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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19- Mayor's Office CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AM n n From: Mayor Patrick J. Morris Subject: '�l/1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND Dept: Mayor's Office COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING Date: March 1, 2010 THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SECOND CHANCE ACT ADULT REENTRY INITIATIVE GRANT AND ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD. Meeting date: March 1, 2010 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: Recommended for approval by Grants Committee on February 23, 2010 Recommended motion: Adopt resolution. "` ..�+ Si ature Contact person: Kent Paxton Phone: 5133 Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Reso Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $750,000 (in grant revenue) Source: (Acct No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: Agenda Item No. l q 3-J -uto i4p a "Howl+ ?21e CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program's Bureau of Justice Assistance, is seeking applications for funding for the Second Chance Act Adult Reentry Initiative. Applicants are limited to state and local government agencies. The purpose of the Second Chance Act is to provide support to enable state, local, and tribal governments to develop and implement comprehensive and collaborative strategies to address the challenges posed by prisoner reentry and to reduce recidivism. The grant application is due March 4, 2010. The Second Chance Act funding opportunity is timely given the number of parolees in the City of San Bernardino, approximately 2,000 at any given time,including 240 parolees who are registered sex offenders; and, the potential release of 40,000 state prisoners in the next 12-18 months. A federal court three judge panel, formed under the provisions of the Prison Litigation Reform Act,ruled last August that substandard health care received by inmates in California's adult prisons violates the U.S. Constitutions' ban on cruel and unusual punishment, and prison overcrowding is the primary reason. That ruling has been appealed to the U. S. Supreme Court by the State of California. The federal court's order if upheld by the Supreme Court, combined with the state budget crisis,has led to the pending reduction in the state prison population. Back rg ound The Mayor's Office received a California Department of Corrections (CDCR) Intergovernmental Partnership Grant in December of 2006. On November 26,2007, the Mayor and Common Council hosted a public hearing on the issue of parolee reentry. A Mayor's Parolee Reentry Ad Hoc Committee was established to study the issue of parolees in the City of San Bernardino; and, a contract was approved with the CSUSB Center(Center) for the Study of Correctional Education to assist with the research. The Center provided a report to the Ad Hoc Committee in July 2008. The report indicated that "San Bernardino has long been home to a disproportionate number of parolees. While CDCR has been in compliance with California Penal Code Section 3003 (a)requiring parolees to be released to the County of last legal residence, the City of San Bernardino is home to 10 percent of the County's population and 23 percent of the County's parolees. This disparity is greater than any other California county seat of comparable size. These data clearly show the City of San Bernardino to have a need greater than most regarding the issues of parolee reentry." In June 2008,the Center surveyed 179 reentering parolees at the San Bernardino Parole Office P.A.C.T. (Parole and Corrections Together)meetings. The surveys found that 95% of the respondents lived in the City of San Bernardino prior to arrest and serving time in state prison. The Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee has not met for well over a year, as there were no opportunities to fund parolee reentry services due to the State budget crisis. The Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee through the course of its meetings collaborated with a number of organizations, including the CSUSB Center and a variety of non-profit partners, on the CREST program design. 1 The Community Reentry Education/Employment Service and Training(CREST)program is a collaboration of nonprofit, state, county and local agencies proposing to provide comprehensive reentry services to parolees and their families through evidence-based programming at a day reporting center. The goal of CREST is to improve the quality of life for residents of San Bernardino by implementing services that will increase public safety by holding parolees accountable with increased supervision; and,by providing necessary services for successful reintegration back into society. Those services include a variety of enhanced interventions including: • Assessment • Random drug testing • Substance abuse and mental health treatment • Job training and placement • Comprehensive Case Management • Family reunification/strengthening The CREST program design meets the intent, and service requirements of the Second Chance Act funding. CSUSB has asked the City of San Bernardino, via discussions with the Mayor's Office,to be a partner in the CREST program; and, to serve as the local governmental agency to apply for the Second Chance Act funds. The CSUSB Center for Correctional Education, the lead agency for the CREST partnership, was recently notified of a new funding opportunity by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The Center will receive $1.2 million starting July 1,2010, for a Day Reporting Center(DRC). The DRC is a component of the CREST model. The Second Chance Act funding is $750,000 per year for up to three years. There is a local 50 percent match to the federal funds. It is proposed that the City of San Bernardino apply for the grant funds to meet grant application requirements; then, if awarded the grant, contract with the Center as lead agency for CREST to provide parolee reentry services for parolees who are residents of the City of San Bernardino. The 50%match requirement will be met by California State University San Bernardino with the state DRC funds. If for any reason CSUSB does not receive the funds,the City will not accept the Second Chance Act grant award funds. Matthew Cate, the Secretary for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, has been in contact with the Mayor's Office to affirm CDCR support for the use of the state DRC funds as match to the federal Second Chance Act funds; and, CDCR support for reentry services in the City of San Bernardino. Recommendation Adopt Resolution. 2 I RESOLUTION NO. Capy 2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN 3 BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SECOND CHANCE ACT ADULT REENTRY 4 INITIATIVE GRANT AND ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD. 5 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has approved a $750,000 grant a year for 6 7 three years for the Second Chance Adult Reentry Initiative for local government agencies to 8 implement a comprehensive and collaborative strategies to address the challenges posed by 9 prisoner reentry and to reduce recidivism, and 10 WHEREAS, the application by the City of San Bernardino is timely given the number of 11 12 parolees in the City; and, the pending release of 40,000 state prisoners in the next 12-18 months, 13 and 14 WHEREAS, the California State University at San Bernardino, Center for the Study of �R 15 Correctional Education, has developed-a Day Reporting Center model to deliver comprehensive 16 17 and collaborative services to parolees in the City of San Bernardino, 18 19 NOW THEREFORE BE IT SOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF 20 THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 21 22 23 SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for the U.S. Department of 24 Justice, Second Chance Act Adult Reentry Initiative grant. 25 SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to accept the grant if awarded, and is 26 27 vested with the authority and the responsibility for the management of the contractual, financial, 28 and performance obligations of the grant. n RESOLUTION NO. 2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN 3 BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SECOND CHANCE ACT ADULT REENTRY 4 INITIATIVE GRANT AND ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD. 5 SECTION 3. This authorization shall be void and of no further effect if on or before 6 7 acceptance of the grant by the City, the CSUSB has not agreed in writing to provide the 50% 8 match required by the grant. 9 10 11 12 13 14 �.- 15 16 17 / 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 //// 26 27 28 //// 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN 3 BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SECOND CHANCE ACT ADULT REENTRY 4 INITIATIVE GRANT AND ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD. 5 J I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and 6 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 4th day 7 of January, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: i 8 Council Members: Ayes Nays Abstain Absent 3 9 MARQUEZ — 10 DESJARDINS — 11 12 BRINKER — 13 SHORETT — 14 KELLEY — 15 JOHNSON — 16 17 MC CAMMACK — 18 19 City Clerk 20 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this— day of 12010. 21 22 Patrick J. Morris 23 Mayor 24 Approved as to form: f'. 25 By 26 James F. Penman, City Attorney 27 ® 28 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 01/3 U2009 Application for Federal Assistance SF424 version 02 '1. Type of Submission: '2. Type of Application * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s) ❑ Preapplication ® New ® Application ❑ Continuation `Other(Specify) ❑ Changed/Corrected Application ❑ Revision 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier. 5a. Federal Entity Identifier. '51b. Federal Award Identifier. 95-6000772 State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: 'a. Legal Name: City of San Bernardino 'b. Employer/Taxpayer identification Number(EIN/iIN): 'c. Organizational DUNS: 95-6000772 d. Address: 'Street 1: 300 North D. Street Street 2: 'City: San Bernardino County: 'State CA Province: 'Country: "Zip/Postal Code 92418 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Mayor's Office f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Kent Middle Name: 'Last Name: Paxton Suffix: Title: Community Safety 8 Violence Prevention Organizational Affiliation: 'Telephone Number 909 384-5133 Fax Number. 909 384-5106 'Email: paxton_ke @sbcity.org OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 0131'2009 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 *9.Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: C. City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2. Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type_ *Other(Specify) *10 Name of Federal Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number. CFDA Title. 16 812 *12 Funding Opportunity Number: BJA-2010-2482 *Title: Second Chance Act Adult and Juvenile Reentry Demonstration Grants 13. Competition Identification Number Title 14. Areas Affected by Project(Cities, Counties,States,etc.): City of San Bernardino, CA *15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project San Bernardino Second Chance Act OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 0 131/2009 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 16.Congressional Districts Of: 'a.Applicant: 42 'b. Program/Project: 42 17. Proposed Project: 'a. Start Date: 10/0112010 'b. End Date: 9/30/2013 18. Estimated Funding ($): 'a. Federal $2,250,000 'b. Applicant 'c. State $3,600.000 'd. Local 'e. Other 'f. Program Income g. TOTAL $5,850,000 '19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ❑ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ❑ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c. Program is not covered by E. 0. 12372 '20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes", provide explanation.) ❑ Yes ® No 21.'By signing this application, I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications—and (2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances"and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false,fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties. (U.S.Code,Title 218, Section 1001) ® " I AGREE "The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. 'First Name: Charles Middle Name: 'Last Name: McNeely Suffix: 'Title: City Manager "Telephone Number: 909 384-5122 Fax Number: 909 384-5108 ' Email: mcneely_ch @sbcity.org 'Signature of Authorized Representative: Date Signed: 2/8/2010 Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424(Revised 10/2005) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 01/31/2009 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 'Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt. NA I ® City of San Bernardino,Second Chance Act,Proposal to l'.S. Department of Justice. Bureau of Justice Assistance,Second Chance Act.Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Demonstration Projects,CFDA#16,812 ATTACHMENT 1 Narrative Pace 2 of 3 ,5.. Chi of.San Bernardino. Second Chance .Aa Proptisai to L.S. Dena:Kment orJustice, Bureau o;.ius Cha rice Act '.d tilt anti,Ito mile Onender Rcenttc Demutrtratimi Projects. CFDA#14.81, Program Narrative (Attachment 1) 1. Statement of the Problem: California(CA) is grappling with unprecedented parolee reentry issues. CA is home to 123,764 of the 729,782 U.S. parolees released from state run correctional facilities in 2008. In that same year 178,180 parolees were returned to state prisons. California alone was responsible for 83,984 of those-47% of all return to custody cases in the U.S. (Glaze & Bonczar, 2009). CA contains 12% of the U.S. population but 17%of U.S. parolees (Travis& Lawrence, 2002). Additionally, the City of San Bernardino (City) is home to 10% of the County's population but houses 23% of the county's parolees, a disparity greater than any California county seat of comparable size. Of those same county seats, the City has the highest percentage of its population below the poverty level and lowest average household income (Rennie, Eggleston & Riggs, 2008). Understanding the need to inform the public on issues in parolee reentry, the City hosted a Workshop on Parolee Reentry in November, 2007. As a result of the forum, Mayor Patrick Morris created the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee on Parolee Reentry. Members of the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee consists of three City Council Members, law enforcement, the City Attorney, community-based organizations, community members, subject matter experts and representatives from educational institutions. On behalf of the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee, utilizing an Intergovernmental Planning Grant from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the Center for the Study of Correctional Education (CSCE) at the California State University-San Bernardino (CSUSB) completed an in-depth survey of parolees returning to the San Bernardino area in the summer of 2008. The results indicate a dire need for reentry services of all types. The City is home to over 2,000 CDCR parolees-1.12% of the City population. Of the 179 local parolees surveyed: 81% are minorities, 21% are homeless, 34% Cit, of San Bernardino. Iwomil 1—hatict A. Tlrajitis:d i,,I S. Depa I-,nleni of J tivicu, i �'Ilm Ac R,viilr, rYowliwrarioi; Pn,ivcI,. CFD�, tlb 11 have no high school diploma or GED; over 50% reported needing food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and medical care, and 60% reported needing help obtaining employment (Rennie, Eggleston& Riggs, 2008). Nearly all CA inmates are placed on a three year parole upon release from prison with a small amount of gate money and ordered to report to a local parole office within a few days. Little or no time has been spent prior to release to assist the inmate in obtaining employment or training necessary for successful reentry. The majority of inmates leave prison without savings, without immediate entitlement to unemployment benefits, and with poor prospects for employment. Parolees often owe thousands of dollars in child support, financial restitution to the State, and owe credit card or other debt. When rare college programs are offered inside, they are often paid for with loans taken out by the inmates. CDCR's own Expert Panel also found that only 7.4% of inmates were involved in academic instruction, 5.5% in vocational programming, and 4.6% in substance abuse training (CDCR, 2007). Rehabilitation is unlikely to come about through incarceration alone. Ex-offenders often return to society without State issued identification or the skills necessary to obtain employment—and a permanent mark of"felon" on their record. These factors suggest that economic stability is a key to reducing recidivism, consistent with the longstanding thinking that holding good job would help keep parolees from returning to prison (Listwan, Cullen, & Latessa, 2006). On January 25, 2010 the CDCR, as directed by Senate Bill X3 18 (SB X3 18) began an early release program for non-violent, non-serious offenders in an effort to reduce seriously overcrowded prisons(CDCR, 2009). These newly released inmates are not placed on mandatory three year parole, but are still subject to standard parolee search and seizure conditions. This move allows parole resources to be focused on those offenders who have the greatest need. An City til San Bcrilardino, Sound Chance,pct,Propos i to I S. Depall"Icnl of Juctiec, Bur;nl: 01 Fu•:;ic.• 'iticroian i. _,l•:d < h m -- '.ci Aduli and Jun mile Offirnder Rrcntn Dl11Wn1t I'll l lan PrOjech. "FDA+ko.YL' expected release of 6,500 inmates represents 3.8%of the CDCR inmate population, only very slightly affecting the large number of parolees released in California each year. SB X3 18 provides for only serious, violent, gang-involved, inmates with in-custody infractions and/or sex offenders to be placed on formal parole. The CDCR recognizes the pressing need to address reentry issues and has committed to working with the City to meet those needs. Target Population: The target population for the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) is comprised of serious, violent, gang-involved, inmates with in-custody infractions and/or sex offenders, who lived in the City prior to incarceration and are housed at either the California Institution for Men (CIM) or the California Institution for Women (CIW). Both prisons are located only 30 miles from the City in Chino, California. There are currently over 400 inmates identified by CDCR eligible for participation in the SB SCA. Current Status of Reentry: There is currently one parolee reentry program targeting twenty female offenders with children in San Bernardino. While San Bernardino County has applied for AB 900 funding for a secured reentry facility, there are currently no other reentry programs in San Bernardino County. Through the Foundation for CSUSB a parolee Day Reporting Center (DRC) will open in July of 2010 utilizing funds provided by the CDCR. The DRC population will be determined by the California Static Risk Assessment to be of moderate or high risk to re-offend. As contracted with CDCR, the DRC will not provide pre-release services. The post- custody services include, but are not limited to, case management with transition plans, courses in criminal thinking, anger and aggression, general educational and vocational, substance abuse education, and pro-social relationships. These services will be provided in an effort to assist the parolees' successful reintegration into their communities upon release from prison. Services provided will address the criminogenic needs of the participating offenders that contribute to re- Citi ot'San Bernardino,Second Chance Act,Prolm.al to O.S. Dcn trtmen:of lutn e. Bur ae. _. imp t �wsiu:uue.. Second f'h:mce Act Adult and Jmtnile Offends Reentn Damunstrutiw. Pr, ivct,. C r'Dz 4.6.R offending behaviors. The goal is to reduce recidivism through effective community reintegration, thereby increasing public safety. A minimum of 300 male and female parolees are to be served annually though this program, and the site will have the ability to accommodate 100 parolees at any given time. Approximately 15 percent of program participants will be in need of transitional housing assistance in sober living environments during the treatment episode. CSUSB CSCE will provide data analysis based on data collection requirements of the CDCR. 2. Project/Program Design and Implementation: After the November, 2007 Parole Workshop was held in the City, the Mayor's Parolee Ad Hoc Committee convened to examine evidence- based strategies for increasing community safety through evidence-based parolee reentry programs. The Community Reentry Education/Employment Services Program (CREST) is a collaboration of nonprofit, state, county and local agencies joined together to provide comprehensive reentry services to City parolees and their families through evidence-based programming thus ensuring positive outcomes for the community at less than half the cost of reincarceration. The CREST collaborative began working with the City Mayor's Office and former Secretary of the CDCR, Roderick Q. Hickman in 2006 to develop a parolee reentry program in the City. As a result of the parolee survey completed by the CSCE at CSUSB and the planning completed by the CREST Team, the Ad Hoc Committee was supportive of moving forward with the CREST model. The resulting CREST program plan constitutes the City's reentry strategic plan. In early 2009, the Community Reentry Education/Employment Services and Training (CREST) Program presented the comprehensive program to the CDCR's senior staff. While the program was well-received, CA was in the midst of a"fiscal emergency" and the program was placed on hold. In June of 2009, CDCR presented the CREST Team with the offer of$1.2 million for a parolee Day Reporting Center. Even in the midst of severe financial Citc of San Bernardino, Sccmd Charity Act,Prupm tl h,I.S. Dcparinmit nt JLV,tiCt, nurcau-.d JU'l , Chance Act Adult and.lutenile Offender Retain Dtnuinrtratiun Protect, C FD cuts, Secretary Matthew Cate continues to confirm his belief in the CREST model by providing funding for the Day Reporting Center. Secretary Cate shows his commitment to San Bernardino by providing access to information and assistance with entre into CIM and CIW. Secretary Cate's letter of support is provided as Attachment 3-Letters of Support/Commitment. SB SCA Overview: The implementation of the DRC is the first step towards achieving the overall goal of implementation of the CREST Program. The SB SCA will provide for enhancements necessary to the success of the target population as well as critical additions to the infrastructure needed in a large collaborative. Utilizing the DRC infrastructure (facility, case management, substance abuse education, adult basic education, basic employment preparation, data collection, and program staffing) the SB SCA will provide the following comprehensive range of activities dedicated enhancements for the target population: • 1 Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW): The LCSW will be trained in psychotherapy and have experience working with the target population, including sex offenders. The LCSW will help individuals deal with a variety of mental health and daily living problems to improve overall functioning. 2 Case Managers: The two SB SCA case managers will utilize the DOJ Model Wraparound/Intensive Case Management model to provide individualized support. • 1 Employment Services Representative: Understanding the extreme needs of the target population, a full time Employment Services Representative will be dedicated to the SB SCA clients. • 2 Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Counselors: With approximately 75% of incarcerated individuals needing substance abuse treatment, the SB SCA will provide two full-time Substance Abuse Treatment Counselors experienced in the evidence-based, ir. ,I-San bortiarditm. SLoind Chance A cz. Propo,ai Io C.S. DvIiannicni r ;If;, -,t Wf, k 11ZUM Act Xd(111 :d1d.41kI'1dI1 Oriv:w,,! Rventi, N-mon,norior Pno,_,,, e Ff"-,-1,".- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMESA) Matrix Model of substance abuse treatment. • Contracted Cognitive Reentry Therapy: SB SCA will provide a Cognitive Reentry Therapy Program consisting of 4 evidence-based programs. These include: 1) Thinking for a Change: An integrated cognitive-behavioral program for adult offenders, developed by the National Institute of Corrections Academy, 2) Changing Offender Behavior: A complete evidence-based system developed by the Change Companies, featuring Interactive Journaling research-based training materials, 3) New Directions, an Investment In The Future utilizes video and audio sessions, written materials, and self- assessment tools, and 4) The Framework for Breaking Barriers a cognitive reality model featuring Gordon Graham's critical thinking skills video and work-book training sessions. • Education/Supportive Services: The SB SCA will provide for individualized education and supportive service programming for all participants. Through a relationship with the San Bernardino City Adult School, participants will receive priority registration in fast- track, high demand industry-related certificate programs. Funding from the SCA will also provide for key documents and supplies to obtaining employment. • Restorative Justice: Through a contract with The Restorative Justice Center of the Inland Empire, victims and offenders specific needs will be addressed. The Restorative Justice Center of the Inland Empire utilizes victim offender mediation, conflict resolution trainings, community dialogues and peace-building forums and reentry services. • Housing: The CSCE Parolee Survey indicated that 21% of parolees returning to San Bernardino are homeless. The SB SCA will provide housing for 150 days for 11 participants. i'in of'San Bernanhno. Second Chance Act.Propuca;to S. Department nt LI%tice, Bureau n1 Jtts;i. A­:,'itncc, Sccuoci 1ct kduh :md Ju%eniie Offender Revrim Demonetratwo Pruiect,, C FDA While the DRC program utilizes a limited collaborative, the SB SCA will increase the numbers of funded partners and non-funded or leveraged partners. The capacity of community- and faith-based nonprofit partners in San Bernardino is limited. A recent report from the James Irvine Foundation found that Inland Empire (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties of CA) is not keeping pace with the growth of the region. This report reflects the lack of capacity of Inland Empire nonprofits in meeting the demands of the region. Funding for the SB SCA will provide the following capacity and evaluation components: Expanded program management through monthly Performance Meetings with City stakeholders in parolee reentry Expanded evaluation comparing DRC services to SCA in-depth, intensive, individualized services • Professional development for all participating providers in working with ex-offenders • Nonprofit capacity building for all participating providers in basic business practices such as budgeting, Board development, human resources, outcomes, evaluation, funding development and leadership training Implementation of the SB SCA matches the goals set forth in the City Reentry Strategic Plan. See Attachment 3-Strategic Plan. Approved Uses of Award Funds: Although all participants will have been evaluated according to criminogenic risk factors as condition for placement in the SB SCA program, we will utilize additional assessments beginning during incarceration. The LSI-R needs/risk assessment instrument will be utilized to determine risk factors and appropriate programming needs. The results from this instrument will be a vital part of comprehensive case management and will Bernardino,. Swc,in d 01.1tict AU, Projio�it it,, L.S. Dvrwrtni�n; i; in%oAt% Stu -i ;t% d Sim Berniii 01:111cv Act Adult and hnvniic Offien&i Rv,,-mr, track individual progress over time. We believe that fourth generation assessment tools such as the LS/CNII are not yet validated to the extent of the third generation tools. Criminogenic Needs that Affect Recidivism: All eligible program participants will be enrolled in a reentry certificate program designed to reduce the rate of recidivism by offering innovate courses that change the offender's thinking and behavioral skills, empowering offenders to reenter society and unlock their unlimited potential as responsible, productive, and trustworthy citizens. Four reentry certificates are available and are described above. These cognitive-based reentry classes target criminogenic needs and will be taught by a local expert in cognitive restructuring. Sustained Case Planning/Management in the Community: All inmates enrolled in the SB SCA program will begin to receive services while incarcerated. This will include a risk/need assessment, planning for housing and employment, planning for family reunification, obtaining government issued identification, and generation of initial reentry goals. Participants were chosen partially because of the proximity of CIM and CIW to the City. All inmates will be met by their case manager upon release and welcomed back to their community. Those inmates who require immediate aid will receive the help they need during this critical time. Priority Considerations: Collaboration: The CREST prop-ram is a collaboration of nonprofit, state, county and local agencies proposing to provide comprehensive reentry services to parolees and their families through evidence-based programming at a day reporting center. CREST Partners are presented in Attachment 3: Strategic Plan. The goal of CREST is to improve the quality of life for residents of the City by implementing services that wil I increase public safety by holding parolees accountable with increased supervision, and, by providing necessary . Citt ., Ste. B-rnartimo, Serund Chance Act,Propos d to V.S. Den:nttnetu I&Jurtice, Bureau of.itwice A%%i,wo nand �m Ch,m c, ha oA! and Jut mile Monde Rccntri Demun.trut.iun Proie:t%. CFD.?*!10','2 services for successful reintegration back into society. The CREST program design meets the intent and service requirements of the Second Chance Act funding. Disproportionate Population of Offenders: It is our belief that several CA communities are grappling with reentry issues unprecedented in U.S. history. Our nation houses 5% of the world's population but 25%of the world's prisoners (Walmsley, 2007). California is home to 12% of the U.S. population but 17% of the nation's parolees, CA alone is responsible for nearly 50% of return to custody cases in the U.S. (Glaze & Bonczar, 2009). The City is home to 109/0 of the County's population but houses 23%of the county's parolees, a disparity greater than any CA county seat of comparable size (Rennie, Eggleston & Riggs, 2008). Our City faces disproportionate burned atop disproportionate burden when considering parolee reentry issues. Higher-Risk Population: Because of recent changes to CDCR's parole policy, and our own research showing that those inmates with a greater history of incarceration have a greater need for reentry services (Rennie, Eggleston& Riggs, 2008), the SB SCA program will target 50 higher-risk offenders(serious, violent, and/or gang-involved) with 10 (20%)of the 50 offenders being incarcerated for sex offenses. Reentry Task Force: The CREST Leadership Team in coordination with the CREST Partners constitutes the Reentry Task Force. Understanding the importance of involving local leaders, academia, education providers, community- and faith-based organizations, employers, subject matter experts and community members, the CREST Leadership Team was diligent in involving all pertinent stakeholders in the planning process and will continue to involve them in implementation, evaluation and oversight. While CDCR has committed to funding the DRC,the CREST Leadership Team and Partners understand that the long-term goal is the sustainable implementation of the CREST Program. The CREST Leadership Team members and CREST in , .ar bm;wAinti. second Ch:InCt ACT. PrOilOsill to t S- 0;J USIiCC, SWTMI 11' tau:-. coed ( h kiwi:111 d'im kqlik Ofic-ndot Rvi-nm ih monc I rat it,it P Fmco,, (H)A#I t- Partners have begun seeking and received funding from non-CDCR funding streams. While the DRC Program is funded at $1.2 million per year at implementation, the DRC will have a program valued at $1.5 million with additional funding and resources coming from the San Bemardino Employment Training Agency, Community Action Partnership (ARRA), and the Corrections Standard Authority- Funding for the Second Chance Act will provide a unique partnership leveraging, state, federal, county and foundation funding resulting in a model reentry program. A key component of the DRC budget is a Director of Development whose role is to engage other partners and community members as well as solicit other funding streams. Members of the CREST Leadership Team partners and supporters are reflected in Attachment 3-Strategic Plan. City Executive Support: The City Mayor Patrick Morris has a proven track record of addressing public safety in our community. Morris was elected Mayor in February 2006 and has continuously championed reentry efforts. In 1994 he established one of California's first drug treatment court programs. He has advocated statewide, nation-wide and internationally for treatment altematives for non-violent addicts appearing in the criminal justice system. In 1999 Mavor Morris established one of the nation's first Mental Health Courts to treat the seriously mentally ill caught up in the criminal justice system. Understanding the need for high quality parolee rehabilitation programming since taking office, Mayor Morris has been supportive of the CREST program and instrumental in the development of the Day Reporting Center and will continue with the SB SCA. His letter of commitment is presented in Attachment 3-Letters of Support/Commitment. Replication: As the CREST project is currently being offered to the State of California as a model reentry program, the Leadership Team has experience adapting measures developed for �­= C ir. oi I�on Bernardino. Second Chaticc Act. Propu,al to DmIMIW-11; JUS11VC, 6kI?*t'!:I: 114 itl.lkt',' A'SiSF1111% �.M_3K C hap'L \�T, Adult ;mtt Aw'llik Jfflrndt! PC-11ir, DQ111011%1I a110n PnJect,. FDA 41G 8;' the City of San Bernardino to larger audiences. M the leadership team members continue to work and gain experience in reentry programming, their ability to share their learning with others increases. Understanding the availability of institutions of higher education, community- and faith-based service providers, education providers and government entities in all cities with similar demographics, the CREST model has been designed to be easy replicated throughout California and throughout the United States. Barriers to Reintegration: Many local, county, and state laws can act as hurdles to successful parolee reentry. These can include laws pertaining to employment or residence restrictions, for example. At each monthly Performance Meeting staff will be asked about any barriers that are impeding program success. Our collaborative network and our Reentry Task Force will then be utilized to find ways to transcend those barriers. A recent report from the National HIR-E. Network, an organization working to connect parolees with employment, highlighted several barriers to employment for those reentering society after incarceration. Those barriers include state and Federal laws disqualifying parolees from jobs and licenses based on criminal records, and private employers' reluctance to hire people with an incarceration history. Barriers such as these make it more difficult, but not impossible, for those with criminal records to obtain meaningful employment. The report did state"that significant investments in creating employment opportunities for people with criminal records can have a positive impact on public safety (Legal Action Center, 2008, p. 14). Professional assistance can help parolees overcome barriers such as these and contributes to safer communities for all of us. 3. Capabilities and Competencies: The City of San Bernardino is the lead agency in the SB SCA. The City Manager's Office will oversee the fiscal aspect of the program, while Kent Pax-ton, Community Safety and Violence Prevention,will perform the duties of the grant „ .wk C'itc of San Bernardino, Second Chance act. Proposal to V.S. Department or.luvice, Buren M1 '.dI.. '� ' Chance Act Ad ult and.lurenilc OtTender Reentm Dvntunstratioo Proµvu,. CFD.A#16'.11? coordinator. Paxton came to the Mayor's Office after retiring from the position of Executive Director of the Children's Network of San Bernardino County. He has vast experience in working in the development, implementation and monitoring of community collaboratives through experiences as an educator, as a staff member with the Department of Mental Health and with Child Protective Services. He sits on many committees in addition to his full-time job, including the Countywide Gangs and Drugs Task Force, the Children's Assessment Center Advisory Board, and the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council. Dr. Carolyn Eggleston of the CSCE at CSUSB will oversee serve at the Primary Investigator(PI) and Service Provision Director for the SB SCA Dr. Eggleston has received, managed and successfully closed out grants from federal and state agencies and has been committed to the CREST program since its inception. 4. Budget and Budget Narrative: See Attachment 2 5. Impact/Outcomes, Evaluation, Sustainability, and Data Collection Plan Evidence-Based Methodology: The goal of the SB SCA program is to increase public safety for the citizens of the City and reduce recidivism for those parolees returning home there. Extensive recording of all aspects of service delivery, impacts on local crime rates, and progress of program participants will become part of the culture of the SB SCA program. Program development will be continually addressed through quarterly performance meetings where all staff will learn the importance of the mechanical aspects of data recording and outcome measure reporting along with the more human obligations to program clients and their success. Our intent is to create a rehabilitative culture designed to maximally support offender reintegration. The minutes from the quarterly performance meetings will serve as formative qualitative data sets and will be used to direct program development. This formative phase is primarily directed toward internal program staff, to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a successful program. Data used is often qualitative and includes staff opinions of program attributes. As the program matures,summative approach targeted more to outside audiences will be used to evaluate program success. This stage relies more on quantitative data to ensure a proper reflection of services and programming being delivered. Dr. Carolyn Eggleston and Dr. Thom Gehring created the CSUSB CSCE in 1992 (website urL http://www.csusb.edu/coe/programs/correctional_ed). Internationally recognized in the field of correctional education as teachers, administrators, program evaluators, and authors, Drs. Eggleston and Gehring lend impressive academic credence to City's reentry initiatives. Dr. Gehring will work to ensure that all data is reported in a timely manner and that the planned procedures do in fact work to provide a reliable means of assessment. All performance measures data outlined in the RFP will be recorded on quarterly basis including: percent decrease in recidivism for the target population (TP), reduction in the City's crime rate, percent increase in TP obtaining employment, percent increase of TP enrolled in educational programming, percent reduction in number of violations of supervised release, percent of TP who fulfilled their child support obligations, percent increase in TP who obtain housing, percent increase of eligible TP who receive mental health services, percent increase of eligible TP who receive substance abuse services, percent reduction in drug abuse, and percent reduction in alcohol abuse. Reporting documents will be created to accurately record performance measure data- These documents will be reviewed quarterly to ensure that performance measure goals are being met. The monthly performance meetings will be the primary vehicle for comprehensive data collection. Team members will be instructed in their performance measure responsibilities and be provided with assistance. Case managers will be Cin (4'.San Bernardino. iecnnd ChanCe ACT, L.S. OCNI'til" .. . .Iw'n, \'%kIZknCC' scoynd chance Act Adult ant!Jtnenik-Ofivwlrr Rectifn benlop"tratim) P n,ic_!" responsible for recording progress of individual program participants including tracking participants for a period of three years post-release by creating a database of addresses and contact information. These meetings will also act as a continuous vehicle for program development and implementation. Staff will be encouraged to identify areas that are working as well as areas in need of improvement. The San Bernardino Police Department will participate in outcome measures by utilizing existing crime reporting tools. The San Bernardino DRC will begin operation in Juh.of 2010 and will provide a baseline level of service for local parolees who have already been released from prison. These parolees will act as a control group. enabling comparisons between the enhanced SCA funded programming and existing DRC services. Because of funding constraints,we will be able to compare the outcomes of two different levels of reemn-services. SB SCA participants will receive true reentry services, beginning while still incarcerated. The results from this study will enable us to examine differences in recidivism rates among parolees who received limited services after release from prison and those who received a more comprehensive level of service beginning while incarcerated. Data from all DRC and SB SCA participants will be included in the stud}. Goals and Objectives: Our goal for program development is to create a meaningful, rehabilitative suite of reentry programming tailored to individual needs. Objectives include: a) utilization of the Reentry Task Force, b)use of validated risk/need assessments, c)ongoing collaboration with partnering organizations, and d) utilization of support from CDCR and local law enforcement. Our goal for program implementation is to increase public safety and reduce recidivism by 50% among program participants. Objectives include: a) ensuring that participants are treated with respect in an atmosphere designed to maximally promote personal growth, b) providing models of success, c) targeting criminogenic thinking, d) connecting participants with employment and educational opportunities, and e) addressing the mental health and substance C vi ,F San Bvrn.r rdmu, Second (n.rrrr met Prnpuca[to S Uep:rnieu; of Justice, Bureau 1 1 Justiee A.cbtanee:Second (C bun.. .Aa Adult and Jucende OfienJe:- Rectum Dt-rnm trathn, P n IcoK. (FDA abuse needs of participants. Our goal for outcome reporting is to ensure accurate and timely recording of outcome measures to enable a precise assessment of program effectiveness. Objectives include: a) attendance at monthly performance meetings, b) ongoing assistance to and oversight of program staff, and c) stressing the importance of evidence-based procedures. 6. Collaboration: The only existing parolee reentry program currently in operation in San Bernardino is the Time For Change Foundation-a gender responsive program serving approximately 20 women and children returning to San Bernardino and has partnered with the CREST Program. The SB SCA provides an expansion of the DRC leading to CREST. The CREST model is a collaborative model partnering various stakeholders through a strong management structure with accountability. Through the Foundation for CSUSB (the lead service provision agency)the CSCE, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and other education providers will provide adult vocational education. CREST will provide remediation and training in high-growth., in-demand industries of San Bernardino, ensuring employment placement into living wage occupations. Business outreach will establish paid internships for parolees, thus connecting potential employers with a trained labor pool. CSU San Bernardino Foundation will contract with San Bernardino nonprofits to provide services such as: behavioral health and substance abuse treatment, housing, healthcare, family reunification, anger management, mentoring, gang diversion/intervention, and other critical services. Services offered by CREST meet or exceed all of the post-custody recommendations from CDCR's Expert Panel report. 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Srcoa Cic.ma•A:I ltduh :uui Julemlc Oi'iendcl Fi::ni ri Drntoustraeion . raicct+ 'FC> li ATTACHMENT 3 Timeline San Bernardino Second Chance Act Timeline Actly ty Responsible Parry Ml M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 Mg M9 M10 M11 M12 Milestone Award Announcement to Partners City-Mayor's Office Award Conference City-Mayor's Office Complete Contracts City-Mayor's Office Stakeholder Meetings City-Mayor's Office Stakeholder Professional Training Develop/Consultant Outcomes Mgt. System Developed PI&Program Director Staffing Program is complete PI/Project Director fully staffed Staffand Program Partner ready to Training begin Documentation PI/Project Director service Service begins, Implement SB engage 5 SCA Services- people per Y1-3 PI/Project Director quarter Outcomes Achieve Training& moderate to Monitoring-YS- high fidelity 3 PI/Project Director I I I scores Quality Outcomes Data assurance Collection,V1- on data 3 PI/Project Directs I monthly Data Progress reported Meetings& quarterly to Reporting,Yl-3 Program Director stakeholders Report submitted at DOJ/BJA prescribed Report in ,Yl-3 Program Director intervals Year End All agencies Evaluation involved Meeting,Y1-3 Program Director attend MOMCirs ol'San Bernardino, Second Chance Act,Proposal to L.S. Department of-Justice, Bureau oPJu.ticv Aaieton:c. Srcand Chimer Act .Adult omd Jusenile Off"code:"Reentr.% Demonstration Prnjects, CFDA#16.8:2 YEAR 2 Activity Responsible Party Ml M2 M3 M4 MS M6 M7 MS M9 M30 M31 M32 Weekly Monitoring PI/Project Director Monthly Performance Meetings All Stakeholders Improvement Of Coordination Program Director, with Parole PI/Project Director Outcomes Mgt. Data Collection Evaluator Quarterly Progress Meetings All Stakeholders Year End Evaluation Program Director, Meeting PI/Pro ect Director Year End Program Director to Reporting DOJ r- Cin of.San Bernardino. Second Chanrr Act.Projim ;h U-S. Department n".iusticc. Bumm ni,itwi,r-:wsnt:mce, Seomd Ch:mre Acr .Adult and Jukctnle C)5endr P.ccntr, Dunumstratlur, Pruicct,. CFD A ATTACHMENT 3 Position Descriptions Cir, ot'San &rnardinu, Second Chance Act.Prnpusal to L.S. Department of Juiricc. Lsur:it n�Ju;i ic:•; S%iertlice.Second ('h it lice Act .Adult and JUI VIOe Ofloider Recran Demonstration Prniectn, CFDA»IG.RL' JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Program Director Organization: The City of San Bernardino Program/Dept: Second Chance Act Location: San Bernardino Reports to: Mayor Description: the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) is an intensive parolee reentry program providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, employment services., through evidence-based programming. The SB SCA is a unique program offering comprehensive services to address all aspects of a person's well being including substance abuse, mental health, employment and interpersonal issues. Goal of Position: Serves as manager and spokesperson for the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) program, reporting to the City Council,and is responsible for ensuring that the SB SCA program realizes its mission. The Project Director is accountable for the program's activities and operations. Provides oversight of program management activities and assists with financial management, program provision, public relations and development. Duties and Responsibilities: • With the Reentry Task Force,establishes short and long-term goals to achieve mission. • Plans,organizes,staffs,directs and evaluates program activities to meet goals. • Recommends policies to the Reentry Task Force and administers approved policies. • Creates and maintains best practices to attract,train and recognize compassionate volunteers. • Assists the Finance Department in the management of fiscal operations including budget development and authorization of expenditures. Monitors the program's financial health and makes recommendations to the Finance Department and Reentry Task Force. • Develops, directs and implements public relations and communication strategies to support program goals and increase community awareness of program. • Collaborates with community groups to strengthen and expand the program. • Monitors trends, legislation and regulations that are relevant to the program's mission and makes program and advocacy recommendations to the Reentry Task Force and the City Council. Required Qualifications: • Masters Degree in mental health or related field, • Experience working with diverse organizations, • Effective verbal and written communication skills; • Strong team/consensus building skills; • Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations; • Strong and timely documentation and assessment skills; • A valid CA driver's license. The Foundation for California State University San Bernardino, is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. C'irc of San 1k rnarJmo, Second Chance .Act,Proposal to U.S. Department Of JL"Iice, Bureau of Juatuc AN5im cc,Second is—7 Chance Act Acitill and Jmcnile Offender Recnttl Demonstration Project%, CFDA#16.1812 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager Organization: Foundation for California State University San Bernardino Program/Dept: Second Chance Act Location: San Bernardino Reports to: Program Manager Description:the San Bernardino Second Chance Act(SB SCA) is an intensive parolee reentry program providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, employment services, through evidence-based programming. The SB SCA is a unique program offering comprehensive services to address all aspects of a person's well being including substance abuse, mental health, employment and interpersonal issues. The Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager works directly with program participants and develops, arranges and coordinates services. The primary purpose of these programs is to assist participants in developing social and psychological plans aimed at cultivating new interests, self- confidence/esteem and interpersonal relationship skills to promote a heafthier lifestyle. The Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager is expected to perform a number of tasks including providing comprehensive mental health assessments, individual and group counseling, facilitating linkages to treatment and other related services. This position requires an ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle information with tact and diplomacy. Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): • Conduct comprehensive assessments for mental health and/or substance abuse treatment: • Provide individual and group counseling; • Develop relationships with representatives in other agencies to support individuals in attaining services such as housing, additional mental health care, psychiatric medication, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, etc.; • Participate in daily debrief sessions, weekly supervision, department, agency wide and other meetings, training and development opportunities as determined appropriate by supervisor, • Coordinate, prepare and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner; • Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives; • Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards. Required Qualifications: • Masters Degree in mental health or related field; license or licensed track preferred, • Two years experience providing mental health and substance abuse services; • Experience working with high need parolees; • Effective verbal and written communication skills; • Strong team/consensus building skills, • Ability to use holistic approach to recovery and mental health; • Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations; • Strong and timely documentation and assessment skills, • A valid CA driver's license; • Multi/bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred. The Foundation for California State University San Bernardino, is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation wilt be made for persons with disabilities. ra'i'n?` ...,y_ Citc of San &rnardino, Second Ch:mcm ;Act.Proposal to G.S. Department of.lustice. Bureau of'Jtmice,Assiommv. Second Chance 4et Ad tilt and lucenile Offender Reent rc Demonstration Prnierts,(FDA#16.812 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) Organization: Foundation for California State University San Bernardino Program/Dept: Second Chance Ad Location: San Bernardino Reports to: Program Manager Description: the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) is an intensive parolee reentry program providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, employment services, through evidence-based programming. The SB SCA is a unique program offering comprehensive services to address all aspects of a person's well being including substance abuse, mental health, employment and interpersonal issues. SUMMARY: This licensed clinician will provide licensed clinical social work to parolees and their families regarding psychological or emotional problems such as adjustment to illness and pain, domestic violence, post traumatic stress and anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, attention deficit, substance abuse, addictive gambling, or family situations. This licensed clinician will develop plans with the client and implements therapeutic treatment plan in strength-based model in the individual counseling office. The licensed dinican will provide culturally sensitive mental health services to parolees by providing assessments, referrals and follow-up appointments to SB SCA dients by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Provide direct behavioral health and medical social work services to parolees, families, groups and communities. • Provide crisis counseling as needed and outreach counseling to community settings such as PACT meetings, Parole Offices, and other settings. • Provide specialized counseling groups or classes for adjustment to illness, adjustment to pain, parenting Gasses, depression, grief, anger management, or on other topics within the scope of license and training. • Participate in weekly case review meetings. • Supply case files including assessments, treatment plans and progress notes and other reporting and statistical data in a timely manner as required by the law, department and agency. • Supply court psychosocial evaluations, give reports of attendance and make court appearances when necessary. • The LCSW will discusses progress toward goals with client such as addiction , employment, adjusting to stress, or substance abuse education and support services such as observing urine tests. • The LCSW will be able to conducts relaxation exercises or learn relaxation skills from supervision, facilitate peer counseling groups, and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions. • The clinician will refer clients to supportive community services or support programs to supplement office treatment and counseling. • The clinician will attend meetings and other assigned meetings. • Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines and gets yearly cultural supportive training. • Performs other training and job related activities mandated by the Program Director. • As an employee the clinician will maintain a professional organized clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards. • Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the facility as directed. • Periodically provide community presentations and power point presentations childhood mental health issues, or stress management workshops to the community or SB SCA stakeholders. • Provide training to other stakeholders, community-based agencies on culturally competent communication with parolees. r �it) ut'San Bernardino, %vcond Chance Act,Proposal w U.S. Department of.htsticc. Btn r.'Jusrt gssi,i:uu :.ome: i it:utcr Act Adult and.Imenilc Offender Reentrk Demonstration Projects, CFD? #11.� SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Must have current active Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) license with the Board of r Behavioral Sciences and may clinically supervise graduate students of no more than three post masters interns working on state Iicensure. • Supervises MFT Interns and/or LCSW Associates two days a week or more as needed or assigned. Must pass course in Supervising and follow the Board of Behavior Health supervisory laws and guidelines. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.The clinician will be able to positively relate and interact with parolees and families; in particular, children and adolescents. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • The clinician will be licensed in California as an LCSW and have up to two years of clinical experience post masters degree and preferably some experience in ex-offender social work. • They will have a commitment to the provision of counseling services to parolees and experience in the provision of such services. • The clinician will continue cultural training yearly and have the ability to work with the community. LANUGUAGE SKILLS: • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Must possess a completed license with the California State Board of Behavioral Examiners for a Licensed Clinical Social Work. • The clinician must have supervisory certificates from a reputable agency before they supervise interns. • They must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to be insured by agencies vehicle insurance and provide proof of valid private vehicle coverage. • Must oossess CPR certification and maintain such. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Must possess personal traits appropriate to a strength-based model. • The clinician must have familiarity with medical terminology and be able to operate IBM or IBM compatible computer system using RPMS software and standard office software. • They must be able to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, typewriter, etc.). • The clinician must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Communicate well with other clinics, hospitals and the general public. • They must be able to present a positive image to the public. • Must be sensitive to the emotions of clients as necessary and maintain composure. C'itc of San Bernardino, Second Change Act,Propncal to V.S. Delmoment of.itnticr. Bureau o'.R:,tice -khNw a-.%. rofnd Chance Act Adult and.hncnile Offender Recrun Demon,tration Proicct,. CFDA.YIG.RC • They must be able to travel locally and overnight. • Must be able to work with and be sensitive to parolees. The Foundation for California State University San Bernardino, is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations- Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. a i i Cite of San Bernardino,Second Chance Act,Propurs4 toU.S. Del mtment of,lustne, Cturcau of.iuc;icr As%ist:ur.e. Chance Act Adult and Jm enile Offender Reenin Demun%ttatnun Protects. CFn l=16.81'_ JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Employment Services Representative Organization: Foundation for California State University San Bernardino Program/Dept: Second Chance Act Location: San Bernardino Reports to: Program Manager Description: the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) is an intensive parolee reentry program providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, employment services, through evidence-based programming. The SB SCA is a unique program offering comprehensive services to address all aspects of a person's well being including substance abuse, mental health, employment and interpersonal issues. Primary Responsibility: The Employment Services Representative(ES) is assigned to work collaboratively with the SB SCA team to provide employment services. The ES will provide assessment, intensive employment preparation,job placement, and job development services to participants in the SB SCA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Update and maintain the Case Management File. • Classroom instruction such as Orientation and Intake sessions and CASAS basic skills test. • Prepares and adds any additional documentation to the file that impacts Need and Suitability, creates the Individual Plan,and documents placement and follow-up, as it becomes available. • Resume preparation,application completion and using the Internet for job search. • Provides consultation with participants and referring staff. • Work with participants on job development and job search strategy. • Develops, reviews,compiles,and maintains participant's files. • Coordinates and organizes workshops as well as prepares workshop materials. • Schedules participant's appointments with other partner's agencies. • Complete participant's files,individualized program plans, case noting,and other paperwork as required. • Monitor the Career Resource Center self-directed search activities. • Performs business outreach. • Works with the Business Services Representative in developing/identifying appropriate job openings. • Manages caseload from intake to placement including enrollment,service planning, counseling, job search, placements,and follow-ups. Cit} of San Bernardino:Sernnd Cl:mre Ac:.Prohozai to U.S. Department of Jiwi:c. Bureau: ic:nnd Ch:m a•Act Adult:md Jncenilc Offender Beenu•c Demunxtratiur. Pniectti,CFDA+:16.8;'_ • Assesses participant's needs and prepares Supportive Services requests. Job Specifications • The qualified applicant should be proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office software products,database management and knowledge and use of the Internet. • Ability to establish and accomplish time management and program objective goals. • Ability to work with a variety of people with focus on support, motivation and clarification. • Employment related issues facing persons with disabilities and vocational disadvantages. • Knowledge of job seeking techniques;familiarity with current trends and resources. • Mobility;ability to complete own reports;ability to communicate with customers,staff and public. • B.A. in rehabilitation or related field,or equivalent experience. • Familiar with current database management system. • Strong organizational and follow-up skills. • Good presentation skills. • Familiar with assistive technology software and equipment. • Own transportation;valid CDL;current auto insurance, as required by law. • Ability to work without close supervision. • Punctual and dependable attendance. The Foundation for California State University San Bernardino, is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. .U.S. Department ni.histice. Bureau ufauatice Assixtancc. c e� y Ci of San Bernardino. Second Chance Ac(,Prvqus a h ;d Chalice Act Ad tilt and Jmenilc Offender Recntrt Demonstration Praiccts. C FDA#l6 6!. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Principal Investigator/Service Provision Director Job Description Organization: Foundation for California State University San Bernardino Program/Dept: Second Chance Act Location: San Bernardino Reports to: Program Manager Description:the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) is an intensive parolee reentry program providing substance abuse prevention,treatment, employment services, through evidence-based programming. The SB SCA is a unique program offering comprehensive services to address all aspects of a person's well being including substance abuse, mental health, employment and interpersonal issues. PURPOSE: PROMOTES GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES IN THE CONDUCT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS By: Ensuring adherence to protocol requirements, protecting the rights and welfare of subjects, assuring the integrity of data generated at the site and directing the conduct of the clinical investigation according to federal and state regulations and guidance documents. ESSENTIAL JOB RESULT: 1. PROVIDES INVESTIGATOR QUALIFICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS By: • Maintaining current licensure to practice • Demonstrating the proper education, training and experience to conduct the clinical investigation • Assuming responsibility for the conduct of the clinical investigation • Signing required documents as appropriate • Signing the protocol as required • Disclosing conflicts of interest as described in the regulations 2. ENSURES PROTOCOL COMPLIANCE By: • Possessing a thorough understanding of the requirements of each protocol Determining that inclusion/exclusion criteria are applicable to the study population • Assessing overall protocol feasibility Following the trial's randomization procedures • Reviewing the inclusion /exclusion criteria, schedule of visits, end point criteria and investigational article use with the research team 3. DETERMINES ADEQUATE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE STUDY By: • Having adequate number of qualified staff to conduct the study • Having adequate facilities to conduct the study • Ensuring he/she has adequate time to conduct and supervise the study 4. PROTECTS THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF SUBJECTS By: • Obtaining a signed and dated informed consent from the subject or subject's legal representative priorto initiating any study-related procedures • Providing new information about the study or rest article(s) 5. ENSURES VALIDITY OF THE DATA REPORTED TO THE SPONSOR By: • Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, legibility and timeliness of case report forms • Ensuring that case report fortes accurately reflect source documents • Explaining any discrepancies between source documents and case report forms • Endorsing changes or corrections to a case report form The Foundation for California State University San Bernardino, is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. i Cite ul'San Bernardino, Second Chance Aa,Propns l to U-S.-D-p:utment of ju%tic�, € m ro %+cktanec,Second Chance Act Adult and Jutenile OHende: Re.ntn Denumctratiut: Project,. CFDA ;If S12 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Evaluation Organization: Foundation for California State University San Bernardino Program/Dept: Second Chance Act Location: San Bernardino Reports to: Principal Investigator/Service Provision Director Description:the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) is an intensive parolee reentry program providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, employment services, through evidence-based programming. The SB SCA is a unique program offering comprehensive services to address all aspects of a person's well being including substance abuse, mental health, employment and interpersonal issues. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Minimum a Master's degree or higher from an accredited university in the disciplines of one or a combination of education, educational psychology, educational research, program evaluation or tests design. 2. A minimum of five (5) years experience as a program evaluator, research analyst, accountability specialist, educational psychologist or testing & measurement specialist. 3. Supervisory experience required. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Supervises the selection and implementation of evaluation designs, evaluation activities, data analysis, results reporting and communication. 2. Designs, conducts and communicates the results of needs assessments, implementation, formative, summative and follow-up. 3. Provides evaluation models and guidance to participating organizations. 4. Maintain updated designed handbook of evaluation methods, models and procedures. 5. Work closely with participating organizations to secure relationships to commonly share information pertinent to program or project evaluations. 6. Designs and supervises the delivery of customized evaluation models as appropriate. 7. Maintains site visitation logs and notebooks as an integral part of the evaluation process. 8. Uses evaluation quality checklist to ensure accuracy and completeness of evaluation processes and reports. 9. Provides collaborative opportunities for stakeholders to participate in the evaluation process. 10. Works closely with Management Information System to review and improve the interfacing of program evaluation data electronically. 11. Other program evaluation duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator, The Foundation for California State University San Bernardino, is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. ^•^ •& City of San Bernarduw,Second Chancy Act, Prupn.al to U.S. Departmem or luslirc. Bureau ot'Austicc%N%ktance.Second C'hanu Act .Adult and au:enilc CFti'ender l'.centt, Iienumstranuu Pruµ•etc. C FDA#16.812 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Professional Development Organization: Foundation for California State University San Bernardino Program/Dept: Second Chance Ad Location: San Bernardino Reports to: Principal Investigator/Service Provision Director Description:the San Bernardino Second Chance Act (SB SCA) is an intensive parolee reentry program providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, employment services, through evidence-based programming. The SB SCA is a unique program offering comprehensive services to address all aspects of a person's well being including substance abuse, mental health, employment and interpersonal issues. Job Purpose To plan, develop, and evaluate professional development and evaluation programs. Description of Duties and Tasks • Plans, directs, and supervises all professional development offerings and activities, to include workshops, regular development days, special training initiatives, and mandated training; activities include special initiatives; supervisor training;departmental meetings, personal workshops, and mandated training. • Oversees faculty and staff evaluation processes and procedures for all employees. • Creates employee surveys, needs assessments, and satisfaction surveys for all professional development and evaluation; prepares reports on professional development program attendance and evaluations. • Plans and directs new staff orientation processes, works with Principal Investigator/Service Provision Director on new employee orientation process for staff. • Plans department/discipline-specific training, working with other departments: oversees and provides data reporting. • Develops creative and innovative programs to support program objectives. Knowledge Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Required • TeachingAeaming techniques. • Designing performance evaluation systems • Program administration and project management. • Supervisory principles, practices, and methods. Skills Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations. that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Required • Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tad and diplomacy. • Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through. • Reviewing and preparing narrative and statistical reports and records. • Interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and making effective decisions. • Effectively supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority. • Effectively working with a diverse and multicultural student body. • Working collaboratively. • Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Cin of San Bernardino, Second Chance Act,Proposal to C.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Second Chance Act Adult anti Juvenile Offender Reentn Demunstration Project., CPDA#16.812 Computer Skills Required • Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications. Work Experience Required • Three years related work experience, including one year supervisory work experience in a higher education academic environment. • Experience in working with nonprofits, law enforcement, educators and other government entities. • Experience in working with organizations/individuals dealing with parolees/ex-offenders. Preferred • Five years work experience in assessing and evaluating faculty and staff; designing faculty performance evaluation systems; and/or strategic planning, organizing, and tracking and analyzing professional development and employee evaluation activities. Education Required • Master's degree in related field. • Ph.D. preferred The Foundation for California State University San Bernardino, is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, those from different racial Q and religious backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. City of San Bernardino,Second Chance Act,Proposal to U.S.Department of Justice.Bureau of Justice Assistance.Second Chance.Act.Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Demonstration Projects,CFDA 916.812 ATTACHMENT 3 Strategic Plan Paue 3 of 3 _City of San, Bernardino-Parolee_Reentry_Strategic Plan CREST City of San Bernardino Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan 2005-2014 CREST McIpine Veouie Come Home City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan, CREST TABLE OF CONTENTS CREST Strategic Plan Overview 3 California Intergovernmental Planning Grant Final Report 5 City of San Bernardino Parolee Needs Assessment Summary 9 Performance Measures 10 CREST Structure 12 CREST 10-Year Strategic Plan 13 Community Coordination 15 CREST Partners 18 Literature Review-References 21 CREST z ..�uw�.oe�roMnr n.n Helping People came H, City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST l.ommunity � Reentry ' i V� V V Education/Employment Service & Training -� l �a �4 A collaboration of nonprofit, state, county and local agencies providing comprehensive reentry services to San Bernardino County parolees and their families through evidence-based programming ensuring positive outcomes for the community at less than half the cost of reincarceration. CREST 3 ..n.nu .ortreneu. n.n HeloinS People Come Nome City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST The goal of the CREST program is to improve the quality of life for residents of San Bemardino by implementing a service package that will increase public safety by providing parolees with the necessary programs for successful reintegration. There are four objectives to CREST: • To implement research based program capabilities designed to enable parolee reintegration. • To refine program capabilities through relevant data collection, treatment, and reporting, and to ensure effective program delivery. • To enhance and improve community networking between governmental agencies and community organizations, thereby consolidating opportunities for program success. • To improve the public safety for the citizens of San Bemardino by increasing parolee supervision and reducing recidivism. RATIONALE: Based on the significant need of the City of San Bemardino, the Community Reentry Education/Employment and Services Training Project (CREST) will provide the mechanism to rehabilitate ex-offenders, improve public safety, decrease reliance on govemment assistance, and increase the economic vitality of the community. CREST is a collaborative effort made up of government, law enforcement, education, private, non-governmental, faith- and community-based entities similar to the encouraging work being done in San Diego and Santa Barbara. The CREST Service Center will be located in or near San Bemardino City and will provide each parolee and his/her family with a one-stop-shop for education, training, and comprehensive, wrap-around services. When running at full capacity, these services will be executed at a cost of less than half the cost of incarceration. EDUCATION and TRAINING: Through California State University-San Bemardino Foundation (the lead agency) and Center for the Study of Correctional Education, the San Bemardino County Superintendent of Schools and other education providers will provide adult vocational education. CREST will provide remediation and training in high-growth, in-demand industries of San Bemardino, ensuring employment placement into living wage occupations. Business outreach will establish paid internships for parolees, thus connecting potential employers with a trained labor pool. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES: CSU San Bemardino Foundation will contract with San Bemardino nonprofits to provide services such as: behavioral health and substance abuse treatment, housing facilitation, healthcare, family reunification, anger management, mentoring, gang diversion intervention, and other critical services. Services offered by CREST meet or exceed all of the post-custody recommendations from CDCR's Expert Panel report. FUTURE COORDINATION WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROBATION AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: The CREST Program provides a key component to the continuum of service/care for parolees in San Bemardino County. Inmates in AB 900 Secured Reentry Facilities can be released to attend the City of San Bemardino Day Reporting Center or CREST. Participants who are successful in the Day Reporting Center can transition to CREST and vice versa. • Supporters o Mayor of San Bemardino Patrick J. Morris o Senator Barbara Boxer o Congressman Joe Baca CA Assembly Member Wilmer Carter, Senator Gloria Negrette-McLeod • County Supervisors Josie Gonzales, Paul Biane and Brad Mitzelfelt • San Bemardino County Sheriffs Department AB 900 Committee • Participants o CSU San Bemardino Center for the Study of Correctional Education San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools • San Bemardino City Adult School • San Bemardino Community College District • Goodwill of Southern California leading a nonprofit collaborative representing 20 agencies that will offer more than 30 services to parolees and their families. CREST 4 ��ee... ♦e. Helping People Come Home City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Final Project Summary Report California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Intergovernmental Partnership Grant Program City of San Bernardino Agreement Number: C06436 Background Information The City of San Bernardino applied for a Planning Grant under the CDCR Intergovernmental Partnership Grant Program in December of 2006. The City was interested in developing long term partnerships with CDCR and other key stakeholders in County government and the community to reduce crime, and address the issue of parolee reentry. The City of San Bernardino had been ranked the 18i' most dangerous City in the United States in 2005, with over 14,000 violent crimes, and 1250 Part I crimes reported. Compounding this problem was the number of parolees in the City, approximately 2000 at any given time. According to research conducted by California State University San Bernardino as part of the grant (see addendum summarizing the CSUSB research), the City has 10% of the County's population and 23% of the County's parolee population. The Mayor's Office, recognizing the relationship between successful parolee reentry, reducing recidivism, and improved public safety, has provided the leadership for the City's planning for parolee reentry services. Planning Process During the early stages of the planning process, through the spring and summer of 2007, the Mayor's Office began to dialogue on parolee reentry with a number of key stakeholders including the San Bernardino Police Department, the local Parole Office,. Probation, Cal-State San Bernardino, and some of the non-profit organizations interested in the issue including Goodwill Southern California. The Mayor's Office taped an hour long program for local cable on parolee reentry to educate the community on the issue. Also, there were a number of discussions with the City Council on the issue of parolee housing. Concerns regarding the over-concentration of parolees in the City led to a City Council approved moratorium on any new parolee housing in October of 2007. On November 26, 2007, the Mayor's Office and City Council hosted a public hearing on the issue of parolee reentry. A distinguished panel of experts was convened to provide an overview of Corrections. Parole, and parolee reentry. The following was the agenda for the workshop: • Call to orderNVelcome and Introductions: Mayor Morris CREST City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan_ CREST • Overview of California's Correctional System: Joan Petersilia, Director of the UCI Center on Evidence-Based Corrections • Local Perspectives on California's Correctional System & Parole Reform: Judge Tara Reilly and Jim Bueerman, Redlands Police Chief • Overview of San Bernardino City Parolee Data: Michael Billdt, Police Chief • Overview of California's Parole Reform Efforts: Tom Hoffman, CDCR Director of Parole and Joan Petersilia • Overview of San Bernardino County Parolee Reentry Efforts: Rod Hoops, Assistant Sheriff • Key Elements of Parolee Reentry Strategies: Joan Petersilia • Moderated Discussion of Questions from Mayor and Council and Next Steps: Moderated by Judge Reilly The November Public Hearing lasted 4 hours, the outcome of which led to the creation of the Mayor's Parolee Reentry Ad Hoc Committee. Appointees to the Committee include: • Judge Tara Reilly, Committee Convener • Mayor Patrick J. Morris • Councilmember Wendy McCammack • Councilmember Tobin Brinker • Councilmember Rikki Van Johnson • Kent Paxton, Director-Mayor's Office of Community Safety and Violence Prevention-Committee Staff CThe goals of the Committee include: 1) assessing the impact of parolee reentry on the City of San Bernardino, 2) assessing the needs of reentering parolees, and 3) forming partnerships to develop programs for reentering parolees. The Ad Hoc Committee had four meetings in the first six months of 2008. The major discussion/agenda items at those meetings have included. • The results of the research done by California State University San Bernardino on parolee reentry issues related to the City of San Bernardino • The City's partnership with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Office on the development of the AB 900 Secured Reentry Facilities • The City's Partnership with County Probation on the development of a Day Reporting Center, and • The City's partnership with the non-profit sector on the development of CREST, Community Reentry Education/Employment Services & Training Project The research conducted by CSUSB was focused in three major areas: 1) how the City of San Bernardino's parolee population and related factors compare to other "County Seats" of similar size, 2) an overview of best practices/programs that have proven effective in reducing the recidivism rate of reentering parolees, and 3) a needs assessment of reentering parolees. Please see attached report from CSUSB regarding methodology and findings. CREST Helping mole COW HOW City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST The Mayor's Office has been major partner in the planning process for the AB 900 Secure Reentry Facilities planning process with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, and the Sheriffs Department. The Mayor's Office has provided input to the County's AB 900 plan, including the in-custody and out of custody programming for reentering parolees. The County is planning for an extra 1300 local jail beds as part of AB 900, and, up to three 500 bed reentry facilities, including one at the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center which is adjacent to the City of San Bernardino. The Mayor's Office has been very involved in the planning process with County Probation for the creation of a Day Reporting Center in the City of San Bernardino. Probation has been negotiating an interagency agreement with CDCR for the funding for the Center, which would serve as an alternative to re-incarceration due to Parole violations. The Mayor's Office wrote a letter to the Secretary of CDCR in support of the program. The DRC will serve up to 300 parolees a year from the City of San Bernardino providing substance abuse and mental health counseling, workforce development, and other key services for successful reentry. The negotiations between Probation and CDCR are continuing. Finally, the Mayor's Office has been very involved in the planning process for the Community Reentry Education/Employment Services & Training Project, or CREST. CREST is a collaboration which includes the CSUSB Foundation, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, San Bernardino Community College District, San Bernardino City Schools, Goodwi I I Southern California, and over 25 faith-based and community-based organizations. CREST proposes to serve up to 1000 parolees and their families per year. A wide variety of services would be provided including but not limited to the following: • Case Management • Vocational training • Individual, group, and family counseling • Health and mental health care CREST would utilize an evidence based, cost effective model. I In conclusion, the Intergovernmental Partnership Grant has been instrumental in providing the support needed for the City of San Bernardino to pull together key research and partnerships to create new programs for reentering parolees which will reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. The following are the lessons learned and recommendations from the planning process. Lessons Learned CREST �o��, s „�H11, 7 City of an Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Lesson #1: Parolee reentry is a politically charged issue. Education of the community and elected officials regarding the parolee population, their needs in order to successfully reintegrate; and, how successful programming reduces recidivism and promotes public safety is essential. Lesson #2: Parolee reentry is just not a State issue, but involves the counties, the cities, and the community. Ongoing communication, coordination, and collaboration among those entities are essential for success. The leadership must be in place to ensure that the dialogue and action steps toward programming occur. Lesson #3: Services for parolees must be planned and delivered within the context of their families and communities. Targeted services must include a family reunification component, as well as the basic services for successful reentry including housing, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and job training and placement. Lesson #4: A continuum approach to services must be defined to meet parolee reentry needs as outlined above. Programming must be comprehensive, and/or providers need to be linked in an effective way to maximize resource and referral activity to meet the variety of parolee needs. Lesson #5: Reentry programming should be research based, have an evaluation framework to measure outcomes, and, cost effective. Recommendations 1. The State budget/CDCR allocation for community based reentry programs should be increased commiserate to the State's plan to address the prison overcrowding issue and return parolees to the community. 2. The State should create an allocation formula for reentry programming for Counties that are most impacted by parolee reentry. Local County plans such as those outlined in SB 618 (Speier: 2005) should be created in conjunction with AB 900 plans at the County level, which include input from cities and local communities. 3. The allocation formula should also include funding for program evaluation. 4. The Day Reporting Center and CREST project should be funded to provide a continuum of reentry services in the City and County of San Bernardino. CREST 8 . �u•u rceMOnlu nrn Nei Ping oeookCOme Home _City of San_Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST City of San Bernardino: Parolee Statistics and Needs Assessment The Mayor's Parolee Reentry Ad-Hoe Committee requested information regarding San Bernardino's parolee population from the Center for the Study of Correctional Education. The following is a distillation of the results. The U.S. houses just 5%of the world population but 23%of the world's prisoners. California houses 12%of the U.S. population but 18% of the U.S. parolees. Additionally, the City of San Bernardino is home to 10%of the County population but houses 23% of the County's parolees— a disparity greater than any California county seat of comparable size. This means the City of San Bernardino bears disproportionate burden on top of disproportionate burden. (For comparison, China incarcerates its citizens at a rate just 18%of that in the U.S.) Our study also revealed the connection between economic impoverishment and crime. Nearly 50% of crime in our study of California County seats could be predicted by economic indicators. • San Bernardino is home to over 2,200 parolees—over 1%of the City's population. • Nearly 30%of the City's population subsists below poverty level ($21,200/family of four) • The median household income is just over$30,000—CA average is $47.493 In cooperation with the local parole office, a needs assessment survey was given over a four week period in June, 2008. The following results are aggregated from 179 completed, useable surveys. San Bernardino Parolees: • are 88%male • 39%Latina, 36%African American, and 19% Caucasian • average nearly 4 state prison sentences, 6 County jail sentences, and 3 parole violations • 20%are homeless, 53%live in family- provided housing • over 50%report needing necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation • 66%need medical insurance, 44%need access to a doctor, and W' need access to a dentist • 34%do not have a GED or high school diploma • those with more education were more likely to be employed • less than 20%report receiving meaningful services while incarcerated • 60%need help finding employment; 12%report being employed within one week after release • those who have been incarcerated longer report having greater needs 'OOOOCREST 9 ..Ai AI)YTa!{I.•R«GT ATIe �elPlllj VePPle Cunw M.. City of an Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Community 'g � � k. � Reentry Education/Employment .e; i Service & Training CREST 1 Heloin64eo01e Come Home 10 City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST The goal of the CREST program is to improve the quality of life for residents of San Bernardino by implementing a service package that will increase public safety by providing parolees with the necessary programs for successful reintegration. Objective 1: To implement research based program capabilities designed to enable parolee reintegration. • Strategy: Each program participant will develop, with assistance, a Member Accountability Plan (MAP) to address targeted needs. • Every program parolee with needs will be gainfully employed or enrolled in schools such as a trade school, community college, or adult school to become more employment ready upon program completion. • No program participants will be homeless. • Program parolees will conduct a minimum of 250 hours of community service, or on the job training and/or transitional employment. • Completion rate for program parolees will be a minimum of 50 percent. Objective 2: To refine program capabilities through relevant data collection, treatment, and reporting, and to ensure effective program delivery. • Strategy: Produce annual reports on the effectiveness of specific program components. Program research will consist of individual partner evaluation and overall program effectiveness. o individual partners will be responsible for meeting program specific performance measures which will be monitored and reported on by an outside professional management organization. Objective 3: To enhance and improve community networking between governmental agencies and community organizations, thereby consolidating opportunities for program success. • Strategy: Liaise with community organizations that could improve service delivery. o Working relationships with at least five local agencies, that will provide an addition to or an enhancement of the core services identified in Section V, will be developed and utilized on an ongoing basis. Objective 4: To improve the public safety for the citizens of San Bernardino. • Strategy: Reduce parolee reincarceration by providing appropriate services. o Technical violations will be reduced by a minimum of 20 percent for program parolees. o Return to custody reduced by a minimum of 35 percent for program parolees over a 12-month period. CREST C ty of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry, Strategic Plan _ CREST CREST STRUCTURE CREST Management Board y Public Entity (State University) University Evaluation 0 Professional Management Group County/City Schools Significant Nonprofit Education Providers Social Service Providers Parolee CREST 12 ur .w r.aefne MU.n.n Ne1Gn8�VV�e tome some City of San Bernardino-Parolee. Reentry Strategic Plan CREST City of San Bernardino Parolee Reentry 10-Year Plan SIGNIFICANT EVENT DATE OUTCOMES/RECOMMENDATIONS Nonprofit Collaboration Addressing Parolee Reentry June, 2005 Grant proposal submission CREST Design Process Begins October, 2006 Complete Plan for Mayor and CDCR City of San Bernardino Receives CDCR Intergovernmental Planning Grant April, 2007 Dialogue begins on parolee reentry CREST Engages CDCR July, 2007 Work with CDCR to Develop Plan CREST Begins Discussion on Scope of Work with CDCR September, 2007 Scope of Work Developed Mayor's Parolee Ad Hoc Committee Parolee Workshop November, 2007 formed AB 900 Committee Designates CREST as Post-Custody Rehabilitation Program November, 2007 AB 900 Proposal Submitted to CDCR Mayor's Parolee Ad Hoc Committee January, 2008- Meets June, 2009 Move Forward with CREST CREST Does Not Receive Funding from Governor Declares Fiscal Emergency February, 2008 CDCR CDCR Reengages with CREST January, 2009 CREST Instructed to Review Plan CREST Presents to Electeds and Receive Support/Commitment from Community February, 2009 Elected and Community CDCR Acknowledges CREST As Model- Program; however, Cannot Fund Due to CREST Presents to CDCR Senior Staff February, 2009 Fiscal Crisis CDCR Commits to SB DRC July, 2009 Scope of Work Developed Seek Additional Funding-Corrections Standard Authority-Proud Parenting November, 2009 Funding Received by Partnering Agency Seek Additional Funding-ARRA Funding for Job Development November, 2009 Funding Received by CSUSB Seek Additional Funding-CAL WIB, Funding Received by San Bernardino Employment Services December, 2009 Employment Training Agency Senator Gloria Negrete-McLeod Writes Legislation Naming CREST as Legislation Will Be Introduced Model Reentry Program December, 2010 2/19/2010 Seek Additional Funding-DO1 Second Chance February, 2010 In Progress-Pending CREST 13 •.••.n..nroe��uMn.�m HOmsV Ple Ceme HO City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Seek Additional Funding-When Work with Partners to Seek and Apply Available Throughout for Additional Funding DRC Funding Received July, 2010 Opening DRC DRC Implementation September, 2010 Implementation Complete CREST Components Begin to Support DRC January, 2011 Program Develops CREST Partner Capacity Building Program Established March, 2011 Program Implementation CREST Family Services Implemented September, 2011 Program Implementation CREST Reduces Recidivism September, 2011 Reduction of 35% CREST becomes "Sanctioning' Center January, 2012 Work with Presiding Judge CREST Implemented in Other Communities January, 2013 Implementation Complete CREST Long-Term Recidivism Reduction Measured October, 2013 Reduction of 50% CREST Long-Term Community Safety Reduction of Part 1 and Part 2 Crime Increase October, 2013 Overall by 10% Sustainability of CREST Through Outside Funders Ongoing Funding Received Comprehensive CREST Model Self- Sustaining December, 2015 Partners Self-Sustaining CREST 14 ...-.....,�.aeasa.a. ___ Helpng Peonle Come Home City of an Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Community �F ft Reentry Education/Employment �� =r � Service & Training i E } CDCR In-Custody inmates, San Bernardino Secured Parolee Reentry Facility, San Bernardino Day Reporting Center, and CREST provide a continuum of care for those reentering the San Bernardino community. 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Come HOme City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan 77CREST IN CUSTODY AND/OR COMMUNITY REENTRY SECURED PAROLEE DAY EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY REPORTING CENTER SERVICES &TRAINING REENTRY FACILITY (DRC) PROGRAM (CREST) LEAD California State University CDCR CSUSB San Bernardino Foundation NUMBERS SERVED 500+ beds, in-custody approximately 300 1,000 plus their families FUNDING Referrals from other CDCR Parole STREAMS CDCR Institutions/AB CDCR programs, Community Coalitions, 900 Day Reporting Centers plus other funding Post-custody, parolees who are being returned to City of San TARGET Bernardino (exclusions: SVO, POPULATION Post-custody, referred and sex offenders, chronically and In-custody CA State by Parole, deemed persistently mentally-ill and inmates "most at-risk" parolees arsonists) and their families Assessment*, random drug and alcohol testing*, substance abuse and mental health treatment*, Assessment*, random employment preparation*, drug and alcohol placement*and retention*, case testing*, substance management*, cognitive abuse treatment*, behavioral treatment*, family employment reunification*, grief/bereavement SERVICES preparation* and daily counseling, gender PROVIDED check in with case responsiveness*, mentoring*, managers*, cognitive restorative justice*, life skills*, skills*, family and financial literacy*, anger children's services*, management*, sober living life skills*, anger housing*, basic education/GED*, Assessment, management*, basic vocational*education, violence transitional plans education/GED*, reduction*, family strengthening*, developed, additional violence reduction*, children's services*, services to be aftercare*, community transportation,tutoring, legal determined outreach* assistance*, aftercare* SBC Supt. Of Schools, City of SB Mayor's Office, SB Sheriffs Department, SB City Schools, SB Community College District, Goodwill Southern California,25 nonprofits including First 5 San PARTNERS Sheriffs Department, Bernardino, Mustard Seed Tutorial Probation, Faith and Center, Vista Guidance Centers, Community-based Community Action Partnership, Organizations-CREST Young Visionaries, Time for program identified as Change Foundation, and many post-custody others providing comprehensive, programming CDCR Parole wrap-around services CREST 16 n Inrng PeoPle come Home City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST COMMUNITY REENTRY SECURED PAROLEE DAY EDUCATIONIEMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY REPORTING CENTER SERVICES&TRAINING REENTRY FACILITY (DRC) PROGRAM (CREST) Strong evaluation and research component through Center for the Study of Correctional Education at CSUSB, Professional Management Organization will provide curriculum development, UNIQUE training, monitoring and capacity FEATURES building for nonprofits. PMO will also provide structure, governance, and a high level of monitoring thus ensuring success in evidence-based outcomes. Parolees can receive Can utilize existing vocational education and partnerships of FCBOs supportive services through for programming FCBO partners. CONTINUUM Those who are not successful at OF CARE In-custody CA State Those who are CREST can receive more inmates can be referred successful at DRC can intensive care at PDRC. to either PDRC (for "graduate"to CREST-- Technical violators can be sent those most at-risk) or to an incentive to being to PDRC instead of returning to CREST successful custody CDCR Expert Panel Report*(all post-custody recommendations' in services), Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, PROGRAM "Integrated Systems Approach", FOUNDATION RMSC-like Housing, Individualized Plans-Responsive to Individual's Needs, Positive AB 900-Expert Panel Standard Plan for Reinforcement,Weed and Seed, Report Parolees-Normative, VISTA AmeriCorps, FOTEP % of Parolee Population Served County-approx 5%, County-approx 3%, County-approx 10%, City-25% City-a rox 15% Cit -a rox 50% Approximately $57 per day for COST PER comprehensive services to DAY parolee and family (when at capacity), $77 per day savings Unknown approximately $29.23 over costs of reincarceration CREST 1� ..n..-..,nrncirnnru.nom Helping People Come Home City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST CCommunity Reentry Education/Employment Service&Training(CREST)Leadership Team Members Name Organization Designation Patrick Morris City of San Bernardino Mayor,Government Kent Paxton City of San Bernardino Community Safety, Government Dr.Carolyn Eggleston California State University San Bernardino Academia Mr. Scott Rennie California State University San Bernardino Academia Dr.Thom Gehring California State University San Bernardino Academia Mr. Roderick Q. Hickman Roderick Q. Hickman and Associates Subject Matter Expert Mr. Lowell King Goodwill Southern California Nonprofit Mr. Eric Goddard Mustard Seed Tutorial Center Nonprofit Mrs. Margaret Hill San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Educator Ms.Andrea Mitchel AM Development Group Consultant CREST Partners Organization Service(s) Provided Education Oversight,Adult Basic San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Education Nonprofit Management,Case Management, Employment Goodwill Southern California Services San Bernardino City Adult School Adult Education San Bernardino Community College District Adult Education Center for Employment Training Vocational Training Mustard Seed Tutorial Center Children's Services San Bernardino Employment Training Agency Employment Services Victim/Offender Mediation,Victim Center for Restorative Justice Services Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy Gang Diversion Time for Change Foundation Women's Services Community Action Partnership Employment,Transportation Trinity Counseling Substance Abuse Treatment Loma Linda University-Social Action Community Health Systems Medical Services Inland Empire Health Plan Children Healthcare Catholic Charities Supportive Services Diocese of San Bernardino Supportive Services The Stephan Center Separation/Grief Counseling Family Service Agency Mental Health Services Families in Transition Counseling CREST i8 People Ceme Hems City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Operation Phoenix Children's Services Learning for Life Children's Services/Mentoring Recovery Works! Step By Step Adult Mentoring GRIT Adult Mentoring CREST Supporters Matthew Cate Secretary,CDCR Roderick Q Hickman Former Secretary, CDCR Wilmer Carter CA Assembly Member Gloria Negrete-McLeod CA Senator Josie Gonzales San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane San Bernardino County Supervisor AB 900 Committee County Committee on Reentry Public Defender San Bernardino County District Attorney San Bernardino County `4.e CREST Helping People Come Home 19 City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Expert Panel Report Other Best Strike Team Practice Report Programs CREST Little Hoover Independent Commission Review Panel The CREST program is based on CDCR's Expert Panel Report and other sound , " best practice" programs. CREST g is,nIe Cunr Nome 20 City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST San Bernardino Community Reentry Education/Employment and Services Training Project Research and Literature Citations (CREST) The CREST project represents one community's response to the California's pressing parolee reentry issues. It is composed of a coalition of local business, nonprofits, governmental, educational. and faith- based organizations who have come together to address a common need: upholding the public safety by providing parolees with the services necessary to successfully reintegrate into society. CREST has become a vital part of the County's reentry plan and will assist in the implementation of AS 900 by providing critically needed reentry services. The CREST program will be housed under one roof, offering comprehensive services from one central location. This evidence-based program, based upon the literature on recidivism and parolee reentry, has neatly identified four key areas parolees need help facing: 1. Unemployment 2. Substance abuse 3. Illiteracy (education) 4. Housing In addition, one out of three parolees recidivates in less than 6 months—this is the critical intervention window where CREST services will be most effective. Implementation of the CREST service package will help realize Goal 6 of the Strategic Plan: Rehabilitation and Reentry, while incorporating the post-custody suggestions contained in the CDCR's Rehabilitation Strike Team Report and the Expert Panel Report, providing services based on the available research. These include: 1. Assurance of community services to assist parolees upon release 2. Utilization of a risk assessment tool upon release 3. Development of a release to employment plan 4. AcademicJVocational/Financial Education 5. Substance Abuse Treatment 6. Drug-free housing 7. Anger/Aggression Management 8. Family Relationships 9. Criminogenic thinking 10. Positive reinforcement 11. Strong CSU-based research/evaluation component CREST utilizes aspects of the following successful prisoner reentry programs: Residential Multi-Service Center, Weed and Seed, VISTA AmeriCorps, Community Oriented Policing Services, and the current best practices of San Diego, Santa Barbara and East Palo Alto. From a cost/benefit perspective, according to the Strike Team Report, CDCR currently spends 543,300.00 (p. 10) per inmate per year resulting in an average daily cost of incarceration of$118.60, of which 52.053 ($5.62 per day) of that amount is spent on services. The average daily cost per parolee for the comprehensive CREST service package is around 570.00 per day (including anticipated food and housing needs). This results in a $50.00 savings for each day an individual parolee remains out of prison It is difficult to accurately calculate secondary positive benefits related to a reduction in recidivism. Keeping with CDCR's renewed emphasis on rehabilitation and the willingness of the City and County of San Bernardino to participate in the AS 900, the community based CREST program is poised to begin implementation of a comprehensive package of evidence based services designed to increase the public safety for all of San Bernardino's citizens. ^ CREST z1 n ni .... .art H-,pi,1E ,[-C",HATE City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic_ Plan CREST Expert Panel Report Other Best Strike Team Practice Report Programs CREST Little Hoover Independent Commission Review Panel The CREST program is based on CDCR' s Expert Panel Report and other sound, "best practice" programs. CREST 22 ..uuw crcc.:en.or nrr. Heloing Geonle Come Home City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST San Bernardino Community Reentry Education/Employment and Services Training Project Research and Literature Citations (CREST) The CREST project represents one community's response to the California's pressing parolee reentry issues. It is composed of a coalition of local business, nonprofits, governmental, educational, and faith-based organizations who have come together to address a common need: upholding the public safety by providing parolees with the services necessary to successfully reintegrate into society. CREST has become a vital part of the County's reentry plan and will assist in the implementation of AB 900 by providing critically needed reentry services. The CREST program will be housed under one roof, offering comprehensive services from one central location. This evidence-based program, based upon the literature on recidivism and parolee reentry, has neatly identified four key areas parolees need help facing: 5. Unemployment 6. Substance abuse 7. Illiteracy(education) 8. Housing In addition, one out of three parolees recidivates in less than 6 months—this is the critical intervention window where CREST services will be most effective. Implementation of the CREST service package will help realize Goal 6 of the Strategic Plan: Rehabilitation and Reentry, while incorporating the post-custody suggestions contained in the CDCR's Rehabilitation Strike Team Report and the Expert Panel Report, providing services based on the available research. These include: 12. Assurance of community services to assist parolees upon release 13. Utilization of a risk assessment tool upon release 14. Development of a release to employment plan 15. AcademicJVocational/Financial Education 16. Substance Abuse Treatment 17. Drug-free housing 18. Anger/Aggression Management 19. Family Relationships 20. Criminogenic thinking 21. Positive reinforcement 22. Strong CSU-based research/evaluation component CREST utilizes aspects of the following successful prisoner reentry programs: Residential Multi-Service Center, Weed and Seed, VISTA Amencorps, Community Oriented Policing Services, and the current best practices of San Diego, Santa Barbara and East Palo Alto. From a cost/benefit perspective, according to the Strike Team Report, CDCR currently spends $43,300.00 (p. 10) per inmate per year resulting in an average daily cost of incarceration of$118.60, of which $2,053 ($5.62 per day) of that amount is spent on services. The average daily cost per parolee a comprehensive CREST service CREST 23 , e t enee Helping People Come Home City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST package is around $70.00 per day (including anticipated food and housing needs). This results in a $50.00 savings for each day an individual parolee remains out of prison. It is difficult to accurately calculate secondary positive benefits related to a reduction in recidivism. Keeping with CDCR's renewed emphasis on rehabilitation and the willingness of the City and County of San Bernardino to participate in the AB 900, the community based CREST program is poised to begin implementation of a comprehensive package of evidence based services designed to increase the public safety for all of San Bernardino's citizens. CREST 24 City of San Bernardino-Parolee Reentry Strategic Plan CREST Expert Panel Report t; t Other Best Strike Team Practice Report Programs CREST ? . Little Hoover Independent Commission Review Panel The CREST program is based on CDCR's Expert Panel Report and other sound , "best practice" programs. CREST zs -... rrc:..-a:.c. n:r. 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Estimating the Need for Substance Abuse Treatment in Maryland: An Update of Reuter et al. (1998). College Park, M.D.: Center for Substance Abuse Research. Young, Douglas, Faye S. Taxman, and James M. Byrne. 2002. Engaging the Community in Offender Reentry. College Park, M.D. Bureau of Governmental Research. CREST �.,.e . . . 30 H,He "s P� ,P�� e Cith of San Bernardino,Second Chance Act. Proposal to L.S. Department of.Justice. Bureau of.lustice Assistance.Second Chance Act adult and.Ju%enile Offender Reentry Demonstration Projects.CFDA 1116.812 ATTACHMENT 3 Letters of Support Please Note: A letter from Senator Barbara Boxer has been sent directly to the U.S. Department of Justice. A letter from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Secretary, Matthew Cate is pending. Letters Attached From: City of San Bernardino Mayor, Patrick Morris Congressman Joe Baca 140W Paue 1 of 1 �tR"akoifb OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PATRICK J. MORRIS 0 2 300 North D Street San Bernardino,CA 92418 909384.5133•Fax 909.384.5067 HUED 1N www.sbcity.org The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. United States Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington,DC 20530-001 RE: City of San Bernardino Second Chance Grant Application Dear Mr. Holder, This letter is to support the City of San Bernardino's application for Second Chance Act funding for our community's reentry collaborative, known as the Community Reentry Education/Employment Service and Training(CREST)program. The CREST program developed in San Bernardino is a collaboration of nonprofit, state,county and local agencies proposing to provide comprehensive reentry services to parolees and their families through evidence-based programming at a day reporting center. The City of San Bernardino has been greatly impacted by parolees returning to our community. E Our city of over 200,000 residents has approximately 2,000 parolees at any given time. A 2008 ® study done by California State University, San Bernardino, found that our city has 10% of the County of San Bernardino's population, and 23% of its parolee population. The City of San Bernardino is anticipating the return of another 300 to 400 parolees this year, given the State of California's budget crisis and the subsequent changes in prison terms and parole supervision.The problem may be compounded further by the Federal Court's findings regarding the overcrowding in California's state prisons,and the need to reduce the overcrowded conditions. That matter is now before the United States Supreme Court. Last fall I was invited to meet with Vice President Biden, along with a small number of other Mayors whose cities have been disproportionately impacted by reentering parolees. The Vice President encouraged us to apply for the Second Chance Act funds to provide research-based programs to our returning parolee population that would reduce recidivism and increase public safety. The CREST program will help achieve this goal in San Bernardino I encourage your support for our Second Chance Act grant application. Sincerely, Patrick J. Morris Mayor City of San Bernardino JOE BACA COMMITTEES 439C DISTRICT,CALWORNU AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE WASHINGTON OFFICE: CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE 9. 2245 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS, WASHINGTON.DC 20515-0543 OVERSIGHT,NUTRITION,ANT FORESTRY PHONE:(202)225-6161 FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE FAA:(202)225-8671 y!{ E�(� E-IMAIL: CONG.BACA�IOMAIL.HOUSE.GCV Longrrso of the 11nited -tztte$ NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE DISTRICT OFFICE: 201 NORTH E STREET,,SUITE 102 NvusF of lepre5entcatiUe5 CAUCUSES SAN BERNARDINO,CA 92401 CONGRESSIONAL HISPANW CAUCUS PHONE:(909)885-BACA(2222) FAA:(9091888-5959 CHAIR,CORPORATE AMERICA TASK FORCE COMMUNICATIONS,TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ARTS TASK FORCE January 26, 2010 BLUE DOG COR ITWN Mr. Charles McNeely j City Manager, City of San Bernardino 300 N. D Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 Dear Mr. McNeely, I enthusiastically support the effort of the City of San Bernardino in their application to the U.S. .. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Demonstration Projects,FY 2010 Competitive Grant .opportunity. The City of San Bernardino is unique in the number of parolees, the paradigm shift that has occurred and the dedication of a diverse group of people and organizations committed to ensuring success of individuals returning to the community after incarceration. San Bernardino County is home to the nation's third highest number of parolees and the City of San Bernardino has a disproportionate number of those parolees residing within its limits. In 2004, a group came together to create the Community Reentry Education/Employment Services and Training Program (CREST). The group consists of government organizations, education providers and nonprofit experts in the field of reentry. Even with the ongoing fiscal emergency in California, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has committed to the City of San Bernardino's reentry efforts by providing $1.2 million for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, San Bernardino Parolee Day Reporting Center. Funding for the Second Chance Act will supplement and enrich the basic services provided by the San Bernardino City Day Reporting Center. I am committed not only to the rehabilitation, training and education of our parolees,but the institution of prevention mechanisms to prevent reoccurring incarceration i.e., counseling, mentoring programs and immediate job training and placement assistance to aid these individuals i in transitioning back into the community as productive citizens. I have supported and partnered with a number of community based organizations through town hall meetings,job and education summits, and have provided representation on a number of community based organizations' Board of Directors. I have also passed and will continue to propose and ultimately pass legislation to provide funding resources for these needed services. I look forward to seeing the enrichment of the services and administration of this innovative project come to fruition for the community of San Bernardino. 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