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Agenda 10/11/2016 Item #10B 10.B 10/11/2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Collier County Sheriff's Office,the Shelter for Abused Women and Children and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners formalizing a partnership established to combat human trafficking and help ensure the well-being of human trafficking victims. OBJECTIVE: To increase awareness of human trafficking, enhance efforts to combat human trafficking, identify victims of human trafficking in Collier County and provide comprehensive services that will empower victims and help to prevent further victimization. CONSIDERATIONS: The Collier County Sheriff's Office(CCSO)formed the first DOJ-funded human trafficking taskforce in the State of Florida in 2004 and in 2014 finalized a partnership that included Collier County Sheriff's Office,The Shelter for Abused Women&Children,Federal Bureau of Investigation,and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. In addition, Commissioner Hiller,on behalf of the Collier County Board of Commissioners,led an initiative to establish a county ordinance for a pilot program of public-private partnerships to combat human trafficking by educating the public,prosecuting offenders, and protecting and rehabilitating the victims. This partnership between Collier County Sheriff's Office, the Shelter for Abused Women and Children and the Board of County Commissioners has proven very effective in preventing, prosecuting and eradicating human trafficking within Collier County. In furtherance of this mission,the attached proposed Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the goals, roles and responsibilities of the partnership is recommended for Board approval. FISCAL IMPACT: None. LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and legality,and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves the attached memorandum of understanding in recognition of the human trafficking partnership between the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the Shelter for Abused Women and Children and the Board of Collier County Commissioners. SUBMITTED BY: Commissioner Georgia Hiller,District 2 Attachments: 1)Memorandum of Understanding ATTACHMENT(S) 1.Human Trafficking MOU (DOCX) Packet Pg.243 10B 10/11/2016 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 10.B Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the Shelter for Abused Women and Children and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners formalizing a partnership established to combat human trafficking and help ensure the well-being of human trafficking victims. (Commissioner Hiller) Meeting Date: 10/11/2016 Prepared by: Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager—County Manager's Office Name: MaryJo Brock 10/05/2016 2:47 PM Submitted by: Title: County Manager—County Manager's Office Name: Leo E. Ochs 10/05/2016 2:47 PM Approved By: Review: Office of Management and Budget MaryJo Brock Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 10/05/2016 11:18 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A.Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 10/05/2016 3:23 PM County Manager's Office Leo E.Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/05/2016 3:37 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/11/2016 9:00 AM Packet Pg.244.: Memorandum of Understanding Between the Collier County Sheriff's Office, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners PURPOSE This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between the Collier County Sheriffs Office, The Shelter for Abused Women&Children, and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners is to: 1. Build on existing relationships between the parties and ensure an understanding of roles, responsibilities, and protocols for the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking a, in Collier County, and to provide services for the victims of human trafficking in Collier County; and co 2. Build and/or enhance collaborative efforts between law enforcement, service providers, community organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen E and to prevent duplication of existing and future services. co The purpose of this initiative is to increase awareness of human trafficking, enhance efforts to combat human trafficking, identify victims of human trafficking in Collier County and provide comprehensive services that will empower victims and help to prevent further victimization. 0^ a BACKGROUND taThe various law enforcement entities throughout Southwest Florida have demonstrated a long co history of combating crimes that are either directly related to human trafficking or potential venues for this crime. Collier County Sheriffs Office(CCSO)formed the first DOJ-funded human trafficking taskforce in the state of Florida in 2004 and in 2014 finalized a partnership c that included Collier County Sheriffs Office, The Shelter for Abused Women& Children, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Law enforcement in 5 the Southwest Florida region has successfully targeted and dismantled numerous brothels, consequently shutting down potential venues for sexual slavery and human trafficking. 's In addition, Commissioner Hiller, on behalf of the Collier County Board of Commissioners, led an initiative to establish a county ordinance for a pilot program of public-private partnerships to combat human trafficking by educating the public,prosecuting offenders, and protecting and rehabilitating the victims. Agencies will continue to meet regularly to share resources, training material, identify obstacles that impede collaboration, discuss possible solutions, and discuss investigative leads utilizing a multi-agency response. The 2014 Coalition and Taskforce include representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, social service providers, and coalition members who represent Southwest Florida. Page 1 of 4 Packet Pg.245 GOALS FOR PARTIES OF THE MEMORANDUM 1. To identify and coordinate community resources; 2. To promote community awareness of the crime; 3. To serve as a liaison between law enforcement and service providers; 4. To support law enforcement without duplicating service; 5. To seek stronger legislation to protect individuals from human trafficking. 6. To develop a model public-private partnership to combat human trafficking which can be duplicated by other agencies outside Collier County. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collier County Sheriffs Office: as 1. Assist with public awareness activities to increase education about the nature and scope of human trafficking. 2. Assist with training initiatives to include training for both law enforcement and social service providers with a focus on: (1) safety for the victim, (2)reduction of trauma, and (3) education for the victim about the importance of cooperating with law enforcement as a public safety measure. 3. Develop and maintain close working relationships with victim service providers and o0 other community organizations that can support and assist in the prevention of human N trafficking. 4. Identify, gather, collect and store relevant data to maintain accurate records and to p 2 analyze trends. w 5. Obtain donated goods and services. 6. Refer to partners to coordinate social services for victims,witnesses, and others related to the prosecution. 7. Refer to The Shelter for Abused Women&Children for comprehensive case As management. 8. Work collaboratively with all appropriate state and federal law enforcement agencies when investigating human trafficking offenses. The Shelter for Abused Women& Children: z 1. Assist with public awareness activities to increase education about the nature and scope of human trafficking. 2. Coordinate training initiatives to include training for both law enforcement and social service providers with a focus on: (1) education about all forms of trafficking and identification of victims, (2) safety for the victim, and(3)reduction of trauma. 3. Designate a contact person along with a 24-hour emergency line for collaborative partners and referrals. 4. Provide training, information, and advocacy to increase the identification and interdiction of human trafficking in Collier County. 5. Work with government and non-government organizations to provide comprehensive services to eligible victims. Such services include shelter/sustenance (emergency and long term); medical, dental, mental health care, and therapeutic services; case management(emergency and long term); special assistance for child victims; Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg.246;: X.............b............... 41 O.Ba�' ,. interpreter/translator services; criminal justice system based advocacy; education and/or job training;transportation and outreach within immigrant populations. 6. Maintain participation in a state-wide network of shelters that will provide services to human trafficking victims outside of Collier County. Collier County Board of County Commissioners 1. To assist and promote efforts to educate the community through public awareness campaigns. 2. Continue support of the Collier County Sheriff in the effort to combat human trafficking by ensuring adequate resources are available to the Sheriff. 3. Continue to support and provide statutorily authorized and required funding for The Shelter for Abused Women&Children to provide services to human trafficking victims. 4. Support and participate in legislative efforts to seek enhanced legislation to protect victims of human trafficking and help prevent future victims. a, 5. Work with other community organizations and partners to enhance the community efforts Y to combat human trafficking and help ensure the well-being of human trafficking victims. IMPLEMENTATION The conditions of this agreement become effective upon signing. This MOU will remain in 03 effect until action is initiated to dissolve the agreement as evidenced by written notice affected N by an authorized representative. Any amendments to the MOU shall be in writing and executed in the same manner as the original. p V T. 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