File #: 240700    Version: 1 Name: Administrative Code - Clarifying Duties of Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR); Moving Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to OVWR
Type: Ordinance Status: 30 Day Rule
Introduced: 6/18/2024 In control: Rules Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.
Sponsors: Catherine Stefani, Hillary Ronen, Aaron Peskin
Attachments: 1. Leg Ver1, 2. Leg Dig Ver1, 3. Referral FYI 062424
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