Grantee contacted BJA and on 2/26 CHJ received email from our policy advisor regarding a request received by Elizabeth White: "has reached out to me with questions concerning sources of foundation funding and general advice on implementing LEAD programs." CHJ reached out to grantee and scheduled a call for 3/3.
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on 3/3 CHJ had call with grantee to identify resource needs. CHJ will reach out to the grantee's policy advisor regarding their question on timeframe for using their FY2018 funds. Resources were identified. On 3/15 CHJ sent grantee resources including: LEAD resources- program evaluations and eligibility; example diversion program Intake Forms; COSSAP Diversion mentoring program; 5 pathways case studies, PTACC core measures; webinar Building an Organizational Culture That Values Law Enforcement Diversion ; 3 webinars on program evaluation and software for diversion data collection and case management. grantee asked about process for requesting an NCE, CHJ will follow up with our policy advisor
3/18 Grantee asked for resources on social contact referrals- sample or a form that explains how the screening process done for the social contact in other jurisdictions? 3/23 Sent example referral policies to grantee and provided update on NCE request- Elizabeth white will reach out to the grantee explaining the request process and CHJ can provide guidance to the grantee as the NCE proposal is thought through by the grantee. Grantee said she would reach out to CHJ for support as needed.
On 5.12.21 CHJ had a call with Rusmira to discuss the status of grant and program development progress. Since launching their LEAD Program on April 26, 2021, they have received 16 referrals, 3 are active in the program, 6 are awaiting intake, and 7 are in the pipeline to be processed soon. Their MOU was developed and signed by majority of stakeholders. April 6, 2021, submitted for NCE and is awaiting approval. Currently, they have one case manager with plans to hire a second, as well as a community outreach worker. They have an Operational Work Group to screen participants and are creating standardized program eligibility criteria. Our next call is scheduled for June 9, 2021, including DPD's research partner at Michigan State University. On 5/24 Rusmira told us of her resignation from her role as the LEAD project manager. We will go forward with the June 9th meeting with the research partner.
6/9 Call with research partner from Michigan State University, Julie Krupa, was held. Ms. Krupa is interested in what data other sites are collecting. Resources identified included: PTACC Core Metrics and Key Research Findings; COSSAP Case Study Series.
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