BJA Referral

Provided faculty to facilitate two listening sessions on the topic of overdose fatality review teams in Indian country. 33 pre-written questions were prepared, covering a wide range of topics related to the overdose epidemic, OFRs, tribal engagement, cultural integration, and cultural integration, collaboration, data sharing, program effectiveness, and innovative approaches. Outcomes were categorized into two categories: Barriers that Undermine OFR Implementation and Tribal Participation in Neighboring OFRs, and Strategies to Strengthen OFR Implementation in Tribal Participation.

The NMDPS took part in a similar meeting with Aja Pappas at BJA last fall and determined they may already meet the 10% jail requirement via Second Judicial Court which operates a drug court. NMDPS will look into details of prospective subawards, including reentry programs knowing that if programs are not considered community corrections they would not qualify. NMDPS will follow-up with BJA and RSAT-TTA on programs and requirements. NMDPS will share new NMDOC contact information with RSAT-TTA to help connect with DOC subaward programs and initiate TA, as needed.

Grantee formerly funded state DOC program (Silver Butte) but no longer funding sub-grantees. Tx services in MT jails and prisons are contracted out to community-based providers. Suggest communication with community-based providers for potential sub-awards. Providers should increase in-jail services and support from jail/prison is needed for MAT to be administered. It has not gotten off the ground yet. MT may be a good candidate to attend upcoming peer host site visit in Missouri.

Grantee was in need of assistance to meet 10% jail requirement. Only current subaward is state DOC. Suggested focus on rural jails since most urban jails are already fully funded and not interested in small RSAT award. Alternatively, connecting with an existing Tx program to further expand MAT is an option, i.e. Boulder county.

WY DOC is the grantee. There is no separate SAA managing the RSAT award. WY DOC has always used RSAT grant funds for the DOC SUD program. They were not aware of the jail programming requirement not how to distribute funds since they have no authority over county jails. This grantee is unique in that there is no separate administrative agency and grant funds go directly to the DOC.

SC currently only funds the state DOC institutions. SAA contacts are aware of at least one county correctional department providing drug treatment and intends to reach out to the county to gage interest and ability to utilize RSAT funds. RSAT TTA explained jail programming requirement and provided strategies to connect with jails to discuss opportunities to utilize RSAT funds.

Alabama currently only funds the state DOC. Following TA meeting, AL's next step is to draft a survey for jail programs to determine needs and interest. RSAT TTA explained jail programming requirement and provided strategies to connect with jails to discuss opportunities to utilize RSAT funds. Alabama's next step is to draft a survey for jail programs to determine needs and interest. RSAT TTA provided sample questions to include.

In April 2024, the NCORJ team organized and facilitated two panels for the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives conference in Chicago. One panel was on Building System Actor Buy-In for Restorative Justice and one was on Models of Community Partnership for Restorative Justice Delivery.

In April 2024, the NCORJ team organized and facilitated two panels for the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives conference in Chicago. One panel was on Building System Actor Buy-In for Restorative Justice and one was on Models of Community Partnership for Restorative Justice Delivery.

Saginaw Chippewa THWC Project Administrator Tracey Klich emailed TLPI requesting assistance on assessment and programming recommendations of free or low-cost criminogenic assessment, life skills program, and trauma program similar to Mending Broken Hearts. The foundation of their program is the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the goal is to immerse the principles throughout the THWC. Wellness Court Specialist Kristina Pacheco suggested Seeking Safety for life skills and trauma curriculums, along with the Change Company for workbooks.