California

BSCC is requesting support in developing a stakeholder survey and report to determine priority areas for Byrne JAG funding. NCJA developed and distributed stakeholder survey for BSCC and upon closure, analyzed and presented results. These results were then shared with BSCC's board during with NCJA supported staff in outlining next steps for support.

Information provided to the CA SAA office regarding Mental and Behavioral Health best practices across the nation. on 8/27/20 the CA SAA office reached out to seek assistance on Behavioral Health best practices and to learn what other SAA's across the county were doing in this space. NCJA outreached to our partners with NGA and NACo to for any best practices that they could pass along. Additionally NCJA did research on other SAA practices and nationwide trends. A memo was put together for the CA SAA and sent over on 9/11/20.

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