$75,001 - $100,000

Objective 1: Individualized Technical Assistance to Grantees  In July, CSG Justice Center Staff continued to meet with WADOC staff to discuss the status of the legislation proposal needed to implement the Superior Court Domestic Violence Program funded by SMART Supervision funding. WADOC held a meeting with the YWCA of Greater Portland in Spokane regarding the legislative proposal they are in the process of drafting and meeting with those who are backing the legislation.

Objective 1: Individualized Technical Assistance to Grantees In August, CSG Justice Center staff continued to meet with WADOC staff to discuss progress regarding the partnership with Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), who is expected to handle the legislative proposal for the Superior Court DV Court. YWCA is actively reviewing the draft proposal prepared by the previous partner.

Objective 2: Technology Development Technical Assistance On July 2, Recidiviz received approval from the BJA Policy Office to move forward with WA's technology tool project. The Recidiviz team spent the month finalizing the contract and data sharing agreement (DSA) with WADOC attorneys and are awaiting signature. On July 23, Recidiviz and CSG Justice Center teams hosted a kickoff call with WADOC leadership to officially launch the project and discuss next steps, including data access and a potential site visit in August.

Objective 7: Develop training, resources, and communities of practice to implement standards
Advancing Data in Corrections Summer Conference?

Objective 4: Establish core competencies and standards for developing hiring materials and resources for CAs and DOC leadership to assist in hiring qualified analysts and for trainings CAs in software tools, key methodological topics, and data sharing.???
Hiring Guide?

Objective 4: Establish core competencies and standards for developing hiring materials and resources for CAs and DOC leadership to assist in hiring qualified analysts and for trainings CAs in software tools, key methodological topics, and data sharing.???
Hiring Guide?
In July, the Hiring Guide, which contains core competencies for corrections analysts, was sent to BJA for review. ?
Courses?

Objective 7: Develop training, resources, and communities of practice to implement standards
Advancing Data in Corrections Summer Conference?

Objective 1: Individualized Technical Assistance to Grantees In August, TDCJ conducted interviews for the vacant Parole Agent 4 (PO4) position; however, no applicant was selected. TDCJ reposted the position for one week, and HR is currently vetting applicants for interviews. CSG Justice Center staff continued discussions regarding the completion of the first Anger Management on Parole Virtual program. TDCJ reports that the first group concluded on August 2 with 64 participants.

Objective 2: Technology Development Technical Assistance Throughout August, Recidivz and CSG Justice Center staff synthesized the findings from the July site visit, which included Recidiviz requesting additional data from TDCJ IT based on observations and updating internal product documents to reflect new insights into user needs and Texas-specific considerations. The CSG Justice Center team began developing a supervision assessment plan that reflected the July in-person conversations.

Objective 1: Individualized Technical Assistance to Grantees In July, CSG Justice Center staff did not meet with TDCJ regarding the Anger Management on Parole programming due to suspension for inclement weather. Classes have since resumed post-hurricane. TDCJ posted the position to replace the staff member who resigned in June.