Corrections

    BJA Criminal Justice Workforce of the Future: A Summary of Research Findings and Conversations at the BJA Criminal Justice Workforce of the Future Convening in April 2024

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    BJA hosted a Criminal Justice Workforce of the Future Convening on April 16–17, 2024, at Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus. Approximately 60 leading practitioners, academics, and other stakeholders from across the criminal justice system were invited to discuss the current state of the criminal justice workforce, cultural implications on recruiting and retention, talent acquisition, and the public’s changing expectations.

    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing
    Law Enforcement

    Section 5121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 FAQs for DOCs

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Section 5121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 FAQs for Jails

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Section 5121 Brief Operational Checklist for Post-Adjudicated Youth

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Getting Ready Key Elements for the Implementation of Section 5121

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Justice Reinvestment Initiative Technical Assistance and Program Implementation

    Programs

    The Center for Effective Public Policy (the Center), under the Justice Reinvestment Initiative sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, provides technical assistance and financial support to states, counties, cities, and tribal authorities that are currently engaged in justice reinvestment. The Center is currently working with a consortium of partners to provide technical assistance as part of a two-phase effort.

    Provider: 
    Center for Effective Public Policy
    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    National Reentry Resource Center

    Programs

    Funded and administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) is the nation's primary source of information and guidance on reentry.

    What NRRC Does:

    Delivers Training and Technical Assistance: The NRRC provides individualized and strategic guidance to recipients of Second Chance Act grants to maximize their efforts to reduce recidivism and help people succeed in their communities after they return from incarceration.

    Provider: 
    Council of State Governments
    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections

    PREA Resource Center

    Programs

    In order to achieve its mission to eliminate sexual abuse in confinement facilities nationwide, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center (PRC) provides extensive training and technical assistance (TTA) through support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Agencies and facilities with questions or in need of direct assistance can request a TTA provider through PRC's website.

    Provider: 
    Impact Justice
    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections