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The Family Based Justice Center delivers training and technical assistance to states, communities, local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to implement or enhance family-based alternative sentencing programs, which allows caregivers in the justice system to remain united with their families.
The Family Based Justice Center provides universal, targeted, and tailored assistance for OJJDP grantees and the field. The Center has identified best practices and model programs for interested parties and those currently implementing programming in their jurisdictions. With the center's tools, communities will have the resources to implement quality family-based alternative programs to reduce family separation due to incarceration.
Audience
Child Protection and Advocacy Professionals
Child Welfare Personnel
Court Personnel
Detention/Corrections Staff
Faith-Based Organizations
Families
Juvenile Justice Specialists
Law Enforcement
Mental Health Professionals
Mentoring Professionals
Nonprofit Organizations
Parole
Probation Officers
Prosecutors
Social Services
Tribal Community
Youth Advocates
Youth Services Professionals
Eligibility
OJJDP family based alternative sentencing grantees and other jurisdictions implementing alternative sentencing programs for families.
