Faith-Based Organizations

Monthly check-in with The Link of Cullman County kickoff meeting

On January 21, 2020, the CJI team held a National Partners call to discuss the drivers of Tennessee's prison population and strategies for improving outcomes. The team shared project findings with national partners and discussed details about Tennessee's ongoing data-driven process.

The purpose of this workshop is to present the fundamentals of case management with an emphasis on creating additional support for individuals with an opioid use disorder referred from first responders. This workshop will cover the critical role CM can play in diversion by linking people from first responders to treatment and recovery by bridging the communication gap between the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.

On Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM EST, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in collaboration with AEquitas, and the Rebecca Bender Initiative, hosted a webinar for Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) human trafficking task forces on Analyzing Culpability/Charging Decisions in Human Trafficking Cases. This webinar discussed crimes that commonly accompany human trafficking activity and provided a framework to aid in decision-making when charging those offenses.

CHJ conducted a workshop for the COAP/COSSAP National Forum about First Responder Diversion Programs on March 10, 2020. The workshop discussed potential topics and presentation methods for consideration in the diversion curriculum, including cross-training for first responders and behavioral health staff. This workshop is designed to address the need for first responder training specific to diversion programs for individuals with an opioid and substance use disorder.

CSG Justice Center staff held 230 contacts (via phone and email) with FY16-FY19 grantees in the month of June.

CSG Justice Center staff held 329 contacts (via phone and email) with FY16-FY19 grantees in the month of May.

CSG Justice Center staff held 184 contacts (via phone and email) with FY16-FY19 grantees in the month of April.

CSG Justice Center staff held 37 contacts (via phone and email) with FY16-FY19 grantees in the month of March.

CSG Justice Center staff held 73 contacts (via phone and email) with FY16-FY19 grantees in the month of February.