Description
The Colorado Department of Public Safety is seeking a person or consulting group to provide technical assistance to support the implementation of the Youth Deflection and Community Investment Grant Program. The program aims to provide grants to eligible applicants to implement a mixed-delivery system of trauma-informed health and development deflection programs for youth, including Native American youth. The selected offeror will be expected to provide technical assistance and build grantee capacity to deliver deflection program services. Key requirements include experience in developmental research, presenting and disseminating best practices, and working with community-based organizations serving youth involved in the justice system.
• Experience in developmental research and identifying best practices for serving youth involved in the justice system
• Experience working with community-based organizations serving youth involved in the justice system
• Experience presenting and disseminating best practices on alternatives to incarceration and justice system involvement
• Demonstrated collaboration with justice system stakeholders and working with Native American organizations and communities
• Employ individuals with lived experience in the Juvenile Justice System