Office of Justice Programs

Description

OJJDP seeks to conduct a comprehensive process and rigorous impact evaluation of the Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring Initiative to determine the effectiveness of combining mentoring with other reentry services for participating juvenile offenders during their confinement, through their transition back to the community, and post-release. OJJDP will select one national evaluator to assess the implementation of these programs and their impact on service delivery and key outcomes for participating youth, including recidivism. This program will be authorized by an Act appropriating funds for the Department of Justice.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Barbara Tatem Kelley, Program Manager, at 202-616-9517 or e-mail barbara.kelley@usdoj.gov
barbara.kelley@usdoj.gov