SAA

The NCJA team reviewed the 2018 Byrne JAG strategic plan submitted by the Arizona SAA.

Plan Strengths:
This plan includes a tremendous amount of relevant data and research. Goals and outcomes are very clearly outlined and defined. SMART goals are listed and are measurable. The plan includes engagement from a range of stakeholders and is clearly supported with data-based decision-making models. The SWOT analysis included great information for planning purposes.

The NCJA team reviewed the 2018 Byrne JAG strategic plan submitted by the Alabama SAA.

Plan Strengths:
Alabama includes a great amount of information regarding their 2014 survey data that demonstrates a strong effort in stakeholder engagement. The stakeholder input from that survey is a driver in their goal setting and priorities. The priorities are clearly outlined and seem to be align with best practices to address their needs (mental health services in facilities, alternatives to jail/prison, etc.)

The NCJA project team reviewed the 2018 Strategic Plan submitted by the Alaska SAA. This plan was submitted in the year prior to the new strategic planning requirement mandated by the Justice for All Reauthorization Act for 2019 applications.

Plan Strengths:
Overall the plan clearly defines what general goals they would like to accomplish and the research that supports the need for these goals. It has includes a lot of data to support their problem statement related to Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse issues.

The NCJA hosted this regional training as part of the NCJA Strategic Planning Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program. The purpose of this training was to provide SAAs with hands-on TTA on the elements of effective strategic planning, data analysis for policy and program evaluation, implementation of evidence-based practices, and coordination with other components of the criminal and juvenile justice system in order to meet the FY2019 requirement of a comprehensive statewide strategic plan as detailed in the Justice for All Reauthorization Act (JFARA).

The second in a series of regional trainings were offered throughout the year to provide hands-on instruction in the areas of strategic planning, developing outcome measures and metrics, strategies for conducting evaluations, determining goals and setting priorities, and working with data. Each session will be scheduled to run one and a half days in three of four NCJA regions. These meetings are as scheduled: April 26-27, 2018 (in conjunction with the NCJA Board meeting) in Tampa, FL; July 26-27, 2018 (following the National Forum on Criminal Justice) in Ft.

A series of regional trainings will be offered throughout the year to provide hands-on instruction in the areas of strategic planning, developing outcome measures and metrics, strategies for conducting evaluations, determining goals and setting priorities, and working with data. Each session will be scheduled to run one and a half days in three of four NCJA regions. These meetings are as scheduled: April 26-27, 2018 (in conjunction with the NCJA Board meeting) in Tampa, FL; July 26-27, 2018 (following the National Forum on Criminal Justice) in Ft.

The 2017 National Forum on Criminal Justice: is a true partnership among policymakers, practitioners, researchers and people in the private sector who are dedicated to the ideal of equal justice for all. This conference showcases programs, research and technologies that help justice practitioners and decision makers in states, local communities and tribal nations address pressing public safety issues.

The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) works to promote a balanced approach to communities’ complex public safety, criminal, and juvenile justice system problems. The NCJA offers a number of different opportunities to enhance the professional development of state and local criminal and juvenile justice decisionmakers and policymakers through both educational training and events. NCJA also promotes a variety of events and conferences, all designed to increase networking opportunities and to foster the exchange of valuable knowledge and skills.