Table of Contents How do I start The Hope Card Project in my area? - 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 interested in starting the Project in your area please contact us for more information. Back to Top
I'm a domestic violence victim with a protection order. How do I get a Hope Card? Please contact your local advocacy organization or court to see if they are currently participating in the Project. Back to Top
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. Back to Top 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 an added feature, 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. There are other methods under development which include interfacing with state motor vehicle records. Regardless, agencies have found that obtaining a photograph of the offender is easier then expected. Back to Top
How much does the Hope Card Project cost? There is an initial cost for the printing system and software. Re-occuring annual costs are minimal and are generally under $1,000. Please contact us for additional information. Back to Top
What is included in the Hope Card Printing System? The system is currently under development improvements. Please contact us for additional information. Back to Top How did the Hope Card get started? The Hope Card was created by John Oliveira, a special agent with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs after recognizing several problems with service delivery and protection order enforcement for 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. Back to Top
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