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8. AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST FOR THE CHILD ABUSE ASSESSMENT CENTER Approve an agreement with Catholic Healthcare West, DBA The Child Abuse Assessment Center, to aid in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults or sexual abuse matters involving minors. The term of the agreement begins effective upon approval of the Board of Supervisors, and terminates June 30, 2014, unless otherwise extended, or amended. Catholic Healthcare West, through the Child Abuse Assessment Center, provides specially trained medical personnel to conduct examinations of child (minor) victims of sexual assault and abuse and gather evidence for use in the investigation of criminal cases and prosecution of offenders. Authorize the Chairman to sign any and all documents related to this action. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has had similar agreements with Catholic Healthcare West in the past. The most recent agreement was effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, that has been extended three one-year terms in accordance to the terms of the agreement (C1905015101). The County Attorney now requests that the Board of Supervisors approve a new agreement that will supersede the previous agreement. Continuance of this agreement is beneficial for the people of Maricopa County, especially those victimized through sexual assault and abuse. These services are vital to the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of child sexual offenders. (C-19-11-043-3-00)