Young Adults (18 - 24)

Vera is conducting an assessment of NYC DOC's use of segregation. This assessment consists of site visits, a policy review, and data analysis. Upon completion of the assessment, Vera will present findings and recommendations to the agency and submit a final report. Vera will then assist in the implementatioin of the recommendations.

In Austin, Texas, team members from all 50-states,?comprising lawmakers, juvenile justice officials, and judicial leaders, convened for a two-day event,?"Improving Outcomes for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: A 50-State Forum," to build on their recent successes and to take aim at their next challenge: lowering rearrest rates and focusing ensuring youth in contact with the juvenile justice system are being positioned for success later in life.

CSG Justice Center Staff visited Los Angeles Believes in Opportunities for Recidivism Reduction (LABOR2) technology career grantee to discuss program implementation, technical assistance needs, and sustainability approaches. During the visit, CSG Justice Center staff visited the project sites. Site Visit Agenda Site 1: Youth Opportunity Movement Watts (1513 E. 103rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002) 1. Discussion with Watts staff 2. Speak with Participants Site 2: Boyle Heights (1600 E. 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033) 1. Discussion with Boyle Heights staff 2.

CSG Justice Center staff met with grantee to discuss implementation progress and technical assistance needs. During the meeting, staff also discussed a workshop in which the grantee would participate during the SCA National Conference. The workshop, Estrategias de Reingreso en Comunidades Latinas/Reentry Strategies in Latino Communities, centered on the obstacles grantees face when providing services with the unique latino population.

CSG Justice Center staff discussed the grantee team's TA needs during?the breakout session with other FY'15 SCA COD grantees.

CSG Justice Center/BJA Justice Second Chance Act Mentoring Site Visit to United Teen Equality Center on September 17, 2015 ? September 18, 2015. SITE VISIT AGENDA Day 1: Thursday, September 17, 2015 Location: 35 Warren St., Lowell, MA Participants: CSG Justice Center and UTEC 9:00 ? 9:30 ???? Morning Circle - Welcome and Introductions 9:30 ? 10:15??? Meet Street workers 10:15 ? 11:00? Tour and meet to program clients (culinary program) 11:00 ? 12:30? Leave for Essex County facility visit 12:30- ? 1:30?? Lunch Break 1:30 ? 2:30????? Mattress Warehouse Tour 2:30 ? 3:30?????

CSG Justice Center staff held discussions with grantees around key implementation challenges pertaining to each of the juvenile specific sessions, following introductions and sharing of SCA projects and overall conference experience.

Discussed status of project and grantee attended grant specific breakout sessions to discuss current challenges and troubleshoot with other grantees. Spoke on Fatherhood panel addressing how reentry work with fathers impacts families.

Discussed status of project and grantee attended grant specific breakout sessions to discuss current challenges and troubleshoot with other grantees.

Met with OJJDP to discuss new cohort of fatherhood grantees and learn about the NMRC.

Discussed status of project and grantee attended grant specific breakout sessions to discuss current challenges and troubleshoot with other grantees.

Met with OJJDP to discuss new cohort of fatherhood grantees and learn about the NMRC.