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Training and Technical Assistance for the Formula Grants Program
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) provides training and technical assistance (TTA) to governor's offices on understanding the Title II Part B formula grant program. The purpose is to strengthen the ability of states and territories to comply with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Title II core requirements to receive or maintain formula grant funding; increase participation and compliance in the Title II grants program; highlight successful programs implemented using Title II funds that support juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention efforts and highlight best practices for improving juvenile justice systems.
Facilitating learning calls and focus groups with governor's offices
Hosting a convening on a Juvenile Justice for Governor's policy advisors to facilitate information sharing
Providing states with access to specialized technical assistance to support their juvenile justice efforts, including best practices and innovative solutions for addressing delinquency prevention, treatment, and reentry
Expected outcomes include:
The identification of barriers to establishing and maintaining compliance with JJDPA's core requirements
Assistance to increase participation in Title II funding
The provision of evidence-based services to prevent youth contact with the juvenile justice system and programs for youth requiring treatment
