Department
Sheriff
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Sub-Recipient Agreement between the Fulton County Sheriff and Justice Solution Inc. as the research evaluator to develop a strategic plan, project planning and implementation for the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA Grant). Effective October 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023 with no renewal options. The cost of the contract shall not exceed $32,812.50. Approval is also requested to authorize the County Attorney to make changes to the Sub-Recipient Agreement necessary to protect the interests of the County, prior to execution. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with State of Georgia O.C.G.A §36-10-1, request for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The Sub-Recipient Justice Solutions, Inc. was named in the FY19 the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA Grant) as the research evaluator that has contracted with the Fulton County Sheriff. Justice Solution, Inc. will continue to design and conduct analysis of the existing systems and target population, aid in developing data-sharing agreements and finalize the baseline recidivism rate and forecast eligible program participants to ensure program utilization rates and produce finding to aid in the development of both the County’s Strategic Plan, the project Planning and Implementation Guide. Justice Solution Inc. will continue to implement an evidence-based reentry unit in the jail for pre-release services; design and conduct an evaluation of the project’s process and outcomes consistent with the Model Transition to Jail Community (TJC); and produce a final report including recommendations for future implementation of the County’s Strategic Plan.
Community Impact: The grant will be used to address the challenges posed by reentry and reduce recidivism for individuals reentering communities from incarceration.
Department Recommendation: The Sheriff’s Office requests approval.
Project Implications: The approval of this agreement will assist in Fulton County’s goal to reduce recidivism rate at the jail. Funding will be as follows: 9999-461-330-CO19
Community Issues/Concerns: None to the Agency’s knowledge.
Department Issues/Concerns: None to the Agency’s knowledge.