Description
The Office of Community Corrections (OCC) is seeking to contract for the management and operation of a Community Justice Support Center (CJSC) located in Plymouth County with proximity to Plymouth Superior and District Courts. The purpose of the CJSC is to provide an alternative to prison and jail that combines treatment, education, career services, and other programs that adhere to evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism and strengthen communities. The CJSC shall serve as the venue for a variety of justice interventions and programs including, but not limited to, those provided by statute such as the facilitation of intensive supervision for those at high risk for recidivism, pretrial treatment and service programs, probation officer referrals, and re-entry service programs. Key responsibilities include:
• Delivery of manualized cognitive behavioral therapy to address criminogenic need associated with the Central Eight criminogenic need areas
• Delivery of vocational and educational services to address criminogenic need
• Comprehensive case management to address criminogenic need and responsivity factors
• Monitoring services to ensure safe operations of the CJSC
• Collaboration with the Massachusetts Trial Court, Probation, Parole, Sheriff’s Departments, and the Department of Correction (DOC)