The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) awarded a $1,000,000 STOP School Violence Cooperative Agreement to Community Strategies, Inc. to implement a comprehensive school safety and security plan across Epic Charter Schools in Oklahoma. The funded project will promote positive school climate through reporting systems, emergency operations, staff/student training, mental health and social services supports, and the hiring of security personnel. The project's multi-tiered system of support, known as EPIC CARES, will provide universal, targeted, and individualized interventions to meet the identified needs of Epic's 28,454 students. Additionally, the project will enhance school-based threat assessment and integrate mental health and behavioral wellness into the school safety framework. Community Strategies, Inc. will leverage partnerships with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, CREOKS Behavioral Health, and other providers to deliver a range of supports through student "backpacks" under this 3-year cooperative agreement.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.0m | 9/25/23 |