546-ICJIA

To provide victim assistance, connect individuals with social services, address behavioral and mental health needs, and reduce unnecessary involvement in the criminal justice system.

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PA 102-756

Section 5/11-1.5.5

Improve emergency preparedness by requiring qualifying police departments to maintain AED equipment and trained personnel. Support officer wellness by requiring municipalities to make mental health professionals available to police employees. Expand victim services by integrating licensed social workers into designated police departments. Promote community partnerships by connecting police departments with social service providers, schools, hospitals, and other community organizations. Reduce repeat victimization and criminal justice involvement through crisis intervention, counseling, diversion, and follow-up services. Improve juvenile outcomes by addressing underlying family, behavioral, and social issues that may contribute to juvenile involvement in the justice system.

Yes

52. Grantee shall comply with the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5 including, but not limited to: 52.1 Social worker duties. As mandated by 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-10(b), and along with the duties described in 65 ILCS 11-1.5-15 and 11-1.5-20, the unit's social workers are responsible for conducting follow-up visits for victims who may benefit from mental or behavioral health services. The unit shall utilize community resources, including services provided through the Department of Human Services and social workers in juvenile and adult investigations, to connect individuals with appropriate services. 52.2 Training. As mandated by 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-25, all unit employees shall be trained in crisis intervention and integrating communications, assessment and tactics. Integrating communications, assessment, and tactics training shall be designed for situations involving persons who are unarmed or are armed with weapons and who may be experiencing a mental health or other crisis. The training shall incorporate different skill sets into a unified training approach that emphasizes scenario-based exercises, as well as lecture and case study opportunities. 52.3 Privileged or confidential communications. As mandated by 65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-30, no social worker shall be subjected to adverse employment action, the threat of adverse employment action, or any manner of discrimination because the employee is acting or has acted to protect communications as privileged or confidential pursuant to applicable provisions of State or federal law, rule, or regulation.

Government Organizations;

Appropriation for Waukegan Police Department. Only those organizations that are listed in the legislation will be funded.

Only those organizations that are listed in the legislation will be funded.

Project Grants

Public Safety

Subject to available appropriations, each department is required to establish a co-responder unit staffed with social workers.

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Registered in the GATA Grantee Portal, in Good Standing with Pre-qualification requirements and submittal of all application requirements.

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ICJIA will transmit a Notice of State Award (NOSA) and the grant agreement to appropriated organization after the Budget Committee reviews and approves designation.

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Budget Committee review/approval of recommended designations

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Improve emergency preparedness by requiring qualifying police departments to maintain AED equipment and trained personnel. Support officer wellness by requiring municipalities to make mental health professionals available to police employees. Expand victim services by integrating licensed social workers into designated police departments. Promote community partnerships by connecting police departments with social service providers, schools, hospitals, and other community organizations. Reduce repeat victimization and criminal justice involvement through crisis intervention, counseling, diversion, and follow-up services. Improve juvenile outcomes by addressing underlying family, behavioral, and social issues that may contribute to juvenile involvement in the justice system.

Monthly PFR, Quarterly PPR

Grantee may not use Grant Funds for costs for audits not performed in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart F. Grantee also may be subject to audits as deemed necessary by authorized governmental entities, including Treasury, the GAO, the PRAC and the Treasury's OIG. Per Treasury Guidance, Grantee may be exempt from certain requirements in Article XV, as set forth below. Notwithstanding the provisions in ARTICLE XV herein: The financial statement audit thresholds and the requirement to submit a Consolidated Year-End Financial Report set forth in Article XV do not apply to this Award for all Grantees. Further, if Grantee is a "for-profit" entity, the program-specific audit threshold and the requirement for Grantee to submit an annual audit to the Grantor in ARTICLE XV, if applicable, also do not apply.

In addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the approved project proposal and budget, agencies selected for funding must comply with applicable grant terms and conditions and other legal requirements, including GATA, and the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide.

PA 102-756

Program Funding cannot exceed $5,000,000

$0-$5,000,000 for this 2nd appropriation; 1st appropriation includes $10,000,000 award 1 of 4

Improve emergency preparedness by requiring qualifying police departments to maintain AED equipment and trained personnel. Support officer wellness by requiring municipalities to make mental health professionals available to police employees. Expand victim services by integrating licensed social workers into designated police departments. Promote community partnerships by connecting police departments with social service providers, schools, hospitals, and other community organizations. Reduce repeat victimization and criminal justice involvement through crisis intervention, counseling, diversion, and follow-up services. Improve juvenile outcomes by addressing underlying family, behavioral, and social issues that may contribute to juvenile involvement in the justice system.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?MajorTopic=&Chapter=&ActName=Illinois%20Municipal%20Code.&ActID=802&ChapterID=14&ChapAct=65+ILCS+5%2F&SeqStart=140200000&SeqEnd=141000000&Print=True

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60 E Van Buren, Suite 650 Chicago, IL 60605

https://icjia.illinois.gov/

The legislation promotes a more comprehensive, community-oriented model of policing by combining traditional law enforcement with emergency medical preparedness, officer mental health support, victim advocacy, and social work services.

Lake County Community outreach program

None

FY 2027 : $5,000,000