Measure 1224

What services are supported, in whole or in part, by OJJDP’s grant funds? Select all that apply.

RequiredoutcomeFY2026Q1

Answer options: o School-based programs o Family-based programs o Community engagement o Substance use disorder treatment o Mental health treatment o Medical services o Crisis response o Trauma-informed services o Case management o Mentoring o Support groups o Life skills o Referrals to community-based services o Wraparound services o Other, specify: ____ School-based programs involve classroom curricula to build skills such as refusal skills, social competence, or emotional regulation. Family-based programs include parent training, workshops, or home visits to strengthen family bonds and communication. Community engagement involves awareness campaigns or events with a specific outcome focus, such as reducing stigma or promoting healthy choices. Substance use disorder treatment usually offers individual, group, or family therapy sessions and typically focuses on understanding the nature of addiction, becoming drug-free, and preventing relapse. Mental health treatment refers to a range of therapeutic strategies used to address mental illnesses, mental health conditions, and behavioral health issues, including psychotherapy, medication, support groups, and lifestyle changes, often in a combination approach for a more effective recovery plan. Medical services provide healthcare access to youth, such as treatment for physical health or assistance with health coverage like Medicaid, and promote overall health and reduce the risk of returning to the juvenile justice system by addressing health-related barriers to successful community reintegration. Crisis response services are organized systems providing immediate, community-based help for mental health, substance use, or other critical situations, aiming to resolve crises effectively, prevent escalation, and divert people from the justice system by connecting them with appropriate care, often through call centers, mobile teams, and stabilization facilities. Trauma-informed services rely on understanding the physical, social, and emotional impact of trauma on the individual, as well as on the professionals who help them. This understanding guides practices and services that promote recovery and healing for people in the justice system who have been impacted by trauma. Case management is a comprehensive process of assessing needs, developing a plan, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress. Mentoring provides structured relationships where individuals guide and support the personal growth of others. These services facilitate skill transfer, career development, and the building of confidence by fostering supportive, trusted relationships through which mentors share knowledge and insights to help mentees reach their full potential. Support Groups are safe spaces where young people facing similar challenges—like mental health struggles or substance use—connect, share experiences, build coping skills, and find validation, fostering a sense of belonging and reducing isolation through shared understanding, often facilitated by trained adults or older peers. These groups can empower youth to develop self-esteem, communication, and problem-solving skills by learning from each other in a relatable, non-judgmental environment. Life skills services support youth in achieving and maintaining stability and avoiding future contact with the juvenile justice system. Examples include interventions that help young people learn about communication, relationships with other people, team-working, problem-solving, self-regulation, self-management, and other abilities that support personal and academic or workplace success. Referrals to community-based services are intended to assist youth (and/or their families) in obtaining community resources such as health care, mental health care, employability development and job training, and other social services. Wraparound services provide intensive, individualized, and community-based support for youth, creating a team around the youth and family to build on strengths and achieve goals. Typically, wraparound services are a family-driven process, involving a dedicated team (facilitator, clinician, family partner, etc.) and resources like therapy, case management, mentoring, and help accessing mental health and substance abuse treatment or counseling, all coordinated to create a holistic plan that respects the family's preferences.

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