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Violence is preventable, not inevitable. To prevent violence you must change the underlying conditions that contribute to violence in homes, schools and neighborhoods (preventioninstitute.org). In an attempt to change the underlying conditions contributing to violence and drug abuse one must address trauma as it relates to public health.

Being a victim of violence and violent behaviors can be a precursor to addiction because of the way traumatic events affect the brain. Trauma makes the mind work in overdrive, causing near-constant fear, anxiety and stress. A person who survives a traumatic experience may constantly function in a fight-or-flight survival mode. The brain may even continuously replay the memory of the traumatic experience, forcing the person to involuntarily relive the event. (https://www.addictioncampuses.com/blog/addiction-violence/)

Experiencing these feelings all the time can be overwhelming and incredibly distressing for someone trying to recover from a violent crime or abusive relationship. Many survivors of trauma turn to drugs or alcohol to find relief. (https://www.addictioncampuses.com/blog/addiction-violence/)

In an effort to prevent violence and substance abuse, Jackson County COMBAT, is looking to fund Violence Prevention programs that deliver Trauma-Informed and/or Trauma-Sensitive services to Jackson County residents.

Programs must be evidence-based or research-based, and targeted populations must be clearly described and justified as appropriate for this funding application. Partnerships are encouraged that take advantage of existing resources, expertise and experience in working with the targeted population. COMBAT will be allocating resources for programs in “hot spots” that have been identified through inputting crime report data to generate Areas of Interest (AOI) smart maps outlining those neighborhoods where anti-violence services are most needed.

1) Applicants are encouraged to work with others in cooperative projects that make use of existing resources and expertise.

2) COMBAT requires submited proposals to be evidence-based or research-based—that is, replicating or based on approaches that have been evaluated to be effective.  Applicants must provide thorough evidence that their proposed strategies are based on evaluated approaches, with citations showing effectiveness.

3) COMBAT funding is allocated annually. There is no guarantee that your agency will be funded for next year’s funding cycle.

IMPORTANT: The online application program will not permit you to continue to the next section of the website until you complete the section on which you are working.

A) Tax Clearance Required: Chapter 10, 1003 of the Jackson County Codes states “No person, firm or corporation, residing in Jackson County, or otherwise legally within the taxing jurisdiction of the County, shall be eligible to provide any goods, contractual services or anything covered by this chapter, unless that person, form or corporation is duly listed and assessed on the County tax rolls and is in no way delinquent on any taxes payable to the County” (Ord. 3839, Eff. 11/28/06). If you need to register as a Business with Jackson County, please call (816) 881-3530 or (816) 881-4541. Exception: Governmental Jurisdictions in Jackson County.

B) Goal for Minority Hiring and Employment: Chapter 93, Section 9304 of the Jackson County Code regarding COMBAT states “Any proceeds from the Anti-Drug Sales Tax creating jobs and employment shall have a twenty percent goal for minority hiring and employment” (Ord. 1795, Sec. 4; Ord. 1941 Effective April 24, 1991). Since this is a specific requirement for COMBAT, it is required during the application period and will be monitored.

Each funded organization must provide evidence of liability insurance coverage during the time of award of funding from Jackson County.

Applicant organizations must have on file a Compliance Certificate from Jackson County before any funding may be awarded.

A) Any organization requesting COMBAT funding must have an office in Jackson County and provide services to Jackson County residents in Jackson County.

B) Applicant organizations must provide a copy of a letter from the Internal Revenue Service indicating current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

C) An applying agency must be in existence for more than two years. 4. Applicant organizations must provide proof of current Good Standing with the Missouri Secretary of State.

D) Applicant organizations must provide a copy of a certified final audit (within the past two fiscal years).

E) Applicant organizations must provide a copy of a current IRS form 990 (within past two years) or extension letter.

F) COMBAT funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, available upon submission of receipts and proof of payment at the end of each month.

G) COMBAT funds cannot be used for capital purchases.

H) All persons implementing COMBAT funded programming must have training in Trauma-Informed Care.

I) With very few exceptions that must be justified by clear evidence of large scale impact and effectiveness in preventing or reducing substance abuse or violence, programs that have been funded by COMBAT for more than five (5) years will not be funded without inclusion of new/updated/enhanced strategies that reflect the most current best practices. Long standing programs must justify continued use of strategies that have been used for many years, and prove that the contribution of these programs to reducing societal substance abuse and violence is actually worth their continuation.

Staff assigned to COMBAT funded programs must have received Trauma Informed Care training. If a staff person has not received this training, the agency must show that this person has received that training within three (3) months of the beginning of the program, or that person’s salary will no longer be funded.

We are able to identify Hotspots of Violent Crime that are relevant for different cities in the county. By targeting areas that have shown high levels of violent crime, intervention efforts can be planned and their effectiveness evaluated. The information on areas which have lower crime but are near Hotspots can also be used to determine potential differences that are responsible for the reduced levels.

Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. youth is injured each year from violence. More than 6 in 10 have been exposed to some sort of violence within the past year, including through witnessing a violent act, assault with a weapon, and dating violence.

Fortunately, violence is preventable, not inevitable. From a public health viewpoint, to prevent violence underlying conditions in neighborhoods, homes, and schools must be addressed (preventioninstitute.org).

Risk and Protective Factors have been identified that are associated with violent behavior; many, but not all are related to youth and may take early and consistent intervention.

Substance abuse is often associated with the commission of violent acts, as well as with becoming a victim. Joblessness can be a forerunner of criminal behavior, so should be a key consideration in the trajectory to violence.  Any group at risk of being subjected to violence or committing violent behaviors could be a target for prevention or intervention.

Those who have been affected by violence as victims, witnesses, and even perpetrators present special challenges and have increased risk for both committing and being victimized by future violence related behaviors.  It is becoming increasingly clear that, to successfully intervene with those who have been affected by violence in the past, it is necessary to recognize and address past associations with violence.  The Missouri Department of Mental Health began work in 2012 to create Trauma Informed agencies that understand the role of violence and victimization and use appropriate responses to effectively address those affected, facilitating their participation in interventions.  Programs that deliver Trauma Informed or Trauma Specific services can address those who have already been directly affected by violence as well as their families and communities.   These services require the inclusion of staff, consultants and partners with the appropriate training and credentials to identify, refer and/or serve those affected."Training in Trauma Informed Care is mandatory for successful applicants to this competition."

• Centers For Disease Control & Prevention Violence Prevention
• CDC Violence Prevention Tip Sheet
• Missouri Department of Mental Health Trauma-Informed Care
• National Institute on Drug Abuse

Person preparing and submitting this application

Individual who will directing program that would receive COMBAT funding

Address(es) where program services will be provided. List only those locations where the COMBAT-funded program's services will be available, not all locations where your organization provides services.

Programs funded for greater than five (5) years will only rarely be funded, and must show significant impact on target population.

Describe your proposed Substance Abuse Prevention program. If funded, this will be the project description used by COMBAT on our website and publications about our funded programs. Address the purpose, target population, services/activities to be provided and the goals set for the program with the expected outcome of your program.

What is the problem leading to the program you are proposing? Describe the needs that you see as associated with this problem, using local and current information:

Please list up to 3 Process Objectives and anticipated Outcomes of your program. Process Objectives focus on the activities to be completed in a specific time period. Process objectives support accountability by setting specific activities to be completed by specific dates and explain what and when it will be completed. These types of objectives describe procedures, training activities, purchasing of materials and other elements necessary to reach the outcome objective. This could be referred to as the implementation plan. This type of objective will provide you with a “road map” to reach your intended outcome. Outcomes Objectives are specific and concise statements that state who will make what change, by how much, where and by when. Clear, concise outcome objectives clarify program expectations and can be used to determine progress towards a program goal(s).

Describe age, ethnic breakdown, gender and geographical area of clients to be served.

Percentage of clients expected to serve from each of these ethnic/racial groups.

1. Describe the evidence based program(s) that will be used. If you are using a well-researched program that is not included as an evidence-based practice, a model program or promising program, cite and discuss the source that shows it is justified for use with your target population, for your expected results.

2. Cite evidence that justifies the use of the program that you will use with your target population, for your expected results.

If you have key partners, you must provide a letter stating that these partners are aware that they will be part of a COMBAT project. You can attach the letter under "Attachments/Required Documents" -- the last step in completing this form before submitting.

Percentage of Staff Members from each of these ethnic/racial groups.

What Outcomes do you expect for each of your objectives? What data do you think will indicate that they have been achieved?

1) COMBAT funds may not be used to provide capital improvements (Article 6, Section 23 of the Mo. Constitution).

2) Funds may not be used to pay salaries for functions that have traditionally been performed by volunteers.

3) COMBAT funds may not be used to pay rent, utilities, equipment or for out of town travel.

Maximum 10% of Salaries (Describe Benefits Below)

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