Jails and Justice Support Center

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Sponsor

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Description

Provides training and technical assistance to jails to establish and maintain safe, humane, and effective environments for their populations, including incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors. Focuses on policy, operational practices, and professional development in a range of core topic areas, including medical, mental, and behavioral health services for the target population.

What This Program Offers

Jails and Justice Support Center can provide:

Customized virtual or on-site technical assistance provided by subject matter experts to support jails in core topic areas focused on life, health, and safety issues
Toolkits on the topics of screening and assessments and medical and behavioral health
Core topics library with resources on a range of areas to support jail operations, such as programming, reentry, use of force, medical and behavioral health, and more
In-person and virtual events for jail practitioners
Information and referral to BJA, National Institute of Corrections (NIC), and other federal programs that support jails

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

Local or tribal jails facing significant risk to the life, health, and safety of their staff, incarcerated population, and/or visitors are eligible for assistance.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Application

There is no application process to receive assistance. Complete the online form to request technical assistance.

For additional questions:
jailsupportcenter@cna.org

Topics

Health and Wellness • Jails and Prisons • Mental Health • Re-entry and Community Supervision • Substance Use Disorder