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Request for Proposals Anticipated County Allocation Required Local Match Date Advertised Applicants are being sought that are able to address items below: at JCPC Chairperson or Designee Telephone # by 5:00 P.M. 1. Program services compatible with research that are shown to be effective with juvenile offenders. 2. Program services are outcome-based. 3. The program has an evaluation component. 4. Program services detect gang participation and divert individuals from gang participation. 5. Applicants are encouraged to be innovative and submit proposals that meet multiple program needs. NOTE: For further information or technical assistance about applying for JCPC funds in this county, contact P. Scott Stoker, Div. of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Area Consultant, at [PHONE REDACTED]. February 2, 2024 Deadline for Online Application is: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations, and local housing authorities are invited to submit applications to provide services addressing the above elements. Gary Herman [PHONE REDACTED] In order to apply for FY 2024-2025 JCPC funding, you must complete and submit your application online by accessing NC ALLIES. Please read and follow all instructions at the following link: Private non-profits are also required to submit No Overdue Tax forms, Conflict of Interest Statements, Agency Conflict of Interest Policy, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. An Information Session will be held virtually. This meeting is mandatory for new programs that are interested in applying for funds. FY 24-25 RFP Information Session Thursday, January 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM Meeting number: 2315 473 9329 Password: y8PemhukR32 (98736485 from phones) Join by phone +1-[PHONE REDACTED] US Toll Access code: 231 547 39329 School Domain: Youth involved with Alexander County juvenile justice system have increased risk of school behavior issues reflected in prolonged absences, suspensions, failing grades, and bullying. Alexander County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council $140,199 30% January 2, 2024 Experiential Skill Building Life Skills Parent/Family Skill Building Interpersonal Skill Building Vocational Development Mentoring Individual Domain: The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court-involved youth in this county and hereby publishes this Request for Proposals. The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Dept. of Public Safety in the amount stated above to fund the program types specified below. Such programs will serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2024-2025 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2024. The use of these funds in this county requires a local match in the amount specified above. The JCPC will consider proposals for the following needed programs: Clinical Assessment Evaluations Substance Use Assessment Substance Use Treatment Problem Sexual Behavior Assessment & Treatment Home Base Family Counseling Individual/Group/Family Counseling Mediation/Conflict Resolution Restitution/Community Service Teen Court Family Domain: Parental support and/or parental enhancement skills are needed for court-referred youth. Access to services that provide best practices and have the ability to engage families are needed. Peer Domain: Alexander County youth involved with juvenile justice system are more likely to associate with others involved in delinquent activities and gang involvement. Substance use and mental health are critical issues in providing assistance to youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system. Programs receiving JCPC funds shall provide appropriate access to these services. Proposed program services should target the following risk factors for delinquency or repeat delinquency: *Juveniles who associate with other negative/delinquent/gang-involved peers *Parenting skills/family criminal history *Mental health (substance use and victimization) *School behavior problems/absences Programs should address the following concerns as reported in the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument for adjudicated youth: