The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) - Adult Parole Authority (APA) was awarded a $550,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (CFDA 16.745). The purpose of the grant is to redesign and support specialized mental health caseloads for parole officers supervising individuals released from prison in Ohio. Key activities include providing training and support for parole officers assigned to mental health-specific caseloads, collaborating with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to identify evidence-based interventions, and hiring mental health subject matter experts to assist officers and supervisees. The grant aims to enhance the APA's capacity to effectively supervise and provide tailored support for the approximately 25,000 individuals under parole supervision across the state.
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