The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to Salt Lake County's Human Services Department. The grant will fund Project RIO (Right Person In, Right Person Out) to provide services to up to 100 high-need individuals in the criminal justice and behavioral health systems over a 12-month period. Key project activities include:
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Hiring two case managers to coordinate medication management, treatment engagement, and referral services for the target population, which includes individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness.
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Collaborating with medical and community providers to deliver wraparound support services aimed at reducing recidivism and taxpayer burden.
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Capturing data to measure project outcomes, including reduced recidivism and increased cross-agency collaboration.
The grant award commenced on October 1, 2024 and is expected to be completed by September 30, 2025. Salt Lake County is serving as the prime recipient and will provide project oversight, while the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association has been identified as the sub-recipient to directly deliver the client services.
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