BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 1 – No Barrier	2Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 2	3Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 3	4Service Gap: Victim Service Agencies 4	5 – Persistent BarrierService Gap: Victim Service Agencies 5 – Persistent Barrier
Shelter Bed Space	1 – No BarrierShelter Bed Space 1 – No Barrier	2Shelter Bed Space 2	3Shelter Bed Space 3	4Shelter Bed Space 4	5 – Persistent BarrierShelter Bed Space 5 – Persistent Barrier
Transportation Services	1 – No BarrierTransportation Services 1 – No Barrier	2Transportation Services 2	3Transportation Services 3	4Transportation Services 4	5 – Persistent BarrierTransportation Services 5 – Persistent Barrier
Other (please specify)	1 – No BarrierOther (please specify) 1 – No Barrier	2Other (please specify) 2	3Other (please specify) 3	4Other (please specify) 4	5 – Persistent BarrierOther (please specify) 5 – Persistent Barrier

Other

Allocation of VAWA Grant Funds

21. The VAWA Grant mandates that 30% of funding must go to victim services. With that in mind, do you support the use of VAWA funds to support the work of advocates and/or counselors to provide direct services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking?

Yes
No, Please explain below

If No please explain

22. The VAWA Grant mandates that 25% of funding must go to law enforcement. With that in mind, do you support the use of VAWA funds to support the work of special investigators working exclusively on cases related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking?

Yes
No, Please explain below

If No please explain

23. The VAWA Grant mandates that 25% of funding must go to local prosecution. With that in mind, do you support the use of VAWA funds to support the work of prosecutors working exclusively on cases related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking?

Yes
No, Please explain below

If No please explain

24. The VAWA Grant mandates that 5% of funding must go to the courts. Currently the Oklahoma Administrative Office of the Courts refuses to accept federal funds; therefore, this 5% is delegated to the Discretionary Category. Tribal Courts are eligible to apply under the Courts Category. Do you support the 5% being delegated to the Discretionary Category if there are no court applicants?

Yes
No Please explain below

If No please explain

25. The VAWA Grant permits 15% of funds to be used to support discretionary projects and programs. In your opinion, should these funds ONLY support statewide initiatives?

Yes
No Please explain below

If No please explain

26. Projects listed below are examples of statewide initiatives that are eligible for discretionary funding. Please select three (3) projects/programs from the list below that you think will best serve victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking.

Batterer Intervention Training Programs
Coordinators for Coordinated Community Response Teams
Development of High-Risk Fatality Review Teams
Domestic Fatality Review Board
Law Enforcement Training
Multidisciplinary Statewide Training Conference
Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Victims
Supervision of Offenders
Do not fund Statewide Projects
Other (please specify)

Other

Training

27. Please rate the training needs for advocates and victims service providers. High Need, Moderate Need, Low Need, Don’t Know

	High Need	Moderate Need	Low Need	Don’t Know
Basic Advocacy Training	High NeedBasic Advocacy Training High Need	Moderate NeedBasic Advocacy Training Moderate Need	Low NeedBasic Advocacy Training Low Need	Don’t KnowBasic Advocacy Training Don’t Know
Comprehensive information about programs and victim services	High NeedComprehensive information about programs and victim services High Need	Moderate NeedComprehensive information about programs and victim services Moderate Need	Low NeedComprehensive information about programs and victim services Low Need	Don’t KnowComprehensive information about programs and victim services Don’t Know
Confidentiality, Ethics	High NeedConfidentiality, Ethics High Need	Moderate NeedConfidentiality, Ethics Moderate Need	Low NeedConfidentiality, Ethics Low Need	Don’t KnowConfidentiality, Ethics Don’t Know
Mandated Reporter Requirements	High NeedMandated Reporter Requirements High Need	Moderate NeedMandated Reporter Requirements Moderate Need	Low NeedMandated Reporter Requirements Low Need	Don’t KnowMandated Reporter Requirements Don’t Know
Navigating the criminal justice system	High NeedNavigating the criminal justice system High Need	Moderate NeedNavigating the criminal justice system Moderate Need	Low NeedNavigating the criminal justice system Low Need	Don’t KnowNavigating the criminal justice system Don’t Know
Louisiana Laws (DV, SA, Stalking, Victims’ Rights, Lethality Assessment)	High NeedLouisiana Laws (DV, SA, Stalking, Victims’ Rights, Lethality Assessment) High Need	Moderate NeedLouisiana Laws (DV, SA, Stalking, Victims’ Rights, Lethality Assessment) Moderate Need	Low NeedLouisiana Laws (DV, SA, Stalking, Victims’ Rights, Lethality Assessment) Low Need	Don’t KnowLouisiana Laws (DV, SA, Stalking, Victims’ Rights, Lethality Assessment) Don’t Know
Sensitivity training and cultural knowledge	High NeedSensitivity training and cultural knowledge High Need	Moderate NeedSensitivity training and cultural knowledge Moderate Need	Low NeedSensitivity training and cultural knowledge Low Need	Don’t KnowSensitivity training and cultural knowledge Don’t Know
Topic Specific Training such as sex trafficking, stalking, Title IX, etc	High NeedTopic Specific Training such as sex trafficking, stalking, Title IX, etc High Need	Moderate NeedTopic Specific Training such as sex trafficking, stalking, Title IX, etc Moderate Need	Low NeedTopic Specific Training such as sex trafficking, stalking, Title IX, etc Low Need	Don’t KnowTopic Specific Training such as sex trafficking, stalking, Title IX, etc Don’t Know
Trauma informed/sensitive service and supports	High NeedTrauma informed/sensitive service and supports High Need	Moderate NeedTrauma informed/sensitive service and supports Moderate Need	Low NeedTrauma informed/sensitive service and supports Low Need	Don’t KnowTrauma informed/sensitive service and supports Don’t Know
Other (please specify)	High NeedOther (please specify) High Need	Moderate NeedOther (please specify) Moderate Need	Low NeedOther (please specify) Low Need	Don’t KnowOther (please specify) Don’t Know

Other

Community and Organization Response

28. Please rate your community’s ability to effectively assist and respond to the following: High Ability, Moderate Ability, Low Ability, No Ability, Don’t Know

	High Ability	Moderate Ability	Low Ability	No Ability	Don’t Know
Dating Violence Victims	High AbilityDating Violence Victims High Ability	Moderate AbilityDating Violence Victims Moderate Ability	Low AbilityDating Violence Victims Low Ability	No AbilityDating Violence Victims No Ability	Don’t KnowDating Violence Victims Don’t Know
Domestic Violence Victims	High AbilityDomestic Violence Victims High Ability	Moderate AbilityDomestic Violence Victims Moderate Ability	Low AbilityDomestic Violence Victims Low Ability	No AbilityDomestic Violence Victims No Ability	Don’t KnowDomestic Violence Victims Don’t Know
Sex Trafficking Victims	High AbilitySex Trafficking Victims High Ability	Moderate AbilitySex Trafficking Victims Moderate Ability	Low AbilitySex Trafficking Victims Low Ability	No AbilitySex Trafficking Victims No Ability	Don’t KnowSex Trafficking Victims Don’t Know
Sexual Assault Victims	High AbilitySexual Assault Victims High Ability	Moderate AbilitySexual Assault Victims Moderate Ability	Low AbilitySexual Assault Victims Low Ability	No AbilitySexual Assault Victims No Ability	Don’t KnowSexual Assault Victims Don’t Know
Stalking Victims	High AbilityStalking Victims High Ability	Moderate AbilityStalking Victims Moderate Ability	Low AbilityStalking Victims Low Ability	No AbilityStalking Victims No Ability	Don’t KnowStalking Victims Don’t Know

29. Please rate your community’s ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with the following: High Ability, Moderate Ability, Low Ability, No Ability, Don’t Know, N/A

	High Ability	Moderate Ability	Low Ability	No Ability	Don’t Know	Not Applicable
CCRT and/or SART	High AbilityCCRT and/or SART High Ability	Moderate AbilityCCRT and/or SART Moderate Ability	Low AbilityCCRT and/or SART Low Ability	No AbilityCCRT and/or SART No Ability	Don’t KnowCCRT and/or SART Don’t Know	Not ApplicableCCRT and/or SART Not Applicable
Courts	High AbilityCourts High Ability	Moderate AbilityCourts Moderate Ability	Low AbilityCourts Low Ability	No AbilityCourts No Ability	Don’t KnowCourts Don’t Know	Not ApplicableCourts Not Applicable
District Attorney’s Office	High AbilityDistrict Attorney’s Office High Ability	Moderate AbilityDistrict Attorney’s Office Moderate Ability	Low AbilityDistrict Attorney’s Office Low Ability	No AbilityDistrict Attorney’s Office No Ability	Don’t KnowDistrict Attorney’s Office Don’t Know	Not ApplicableDistrict Attorney’s Office Not Applicable
Law Enforcement	High AbilityLaw Enforcement High Ability	Moderate AbilityLaw Enforcement Moderate Ability	Low AbilityLaw Enforcement Low Ability	No AbilityLaw Enforcement No Ability	Don’t KnowLaw Enforcement Don’t Know	Not ApplicableLaw Enforcement Not Applicable
Tribal Organizations	High AbilityTribal Organizations High Ability	Moderate AbilityTribal Organizations Moderate Ability	Low AbilityTribal Organizations Low Ability	No AbilityTribal Organizations No Ability	Don’t KnowTribal Organizations Don’t Know	Not ApplicableTribal Organizations Not Applicable
Veterans Organizations	High AbilityVeterans Organizations High Ability	Moderate AbilityVeterans Organizations Moderate Ability	Low AbilityVeterans Organizations Low Ability	No AbilityVeterans Organizations No Ability	Don’t KnowVeterans Organizations Don’t Know	Not ApplicableVeterans Organizations Not Applicable
Victim Service Organizations	High AbilityVictim Service Organizations High Ability	Moderate AbilityVictim Service Organizations Moderate Ability	Low AbilityVictim Service Organizations Low Ability	No AbilityVictim Service Organizations No Ability	Don’t KnowVictim Service Organizations Don’t Know	Not ApplicableVictim Service Organizations Not Applicable

30. Please rank the areas in need of work in your community: High Need, Moderate Need, Low Need, No Need, Don’t Need

	High Need	Moderate Need	Low Need	No Need	Don’t Need
Access to civil legal assistance	High NeedAccess to civil legal assistance High Need	Moderate NeedAccess to civil legal assistance Moderate Need	Low NeedAccess to civil legal assistance Low Need	No NeedAccess to civil legal assistance No Need	Don’t NeedAccess to civil legal assistance Don’t Need
Access to public and emergency benefits	High NeedAccess to public and emergency benefits High Need	Moderate NeedAccess to public and emergency benefits Moderate Need	Low NeedAccess to public and emergency benefits Low Need	No NeedAccess to public and emergency benefits No Need	Don’t NeedAccess to public and emergency benefits Don’t Need
Access to shelter beds	High NeedAccess to shelter beds High Need	Moderate NeedAccess to shelter beds Moderate Need	Low NeedAccess to shelter beds Low Need	No NeedAccess to shelter beds No Need	Don’t NeedAccess to shelter beds Don’t Need
Access to temporary and permanent affordable housing	High NeedAccess to temporary and permanent affordable housing High Need	Moderate NeedAccess to temporary and permanent affordable housing Moderate Need	Low NeedAccess to temporary and permanent affordable housing Low Need	No NeedAccess to temporary and permanent affordable housing No Need	Don’t NeedAccess to temporary and permanent affordable housing Don’t Need
Access to victims’ assistance services through the DA’s offices	High NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through the DA’s offices High Need	Moderate NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through the DA’s offices Moderate Need	Low NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through the DA’s offices Low Need	No NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through the DA’s offices No Need	Don’t NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through the DA’s offices Don’t Need
Access to victims’ assistance services through law enforcement offices	High NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through law enforcement offices High Need	Moderate NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through law enforcement offices Moderate Need	Low NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through law enforcement offices Low Need	No NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through law enforcement offices No Need	Don’t NeedAccess to victims’ assistance services through law enforcement offices Don’t Need
Capacity for performance measurement systems, program outcomes, quality assurance, program improvement efforts	High NeedCapacity for performance measurement systems, program outcomes, quality assurance, program improvement efforts High Need	Moderate NeedCapacity for performance measurement systems, program outcomes, quality assurance, program improvement efforts Moderate Need	Low NeedCapacity for performance measurement systems, program outcomes, quality assurance, program improvement efforts Low Need	No NeedCapacity for performance measurement systems, program outcomes, quality assurance, program improvement efforts No Need	Don’t NeedCapacity for performance measurement systems, program outcomes, quality assurance, program improvement efforts Don’t Need
Child custody cases	High NeedChild custody cases High Need	Moderate NeedChild custody cases Moderate Need	Low NeedChild custody cases Low Need	No NeedChild custody cases No Need	Don’t NeedChild custody cases Don’t Need
Child support or spousal support issues	High NeedChild support or spousal support issues High Need	Moderate NeedChild support or spousal support issues Moderate Need	Low NeedChild support or spousal support issues Low Need	No NeedChild support or spousal support issues No Need	Don’t NeedChild support or spousal support issues Don’t Need
Child welfare response	High NeedChild welfare response High Need	Moderate NeedChild welfare response Moderate Need	Low NeedChild welfare response Low Need	No NeedChild welfare response No Need	Don’t NeedChild welfare response Don’t Need
Confidentiality for survivors	High NeedConfidentiality for survivors High Need	Moderate NeedConfidentiality for survivors Moderate Need	Low NeedConfidentiality for survivors Low Need	No NeedConfidentiality for survivors No Need	Don’t NeedConfidentiality for survivors Don’t Need
Emergency 24-hour access to protection orders	High NeedEmergency 24-hour access to protection orders High Need	Moderate NeedEmergency 24-hour access to protection orders Moderate Need	Low NeedEmergency 24-hour access to protection orders Low Need	No NeedEmergency 24-hour access to protection orders No Need	Don’t NeedEmergency 24-hour access to protection orders Don’t Need
Employer discrimination against survivors	High NeedEmployer discrimination against survivors High Need	Moderate NeedEmployer discrimination against survivors Moderate Need	Low NeedEmployer discrimination against survivors Low Need	No NeedEmployer discrimination against survivors No Need	Don’t NeedEmployer discrimination against survivors Don’t Need
Increased funding for services	High NeedIncreased funding for services High Need	Moderate NeedIncreased funding for services Moderate Need	Low NeedIncreased funding for services Low Need	No NeedIncreased funding for services No Need	Don’t NeedIncreased funding for services Don’t Need
Law enforcement response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking	High NeedLaw enforcement response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking High Need	Moderate NeedLaw enforcement response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking Moderate Need	Low NeedLaw enforcement response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking Low Need	No NeedLaw enforcement response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking No Need	Don’t NeedLaw enforcement response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking Don’t Need
Legal services for service providers	High NeedLegal services for service providers High Need	Moderate NeedLegal services for service providers Moderate Need	Low NeedLegal services for service providers Low Need	No NeedLegal services for service providers No Need	Don’t NeedLegal services for service providers Don’t Need
Prosecution response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking	High NeedProsecution response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking High Need	Moderate NeedProsecution response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking Moderate Need	Low NeedProsecution response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking Low Need	No NeedProsecution response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking No Need	Don’t NeedProsecution response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking Don’t Need
Public health and medical response to survivors	High NeedPublic health and medical response to survivors High Need	Moderate NeedPublic health and medical response to survivors Moderate Need	Low NeedPublic health and medical response to survivors Low Need	No NeedPublic health and medical response to survivors No Need	Don’t NeedPublic health and medical response to survivors Don’t Need
Subpoenas of advocates and programs	High NeedSubpoenas of advocates and programs High Need	Moderate NeedSubpoenas of advocates and programs Moderate Need	Low NeedSubpoenas of advocates and programs Low Need	No NeedSubpoenas of advocates and programs No Need	Don’t NeedSubpoenas of advocates and programs Don’t Need
Understanding how abusers use technology against survivors	High NeedUnderstanding how abusers use technology against survivors High Need	Moderate NeedUnderstanding how abusers use technology against survivors Moderate Need	Low NeedUnderstanding how abusers use technology against survivors Low Need	No NeedUnderstanding how abusers use technology against survivors No Need	Don’t NeedUnderstanding how abusers use technology against survivors Don’t Need

31. What are some promising practices that you have seen or heard elsewhere that you would like to see replicated in your community or throughout Louisiana?

32. How has Covid affected your ability to serve victims?

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