Guilford County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Request for Proposals
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$1,289,575
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30%
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December 18, 2023
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Anticipated Annual Allocation
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Required Local Match Rate
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Date Advertised
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The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court involved youth in this county and hereby publishes this Request for Proposals (RFP). The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Dept. of Public Safety Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the amount stated above to fund the program types specified below. Such programs will serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2024-2025 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2024. The use of these funds in this county require a local match in the amount specified above. The county can approve programs for 1-year funding awards, dependent on county approval and programs meeting all requirements.
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Based on identified needed programs and possible gaps in the service continuum, the following program types will be considered for funding:
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Clinical Assessments
Psychological Evaluations
Substance Abuse Assessments
Problem Sexual Behavior Evaluation
Individual, Family & Group Counseling
Substance Abuse Treatment
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Juvenile Structured Day for older population
Group Home Care
Temporary Shelter Care
Meditation / Conflict Resolution
Restitution/Community Services
Teen Court
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Interpersonal Skill Building
Life Skills
Tutoring/Academic Enhancement
Vocational Development
Mentoring
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Proposed program services should target the following risk factors for delinquency or repeat delinquency:
School Behavior Problems, Alternatives to Short Term School Suspensions/Truancies, Pro-Social Peer Rejection and Association with Other(s) Involved in Delinquent Activity, Gun Violence, Reduction in Juvenile Recidivism, Substance Abuse/Use, Youth Association with Gang Members, Vocational Development and Skills, and Family Criminality.
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Proposed services should address the following concerns as reported in the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI) for adjudicated youth:
Peer Domain: Associate with peers/associates with negative/delinquent influence, and gang members
Individual Domain: Guilford County youth have previous weapon offenses, prior detention admission history, alcohol/drug use, previous alcohol/drug treatment
Family Domain: Guilford County youth involved with the system report experience being kicked out and being a runaway
School Domain: Guilford County youth have low academic performance and are failing most classes, are interested but not involved in school activities
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Applicants are being sought that are able to address items below:
1. Program services compatible with research that are shown to be effective with juvenile offenders.
2. Program services are outcome-based.
3. The program has an evaluation component.
4. Program services detect gang participation and divert individuals from gang participation.
5. Awareness of and sensitivity to Racial Ethnic Disparity that exists in the County.
6. Programs are encouraged to provide effective programming that includes restorative justice practices.
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Only local public agencies, 501c3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities will be considered for funding.
In order to apply for FY 2024-2025 JCPC funding, you must complete and submit your application online by accessing NC ALLIES. Please read and follow all instructions at: https://cp.ncdjjdp.org/CP. Additional self-help videos on the NC ALLIES webpage are available by clinking on the HELP tab. Private non-profits are also required to submit, by uploading in NC ALLIES, the following: 1) No Over Due Tax form, 2) DPS Conflict of Interest Statement, 3) Agency Conflict of Interest Policy, 4) Proof of 501(c)(3) status, 5) Proof of Liability Insurance Coverage, 6) Proof of 90-Days Operating Funds, and 7) Program Sustainability Plan. (#1 & #2 are available at the above link.)
Programs must attend at least ONE mandatory information session: 1) In-person on Wed, Jan 3, 2024 from 6 – 8 pm located at McGirt-Horton Library (2501 Phillips Ave in GSO) & located at Greater New Hope Baptist Church (906 Meredith St in HP) OR 2) In-person/virtual on Tues, Jan 16, 2024 from 10 am – 12 pm located at 201 W. Market St in GSO. An inclement weather / adverse conditions date of Fri, Jan 19, 2024 from 12 – 2 pm in GSO will be available, in the event that either of the prior dates are cancelled. RSVPs are strongly encouraged to reserve your space and to receive access details. Please contact Sherri Hill & J.J. Greeson via email (sherri.s.hill@ncdps.gov and jgreeson@guilfordcountync.gov) with your RSVP.
Lisa McMillan - JCPC Chairperson
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Telephone: 336-202-4828
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For further information or other technical assistance about applying for JCPC funds in this county or about the program application workshop, contact: Sherri Hill, DPS Area Consultant at (704) 603-6833.
The deadline for receiving the FY24-25 RFP application: 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Mail or Hand-Deliver 2 (two) complete copies to the Attention of: J.J. Greeson – Administrative Liaison Guilford County JCPC; 301 West Market Street, Suite #203; Old Courthouse, Greensboro, NC 27401.