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Prepared from Grant Precedent, 2026-10-23; data as of precedent 2026-10-21, measures 2026-10-22.

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Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

15 of 43 measures shown.

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: For example, all funds have been expended and the award is in the process of closing out in the Justice Grants System (JustGrants). A. Yes/No. (If Yes, answer the Semiannual Narrative Questions.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/byrne-scip-measures.pdf

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If Yes, the program becomes operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. B. If No, select from the following responses: Select All That Reason(s) for No Grant Activity During the Reporting Period Apply In procurement. ☐ Project or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state governing agency. ☐ Seeking subcontractors (request for proposal stage only). ☐ Waiting to hire project manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff. ☐ Paying for the program using prior federal funds. ☐ Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending). ☐ Still seeking budget approval. ☐ Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete the application. ☐ Other. ☐
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/byrne-scip-measures.pdf

Have you established the required Crisis Intervention Program Advisory Board in place to help guide your program?

Indicate which Advisory Board participants are actively engaged with your grant-funded program. Applicants must form a board that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from law enforcement, the community, courts, prosecution, behavioral health providers, victim services, and/or legal counsel. [Carry forward]

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. State law enforcement. B. Local law enforcement. C. Federal law enforcement (e.g., Federal Bureau of Investigation). D. State prosecutors. E. Local prosecutors. F. Federal prosecutors (e.g., Assistant U.S. Attorney). G. Attorneys general. H. Judges. I. Behavioral health care providers. J. Victim services. K. Schools, colleges, and/or universities. L. Community members. M. If Other, please explain:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/byrne-scip-measures.pdf

Please identify which types of projects your program funding will support. Select all that apply.

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Specialized court-based programs such as drug, mental health, and veterans treatment courts, including those that specifically accept clients with firearm violations. B. Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Programs. C. Other related programs and initiatives.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/byrne-scip-measures.pdf

Please provide a brief description for each of the projects selected in question 5. [Carry forward]

Does your program include a researcher or a research partner?

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Where applicable, this can include state statistical analysis centers or in-house research capacity within your agency. [Carry forward] B. No. (If No, skip to the next section.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/byrne-scip-measures.pdf

Provide the primary point of contact (POC) for the researcher/research partner that your agency will be working with as part of Byrne SCIP. If there has been a change in the researcher/research partner POC, please update. [Carry forward]

Please identify which of the following crisis intervention program activities took place (or will take place) using program funds for either a new program or the enhancement of an existing program. [Carry forward]

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: N/A New Existing Program Activities Program Program Gun violence courts that connect clients who are at risk of committing gun violence or becoming victims of gun violence with community resources. ☐ ☐ ☐ Other specialty courts (e.g., drug, mental health, and veterans treatment courts) that place a new or special emphasis on clients who are at risk of committing gun violence or ☐ ☐ ☐ becoming victims of gun violence. Technology or information-sharing solutions for ensuring public safety/public health stakeholders such as law enforcement, probation, prosecutors, the courts, and public ☐ ☐ ☐ defenders are informed when a prohibited person attempts to purchase a firearm. Development and implementation of validated gun violence risk assessment tools. ☐ ☐ ☐ Assertive community treatment programs that provide case management, and navigation programs to connect at-risk individuals with crisis intervention services. ☐ ☐ ☐ Triage services, mobile crisis units (both co-responder and civilian models), and peer support specialists. ☐ ☐ ☐ Technological supports and/or telehealth initiatives (e.g., smartphone applications, teleconferencing) to help families and patients navigate mental health and related ☐ ☐ ☐ systems, technology solutions for telehealth visits outside the hospital. Behavioral health responses and civil legal responses to support behavioral health responses to individuals in crisis (e.g., civil commitment treatment orders such as outpatient, commitment, or Assisted Outpatient Treatment, establishment of guardians, ☐ ☐ ☐ confidentiality, and the duty to protect others – Not Extreme Risk Protection Order programs [ERPOs]). Other. ☐ ☐ ☐
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/byrne-scip-measures.pdf

Please identify any additional crisis intervention program activities that took place (or will take place) using program funds for either a new program or the enhancement of an existing program. [Carry forward]

As of October 2023, this question is no longer required as part of the performance measures. This question has been replaced by the following question.

Describe any measures taken to safeguard the constitutional rights of individuals subject to crisis intervention programs or initiatives implemented under this award.

Describe any assistance provided to subrecipients and other program stakeholders related to safeguarding the constitutional rights of individuals subject to crisis intervention programs or initiatives implemented under this award.

During the reporting period, were program funds used to carry out Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)?

Indicate the type of ERPO activity funded: Select all that apply.

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Establishing new ERPO Program – Local. B. Establishing new ERPO Program – State. C. Establishing new ERPO Program – Tribal. D. Enhancing ERPO Program – Local. E. Enhancing ERPO Program – State. F. Enhancing ERPO Program – Tribal.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 5, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/byrne-scip-measures.pdf

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), Collaborative Mental Health and Anti-Recidivism Initiative

15 of 34 measures shown.

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: For example, were all funds expended and is the award in the process of closing out in the Grants Management System? A. Yes/No (If Yes, answer the semiannual narrative questions.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/CollabMH-Measures.pdf

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If you select Yes, the program becomes operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. Reason(s) for no grant activity during the reporting period Select all that apply In procurement ☐ Project or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state ☐ governing agency Seeking subcontractors (Request for Proposal stage only) ☐ Waiting to hire project manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff ☐ Paying for the program using prior federal funds ☐ Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending) ☐ Still seeking budget approval from BJA ☐ Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete agreements ☐ Other ☐ If Other, please explain.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/CollabMH-Measures.pdf

Enter the number of grant-funded trainings conducted during the reporting period.

Enter the number of judges/court professionals represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

Enter the number of law enforcement personnel represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

Enter the number of corrections officers represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

Enter the number of probation/parole officers represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

Enter the number of behavioral health providers represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

Enter the number of other individuals represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

Describe the screening process at intake.

Describe any changes made to the screening process as a result of the grant funding during the reporting period?

Enter the number of program participants during the reporting period.

Of the number of program participants, enter the number screened at intake this reporting period.

Enter the total number of individuals screened since the start of the award.

Enter the number of people identified with substance use disorders since the start of the award.

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Responses Program

15 of 63 measures shown.

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: For example, all funds have been expended and the award is in the process of closing out in the Grants Management System. If you select Yes, you will be directed to answer the Closeout questions. These are one- time-only questions that you will answer prior to report closeout. A. Yes/No (If Yes, answer the Closeout questions and create a final report.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If you select Yes, the program becomes operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. B. If No, select from the following responses: Select Reason(s) for no grant activity during the reporting period all that apply In procurement Program or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state governing agency Seeking subcontractors (request for proposal stage only) Waiting to hire program manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff Paying for the program using prior federal funds Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending) Still seeking budget BJA approval Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete the application Other If Other, explain
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

What obstacles, if any, did you encounter over the last reporting period that has had an impact to your program?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. A. ____ Not applicable – No obstacles or barriers B. ____ Access to data C. ____ Number of referrals to our program D. ____ Collaboration/coordination between partner agencies E. ____ Hiring program staff F. ____ Staff turnover G. ____ Retaining treatment staff H. ____ Competing agency priorities I. ____ Funding J. ____ Legal obstacles K. ____ Concerns about confidentiality L. ____ Differences in strategy between partners M. ____ Enrollment in health insurance N. ____ Engagement in treatment O. ____ Technology challenges P. ____ Federal grant administration issues (e.g., unable to secure approval) Q. ____ Other, explain: ____
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Do you have an established, regularly convening advisory group (e.g., working group or committee) in place to help guide your program? [Carry forward]

Please indicate which activities the advisory group engaged in during the reporting period.

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. [Carry forward] A. ____ Briefed agency leaders B. ____ Discussed advisory group membership/participation C. ____ Conducted program planning activities D. ____ Discussed resource needs/resource sharing E. ____ Met with community members F. ____ Reviewed research/analysis products and shared data G. ____ Discussed program performance H. ____ Engaged in operational activities (e.g., sharing of programmatic data to inform day-to-day operations of the program) I. ____ Shared individual-level data to inform case planning J. ____ Worked with stakeholders and/or program personnel on problem solving issues K. ____ Engaged in sustainability planning L. ____ Provided program updates/reports to stakeholders and/or program personnel M. ____ Other, explain: ____
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Rate the following advisory group partners based on this statement: “This partner is actively involved in a Connect and Protect-funded initiative this reporting period.” Rate your partners on a scale of 1–5 as indicated below. If you have multiple partners in a category, rate them as a whole. If a partner fits in more than one category, rate them in the one category that

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: best fits. Please do not rate yourself. [Carry forward] Partner ylgnortS eergasiD eergasiD eergA rehtieN eergasiD ron eergA eergA ylgnortS This partner is actively involved in the program N/A 1 2 3 4 5 State leadership (e.g., governor’s office) Tribal leadership (e.g., tribal council) Local leadership (e.g., mayor’s office) Federal law enforcement agencies State law enforcement agencies Local law enforcement agencies (including detectives/investigators) Victim services Pretrial service organizations U.S. Attorney’s Office Prosecution Public defense Courts Community corrections (probation/parole) Corrections Health care providers Mental health care providers Substance use disorder treatment providers Child protective services Community-based service providers (e.g., housing, employment) Community groups (e.g., neighborhood watch, community center) People with lived experiences (e.g., people who were formerly incarcerated) Faith-based organizations Subject matter experts Foundations/Philanthropic organizations Partner ylgnortS eergasiD eergasiD eergA rehtieN eergasiD ron eergA eergA ylgnortS Researcher, evaluator, or statistical analysis center Training and technical assistance provider(s) Tribal criminal justice agencies Businesses K-12 schools Public services (e.g., trash collection, public works) Other If Other, explain:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Is your agency program at the planning or implementation phase of the grant?

Please describe the status of the following program planning activities:

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Planning Guide Activities N/A Complete In Progress Not Started Developed a working group Identified target population Identified evidence-based services and support Developed an inventory of services and programming Developed screening and assessment processes Created system-wide definitions Identified system gaps Developed sustainability plan Developed a plan to collect data/track program progress Developed an implementation plan Other If Other, explain
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Does your partner plan to implement a validated risk/needs assessment screening tool?

If Yes, answer the following questions:

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Will you or a partner use the validated risk/needs assessment screening tool? B. Which validated risk/needs assessment screening tool will you use? C. Describe the decisions the risk/needs assessment screening tool will inform:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 5, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

If No, answer the following questions:

  • Code: Q11
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Are you funded to use a validated risk/needs assessment screening tool? (Yes/No) B. Do you plan on using a validated risk/needs assessment screening sometime in the future? (Yes/No) C. Would you consider using a validated risk/needs assessment screening tool? (Yes/No) D. Are you using any type of screening tool in your program? (Yes/No) E. If Yes, describe the tool:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 5, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Does your agency have policies in place for responding to calls for service involving a mental health crisis?

If Yes, does your policy address the following?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. In Policy Addresses N/A Yes No Progress How to code mental health-related calls Youth mental health-related calls Getting people connected to services Conducting field assessments Information sharing with other agencies/partners Coding and completing incident reports Other If Other, explain
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 5, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Does your agency have protocols in place for training dispatchers on how to respond to mental health-related calls for service?

Enter the number of people within your agency/program for the measures below that occurred as of the last day of the reporting period.

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Number of People Measure Number How many mental health professionals have been trained in A. police/mental health collaboration? B. How many sworn personnel are in your agency? How many sworn personnel are eligible to attend training on how to C. appropriately respond to those with a mental health crisis? How many sworn personnel are trained on how to appropriately respond to D. those with a mental health crisis?
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 6, https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/bja/files/media/document/Connect-and-Protect-Measures.pdf

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program

15 of 19 measures shown.

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If yes, the program becomes operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. B. No. (If no, select from the following responses and answer the Semiannual Narrative Questions). Reason(s) for No Grant Activity During the Reporting Period Select All That Apply In procurement. ☐ Project or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state governing agency. ☐ Seeking subcontractors (Request for Proposal stage only). ☐ Waiting to hire project manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff. ☐ Paying for the program activities using outside funds. ☐ Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending). ☐ Still seeking budget approval from BJA. ☐ Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete agreements. ☐ Other. ☐ If other, please explain:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/de-escalation-crt-measures.pdf

Select your funding category.

Select the training type of training program you will implement with BJA program funds. Select all that apply.

Under what circumstances do staff/officers participate in your training program?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. A. Onboarding or new staff/officer training. B. Staff/officer training required on a regular schedule (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.). C. Staff/officers are referred for this type of training in response to a complaint. D. Staff/officers are referred for this type of training following a use-of-force incident. E. If other, please describe:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/de-escalation-crt-measures.pdf

As of the last day of the reporting period, has the grant funded training been provided to staff/officers in your agency?

What is the total number of staff/officers in your agency who are expected to receive this training under your grant program?

How many staff/officers received the grant funded training during the reporting period?

Are you tracking outcomes to assess whether the training is affecting officer behavior or crisis response outcomes?

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: B. No, but we plan to implement outcome tracking. (Skip to Semiannual Narrative Questions). C. No, we do not plan to implement outcome tracking. (Skip to Semiannual Narrative Questions).
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/de-escalation-crt-measures.pdf

Describe how you are measuring whether officers are successfully applying de-escalation and crisis intervention skills in the field?

Have you implemented any new or revised protocols for responding to individuals in crisis resulting from this grant?

Describe the protocol changes and their implementation status.

Is your program conducting an implementation evaluation?

  • Code: Q12
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Yes, evaluation is currently underway. B. Yes, evaluation is being planned but not yet started. C. No, but we are conducting informal internal monitoring. D. No evaluation is planned.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/de-escalation-crt-measures.pdf

If you selected A or B above, please describe the following:

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Evaluation design or approach B. Current status C. Any preliminary findings and how they have informed program adjustments In this module, you will consider the goals you hope to achieve with your funding. Your goals should align with your approved application and program budget. Once submitted, these goals should remain unchanged throughout the life of the award, unless discussed with your grant manager. Set S·M·A·R·T goals to clarify the scope of your priorities. • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Relevant • Time-bound If you have multiple goals, please provide updates on each one separately. Please answer the following questions every semiannual reporting period (January and July of each year), based on your grant-funded activities. Please ensure your responses are complete, comprehensive, and specific to this award.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/de-escalation-crt-measures.pdf

What were your accomplishments, including any progress made toward achieving your grant-funded program goals during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Your response should outline any actions executed by your agency in the overall implementation of your award, administrative or programmatic. Please ensure your program goals relate back to your approved application and program budget. Generally, you should describe more than one accomplishment.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/de-escalation-crt-measures.pdf

What challenges did you encounter, if any, within the reporting period that prevented you from reaching your goals or milestones?

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), Improving Adult and Juvenile Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program

15 of 54 measures shown.

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: For example, all funds have been expended and the award is in the process of closing out in the Justice Grants (JustGrants) system. If you select Yes, you will be directed to answer the questions in the Semiannual Narrative Questions section. These are one-time-only questions that you will answer prior to report closeout. A. Yes/No (If Yes, answer the Semiannual Narrative Questions and create a final report.)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If Yes, the program becomes operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. B. If No, select from the following responses: Reason(s) for no grant activity during the reporting period Select all that apply In procurement ☐ Project or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state governing ☐ agency Seeking subcontractors (request for proposal stage only) ☐ Waiting to hire project manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff ☐ Paying for the program using prior federal funds ☐ Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending) ☐ Still seeking budget approval ☐ Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete the application ☐ Other ☐ If Other, explain:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

Which phase of the grant were you in during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. A. Planning the action plan B. Implemented/Completed activities driven by the action plan C. Writing the final report
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

If you were involved in the planning phase, describe what activities you completed during this reporting period.

If you were involved in the implementation plan phase, describe what activities you completed during this reporting period.

What is the target population that your program serves?

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. A. Males B. Females C. Youth (under 18 years) D. Young adults (18–25 years) E. Adults (over 25 years) F. High risk and/or high need (based on criminogenic risks/needs) G. Medium risk and/or medium need (based on criminogenic risks/needs) H. Low risk and/or low need (based on criminogenic risks/needs) I. Individuals with mental illnesses J. Individuals with substance use disorders K. Individuals with co-occurring mental illnesses and substance use disorders L. There are no specific characteristics for target population M. Other N. If Other, describe: ____
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

In which setting(s) does your program provide participants with services (case management, delivery of services, or facilitation of connection to services)?

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Choose the option that applies best. A. Pre-release (before release from a correctional facility, other detention, halfway house, etc.) B. Post-release C. Both
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

Indicate if your Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry (CSCR)-funded program serves individuals from any of the following criminal justice settings. Select all that apply.

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Treatment court program B. Tribal courts C. Pre-trial detention D. Jail-based program focused on programming while individuals are in custody E. Jail-based reentry program focused on preparing individuals to leave jail custody F. Prison program focused on programming while individuals are in custody G. Prison reentry program focused on preparing individuals to leave prison H. Community supervision I. Other (explain): ____ J. N/A—The CSCR-funded program does not target individuals from a specific criminal justice setting
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

What additional transitional services are CSCR grant funds supporting in whole or in part?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. A. N/A—This program is not providing recovery support with CSCR funds B. Crisis response C. Crisis stabilization D. Case planning and management E. Screening assessment for mental illnesses and substance use disorders F. Peer support or recovery coaching G. Recovery support services H. Mentoring I. Family-based treatment/counseling J. Family reunification services K. Cognitive behavioral therapies to address criminogenic risk factors L. Prescriptions for psychiatric medication M. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) N. Food and nutrition assistance O. Housing support services P. Employment assistance Q. Faith-based support R. Vocational training S. Education (e.g., GED support) T. Childcare U. Transportation assistance V. Assistance with accessing health care coverage W. Tribal/Cultural healing X. Civil legal assistance Y. Primary health Z. Mental health AA. Other (explain): ____ There may be wide variation among CSCR efforts concerning what activities constitute meaningful engagement, as well as expectations for participants to meet specific program requirements and criteria. Information from the questions in this section should be interpreted in light of grant program design and is not meant for comparison across diverse programs. Participants served includes participants to whom you have provided services and treatments directly through your organization, as well as through referrals to other organizations. This number should include all participants served by your CSCR-funded program, whether they were still engaged with your program or not. Participants still engaged with the program should include all participants still engaged as of the end of the reporting period. Participants no longer engaged with the program should include all participants served by your CSCR-funded program (since the grant began) who are no longer engaged, whether their engagement stopped in this reporting period or a previous one. This number should include both individuals that completed the program requirements and those that did not.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 3, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

How many individuals do you plan to provide services to over the life of the grant?

Since the beginning of your grant, how many participants has your program served (cumulative)?

Out of the total number of participants your program has served since the start of your grant, how many are:

  • Code: Q12
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Still engaged with your program ____ B. No longer engaged with your program ____ C. Needed crisis response and stabilization ____
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

Out of the total number of participants no longer engaged with your program since the start of the grant, how many have completed or not completed program requirements related to improving chances for successful reentry?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Such requirements/criteria can include completion of program milestones (e.g., a course of training, treatment plan) and/or meeting criteria indicative of improved chances of successful reentry (e.g., obtaining employment or housing). A. Completed all program requirements or met program criteria ____ B. Have not completed all program requirements or met program criteria ____ Answer the following questions related to your CSCR-funded program’s use of screening and assessment tools (e.g., tools assessing criminogenic risk, substance use, and mental health)
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 4, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/cscr-measures.pdf

Are criminogenic risks and/or needs assessment tool(s) used to inform the services provided to participants?

Are the criminogenic risks and/or needs assessment tool(s)results used to determine who is admitted as a participant to the CSCR-funded program?

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ OJP), Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative

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Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: There is grant activity when the grantee has obligated, expended, or drawn down grant funds to implement objectives proposed in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-approved grant application. If yes, the program becomes operational and should remain so until the grant closes out. B. No. (If no, select from the following responses). Reason(s) for No Grant Activity During the Reporting Period Select All That Apply In procurement. ☐ Project or budget not approved by agency, county, city, or state governing agency. ☐ Seeking subcontractors (Request for Proposal stage only). ☐ Waiting to hire project manager, additional staff, or coordinating staff. ☐ Paying for the program activities using outside funds. ☐ Administrative hold (e.g., court case pending). ☐ Still seeking budget approval from BJA. ☐ Waiting for partners or collaborators to complete agreements. ☐ Other. ☐ If other, please explain:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/psmhi-measures.pdf

How many individuals were brought to a crisis stabilization center by law enforcement during the reporting period?

Does your crisis stabilization center offer the following for law enforcement referrals or drop- offs?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select the option that best describes your current setup. A. Yes, law-enforcement has 24/7 drop-off access with a no-refusal policy and streamlined intake protocols. B. Yes, drop-off access exists, but hours are limited and/or intake protocols are inconsistent. C. Yes, but drop-off’s may be refused depending on capacity or clinical criteria. D. No, law-enforcement referrals are not accepted for direct drop-off. E. If other, please describe:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/psmhi-measures.pdf

On average, how much total time did officers spend per behavioral-health related call during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: A. Not sure/Not tracked. B. Less than 30 minutes. REVISED SEPTEMBER 2025 C. 30–60 minutes. D. 1–2 hours. E. Over 2 hours.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 1, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/psmhi-measures.pdf

On average, how much time did officers spend at receiving facilities (e.g., drop-off locations, crisis stabilization centers) per individual during the reporting period?

Which of the following services were provided to participants across all partnering agencies during the reporting period?

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Select all that apply. A. Screening and assessment using risk and needs based assessment tools. B. Crisis stabilization. C. Civil commitment evaluation capacity. D. Assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). E. Outpatient mental health disorder treatment. F. Inpatient mental health disorder treatment or referrals to inpatient treatment. G. Substance use disorder treatment with treatment compliance monitoring. H. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT). I. Overdose prevention. J. Recovery support services. K. Medication bridging services. L. Reentry services coordinated with justice system partners. M. Housing navigation with public order compliance requirements. N. If other, please explain:
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, p. 2, https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/psmhi-measures.pdf

Were any of the services listed above delivered via telehealth during the report period?

How many participants were referred for services during the reporting period?

How many participants were provided services during the reporting period?

During the reporting period, how many participants had an individualized treatment or service plan developed by the program or partnering entities?

Of those with active treatment plans, how many individuals continued participation in services throughout the reporting period?

How many individuals were offered services during homeless or encampment outreach efforts during the reporting period?

How many individuals accepted/engaged in services due to homeless or encampment outreach efforts during the reporting period?

What percentage of participants, after their initial screening or assessment by your program or partnering entities, were referred to services within 72 hours of initial contact or referral (e.g., crisis stabilization, treatment, etc.)?

Since the start of the award, what percentage of participants remained stably housed and compliant with treatment or public order requirements 30 days after starting services?

What you can collect, and how

Tier 1 is collected today from your own records. Tier 2 needs one free instrument. Tier 3 needs a partner under a data agreement. A measure that matches no rule has no tier.

Tier 1: Collect today from your own records

Enter the number of grant-funded trainings conducted during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of judges/court professionals represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of law enforcement personnel represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of corrections officers represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of probation/parole officers represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of behavioral health providers represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of other individuals represented in training sessions conducted during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of program participants during the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Of the number of program participants, enter the number screened at intake this reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the total number of individuals screened since the start of the award.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Enter the number of people identified with substance use disorders since the start of the award.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Rate the following advisory group partners based on this statement: “This partner is actively involved in a Connect and Protect-funded initiative this reporting period.” Rate your partners on a scale of 1–5 as indicated below. If you have multiple partners in a category, rate them as a whole. If a partner fits in more than one category, rate them in the one category that

  • Collect today from your own records. An output the funder classes as a count of activity.

Enter the number of people within your agency/program for the measures below that occurred as of the last day of the reporting period.

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

How many staff/officers received the grant funded training during the reporting period?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Since the beginning of your grant, how many participants has your program served (cumulative)?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Out of the total number of participants your program has served since the start of your grant, how many are:

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Out of the total number of participants no longer engaged with your program since the start of the grant, how many have completed or not completed program requirements related to improving chances for successful reentry?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

How many individuals were brought to a crisis stabilization center by law enforcement during the reporting period?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

How many participants were referred for services during the reporting period?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

How many participants were provided services during the reporting period?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

During the reporting period, how many participants had an individualized treatment or service plan developed by the program or partnering entities?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Of those with active treatment plans, how many individuals continued participation in services throughout the reporting period?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

How many individuals were offered services during homeless or encampment outreach efforts during the reporting period?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

How many individuals accepted/engaged in services due to homeless or encampment outreach efforts during the reporting period?

  • Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records.

Implementation question, answered from program records

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

Have you established the required Crisis Intervention Program Advisory Board in place to help guide your program?

Does your program include a researcher or a research partner?

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

Do you have an established, regularly convening advisory group (e.g., working group or committee) in place to help guide your program? [Carry forward]

Is your agency program at the planning or implementation phase of the grant?

Does your agency have policies in place for responding to calls for service involving a mental health crisis?

If Yes, does your policy address the following?

Does your agency have protocols in place for training dispatchers on how to respond to mental health-related calls for service?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

As of the last day of the reporting period, has the grant funded training been provided to staff/officers in your agency?

Are you tracking outcomes to assess whether the training is affecting officer behavior or crisis response outcomes?

Have you implemented any new or revised protocols for responding to individuals in crisis resulting from this grant?

Is your program conducting an implementation evaluation?

Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

Are the criminogenic risks and/or needs assessment tool(s)results used to determine who is admitted as a participant to the CSCR-funded program?

Was there grant activity during the reporting period?

Does your crisis stabilization center offer the following for law enforcement referrals or drop- offs?

Narrative response

Indicate which Advisory Board participants are actively engaged with your grant-funded program. Applicants must form a board that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from law enforcement, the community, courts, prosecution, behavioral health providers, victim services, and/or legal counsel. [Carry forward]

Please identify which types of projects your program funding will support. Select all that apply.

Please provide a brief description for each of the projects selected in question 5. [Carry forward]

Please identify which of the following crisis intervention program activities took place (or will take place) using program funds for either a new program or the enhancement of an existing program. [Carry forward]

Please identify any additional crisis intervention program activities that took place (or will take place) using program funds for either a new program or the enhancement of an existing program. [Carry forward]

Describe any measures taken to safeguard the constitutional rights of individuals subject to crisis intervention programs or initiatives implemented under this award.

Describe any assistance provided to subrecipients and other program stakeholders related to safeguarding the constitutional rights of individuals subject to crisis intervention programs or initiatives implemented under this award.

Indicate the type of ERPO activity funded: Select all that apply.

Describe the screening process at intake.

Describe any changes made to the screening process as a result of the grant funding during the reporting period?

What obstacles, if any, did you encounter over the last reporting period that has had an impact to your program?

Please indicate which activities the advisory group engaged in during the reporting period.

Please describe the status of the following program planning activities:

Select your funding category.

Select the training type of training program you will implement with BJA program funds. Select all that apply.

Describe how you are measuring whether officers are successfully applying de-escalation and crisis intervention skills in the field?

Describe the protocol changes and their implementation status.

If you selected A or B above, please describe the following:

What were your accomplishments, including any progress made toward achieving your grant-funded program goals during the reporting period?

What challenges did you encounter, if any, within the reporting period that prevented you from reaching your goals or milestones?

Which phase of the grant were you in during this reporting period?

If you were involved in the planning phase, describe what activities you completed during this reporting period.

If you were involved in the implementation plan phase, describe what activities you completed during this reporting period.

What is the target population that your program serves?

In which setting(s) does your program provide participants with services (case management, delivery of services, or facilitation of connection to services)?

Indicate if your Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry (CSCR)-funded program serves individuals from any of the following criminal justice settings. Select all that apply.

What additional transitional services are CSCR grant funds supporting in whole or in part?

Which of the following services were provided to participants across all partnering agencies during the reporting period?

What percentage of participants, after their initial screening or assessment by your program or partnering entities, were referred to services within 72 hours of initial contact or referral (e.g., crisis stabilization, treatment, etc.)?

Since the start of the award, what percentage of participants remained stably housed and compliant with treatment or public order requirements 30 days after starting services?

  • No cleared, validated, free outcome instrument exists for housing stability. The funder's own item (SAMHSA SUPRT-C client form, item A2d), an HMIS exit destination, or a partner record is the substitute.

Planning figure, no collection needed

Provide the primary point of contact (POC) for the researcher/research partner that your agency will be working with as part of Byrne SCIP. If there has been a change in the researcher/research partner POC, please update. [Carry forward]

Does your partner plan to implement a validated risk/needs assessment screening tool?

What is the total number of staff/officers in your agency who are expected to receive this training under your grant program?

How many individuals do you plan to provide services to over the life of the grant?

Tier not determined

As of October 2023, this question is no longer required as part of the performance measures. This question has been replaced by the following question.

During the reporting period, were program funds used to carry out Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)?

If Yes, answer the following questions:

If No, answer the following questions:

Under what circumstances do staff/officers participate in your training program?

Are criminogenic risks and/or needs assessment tool(s) used to inform the services provided to participants?

On average, how much total time did officers spend per behavioral-health related call during the reporting period?

On average, how much time did officers spend at receiving facilities (e.g., drop-off locations, crisis stabilization centers) per individual during the reporting period?

Were any of the services listed above delivered via telehealth during the report period?

What grantees achieved

4 grantees of Special Needs – Respite for Youth with Behavioral Health Conditions reported 31 results against targets over 4 periods; the median result was 111% of target (middle half 100% to 118%), and 77% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf.

1 grantee of Behavioral Evaluation reported 6 results against targets over 2 periods; the median result was 112% of target (middle half 111% to 112%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, program monitoring reports, https://www.jwbpinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/VII-C-Program-and-Financial-Monitoring-Information.pdf.

1 grantee of Family Support – Trauma – Trauma Counseling reported 6 results against targets over 2 periods; the median result was 118% of target (middle half 114% to 123%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf.

1 grantee of Family Supports - Trauma Counseling reported 3 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 115% of target (middle half 114% to 117%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf.

1 grantee of Simplified Point of Entry - 2-1-1 Behavioral Health reported 2 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 124% of target (middle half 123% to 124%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants: the source lists 4 rows for this program but none carries both a target and a result, so no attainment is computed. Source: HHS TAGGS award abstract targets, https://taggs.hhs.gov/Detail/AwardDetail?arg_AwardNum=H79SM086791&arg_ProgOfficeCode=80.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Mental Health - Community and Facility Services reported 387 results against targets over 22 periods; the median result was 97% of target (middle half 87% to 105%), and 45% met or exceeded the target. Source: Illinois Comptroller Public Accountability Reports, https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=601&FiscalYear=2022&ProgramAreaGroupID=3&ProgramID=1&UniqueProgramID=6011.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Mental Health Community and Facility Services reported 27 results against targets over 2 periods; the median result was 98% of target (middle half 92% to 105%), and 33% met or exceeded the target. Source: Illinois Comptroller Public Accountability Reports, https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=601&FiscalYear=2022&ProgramAreaGroupID=3&ProgramID=1&UniqueProgramID=6011.

8 of 12 matched precedent programs shown, largest first.

Target-setting language with precedent

Each item comes from one funder, one program or one department; none is a government-wide rule.

No target-setting clause from Justice in the library yet; the items below are the nearest precedent.

What reviewers penalize

These ten weaknesses recur in 17 published reviewer critiques, mostly U.S. Department of Education and NIH. The count is the number of critiques that name it, not a rate, and a reviewer comment is a judgment.

Protocol skeleton

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Measures: Is this the last reporting period for which the award will have data to report?; Was there grant activity during the reporting period?; Have you established the required Crisis Intervention Program Advisory Board in place to help guide your program?; Indicate which Advisory Board participants are actively engaged with your grant-funded program. Applicants must form a board that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from law enforcement, the community, courts, prosecution, behavioral health providers, victim services, and/or legal counsel. [Carry forward]; Please identify which types of projects your program funding will support. Select all that apply.; Please provide a brief description for each of the projects selected in question 5. [Carry forward]; Does your program include a researcher or a research partner?; Provide the primary point of contact (POC) for the researcher/research partner that your agency will be working with as part of Byrne SCIP. If there has been a change in the researcher/research partner POC, please update. [Carry forward]; Please identify which of the following crisis intervention program activities took place (or will take place) using program funds for either a new program or the enhancement of an existing program. [Carry forward]; Please identify any additional crisis intervention program activities that took place (or will take place) using program funds for either a new program or the enhancement of an existing program. [Carry forward]; As of October 2023, this question is no longer required as part of the performance measures. This question has been replaced by the following question.; Describe any measures taken to safeguard the constitutional rights of individuals subject to crisis intervention programs or initiatives implemented under this award.; and 70 more listed above. Baseline: ____ months from award, using ____. Targets: set from the observed baseline at month ____, or committed now as a change of ____ percentage points from baseline.

Missing-data plan (how dropout and missing observations will be handled): ____

Comparison group or baseline (what you compare against and how the groups started): ____

Fallback if recruitment, data access or the first analysis falls short: ____

Fidelity threshold (what counts as full implementation, and how it is measured): ____

Instrument named, with its validity evidence and its rights (license) status: ____

Numeric target for each measure (a number, not a direction): ____

Analysis for each outcome (method, comparison, adjustment): ____

Data protection and data management (who holds identifiable data, where, for how long): ____

Feedback schedule (who reviews the data, how often, and what changes as a result): ____

Evaluator role and independence (who evaluates and how they are separate from delivery): ____

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