Deadline: 1-Jun-22
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications to establish a resource center to provide information and assistance to state, local, and tribal entities responsible for adult probation, parole, and pretrial supervision. This new center will complement the work of the National Reentry Resource Center.
Goals
The CSRC will serve as a source of information, training, and technical assistance (TTA) for supervision agencies and those with whom they collaborate. The CSRC will synthesize and translate emerging research and evidence-based information on supervision strategies, activities, and evaluations to help agencies apply and operationalize this information into their daily practice in order to advance the field and improve individual, system, and societal outcomes. Additionally, the CSRC will provide TTA to improve efficacy and fairness in community supervision.
Objectives
- Translate knowledge to the community supervision field, defined as probation, parole, and pretrial supervision of adults.
- Advance supervision agencies along the continuum of best and evidence-based practices, with emphasis on individuals at high risk of offending or committing violence, community violence initiatives, and advancing a fair and equitable system.
- Establish and maintain a resource hub for entities responsible for community supervision.
- Develop, make publicly available, and provide TTA on tools and resources such as checklists, curricula, assessments, and technology.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility Criteria
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=339259