Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI)/CaseWorks assessment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2139102
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Je Zsa Nay Stevens jezanay.stevens@dcjs.ny.gov (518) 457-1981
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About this opportunity
The New York Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is notifying of its intent to enter into a sole-source procurement for Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI)/CaseWorks training to probation departments, with a proposal due date of September 23, 2026. This is a continuation of an evidence-based-practices initiative supporting implementation of the Raise the Age Law.
The scope encompasses expert training and coaching in YASI/CaseWorks assessment and case planning, including behavior analysis, mapping, assessment feedback, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed methods. Training is designed to equip probation officers with skills and tools for valid youth risk assessments and meaningful case plans targeting recidivism reduction and public-safety enhancement for justice-involved youth.
The procurement is restricted to sole-source award, eliminating competitive bidding. Performance area includes Albany County and Albany City.
Opportunity text
DCJS is continuing an initiative to provide expert training to probation departments on evidence-based practices, case assessment and case planning utilizing the YASI/CaseWorks instrument. This training is considered essential for enhancement and sustainment of the enacted Raise the Age (RTA) Law. This training provides probation officers with critical skills and tools needed to conduct valid assessments and develop meaningful case plans for justice-involved youth. The training will cover behavior analysis, mapping, assessment feedback, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed methods through direct training and coaching, among other job-related topics to ensure the best possible outcomes for justice-involved youth by reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety. This is not a solicitation, this is notification of intent to enter into a Sole Source procurement.
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