Table of Contents
- How do I start The Hope Card Project in my area?
- I'm a domestic violence victim with a protection order. How do I get a Hope Card?
- What is Full Faith and Credit?
- How does an agency obtain a photograph of the offender?
- How much does the Hope Card Project cost?
- What's included in the Hope Card Printing System?
- How did the Hope Card get started?
How do I start the Hope Card Project in my area?
If you are a government agency [law enforcement, prosecutor, court, etc.] and would like to start the Hope Card Project in your area you must first register as a participating agency through this website. Second your agency would need to order the Hope Card Printing System. After these two tasks are completed a Hope Card Project representative will contact you about setting up the program.
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I'm a domestic violence victim with a protection order. How do I get a Hope Card?
If you're a victim of domestic violence and already possess a valid protection order then approach your local law enforcement agency about whether they recognize the Hope Card or have a Hope Card Project in their jurisdiction. If they currently participate in the program, request a Card. If they do not, but recognize the Card you may register your protection order with an agency that participates and receive a card from another agency. You may also contact us [www.hopecardproject.com] and we will assist you in getting a card.
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What is Full Faith and Credit?
The federal statute for full faith and credit is Title 18 USC §2265 which explains that one jurisdiction must recognize a qualified protection order issued by a foreign jurisdiction. A foreign jurisdiction could be another state, territory or Indian tribe. Of course there is much more to full faith and credit which can be obtained by going to the links page and visiting organizations like the National Center on Full Faith and Credit or the Tribal Law and Policy Institute.
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How does an agency obtain a photograph of the offender?
This is probably the most asked question by government agencies looking into the Hope Card Project. First you must remember that there is no photograph on a protection order, so a photograph is a bonus, not a necessity. There are several methods used to obtain the photograph. Some jurisdictions have a photograph taken of the offender during the first hearing while both parties are present. Another method is for officers to take a photograph in the field or retrieve a booking photograph from their local jail. In a lot of cases the victim brings a photograph and it is scanned. Lastly, the new online site has some state motor vehicle department photograph databases connected for that purpose. This is the ideal method, but is limited to participating states. Regardless, agencies have found that obtaining a photograph of the offender is easier then expected.
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How much does the Hope Card Project cost?
The total startup cost for the Hope Card Project has not been determined.. At this time we estimate that the cost will be under $15,000. The cost to maintain the program each year is under $1,000 and includes mostly the ordering of supplies like cards and ink cartridges.
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What is included in the Hope Card Printing System?
The System includes a card printer, 1,000 blank cards, a license to access the online Hope Card interface software, a digital camera, and a training video.
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How did the Hope Card get started?
The Hope Card was created by a federal agent with the U.S. Government after noticing several problems with service delivery to victims of domestic violence. Conceived and created from his home in Montana, the Hope Card was piloted with the Crow Tribe of Montana and was immediately accepted by the Montana State Attorney General's Office, who took on the Project as a priority in their state to assist victims of domestic violence. The Hope Card Project owes a great thanks to the Crow Tribe and the State of Montana.
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