Provide Restorative and Transformative Justice for Youth and Communities Pilot Program for the Essex County Division of Youth Services Commission

The Division of Youth Services Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to design, implement, and evaluate a pilot Restorative and Transformative Justice program aimed at youth and their communities throughout Essex County. The effort will run for one calendar year, beginning January 1, 2027, and will involve direct service delivery, stakeholder engagement, data collection, and reporting to inform potential expansion. • Develop and deliver restorative‑justice curricula and facilitation services for at‑risk youth and community partners. • Provide training, mediation, and conflict‑resolution support to schools, community centers, and families. • Collect quantitative and qualitative outcomes data, produce quarterly progress reports, and deliver a final evaluation with recommendations for scaling the program. • Coordinate with local law‑enforcement, schools, and social‑service agencies to ensure integrated service delivery. • Manage project budget, staffing, and compliance with all county and state regulations throughout the contract period.