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Nov 13, 2024

Application deadline approaching for NACo's Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils Peer Exchange | National Association of Counties

The application deadline is approaching for NACo’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils Peer Exchange This 1.5-day event is an opportunity for representatives from a criminal justice coordinating

The application deadline is approaching for NACo’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils Peer Exchange

This 1.5-day event is an opportunity for representatives from a criminal justice coordinating council (CJCC) or other similar county-level entity to take part in peer learning and networking, hear from experts in the field, share successes and brainstorm solutions to common criminal justice challenges.

Open Call for Applications: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Application Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024

Announcement of Selected CJCCs: December 2024

Peer Exchange: February 6-7, 2025

In partnership with the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and with support from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), NACo is developing resources and learning opportunities for counties looking to strengthen the administration of their local criminal legal systems. Please visit NACo’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils Resource Hub to learn more.

The Peer Exchange will focus on key topics relevant to CJCCs including behavioral health, racial equity, sustainability and funding. This event will include tailored co-occurring 2 workshops for CJCC chairs/co-chairs/vice chairs and directors/coordinators to address the needs of their specific roles. Additional opportunities include brainstorming solutions with peers and other subject matter experts. During the Peer Exchange, attendees will meet and hear from members of Arapahoe County, Colorado’s Justice Coordinating Committee (JCC), observe one of its meetings and tour a local service provider’s facility.

This Peer Exchange aims to support counties, parishes and boroughs with an existing CJCC or equivalent that are aiming to strengthen or grow the CJCC.

NACo is asking that each selected county send two people to the event:

NACo staff will review applications to ensure the key eligibility criteria are met. Final selections will consider geographic, economic and demographic diversity of the overall peer exchange participant counties.

No, there is no application fee.

The peer exchange is tentatively scheduled for February 6 and 7 in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Please ensure that both participants are available for all days prior to applying. We request that the dates are held until application selections are announced. The tentative schedule is:

NACo will reimburse relevant travel expenses for up to two people per county, within federal guidelines, leveraging BJA support. Additional details will be provided to selected applicants.

CLICK HERE to fill out the online application.

Completed applications need to be submitted through the online application form by Friday, November 15, 11:59 p.m. ET.

We recommend filling out the application in a separate document and copying the final answers into the online form.

Please note: This is for reference purposes only. When you are ready to apply, please fill out the online application by clicking here.

A. County, Parish or Borough Information

B. Primary Contact Information

Please provide information on the primary contact(s) for this application. This is the person(s) who should receive updates on the status of this application and will be the primary contact if the application is accepted.

C. Secondary Contact Information

D. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Information

E. Attendee Information

If selected, we ask that you send your CJCC’s chair, co-chair, or vice chair and the director or coordinator of the CJCC to the event. Please list the two people who will attend.

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