Application Deadline: June 28, 2024
Application Deadline Extension: July 5, 2024
The Community Supervision Resource Center (CSRC) is accepting applications for short-term technical assistance designed to help probation agencies enhance staff recruitment, retention, and well-being. This competitive opportunity is funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and administered by the Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP).

Up to five (5) probation agencies will be selected to receive technical assistance. Each agency will be expected to:

- Form a local working group to improve their staff recruitment, retention, or wellness policies or practices
- Gather and analyze the agency’s relevant staffing data
- Use data-driven insights to identify policy and practice changes for improving staff recruitment, retention, or wellness
- Recommend and refine policy or practice changes to meet the agency’s needs
- Create a work plan to guide the implementation of the agreed-upon policy or practice changes

The CSRC and each agency will agree on the respective period of short-term technical assistance. Additionally, three representatives from each agency must attend a cross-site convening in Fall 2024. The CSRC will cover travel expenses. Each agency must also commit to participating in a follow-up assessment of the assistance received.

CSRC Contact: Jenna Mackey, Program Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy, jmackey@cepp.com.

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* 1) Please acknowledge the following statements:

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* 2) Please indicate the area(s) or issue(s) you anticipate addressing through technical assistance (select all that apply):

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* 3) What staff recruitment, retention, and/or wellness challenges led you to apply for this assistance? Have you previously attempted or implemented improvements to your recruitment and retention strategies? A minimum 250-word response is recommended, with a maximum of 500 words allowed.

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* 4) Explain how your probation agency could benefit from technical assistance to address the abovementioned challenges. What outcomes do you hope to achieve? A minimum 250-word response is recommended, with a maximum of 500 words allowed.

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* 5) Do you have any time constraints or deadlines for this assistance? A minimum 250-word response is recommended, with a maximum of 500 words allowed.

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* 6) How will your executive officer, management personnel, and line staff support and participate in this assistance? A minimum 250-word response is recommended, with a maximum of 500 words allowed.

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* 7) Are you currently receiving other technical assistance? If so, on what topics? A minimum 250-word response is recommended, with a maximum of 500 words allowed.

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* 8) Please attach any additional information (e.g., relevant data, policies, strategic plans) you believe will assist the CSRC team in making an informed decision about your application.

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Cooperative Agreement #15PBJA-22-GK-01739-MUMU, sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and administered by the Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP).

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