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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0711.049 2008-2010 . '. 1 KA i t -\.. ( .._.. o< _ c ‘ s p i o c� oy o •.�o� ^Q . 0,52,,,ra � ` o ` Our Children Blossom" Spec Pro Unit County of Hawai'i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Data Collection 2010 N° ©f. To: t i �c `f y Ref. Date MAR 3 0 201® • •m Introduction In 2000. the County of Hawaii became the 52 community in the nation to receive federal technical assistance in creating a Comprehensive Strategy for Juvenile Justice. in May of 2000. the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney convened a conference of nearly one hundred individuals. from both the public and private sectors, to develop visions and goals and to identify the strengths and weaknesses in the current system of juvenile justice. These efforts resulted in the development of a comprehensive strategic plan to help Hawaii County more effectively address issues that propaigate delinquent or criminal behavior among the juvenile population. and w ultimately reduce the number of youth who graduate to the adult criminal justice system. Upon extensive review of data and discussion, a vote among the general forum of participants agreed to focus efforts on four risk factors that they concluded would present the most problematic indicators of future juvenile criminal activity. The four risk factors. as described by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP, 1995), are as follows: Risk Factor I: Availability of Drugs The mire easily available drugs and alcohol are In a community. the ls'ncr the nsk that drug abuse will occur In that cnnununnc tl iorsueh and Buller, 1 In addilum. the pereen'ed availability of drugs m school is also associated with Increased risk!(iu tfredson. 19)4s) Risk Factor 2 Family Manaecmcnt Problems p art t :mule management pr,rrnces :n' defined as not having dear eslxtaawns Ibr Ix•ha vise. lading 1' superase anti monuur children. and excessively severe. harsh. or Inconsistent punishment Children exposed to these poor family unnagenx:m lira:nets re at higher risk of developing problem bah armors such ;is substance abuse, dcllnqurney., teenage pregnancy. dropping out of school. and violence (Patterson and 1 )ishum. 19S). Farrington. 1991, Kande1;11d Andrews- 1957, Peterson el al , 1 Th b erry. 19941 Risk Factor 3' Family Conflict Although children whose parents are divorced have higher rates of delinquency and substance. abuse. It appears I hat It is not the divorce itself that contributes to delinquent behavior Rather, conflict between htmdv members appears to be more important m predicting delinquency than Ihniily structure 1ltuu :wJ (idler, 1983) For example, dunxrotie slider). Ina Emily merease. the likelihood that young people will engage '0 violent behavior themselves 11.5 elt'r and I )shim. 1984 ) Risk Factor 4. Early and Persistent Ann- Social Behavior Boys who are aggressive In grades 6 through 3. or who have trouble controlling their impulses are at higher risk for substance abuse. delinquency. and smolen' behavior 11 .neber, 1988, Lerner and Vlrary. 1954. American Psychological Assoclaunn, 19931 In addling). when a hoy': aggres:uye behanor m the early grades is combined with isolation. withdrawal or hyperactivity. there is :111 even greater nsk of problems m ad0leSCCIlel' 1 Kt'Iki) and Brown. 1982) • En addition to juvenile delinquency. the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney recognized the need for a coordinated effort to address Community Violence issues: more specifically, domestic violence and its • affects on children. families, and the community at large. The Community Violence Prevention effort is guided by participation of many service providers and government agencies from throughout Hawaii Island. whose goal is to increase individual safety and also to reduce factors that increase the prevalence of intimate violence. • , intertwined with juvenile delinquency and community violence is the traffic safety component. Guided by concerned citizens and community leaders. the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has taken an active role in increasing traffic safety and addressing issues such as underage drinking, drunk driving• and negligent homicide. • • • • Data Collection 2010 • To illustrate the need for prevention and intervention efforts in Ilawai'i County. this report presents data pertaining to risk factors and social indicators on a county -wide basis. Information is divided into four sections: • • Juvenile Delinquency • Family Conflict • • Traffic Safety • Other Social Indicators • Upon review, it is reasonable to conclude that as the level of exposure to each risk factor increases, the safety and well -being of the communities throughout Hawaii County is compromised. It is the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney's goal that the information contained herein will increase the capacity of Hawaii County in addressing these risk factors and indicators, and the causal effects each one has on the future of our youth. our families. and our communities. • • • • • l<A �ulll r r 0 t • Juvenile Delinquency Statistics measuring the impact illegal substances have had on Hawaii's youth has been systematically measured by the State of Hawaii Department of Health — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) since 1996. On a bi- annual basis, the ADAD conducts a survey among Hawaii students in grades six through twelve. The ADAD survey is designed to assess 1) the prevalence and trends in substance abuse among students, 2) treatment needs, and 3) the presence of risk and protective factors. The compilation of this information has created a valuable tool for measuring the occurrence of substance use and abuse among Hawaii's public and private school students. These findings are subsequently published in the Hawaii Student Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use Study. The results from the 2003 ADAD survey indicate that in the State of Hawaii, a higher percentage of Hawaii County students reported trying a particular substance at least once in their lifetime. The following chart shows the percentage of twelfth grade students who report ever using a specific substance: Percent of 12th grade students who reported ever trying a substance loo 80 so 111111 ® State of 40 Hawaii 20 • County of 0 Hawaii Cigarettes Alcohol Marijuana Inhalants Meth Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division While this chart shows that Hawaii County twelfth graders reported more instances of ever trying cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or inhalants, only 4.1% had ever tried methamphetamine as compared to the 4.2% in the State of Hawaii. The 2003 Hawaii Student Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use Study contends that "substance use within thirty days prior to taking this survey is a more sensitive indication of the level of current use of substances and gives an indication of whether adolescents are moving beyond experimentation and starting to use substances on a more regular basis." 1 I The following table compares the percentage of twelfth grade students who reported substance use within thirty days prior to taking the ADAD survey. Percent of 12th grade students who reported substance use within past 30 days 50 ----- 40 1 30 S ['State of 20 Hawaii 10 •County of Hawaii 0 Cigarettes Alcohol Marijuana Inhalants Meth Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Daily use of cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana by twelfth grade students in 2003 was higher in Hawaii County than elsewhere in the State of Hawaii (see below). Percent of 12th grade students who reported daily use of cigarettes, alcohol, or marijuana 15 0 • State of Hawaii 5 • County of Hawaii 0 Cigarettes Alcohol Marijuana Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division ALSO: • Of students in the State of Hawaii who reported ever being offered alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, the vast majority of these offerings were made by friends, followed by offerings from relatives. 2 Liquor Violations Juveniles 80- , 76 75 L 60 —5p Q 6 40 1 43 Male f Female E 20 5 4 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department Promotion of a Detrimental Drug 3 (marijuana) Juveniles 200 y N e 150 L Q 1 3 —Male 6 100 1 9 112 R3 L —�— Female E 50 - ■ 34 31 35 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawaii Police Department Comparison of Arrests: Promotion of a Detrimental Drug 3 (marijuana) to Liquor Violations Juveniles 200 1 7 150 143 148 --- Promotion of a 100 Detrimental Drug 3 101 101 1 86 -41— Liquor Violations 50 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 Source: Hawai'i Police Department 3 Assault in the Third Degree - Juveniles 60 la 50 m 52 41 40 a 8 32 —0-Male 0 30 — 1 L — Female E 20 23 22 3 10 18 { 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department Beyond Parental Control 70 -- - 60 --, H 60 P2 50- ,a 40 ` i:aie 34 -2 20 ` z 10 0 , 1 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department 4 I • • Theft 1, 2, 3, & 4 - Juveniles 90 — - -- _— _ -- w 80 74 • ; 70 60 52 a 50 — 4—Male 40 f Female Cr) 30 36 37 E 20 25 Z 10 16 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department Shoplifting - Juveniles 120 112 N 100 d 69 74 80 0 60 • 63 - -- Male I tr) IN 40 51 43 — Female 2 20 0 , 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department 5 • • KA < vas f ( oU Family Conflict The data used to illustrate the extent of family conflict issues in Hawaii County is based upon three main indicators: confirmed reports of child abuse and neglect, Third Circuit Family Court filings, and runaway arrests. The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services publishes an annual report entitled, "Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawaii." This report presents duplicated and unduplicated counts of child abuse and neglect, and includes the types of abuse that was reported. Reports of child abuse and neglect are divided into six main categories, and unfortunately, no category remains unreported: • Physical abuse • Neglect • Medical Neglect • Sexual Abuse • Psychological Abuse • Threatened Harm Rate of Confirmed Cases of Child Abuse and Neglect (duplicated) per 1,000 people by County 5 _ u) 0 4 — • 2004 cn CL 3 2005 _ ® 0 2 $ r p 2006 2007 . rti I/ r, r : w o 2008 a. 0 •f' f I Hawaii Oahu Kauai Maui County Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Human Services 6 Confirmed Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawai'i County by Type - 2008 7 O 80% 70% 0 50% 4 40% L 30 % —/ ° 20 /0 7% 8% 6% 10% , lam 1% 1% > Off- y0 5° cp�P�J� N �� �\Po� 0 a�� Q �`oa\o moo+ goo, r oams ��o c Type of Abuse Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawai'i, 2008: Relationship of Perpetrator to Confirmed Victim Relative Foster Parent Non - Relative Foster Parent Unknown or missing 1 cn - O Legal Guardian ] d Other Relative (non- foster parent) C - i Other € - i Parent 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percentage Source: State of Hawai'i Department. of Human Services 7 • 1 Runaway Arrests (Total number of arrests) 700 600 500 Q 468 400 - - —0—Boys 0 405 431 300 293 f Girls E ▪ 200 - Z 100- 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department Runaway Boys: Duplicated Count vs. Actual Count 500 450 - 400 431 o 350 405 CO 0 205 2 3 —+— Boys (Duplicated) 200 Boys (Actual) 150 213 188 223 170 Z 100 50 -- 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department 8 . ) • • Runaway Girls: Duplicated Count vs. Actual Count 700 600 - 644 N -- 500 a 04 502 c 400 46 8 —0—Girls (Duplicated) L 300 - —II-- Girls (Actual) = 200 247 - 270 263 • Z 100 - 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department Marital Actions and Proceedings filed in Third Circuit Family Court (Includes: Divorce, Annulment, Separation) N .----_---.._._.-- t 660 - 669 = 640 . 620 600 595 590 641 E 580 608 601 3 560 Z 540 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 , O \ o ` L O' O ff ` 0 (o O ti oA oq o �o� �oO'`" �o �oo� 2ocp goo`' 2o crP" �oo'�" ,�o� Fiscal Year Source: State of Hawai'i Judiciary 9 The following chart shows the annual number of arrests in Hawai'i County for abuse of a family or household member (2005 to 2009). Arrests for Abuse of Family or Household Members 800 600 736 ;4% • • G 400 509 511 200 0 f 1 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department 10 • • Another indicator of family conflict is the number of Domestic Abuse Protective Orders that have been filed in Third Circuit Family Court (Hawaii County) over the past nine fiscal years. Domestic Abuse Protective Orders Filed in Hawai'i County, Fiscal Year 2000 -2001 to 2008 -2009 co w 1400 - °— — 1105 4 `' 1140 • 1200 915 _. — iz 1000 - c 800 m 600 _a 400 E 200 z 0 f f 1 I 1 1 1 I 2 0 do 9,o (1,o (7.o (1.9 19 'o no Year Source: State of Hawai'i Judiciary The following table shows the rate of domestic abuse protective order filings in each judicial circuit, per 1,000 people in fiscal year 2007 - 2008. Rate of Domestic Abuse Protective Orders Filed per 1,000 People, by Judicial Circuit - Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 7 � . 6 , ,,, ®1st Circuit - Oahu ; . ; 0 2nd Circuit - Maui Rate of Filings 4 i rtirtirtirtirtirl ®3rd Circuit - Hawai'i r ti' - .r.r.r.r..r .ti.ti.ti.ti.ti.ti. r per 1,000 People 3 _ rtirrrtirtirtir e ;r {r4r4r 2� ---,...............,,v ^^ r •f••••r•f•r•r 0 5th Circuit - Kauai ti.ti.ti.ti.ti.ti. f•f•1•f.f.f.r ^ I 1•ti•ti•ti•ti•ti• f 1•l.f.f•!•I 1 ti•ti•ti•ti•ti•ti. f�.404l�JtiJ N tiIYV J•r•r•r.J•r•r 0 Source: State of Hawai'i Judiciary 11 • K A< 2 U , / o, J�ol Traffic Safety Rate of Traffic - Related Fatalities 30.0 - - - - -- _ o SI 8 25.0 • ° 0 2. 00 - -- —4—• Hawai l County • fl � 15.0 - --s—State of Hawaii I— a ' a 10.0 —+r —City & County of Honolulu 5.0 • u_ °C 0.0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation Hawai'i County Number of DUI Arrests - 2008 1600 1,410 1,395 • 1400 • 1200 1,076 1,086 1 5 1000 800 - L • 600 — - 0 400 - --- -- -- ---- E • 200 z 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department 12 . , • 1 Hawai'i County Number of DUI Arrests Under 21 Years of Age le d � 200 cn Q 161 151 158 Q c 150 137 - - -- 145 5 i 111 } 100 O , O N 3 C x; Z m 0 1 f 1 I 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department Hawai'i County Major Collisions 3,000 __...._ . -__ __.____ ._ ___..____ ___._.__. _. L 2,500 2,276 2,260 2,362 2,477 2,393 2,450 p 20!1 c 2,000 — -1,9y6 C H 1,500 - g iti Q U 1,000 - - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - Z 500 -- 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Source: Hawai'i Police Department 13 • • • Hawai'i County Two -Year Percent of Fatal Crashes that were Alcohol - Related 80 62% 67% 60% 48% 47% 40% a 20% 0% 2001 -2002 2003 -2004 2005 -2006 2007 -2008 Year Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation 14 • • KA S O te. _oo • Other Social Indicators With regards to student exposure to risk factors relating to antisocial behavior, Hawaii County youth reported that in 2003, the highest percentage were exposed to anti - social peers through their interactions, and also to family members with a history of antisocial behavior. Percent of Students who Reported Exposure to Risk Factors Related to Antisocial Behavior 70 60 50 1 40 dm Er 30 20 ■ Family History I 66 111 • Peer Interactions 10 • 6th Grade 8th Grade 10th Grade 12th Grade Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Of students who reported engagement in antisocial behaviors, students in Hawaii County were more likely than others in the State of Hawaii to have been suspended from school, to have attacked someone with the intent of harm, or to have ever been arrested. Percent of Students who Reported Engagement in Antisocial Behavoirs 15 10 Been Suspended ❑ ■ABetteacked n Arr e Someone ed 5 0 State of Hawaii County of Hawaii Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division 15 • • 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Comparison Between Hawai'i Students and U.S. Students Hawai'i Students U.S. Students Hawai'i Students are at: Rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol (one or 33.9 29.1 Greater Risk more times during the 30 days before the survey) Did not go to school because they felt unsafe at school or on their way to or from school 7.8 5.5 Greater Risk (on at least one day during the 30 days before the survey) Offered, sold, or given an illegal drug by someone on 36.2 22.3 Greater Risk school property (during the 12 months before the survey) Seriously considered attempting suicide (during the 18.5 14.5 Greater Risk 12 months before the survey) Attempted suicide one or more times (during the 12 12 6.9 Greater Risk months before the survey) Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Minors from birth to age 17 comprised almost half (45 %) of those receiving Homeless Shelter Program services in Hawai'i County, and more than half of them were below the age of six. Shelter Program - Youth Served 00 45% 50% - 36% 35% 40% 01 30% 24% ° 24/0 Percent Under Age 18 20% I 10% 001 0% Hawai'i County Maui County City & County Kauai County of Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Public Housing Authority 16 • • Percent of Civilian Labor Force Unemployed 2008 6 5.5 - - - - -- - -- 1 ti .: .. 4 }re : h 4 ' 5 : :ti:: 1. :f ...... .. } v:k r .L:•: } :v { { h .x.5 } 0 1 1 Hawaii County Maui County Kauai County City & County of Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health Percent of Households Receiving Food Stamps 2008 25 ---- — 20 19.7 48 15 c 2 10.6 10.4 0 10 °:�`. 8.9 a 5 0 Hawai'i County City & County of Kauai County Maui County Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health Percent of Households Receiving Financial Aid (TANF/TANOF), 2008 4 � 3.6 3.5 I 3 = 2.5 2.0 2 a 1.5 1.6 1.5 1 0.5 11111 1. 0 ME Hawai'i County City & County of Maui County Kauai County Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health 17 Percent of Population Below 100% of Federal Poverty Level, 2000 18 - 15.7 — _._.___...---__._...____..__ _.____.._..---- .__.___.___.____ — 16 14 .. 12 10.5 10.5 99 8 10 III a 6 — — 4 — — 2 — — 1 Hawai'i County Kauai County Maui County City & County of Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health Adults Without Health Insurance, 2003 -2008 10.$ 10.5 10.2 10 « 8 c L 1111 III IIM 3 6 a 4 1. ■ 0 I ■ Hawai'i County Kauai County Maui County City & County of Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health Births to Teens 10 to 17 Years of Age, 2003 -2008 3.6 ._.__...._s___.,..__.._._,. _. ______________ 3. 5 - r 3. 2.5 a el Pitt W ' 2 —� �q A r 1 icirgaT - Mini rihriliN deem izik:A1111 0 Hawai'i County Kauai County Maui County City & County of Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health 18 Percent of Adults with No High School Diploma, 2000 17.5% 17.2% 17.0% 1 .. °. 16.5% 16.1% c 16.0% 8 15.5% 6 a 15.0% +..: 14.8% 14.5% 14.0% .. 13.5% -' Hawaii County Kauai County Maui County City & County of Honolulu Source: State of Hawai'i Department of Health Hawai'i County Households and Families 2008 80.0°/0 - 70.4°/0 70.0% 60.0% c 50.0% c L 40.0% a 30.0% 20.0% 19.4% I 10.0% 10.2% 0.0% 1 Married - Couple Female Householder, Male Householder, Family Household no husband present, no wife present, family household family household Source: U.S. Census Bureau 19 • • KA Summary The County of Hawai'i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is committed to providing a coordinated effort to address the issues surrounding drugs, domestic violence, sexual assault, juvenile delinquency, theft, and traffic safety, subsequently reducing the negative outcomes each issue has on the Hawai'i Island. Through partnerships in both the community and other government agencies, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney strives to strengthen the capacity of the citizens and agencies of Hawai'i County to help improve the health and safety of our community. For more information please visit: www.hawaiicountyprosecutor.com Contact Information: Youthbldrs@yahoo.com (808) 961 -0466 20 • • 8 wa Resources County of Hawaii Data Book, 2008 Hawai'i Police Department North Hawai'i Outcomes Project, Hawai'i Island Traffic Safety Report, 2008. State of Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD), The 2003 Hawaii Student Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use Study (1987 - 2003). State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Family Health Services Division, State of Hawai'i Primary Care Needs Assessment Data Book 2009. State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, A Statistical Report on Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawaii, 2008. State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation State of Hawaii Judiciary, Annual Report Statistical Supplement (2001 to 2009). f State of Hawai'i Public Housing Authority, Homeless Service Utilization Report, 2009. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2007. U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 -2008 American Community Survey. 21 • • • OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 2010 - 2011 FISCAL YEAR • The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has submitted a budget that will enable us to carry out the major priorities of the Office for the upcoming fiscal year. Our priorities are: 1) maintaining a professional, dedicated and trained staff to carry out duties defined in the County Charter; 2) providing a focused effort to address community challenges such as domestic violence, sexual assault, drugs, highway safety, gangs, and getting dangerous defendants out of the community; and 3) improving the efficiency and quality of prosecution services by collaborating with our County, State, Federal and private partners. The unfortunate consequence of economic decline is the impact on families and relationships which has a corresponding impact on increased law enforcement contact. • We can expect intensified workloads with increases in crimes related to domestic and family violence, drug use, thefts, and increased contact with mental health clients due to reduced mental health services. Our three priorities offer a balanced approach to reinforcing and strengthening the safety net for our community. Our budget for fiscal year 2011 of $7,851,466 includes $5,466,666 (70 %) from County general funds, $1,984,800 from federal and state grant sources and $400,000 from federal and state forfeitures (30 %). We have received to date $347,567 of Recovery Act Stimulus funds and have two applications pending for an additional $231,680. It should be noted that stimulus funding is a one -shot deal and for a limited period of time. - Other federal and state grant sources are dependent on competitive applications and can fluctuate yearly. Forfeiture funds also fluctuate and cannot be relied upon to cover general operating expenses. Most of our grants pay for personnel only and if grant funding is reduced, as has happened for our Career Criminal and Victim Witness • programs, core functions will be negatively impacted. With our function being primarily service oriented, 77% of our expenditures are budgeted for salaries and wages. We have carefully examined our operations and have reduced operating expenses by 578,463. This is in addition to a total of $73.370 in cuts made for the current fiscal year. The major reductions for fiscal year 2011 include: • • Restricting staff training and travel, $15,880. We are reducing airfare and training expenses and will continue to seek outside funding to support training needs of our legal and support staff. Whenever possible, we will utilize video conferencing to participate in parole hearings. to conduct interviews and to continue collaborating with other agencies statewide. • Reducing extraditions, $12.450. We have revised our extradition policy and will not be extraditing offenders back to Hawaii for Class C felony offenses with the exception of sex assaults. 1 • • • Restricting purchase of computer and office supplies, $9,356. We will encourage recycling of folders, binders, etc. and will limit supply purchases to only items essential to meet our work responsibilities. • Delaying equipment repairs and maintenance, $6,100. We continue to face growing demands and challenges while working tirelessly to serve our community. We request your support of our budget which accounts for 7% of the total amount allocated to Public Safety and 2.1% of the total County budget for fiscal year 2011. As you review our budget, please consider as our policy statement the following: • That prosecution and public safety are core functions of the County of Hawaii; • That prosecution is a component of law enforcement; • That an effective Prosecutor's Office is an integral part of providing for the • safety of our community; • That the necessary resources will be provided to those who go face to face with murderers, drug dealers, robbers, rapists and give support to victims of their crimes; and • . That the laws establishing our community's norms and holding people accountable for their actions will be fairly and effectively enforced. We are grateful for the support of the Mayor and Council for the efforts of our dedicated staff who strive to pursue justice every day. Especially in these tough economic times, it is vital to this community that we maintain our law enforcement and community efforts to address the myriad problems we face which include drugs, thefts, sexual assaults. domestic violence, traffic crashes caused by impaired drivers, and juvenile crime. We are committed to continue to work with the community in a balanced way to deal with the full spectrum of crime and to work with you toward a safer and • healthier Hawaii Island. • • • OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY COUNTY OF HAWAII The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is the legal agency responsible for prosecuting all violations of State and County laws. ordinances, rules and/or regulations on behalf of the Big Island community as provided by Hawaii County Charter Article IX: Chapter 28; H.R.S. 28 -1. Offices are located in Hilo, Kealakekua and Waimea to serve Big Island residents. The Office is divided into five units: The Administrative Unit: Attorneys Unit; Victim Assistance Unit; Investigative Unit; and Clerical Support Unit. Staffing includes: 84 county funded; and 25 State /Federal funded positions. • ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT Administration: The Prosecuting Attorney, First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Business Manager direct the day to day operations of the office with regard to managing the legal, fiscal, personnel, equipment and facilities maintenance of the operation and coordinating staff meetings, training, special projects and other administrative services. Secretarial Services: This section provides clerical support to Administration, handles all personnel matters and assists in the day to day operations of the office. Fiscal Services: Provides for professional accounting in accordance with standard accounting practices while coordinating the fiscal efforts of the State, County, and Federal programs. These employees provide financial analysis, budgeting, and preparation of financial statements and reports, in addition to day to day operational • needs with regard to requirements of the County's Department of Finance. The Fiscal section coordinates travel arrangements for extraditions, prisoner transports and staff attending probation hearings, interviews, interagency meetings and trainings. They also process discovery payments, State reimbursements for allowed court expenses and record keeping and reporting for federal and state grants. Management Information Services: Manages the daily operation of the PC network and telecommunications among the Hilo, Kona and Waimea offices and the City & County of Honolulu and State of Hawaii systems. Is also responsible for the operation of voice over IP phone system and video conferencing systems. Volunteer Services Coordinator: Recruits, trains and places volunteers to assist within the Office. The volunteer services coordinator also assists in supporting special projects within the office. 3 • • Special Projects Coordinator: Coordinates community and interagency initiatives that address juvenile delinquency issues and promote crime prevention through education, collaboration and strategic planning. Program Manager: Coordinates efforts of government, social service and non - profit agencies to develop and execute a coordinated response to community violence issues which include domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse. • ATTORNEY'S UNIT The Attorney's Unit, divided among East, West and North Hawaii offices, handles all criminal cases that occur in their respective districts. East Hawaii's deputies cover the districts of North and South Hilo, Puna and Ka'u. West Hawaii deputies cover the districts of North and South Kona and Ka'u. The North Hawaii deputy covers the • districts of Hamakua, South Kohala and North Kohala with the exception of felony trials. There exist specialized sub -units within the attomey's unit. Attorney Responsibilities LEGAL: All matters that involve screening and charging a criminal or forfeiture case Reviewing search warrants, administrative subpoenas Researching legal matters and preparing legal documents Charging by information or grand jury for felony cases Appear for criminal case events All pretrial hearings, including arraignments, bail hearings Pre- hearing conferences Trials and pretrial preparation Sentencing 411 Post - conviction Hearings Appeals —state and federal ADVISING: Police (HPD) /Law Enforcement Agencies Other Government Agencies Victim/Witnesses General Public - not witness or victim Legislators Crime Prevention Groups Private Law Enforcement Groups (security) TRAINING: Infra- Office Personnel Police Department, i.e., police recruits, recall training Other law enforcement agencies, i.e., DLNR Public /Private Agencies, i.e., CPS, DHS, SANE, Hospitals, Fire Department, DOE 4 • • Students in Mock Trial Program ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS/ HEARINGS: Parole Hearings Forfeitures MISCELLANEOUS: Legislative Proposals to improve the law Public Speaking Committee meetings /membership Networking with other agencies Public education/relations Interagency assistance Deputy prosecutors provide ongoing assistance to police by being available for after hour calls regarding potential felony criminal charging of defendants and review of • search warrant affidavits. The deputy prosecutor is on -call twenty -four hours a day, seven days a week, to provide such legal assistance to the police. Calls from Hawaii County Police Department are received at all hours of the night. Deputy prosecutors rotate on -call duty on a weekly basis and all attorney supervisors are required to carry cell phones and remain available to the police and other deputy prosecutors for consultation on cases after hours. The number of after hour calls average ten per week with deputy prosecutors on -call approximately 600 hours per week. Deputies typically spend time beyond the normal 8 hour day to complete the work needed on their cases. The range of hours expended varies depending on the needs of the case, whether the case is in trial, trial preparation, whether witnesses can be contacted during business hours and the like. On average, the attorney's unit spends over 150 hours per week over the normal work week. Overtime hours range from 100 hours to in excess of 250 hours in any given week. • Career Criminal Program The concept of the Career Criminal program (CCP) in the Prosecutor's Office is contained in the findings and purpose section of Chapter 845 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes which states that "The legislature finds that a substantial and disproportionate amount of serious crime is committed against the people by a relatively small number of multiple and repeat felony offenders..." This belief is borne out in actual cases where we prosecute career criminal defendants with numerous prior arrests and convictions. The State provides funding as approved by the Legislature to support CCP programs in all counties. There are currently 11 positions (attorney , clerical, investigator, legal assistant) funded by the State which is a reduction from initial funding resulting in an attomey and investigator position being left vacant. In addition, with approval from the Attorney General, the attorney positions have had to be "backfil]ed" so experienced deputies can be assigned to these more difficult cases. Funds provided by 5 • • the State are not sufficient to handle all of the defendants identified as career criminals, requiring assistance from other deputies to also handle CCP cases. Individuals subject to career criminal prosecution efforts as provided in Chapter 845 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes include those who: 1. Have 2 or more felony convictions within the last 5 years 2. Have 1 or more felony conviction and 2 or more misdemeanor convictions and/or arrests within the last 3 years 3. Have been convicted and/or arrested for the offense of felon in possession of a firearm within the last 5 years 4. Are on parole 5. Are on probation 6. Are on bond awaiting appeal 7. Are on bond awaiting a trial • 8. Are known or suspected to be an associate of organized crime 9. Are known or suspected of recurring or ongoing criminal activity 10. Have no adult record but have an extensive juvenile record 11. Are juveniles with extensive records who have been waived to the circuit court for trial - From the onset, the objectives have been incarceration of the criminal at all stages of the criminal justice process; conviction on the most serious charge, whether by plea or trial; expedited processing of cases; and maximum incarceration of convicted career criminals. We also do the following to achieve our goals: • Assign experienced attorneys to the CCP cases; • Begin early tracking of high risk juveniles who most likely will be considered CCP defendants as adults; • • Increase the number of arrested and charged cases involving CCP defendants; • Request high bail or commitment without bail; • Immediately file revocations of bail and revocations of supervised release; • File motions for enhanced sentencings such as mandatory minimum terms, consecutive terms of imprisonment, and extended terms of imprisonment. Our communities need to feel safe from these criminals, and the only way to do that is to devote a special unit to prosecute them aggressively and expeditiously. We have done that, and we pledge to continue our efforts with the continued financial support of the legislature. • Circuit Court The Circuit Court Units of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney services four courtrooms, two in Kona and two in Hilo. The Kona and Hilo units are responsible for the prosecution of all felonies within the County of Hawaii for crimes ranging from theft cases to the most vicious homicides. Felony cases consist of any case where there is the 6 possibility of a state prison sentence, while misdemeanor cases can subject the defendant to a period of up to one year in jail. Defendants in misdemeanor cases are entitled to jury trials. When such a request is made the circuit court unit is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor jury trials. The unit continues to actively prosecute these cases. The bulk of cases result in a plea of guilty or no contest by the defendant but must still be prepared as if the case were to be tried by a jury. The preparation of the case often results in its disposition short of trial. Defendants do not have to plead guilty to any crime and can insist that this office prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury or to a judge. The Circuit Court Unit is also responsible for a variety of other matters including all appeals from felony convictions, writ practice in both Federal and State Court, evidentiary hearings relating to motions in felony and misdemeanor cases that are set for jury trial, felony sentencing proceedings, probation revocation hearings, parole board • hearings, assistance to the Police Department with officer training, review of search warrants, and after hour pager duty. The implementation of an information charging statute in 2006 has provided prosecutors in Hawaii County an additional tool to prosecute certain felony cases. The Circuit Court unit in conjunction with the felony screening unit is responsible for prosecuting cases using the information statute. These deputies are responsible for reviewing police reports, communicating with the investigating officer, and interviewing witnesses and victims. In addition, the deputies are responsible for preparing the necessary documents required by the statute. This process bypasses Grand Jury and preliminary hearings and has saved valuable police, government and civilian witnesses' time. District Court • The Hawaii County Prosecutor's Office covers seven district courts island wide. Deputies handle all of the misdemeanor and traffic cases for Hawaii County which include traffic violations on calendars and trials. Within the last year, attorney and clerical staff have had to meet Court imposed demand of filing written complaints for all misdemeanor and traffic charges. This has added significantly to the deputy and clerical workload., District Court deputies handle an average of 95 traffic /criminal calendars per month island -wide. The traffic /criminal calendars cover every type of crime /violation from barking dogs and no -fault insurance to assaults, drug cases and criminal property damage. The calendars also include regulatory violations from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the State Harbors Division, the Department of Transportation and other departments. The District Court deputy is responsible for reviewing misdemeanor and traffic cases investigated by the police and making a decision on whether or not to file a 7 • • criminal charge. The review process includes reading police reports, communicating with the investigating officer, and interviewing potential witness and victims. The District Court unit has also taken on the added responsibility of assigning two deputy prosecutors to the Big Island Drug Court. The objective of the Big Island Drug Court is to promote public safety by reducing recidivism in non - violent substance abusing adult and juvenile offenders on the Big Island thru comprehensive integrated programs of drug treatment and rehabilitation services. • Family Court The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney continues to assign one Hilo and one Kona deputy to handle Family Court cases. Additionally, our North Hawaii deputy handles all of the Family Court cases for the Hamakua, North and South Kohala areas. We have taken on more responsibilities regarding screening and petitioning all the • misdemeanor cases involving juveniles, which is an additional workload not only for the attorneys, but for the clerical support staff as well. The goals of the Family Court unit are: • Early identification by all participants of the criminal justice system; • Expedited processing through the criminal justice system; • Intense monitoring of a juvenile's criminal activity and more meaningful sentencing; • Maintaining a network with other agencies to exchange information on gang identification, gang activities and case dispositions. These agencies include probation, police, Department of Education, Family Court and other private agencies; • Promoting prevention programs through schools and Community organizations. Forfeiture Project • Federal and State Forfeiture programs are intended to impose economic sanctions on persons for the profits derived from criminal activity. The instrumentality used or intended to be used to facilitate the commission of covered offenses can be forfeited. The State Forfeiture Program is administered by the State Attorney General's Office and the federal program by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. Our goal is to continue efforts to forfeit assets acquired through illegal activity or used for illegal activity. Forfeitures take the profitability out of illegal activity and places the asset or the proceeds from the assets for use by law enforcement. We have found that forfeitures are an effective deterrent to criminal activity. Presently, forfeitures are done part-time by one attorney and a legal assistant. They manage all forfeiture cases and network with local police, the Attorney General's Office, Federal drug enforcement agencies, and the Federal Postal Forfeiture Unit. The actual amount forfeited to the state fluctuates yearly, and is dependent on the viability of • • 8 • • the state forfeiture statute and generally on the overall investigative efforts of enforcement agencies and prosecution. Our office has networked with State law enforcement agencies on the mainland when defendants have been active in illegal drug activities both here and in other states. We have initiated and participated in a joint effort with the Federal DEA on seizures from major drug dealers. Statistics reflect that this effort has also brought thousands of dollars to the County of Hawaii from forfeited assets giving the County of Hawaii additional funds for law enforcement purposes. Domestic Violence Two attorneys, one each in Hilo and Kona, are specially assigned to prosecute domestic violence cases in District Family Court. These cases principally involve abuse of family or household member and violation of an order for protection charges. Another • attorney is also specially assigned to handle domestic violence cases in Circuit Family Court. The primary benefits to specially assigning deputies to these cases are: 1) prompt intervention by our office; 2) deputy's knowledge of the background of repeat offenders and victims; 3) consistency in the prosecution of the cases; and 4) familiarity of the deputy with people and agencies that are involved in the area of domestic violence. Violent Crimes Against Children Specially trained deputy prosecuting attorneys, investigators, and victim assistance counselors focus on handling cases involving child victims of physical and sexual abuse. This specialized effort provides more safety for the community by better protecting children and holding offenders accountable by improved interagency response. • Community Oriented Prosecution (COP) The Community Oriented Prosecution project seeks to improve the quality of life in Hawaii County by creating and fostering partnerships between the community and other agencies in order to reduce crime. Community Oriented Prosecution offers a major link between the police, prosecutors and the judicial branch of government, giving citizens a better sense of community. It encourages cooperation between all people on the Big Island and fosters an atmosphere of community empowerment. One deputy in Hilo and one in Kona are assigned as the Community Oriented Prosecutors who work closely with Community Police officers in educating and empowering communities to unify against crime. Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant funding ended in September 2005. Begun as a federal demonstration project in 2001, the COP unit has provided leadership bringing law enforcement and the community together to address crime problems proactively and cooperatively. The unit also includes an investigator and legal clerk who work closely 9 • • with the project deputy for casework and interagency and community activities. The conversion of these grant funded positions in 2005 ensures the direct link between the criminal justice system and the community can continue to further develop safe and strong communities. Community Gun Violence Prosecution Program The goal of the Community Gun Violence Prosecution program is to deter crime and positively affect the community's perception of safety by prosecuting firearm related crimes in a rapid, responsive and effective manner. The primary objectives of the program are to develop and implement an intake process to expedite screening and charging of violent crimes involving guns and to employ a vertical prosecution strategy. Two deputy prosecutors, now county- funded, are supported by two other deputies who have been cross designated as special assistant U.S. Attorneys as part of the • Project Safe Neighborhood Community Gun Violence program. We have worked cooperatively with the U.S. Attorney's Office to identify dangerous defendants in our community who represent a significant risk to the community and who are now being prosecuted in the Federal system under the Project Safe Neighborhood program. The majority of these defendants would qualify as career criminal defendants under the current statutory criteria. Many of these defendants who are drug users or commit domestic violence with firearms have now been removed from the community. Drug Prosecution Federal funding for the Mayor's War on Ice has provided our office with two deputy prosecuting attorneys. Their work has concentrated on individuals and organizations distributing large quantities of ice and other drugs. In the two year funding cycle of the project, the impact of their work on criminality, rehabilitation, drug treatment • and social and health indicators will not be evident. In fact, as focus on the issue heightens, these measures generally increase before they decrease. As anticipated, there is need for an investigator to support these deputies as cases move through the judicial process. The full measure and impact of the unit will not be known for at least five to ten years, well beyond the federal funding cycle. Continued funding of the program in all aspects of treatment/prevention, intervention and law enforcement must be obtained to successfully impact the Ice problem for Hawaii County. Felony Screening Deputy prosecutors in the West Hawaii circuit court unit are responsible for reviewing felony cases investigated by the police and making a decision whether or not to file a criminal charge. The review process includes reviewing police reports, communicating with the investigating officer, and interviewing potential witnesses and victims. In addition, the deputy prosecutor is responsible for presenting the felony case before the grand jury, or in some instances, information charging. to • . • In East Hawaii, the larger volume of felony cases has necessitated the need for a • separate felony screening unit. The unit consists of two deputy prosecutors and an attorney supervisor. The East Hawaii felony screening unit is responsible for reviewing felony cases investigated by the police and making a decision whether or not to file a criminal charge. The review process includes reviewing police reports, communicating with the investigating officer, and interviewing potential witnesses and victims. In addition, the deputies are responsible for presenting the case before the grand jury or preparing information charging of the case. Non - Support Prosecution Unit In mid - January 2007, the Prosecutor's office created a Non - support prosecution unit. The goal of the unit was to create a team to investigate and prosecute persistent violators of child support orders. The unit is staffed with an investigator and a legal • assistant. In addition to regular circuit court responsibilities, a deputy from the circuit court unit has been tasked with the additional responsibility to prosecute the cases investigated by this unit. The investigator assigned to Non - Support Prosecution unit is tasked with evaluating and preparing cases in which a parent has persistently failed to meet an obligation to pay the child support ordered by the courts. This investigator is also tasked to liaison with many different agencies in the County and State levels to accomplish the objectives set forth in the grant. Working with the grant funded Legal Assistant and supervising deputy, they are preparing a manual, protocols and procedures on how to process and prosecute these types of cases. To date. the unit has investigated over 41 cases and has developed enough information to charge 9 cases. There were three convictions, two cases were Nolle Prosequi because the obligator had paid the child support obligation. One case has been Nolle Prosequi for non - service of the Penal Summons. Two cases have been referred to • the State tax department for income tax fraud. Three cases are still pending in court and four are still under investigation. Fifteen cases that were prosecuted for other offenses had the sentencing order modified to add that the defendant meet his or her child support obligations.. This federally funded program will cease when funding ends in September 2010. VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE UNIT (VAU' The State established victim- witness assistance programs in the Department of the Attorney General to be implemented by the County prosecutors under HRS 28 -111 "to provide information, assistance, and support services to the victims of and witnesses to crimes committed in the state." HRS 801D, more commonly known as the Victims' Bill of Rights. recognized the • civil and moral duty of victims and witnesses to cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and the importance of such cooperation for the general 11 effectiveness and well being of the criminal justice system of this State. HRS 801D also declared the intent to ensure that all victims and witnesses of crimes are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy and sensitivity, and that the rights are honored and protected in a manner no less vigorous than the protections afforded criminal defendants. Since 1978, the Victim/Witness Assistance Program has been a part of Hawaii County's Prosecutor's Office. The staff provide a multitude of services to victims, their significant others, and witnesses of crimes to minimize the oftentimes adverse impact of the criminal justice system. The services include, but are not limited to, notification of case and offender status; court procedure orientation; court accompaniment to provide support; assistance with crime victim compensation and property return; assistance with victim input for sentencing, plea agreements, and Parole Board minimum term hearings; transportation; emergency services (food, clothing, shelter, restraining orders); intercession with employers and creditors; referrals; short term and crisis counseling; making travel and other arrangements for returning witnesses; witness coordination to • lessen the amount of time spent waiting at court; providing a secure waiting area for witnesses away from defendants; and providing support during interviews of victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sex assault and other sensitive cases. In addition, the unit provides other services to deputies, presentations to community organizations, and training to other agencies. During the last six months of 2009, the unit provided services to over 2623 victims and 921 witnesses and others. Of the 17 positions in the unit, two have been unfilled for a number of years because of insufficient funding. INVESTIGATIONS UNIT The Investigations Unit consists of 11 investigators. 8 are county funded, one is • funded under the State Career Criminal Prosecution (CCP) grant and one is funded under a Byrne Grant for Non- Support Prosecution. The CCP investigators are assigned all cases that involve offenders that qualify as a career criminal under the Hawaii Revised Statutes. This allows the investigators to concentrate on assisting in the preparation of cases for these types of offenders. There is automatic assignment of investigators to violent crimes. Additionally, a specially trained investigator is assigned all felony cases where a violent act has been committed against a child victim. Also part of this investigator's duties is to develop a database of offenders and to track offenders as they progress through the system. Generally, this unit conducts investigations in a variety of cases, from simple traffic cases to cases of the most complex, confidential and diverse nature. The primary responsibility of the unit is to assist the attorneys in preparing cases for trial. This includes: conducting follow -up investigations on cases referred to the office by the Hawaii County Police Department or other agencies, preparing exhibits for courtroom 12 • • presentations, locating and securing the testimony of expert witnesses, coordinating appearance of witnesses at trial and monitoring felony bench warrants. This is only a part of the investigative and trial responsibilities of this unit. In addition, the unit is also responsible for assisting in locating and apprehending fugitives. The unit, with the cooperation and assistance of the Hawaii County Police Department and other law enforcement agencies locally, nationally and internationally, attempts to locate and return fugitives back to Hawaii County. Unfortunately, the police personnel shortages are expected for the foreseeable future, and the shortage has caused increasing unserved warrants, penal summons and subpoenas. Unless the defendants are served, the cases are dismissed, frustrating the victims, decreasing public confidence in the justice system, and wasting the limited resources available to law enforcement and prosecution. • LEGAL CLERICAL UNIT The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has the largest legal clerical staff in Hawaii County. The unit provides assistance to office attorneys and investigators. Administration and the Victim Assistance Unit have their own clerical staff. Unique demands placed upon the legal clerical staff - time constraints, ever - increasing court requirements, and the publics and other agencies' demands for more services done in less time - continue to strain the unit. Over the past several years there has been a significant increase in the volume of cases and the number of attorneys, without a corresponding increase in clerical staff. They continue to work diligently to handle the volume, however, the current level of staffing does not provide for spikes in workload or coverage. This ongoing situation affects morale, accuracy and efficiency. It also affects our ability to retain and recruit staff. • In addition to doing traditional legal work, the clerical staff is responsible for input and update of case information to the Office's HITS case tracking system. HITS is utilized by staff as well as by Police and is interfaced with the State Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). An average of 310 to 400 new charges are input weekly once cases are referred from the Police Department or when defendants are detained pending arraignment. Case referrals are also received from the Department of Human Services, Alternatives to Violence, DLNR, and the Liquor Commission. A large part of this process is also keeping victims informed of the status of their cases. Traffic citations are not generally input into the system until the offender elects to go to trial. This then requires input to the case tracking system and additional processing, including creation of case files, processing of discovery, and issuing subpoenas to witnesses. Throughout, computer tracking input must be done to document the status, file location, and calendar disposition of each case. 13 • • Aside from the case referrals mentioned, requests are received from the Adult Probation Department for revocations, and the Circuit Court for bail forfeitures and the non - appearance of jurors. During this fiscal year we have taken on the responsibility of having misdemeanor juvenile cases directly referred to us by the Police Department whereas previously, they were sent to the Family Court for initial review. Information Charging, effective since 2006, whereby designated cases bypass grand jury and preliminary hearing, has been successful, although creating a whole new realm of time - consuming tasks for the clerical staff. We are continually working to improve this process. Written complaints went into effect in July 2008. This significant change requires all criminal charges to be type - written and filed with the Court. Previously, deputy prosecutors were allowed to do oral charging. • It has been difficult for our Kona clerical staff to keep up with the rising number of cases, and the addition of a Circuit Court judge has created an increase of tasks and shorter deadlines. Through recruitment by our Volunteer Services Coordinator, we have utilized volunteers to provide much needed assistance in Hilo. We also have one Cooperative Vocational Education (CVE) student assigned a semester at a time. While their assistance is greatly appreciated, the general short-term nature and constant training required places additional demands on the staff. Recent changes imposed by the courts and defense have increased case tracking, case preparation and discovery demands. The increases of the number of attorneys, Drug Court and Drug Task Force caseloads and the implementation of technological advancements have also added to the clerical workload. Additional clerical staff had been requested for the Hilo and Kona offices. Our office is the largest litigation office in Hawaii County. We are proud of our • clerical staff's professionalism and the contribution they make to our litigation efforts. Along with the other support units, the clerical staff provides quality legal services to the public. 14 • CONTINGENCY FUND REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 - 2009 Reso. No. Agency Council Mem. Amount Impact Area Serv. 776 -08 YMCA of West Hawaii B. Ford $3,000 00 Funds provided for program supplies and financial W Hawaii 50 -09 assistance. Over 500 youth serviced through program. Students enrichment program included cultural activities, astronomy and space, animal care, sports and many other positive life experiences • 785 -08 Boys & Girls Club of D Yagong $20,000 00 Smart Moves Program develops young people's capacity Hamakua the Big Island to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults Curriculum utilized as an after school program, intertercession and waiver day program A total of 76 students partiapanted in the smart moves program both in the center and through outreach • 787 -08 Basic Image D Yagong • $2,500 00 Youth and adults working together to clean beaches and Hamakua surf areas resulting in greater accountability and respon- sibility Education also presented on protecting and maintaining Hawaii coastal regions. 180 youth and 360 adults participated in activity • 788 -08 Theater Arts Conservatory Naeole $2,500 00 Six week workshop and six presentations of the musical Hilo /Puna "Rent," seventeen youth serviced Parent and friends who volunteered numbered 15 • Reso. No. Agency Council Mem. Amount • Impact • Area Serv. • 791 -08 Boys & Girls Club of Naeole $13,000 00 Smart Moves Program develops young people's capacity Puna 38 -09 the Big Island $13,000.00 to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults Curriculum utilized as an after school program, intertercession and waiver day program. A total of 143 students participanted in the smart moves program both in the center and through outreach • 796 -08 Waimea Middle School Hoffman $12,000.00 The leadership camp provided students the opportunity Kamuela to share and develop leadership skills with their peers from the West Coast Provided students with opportunity to experience a major college or university in California. Thirty students and three adults participated in program. • 812 -08 Boys & Girls Club of Higa $10,000 00 Smart Moves Program develops young people's capacity Hilo the Big Island to engage.in positive behaviors that nurture their own well Pahala being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults • • Curriculum utilized as an after school program, intertercession and waiver day program A total of 122 students participanted in the smart moves program both in the center and through outreach • 814 -08 Friends of the Childrens Pilago $8,000 00 Nine teenagers were allowed to attend "Winners Camp" W. Hawaii Justice Cent - W. HI 55% were sexual assault victims, 33% physical Abuse, • 66% emotional abuse and 78% came from foster homes The best impact can be exemplified by a comment from • • Reso. No. Agency Council Mem. Amount Impact Area Serv. a participant "I truly appreciate your love and support in sending me to the camp I learned so much .. I want you to know that I will take what I learned and utilize them to help others like myself make right choices on the path to success." 815 -08 Hoomalu Pilago $3,000.00 Foster Children and parents were feted in a Christmas W Hawaii and Foster Care Appreciation Month activity During the Christmas activity 48 youngsters and 38 adults participated, during the week celebrating foster parents and Children, 100 children and 50 adults participated 817 -08 Neighborhood Place Jacobsen $500 00 The Puna Round Tables Ready to Learn committee Puna 34 -09 of Puna Naeole $5,000 00 finished a year long project by distributing basic school 151 -09 Yoshimoto $2,500.00 suppplies to over 1600 children at two sites in Maku'u Farmers Market and at St theresa's Catholic Church 23 -09 YWCA Yagong $25,000.00 The Hamakua Youth Center provided no fee drop in Hamakua centerwith afterschool turtoring and daily snacks and meals. HYC's average daily attendance was 28 youth. Over the period of the contract 460 unduplicated youth • participated in the program • 33 -09 Boys & Girls Club of Yoshimoto $5,000.00 Smart Moves Program develops young people's capacity Keaau 161 -09 the Big Island $10,000 00 to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults. Curriculum utilized as an after school program, Reso. No. _ _Agency Council Mem. ' Amount Impact Area Serv. . intertercession and waiver day program A total of 81 students participanted in the smart moves program both in the center and through outreach 36 -09 Friends of the Childrens Naeole $5,000 00 CJC serviced 41 youngsters. Twenty -seven requests E. Hawaii - Justice Center - E HI for emergency items, 3 requests for enhancements, 3 requests for inter- island travel, 8 requests for school supplies and 4 requests for day care or after school care 37 -09 Kau High School Athletic Enriques $1,000 00 Approximately 200 adults and 200 youth participated Kau Booster Club in a drug and alcohol free activity promoting ongoing support from the community at large for the Kau High Athletic program - 77 -09 Boys & Girls club of Enriques $10,000 00 Monies used to provide general costs for program HOVE/Naalehu the Big Island focusing on character and family strengthening. 159 youth received services at the club. • • • • 78 -09 Boys & Girls Club of Enriques $10,000 00 Smart Moves Program develops young people's capacity Pahala the Big Island - to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults Curriculum utilized as an after school program, intertercession and waiver day program A total of 111 students participanted in the smart moves program both in the center and through outreach • Reso. No. Agency Council Mem. Amount Impact Area Serv. 114 -09 Boys & Girls Club of Ikeda $5,000.00 Smart Moves Program develops young people's capacity Keaau the Big Island to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults. Curriculum utilized as an after school program, intertercession and waiver day program A total of • 122 students participanted in the smart moves program both in the center and through outreach 115 -09 Boys & Girls Club of . Onishi $5,000.00 Smart Moves Program develops young people's capacity Hilo the Big Island to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults Curriculum utilized as an after school program, intertercession and waiver day program A total of 122 students participanted in the smart moves program both in the center and through outreach • • •