Description
The Colorado Department of Public Safety is seeking a research and evaluation partner to conduct a statewide evaluation of the Youth Deflection and Community Investment Grant Program. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing a common assessment instrument, designing a central data repository, and analyzing data to measure the outcomes of the grant program. The contractor will also provide technical assistance to grantees and submit annual reports to the Department of Public Safety.
• The grant program aims to provide traumatically informed health and development services to youth in lieu of warning, citation, or arrest.
• The contractor will work closely with the staff of the Division of Criminal Justice and the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance.
• The contract term is anticipated to begin on April 2026 and end on April 2027, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year periods.