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Justice Reinvestment Initiative at the Local Level

Award Information

Award #
2010-RR-BX-K073
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
Original Solicitation

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2013, $450,000)

The purpose of the FY 2013 Criminal Justice Reform and Recidivism Reduction Competitive Grant Program is to implement a Justice Reinvestment model. "Justice reinvestment" refers to a data-driven model that : (1) analyzes criminal justice trends to understand what factors are driving the growth in jail and prison populations; (2) develops and implements policy options to manage the growth in corrections expenditures, generates savings in public revenues, and increases the effectiveness of current spending and investment to increase public safety and improve offender accountability; and (3) measures the impact of the policy changes and reinvestment resources and holds policymakers accountable for projected results.

The Community Resources for Justice will use the supplemental funding to support jurisdictions with justice reinvestment strategies. In consultation with BJA, the goals of this project are: to conduct a thorough analysis ofthe jail and community corrections population, and the intervention infrastructure available; conduct a thorough analysis of the jail and community corrections population, and the intervention infrastructure available; support the effective and efficient implementation of justice reinvestment policies; and develop and implement a performance measurement plan that assesses quality, fiscal impact, and outcomes.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 16, 2013