Justice Services

July
Narrative Description of this activity
July 1-July 31, 2024, Monthly Activity; During this reporting period, there were approximately 3 emails and other announcements, that were sent out to the grantee. Included in the emails were resources regarding training announcements, and other relevant resources including webinar materials, and resources from webinars. Many of the resources were shared via constant contact.

July
Narrative Description of this activity
July 1-July 31, 2024, Monthly Activity; During this reporting period, there were approximately 3 emails and other announcements, that were sent out to the grantee. Included in the emails were resources regarding training announcements, and other relevant resources including webinar materials, and resources from webinars. Many of the resources were shared via constant contact.

July
Narrative Description of this activity
July 1-July 31, 2024, Monthly Activity; During this reporting period, there were approximately 3 emails and other announcements, that were sent out to the grantee. Included in the emails were resources regarding training announcements, and other relevant resources including webinar materials, and resources from webinars.
Many of the resources were shared via constant contact.

Auditors identified in the peer review or documentation review process and referred to peer mentoring by the PREA Management Office (PMO) receive one-on-one coaching from DOJ-certified PREA auditors who are specially trained as peer mentors. National PREA Resource Center (PRC) staff also serve as mentors. Mentors receive intensive training to provide support and resources to a mentored auditor, as well as ongoing support by oversight staff.

Peer reviewers assess auditors' work utilizing a standardized scoring rubric. The National PREA Resource Center PRC) deploys two reviewers for each peer review to conduct a rigorous examination of all the evidence and documentation relied upon by an auditor. The peer reviewers determine the extent to which the auditor has made accurate compliance findings and followed the methodological requirements defined in the PREA Auditor Handbook. From July to December 2024, the PRC worked on seven (7) peer reviews.

On September 19, 2024, the SLATT team was contacted by the program director of Healing and Responding to Therapy (HARTT), a local nonprofit organization in Jasper, Alabama, which specializes in trauma-informed care, family support, and therapy for individuals and families in need. The director inquired about online training opportunities for HARTT counselors who provide services to youth teens who have made terroristic threats to local schools in the state of Alabama.

Task 3. Attend national partner events, conferences, and meetings to stay abreast of national initiatives, trending priorities, and emerging issues relevant to the work of Global.

Task 1. As part of IIR collaboration efforts, staff members attended, participated in, and supported the following events for the purpose of discussing current priorities and learning about needs of the field.
• Virtual GESC meeting held on February 26, 2024
The virtual GESC meeting held on February 26, 2024, included the following updates and presentations:

Task 3. Attend national partner events, conferences, and meetings to stay abreast of national initiatives, trending priorities, and emerging issues relevant to the work of Global.

Task 1. Provide policy research expertise and management support to Global and CICC leadership, the DFO, and the DDFO regarding Global policy issues and future direction.

For priorities recommended by Global, the GESC, and the CICC, facilitate the completion of a Priority Recommendation Form and manage submission of recommendations to BJA for approval.