Faith-Based Organizations

This TTA will focus on developing model practices aimed at increasing the diversity of juries in Harris County. We hosted a kick-off meeting on 10/26/2021 that included a number of public defenders from Harris County as well as jury expert, Professor Nina Chernoff. A letter was drafted so that we could begin discussions with other criminal legal system stakeholder on best ways to increase jury diversity.
Jan.-June 2022: Issued correspondence March, April, and June to no avail. Will issue a formal letter to determine whether TTA is still a needed and a possibility.

The Taking the Call Virtual Conference brought people together from across the U.S. to delve into how jurisdictions are serving as laboratories for innovation to ensure that emergency calls receive the appropriate response. The virtual conference explored how communities are working to build more comprehensive crisis systems including the opportunities and challenges of emerging community responder models and whether or how the approach may improve community health, lessen the burden on law enforcement, and reduce unnecessary justice system contact.

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this virtual discussion is intended for law enforcement agencies; justice, health, and victim service providers; and community organizations interested in creating or expanding local partnerships to address community needs. Through discussion, attendees learned about key building blocks to successful partnership and sustainability.

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Jurisdictions across the country are grappling with developing comprehensive, cross-sector, community-based crisis response systems that address the needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have mental health and/or substance use disorders and provide early intervention and deflection opportunities away from the justice system.

CSG Justice Center staff held 285 contacts (via phone and email) with FY18-FY20 grantees in the month of December.

CSG Justice Center staff held 271 contacts (via phone and email) with FY18-FY20 grantees in the month of November.

CSG Justice Center staff held 258 contacts (via phone and email) with FY18-FY20 grantees in the month of October.

CSG Justice Center staff held 265 contacts (via phone and email) with FY18-FY20 grantees in the month of September.

CSG Justice Center staff held 254 contacts (via phone and email) with FY18-FY20 grantees in the month of August.

CSG Justice Center staff held 245 contacts (via phone and email) with FY18-FY20 grantees in the month of July.