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In 2016, more than 45,000 juvenile offenders were held in residential placement facilities nationwide, with an additional 3,500 juveniles held in adult jails and nearly 1,000 held in adult prisons. Although the rate of youth incarceration has continued to decline over the past 10 years, the development of comprehensive approaches for reducing recidivism remains challenging for most state and local agencies. The Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program encourages collaboration between state agencies, local government, and community- and faith-based organizations to address the challenges that reentry and recidivism reduction pose for moderate to high-risk juvenile offenders returning to their communities from juvenile residential or correctional facilities. The vast majority (81%) of the current Aftercare population that the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) serves are 17 to 20 years old. These emerging adults are ineligible for many youth-focused, evidence-based services nor are they well-matched to many adult-oriented services. Multisystem Therapy (MST) is an evidence-based, manualized, community- and family-based intervention with proven effectiveness for reducing reliance on out of home placements, reducing arrests and incarceration, and improving other behavioral and functioning outcomes. Multisystemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA), a recent adaptation of MST has demonstrated positive findings during an initial open pilot. The Illinois Department of Human Services, along with IDJJ and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, will collaboratively conduct a planning process to update the state’s strategic reentry plan and develop an implementation plan for MST-EA. In implementing MST-EA over a 24-month period, the collaborative will attempt to validate the early findings in the initial pilot by serving EAs transitioning from secure care back to Cook and Winnebago counties. The project will serve approximately 48 youth. Targeted outcomes include reduced recidivism and improvements in mental health, substance use, family functioning, peer supports health care, housing, education, and vocational readiness.

Statutory Authority: This program is authorized pursuant to Section 101 of the Second Chance Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 110–199; Pub. L. No. 115-391; 34 U.S.C. § 10631.

Statutory Authority: This program is authorized pursuant to Section 101 of the Second Chance Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 110–199; Pub. L. No. 115-391; 34 U.S.C. § 10631.

Statutory Authority: This program is authorized pursuant to Section 101 of the Second Chance Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 110–199; Pub. L. No. 115-391; 34 U.S.C. § 10631.

Goals Enhance the capacity of Illinois to implement comprehensive evidence-based reentry programs that involve collaboration with interested persons (including Federal corrections and supervision agencies), service providers, and nonprofit organizations to increase public safety and reduce recidivism of moderate to high-risk youth who are reentering communities from a residential placement facility. For the purposes of this program, recidivism is defined as “a return to a residential placement facility, jail, or prison with either a new conviction or as the result of a violation of the terms of supervision within 24 months of initial release.” Objectives Increase public safety and reduce recidivism among moderate to high-risk youth before and following release from a juvenile residential facility. Develop information-sharing processes to carry out comprehensive case management plans that directly address the criminogenic risks and needs of young offenders as identified by validated risk and needs assessments. Convene a juvenile reentry task force with interested persons (including Federal corrections and supervision agencies), service providers, and nonprofit organizations, juvenile justice, probation, behavioral health, social service, health providers, corrections, law enforcement, housing providers, agencies serving children and families, job training and employment services, and other state or local reentry stakeholders that provide reentry services to assist in the implementation and measurement of progress toward increasing public safety by reducing rates of recidivism and enabling returning youth to transition successfully to communities. Expand coordinated supervision and comprehensive services following release from confinement, including but not limited to, transitional and permanent housing and mental and physical healthcare provided by interested persons (including Federal corrections and supervision agencies), service providers, and nonprofit organizations, if practical. Integrate family strengthening practices that encourage returning youth to develop safe, healthy, and responsible family relationships and involve the entire family in a comprehensive reentry process. Improve transition planning procedures to ensure that linkages to needed services and benefits are available. Track data on recidivism rates, school-related behaviors, substance abuse treatment, family reunification progress, employment opportunities, pre-release planning, and post-release services and supervision, and identify other changes experienced by youth to measure implementation progress. These data should be shared with the reentry task force and used to guide and track implementation improvements.

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The Provider will enhance the capacity of the State of Illinois to increase public safety and reduce recidivism of moderate to high-risk youth who are reentering communities from a residential placement facility. For the purposes of this program, recidivism is defined as “a return to a residential placement facility, jail, or prison with either a new conviction or as the result of a violation of the terms of supervision within 24 months of initial release.”

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Providers were named in the initial Second Chance federal application, therefore this program is not competitively bid. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice provides direct services to emerging adults leaving custody; Chapin Hall provides evaluation services to measure impact of Second Chance programming.

This Continuation Application is limited to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) who was named as a partner in the FY19 SCAYOR application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) pursuant to DHS Funding Notice (#21-4444-80-2327-02). To be eligible for continuation funding, DJJ must continue to meet the additional eligibility criteria below. Failure to provide the requested information as outlined herein to demonstrate these criteria are met will result in the application being removed from funding consideration.

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a) Pre-application Coordination. Applicant agencies may not be eligible for a grant award until they have pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, www.grants.illinois.gov. During pre-qualification, Dun and Bradstreet verifications are performed including a check of Debarred and Suspended status and good standing with the Secretary of State. The pre-qualification process also includes a financial and administrative risk assessment utilizing an Internal Controls Questionnaire. If applicable, the agency will be notified that it is ineligible for award as a result of the Dun and Bradstreet verification. The entity will be informed of corrective action needed to become eligible for a grant award. b) The Application Procedure. An Application must be submitted in the format required by the Department and in the manner dictated by the Department. A successful application will serve as the program plan. c) Award Procedure. 1) An award shall be made to sub-grantees named in the DHS application to OJJDP for FY19 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program; specifically Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice and Chapin Hall at University of Chicago upon submission of an approved program plan by these entities. 2) A Notice of State Award (NOSA) will be issued to the entities once an approved program plan has been submitted. The NOSA shall include: a. The terms and condition of the award. b. Specific conditions assigned to the grantee based on the fiscal and administrative and programmatic risk assessments. 3) Upon acceptance of the grant award, announcement of the grant award shall be published by the awarding agency to Grants.Illinois.gov. 4) A written Notice of Denial shall be sent to the applicants not receiving awards. Final award decisions will be made by the Director of the Division of Family and Community Services at the recommendation of the Associate Director for the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development.

Providers were named in the initial Second Chance federal application, therefore this program is not competitively bid. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice provides direct services to emerging adults leaving custody; Chapin Hall provides evaluation services to measure impact of Second Chance programming.

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This solicitation requires a match based on federal award amount. As required by the Second Chance Act, federal award funds require a 50 percent match from nonfederal sources; for each federal dollar awarded, the recipient must provide 50% of the total costs toward the project. If a successful applicant’s proposed match exceeds the required match amount and OJP approves the budget, the total match amount incorporated into the approved budget becomes mandatory and subject to audit. (“Match” funds may be used only for purposes that would be allowable for the federal funds.) Recipients may satisfy this match requirement with either cash or in-kind services. IDJJ has agreed to provide the entire match for this award.

Use Funds will be used to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive reentry plan to promote the successful transition of youth as they return to the community following release from a detention or residential facility. As part of program services within the facility, youth are expected to be screened and assessed for needs and risk of reoffending. Based upon results of risk and needs assessment, it is expected that appropriate community-based program services are identified and coordinated at least 90-days prior to release. During the post-release phase of the reentry program, youth should receive case management services and be connected to evidence-based programming designed to ensure continuity of services and a safe and successful transition from placement to the community. Case management services and evidence-based programming should begin during the pre-release phase. Restrictions Pre-award Costs incurred by the applicant prior to the start date of the period of performance of the federal award are not typically approved; an applicant must request and obtain the prior written approval of OJP for all such costs. All such costs incurred prior to award and prior to approval of the costs are incurred at the sole risk of the applicant. Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation are listed in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs require pre-approval by OJP. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information. All DHS sub-grantees will use grant funds according to the guidelines, conditions and parameters in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of any applicable federal awards. Refer to 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles to determine the appropriateness of costs.

a) Reports. 1. The Provider will submit monthly expenditure documentation forms in the format prescribed by the Department. The Expenditure Documentation forms must be submitted no later than the 15th of each month for the preceding month by email. 2. The Provider will submit an annual program plan and a detailed program budget and budget narrative to the Department as directed. 3. Quarterly Program Reports - The Provider shall submit quarterly program narrative and performance data reports. These reports will be in the format prescribed by the Department and will address progress of program implementation; progress toward meeting the goals and objectives set forth in the annual plan/application and will include supporting data. 4. Provider will submit an implementation plan to the Department six months after the grant period begins. The implementation plan will be developed with the input of the Justice Advisory Board and will include protocols for program eligibility, assignment, and intake, as well as ongoing data collection of related performance indicators. It will also include related assent and consent protocols for eligible youth in accordance with the Institutional Review Board protocol for study design. These plans will be submitted to OJJDP at the end of the six-month planning phase as the Planning and Implementation Guide. 5. Quarterly Program Federal Performance Measures Reporting - The Provider shall submit quarterly Federal Performance Measure data reports and program narrative reports, in the format designated by the Department. The due dates of these are variable, according to federal requirements. Providers will be notified of quarterly performance measure due dates no later than 30 days in advance of the due date. b) Audits. Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules set forth by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. See 30 ILCS 708/65©. c) Records. Record retention requirements can be found in CFR 200.333.

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Any Regulations, Guidelines, or Literature necessary for program implementation will be provided by the DHS Program Office responsible for managing this program grant at no cost to the provider Guidelines: Solicitation guidelines are posted on the Office of Justice Programs web site at http://www.ojp.gov/funding/solicitations.htm. For additional guidance reference the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/financialguide/DOJ/index.htm ) and Post award Instructions (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/pdfs/post_award_instructions.pdf). Applicable OMB Circulars and Department of Justice regulations applicable to specific types of grantees can be found in title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R.). Literature: IDJJ seeks to improve the outcomes of emerging adults in its care, defined as youth age 17 to 20 years old, by implementing an intensive, community-based service model known as Multi-Systemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA). Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a manualized, community- and family-based intervention with proven effectiveness for reducing recidivism in delinquent youth ages 12–17 (Wagner, Borduin, Sawyer, and Dopp, 2014; Burns, Hoagwood, and Mrazek,1999; Farrington and Welsh, 1999; Kazdin and Weisz, 1998; Stanton and Shadish, 1997). MST is included in registries of evidence-based programs, including the OJJDP Model Programs Guide (listed at the highest level, “Effective”) and Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development (listed at the highest level, “Model Plus”). MST has also been proven effective in multiple randomized controlled studies at reducing reliance on out of home placements (by 64%) and reducing arrests and incarceration (by more than 50%).A recent adaptation of MST was developed for emerging adults (MST-EA) who are (a) between the ages of 17 and 21, (b) have an serious mental illness, (c) a recent arrest or release from incarceration, and (d) residing in the community. Sheidow, McCart and Davis (2016) provide details on the MST-EA model and present early positive findings based on an open pilot trial with 57 youth in Connecticut. The pilot study reported that the number of criminal and juvenile charges of MST-EA participants in the 6 months post-intervention was less than those in the 6 months prior to the intervention. Furthermore, the percent of participants working doubled and the percent of participants living in out-of-home settings was cut by more than half. While large clinical trials to determine the efficacy of MST-EA are still pending, these early findings suggest that an adaptation of MST to the needs of emerging adults may provide more effective justice responses. A larger, randomized trial design is currently underway to validate these early findings (National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.Gov, 2019).

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