Families of Prisoners

During this reporting period, a No Cost Extension (NCE) was submitted and approved by BJA. This was the fourth NCE approved under this grant. The training was scheduled to start on 12/1/2024; however, the training vendor contract is pending legal approval and other requirements of the procurement process. Once the training begins, it will be offered once per week to agency and facility staff. NYC DOC was provided with guidance about using a segregated housing unit based solely on LGBTQI+ status and guidance about staff using window coverings on their office windows.

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period July - December 2024 were 409.

The Jails and Justice Support Center (JJSC) assists jails in creating and sustaining safe, humane, and effective environments for their populations, including incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors. The JJSC engages directly with jurisdictions in the delivery of training and technical assistance on the identified core topics. In addition to providing technical assistance and resources for jails, the JJSC also serves as a hub for other federally funded programs and resources.

PRC Staff person served as a panelist in the workshop Partnering for Success: Innovative Models for Serving Incarcerated Survivors, which highlighted promising collaborative relationships between rape crisis centers and correctional facilities. Later, staff facilitated an advocate meet up with partners, Just Detention International.

Objective 9: Provide structured, ongoing support up to 15 Category 1 grantee states and support the field. (IG States/ Vendor and Automation)
Meeting with Brian McIntyre (County Attorney), Lori Zucco (Chief Criminal Deputy) and Dallas Bullington (Technology Project Manager) from the Cochise County Attorney's Office to introduce the project.

Objective 9: Provide structured, ongoing support up to 15 Category 1 grantee states and support the field. (IG States/ Vendor and Automation)
Meeting with Janus Poppe (Justice of the Peace) and Jennifer Davies (Court Manager) from Bisbee Justice Court to introduce the project.

Objective 9: Provide structured, ongoing support up to 15 Category 1 grantee states and support the field. (IG States/ Vendor and Automation)
Meeting with Glenn Orr (Chief) from the Thatcher Police Department to introduce the project. Chief Orr opted in during the meeting.

Objective 3: Promote Justice Counts with the goal of increasing participation and support.
CSG Justice Center presented on the main stage at the American Probation and Parole Annual Training Institute alongside Justice Counts champion Cass County Court and Pretrial Services Director, Hillary Hartoin titled: Making Justice Count in Probation and Parole: Data as a storytelling mechanism.

Objective 9: Provide structured, ongoing support up to 15 Category 1 grantee states and support the field. (IG States/ Vendor and Automation)
Meeting with Mindy Young (Court Administrator) and Heidi Torio (Court Clerk) from the Graham County Superior Court to introduce the project.

Objective 9: Provide structured, ongoing support up to 15 Category 1 grantee states and support the field. (IG States/ Vendor and Automation)
Meeting with PJ Allred (Sheriff) from the Graham County Sheriff's Office to introduce the project.