Corrections

During the reporting period, the team reviewed and discussed sections of their PREA audit interim report. Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC) staff provided training to RSAC about their role in the community and the services provided under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The telephones in holding can call the assigned PREA reporting numbers. Hiring staff is a priority to address shortages in supervision. WCJDC direct supervision staff were approved for a pay raise and adjustments to the bachelor's degree requirement were made.

During the reporting period, the Washington Department of Corrections (WADOC) continued to work towards their goals under their FY 22 grant. Two positions that play a major role under this grant, the Gender Responsive Administrator and the Transgender Housing and Program Manager, were successfully filled with new full time staff members. The coaches are hopeful that with new staff in place to make housing determinations for the transgender population will meaningfully consider transfers to gender-affirming institutions.

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period July - December 2024 were 409.

During this reporting period, the Crime Victims Treatment Center developed and delivered the victim service provider training during this quarter. There were no other significant updates to the grant strategies.

The Jails and Justice Support Center (JJSC) assists jails in creating and sustaining safe, humane, and effective environments for their populations, including incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors. The JJSC engages directly with jurisdictions in the delivery of training and technical assistance on the identified core topics. In addition to providing technical assistance and resources for jails, the JJSC also serves as a hub for other federally funded programs and resources.

CHJ TA Center leadership proposed and had accepted a session on the integration of deflection and reentry. This session featured the TA Center Director, a SCA grantee (Freedom Life Ministries of NC), and a SME partner from The Fletcher Group. The grantee, SME and TA Director also met with the BJA Policy Advisor to the COSSUP Program, which was represented at the conference. The grantee intends to apply for a COSSUP grant to expand his reentry program to include the deflection model.

CHJ staff and partner SMEs produced and moderated a Workshop on Collaboration between Community-based and Correctional entities, 3 grantee organizations and 5 of their staff and stakeholders presented their experience and successes. CHJ staff facilitated participation of 2 grantee organizations in a Workshop and 1 grantee organization in a Plenary Session. CHJ staff and SMEs produced, hosted and facilitated 3 Breakout sessions with 16 small group topic focused discussions.

Virtual meeting to discuss project scope, status and next steps.

Virtual meeting to discuss project scope, status and next steps.

Virtual meeting to discuss project scope, status and next steps.