The council of state governments justice center (csgjc) seeks $2,750,000 from the U.S. Department of justices bureau of justice assistance (BJA) through the second chance act (SCA) training and…

The council of state governments justice center (csgjc) seeks $2,750,000 from the U.S. Department of justices bureau of justice assistance (BJA) through the second chance act (SCA) training and technical assistance (TTA) program category 3: health and housing. Our goals will be to assist grantees and the field to advance evidence-based practices (ebps) to improve health and housing outcomes for people exiting prisons and jails and those on community supervision. TTA will be designed to ensure that grantees implement a system-wide, coordinated approach with accurate screening and assessment procedures, connection to evidence-based housing, treatment, and services, effective data-collection and program evaluation, and the development of sustainability plans. Leveraging out status as a nationally recognized TTA provider and the current SCA category 3 TTA provider, csgjcs TTA approach will include: delivering guidance aligned with ebps to improve outcomes for the target populations; a technical assistance coach for grantee; using planning and implementations guides to support grantees in systematic planning; tailoring assistance to the specific needs of the grantees; offering peer-to-peer learning opportunities; drawing on outside experts (such as our partners) to enhance TTA; and development of resources and tools to support grantees goals. As a TTA provider for the justice and mental health collaborations program, and other federal grantees, we have deep experience in helping jurisdictions improve outcomes for people with mental health disorders, CO-occurring substance use disorders, and people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our partners will supplement our expertise.