This Second Chance Month, the Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering communities, agencies, and other stakeholders who work in the criminal justice, reentry services, and supportive housing sectors an opportunity to access enhanced funding and resources to help bolster their efforts to support people transitioning back into community life post-incarceration. Key opportunities are listed below.  

• The FY24 Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry initiative seeks to support the establishment, expansion, or improvement of treatment and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders during and after their incarceration, with a goal of reducing crime and recidivism while promoting long-term recovery. 

• The FY24 Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program focuses on supporting cross-system collaboration to improve clinical stabilization and support continuity of care and recovery during the transition to the community for individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. 

• An upcoming special webinar on Supporting Young Adults in Reentry through Medicaid Funding will highlight expanded health coverage opportunities for young adults exiting incarceration and underline strategic planning and implementation strategies to meet Medicaid requirements. 

• The Second Chance Act Pay for Success Program encourages state, local, and Tribal governments to adopt performance-based or outcomes-based contracting for reentry services, focusing on accountability and incentivized improvement. Watch the webinar recording here.  

• Lastly, the Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program supports community-based nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments in offering comprehensive reentry services, which can help provide seamless transitions for individuals reentering community life. 

While there can be many partners involved in a police-mental health collaboration (PMHC), day-to-day operations are typically overseen by a project coordinator and the PMHC’s interagency workgroup. This comprehensive handbook from the CSG Justice Center is designed to guide project coordinators through the process of planning, implementing, and continuously improving a PMHC. 

On April 18, 2024, The Black Women’s Health Forum will be hosting a conference that sheds light on the health of Black women in the Bay Area. The forum invites participants to a day filled with informative discussions aimed at enhancing health outcomes. Topics range from reproductive health to chronic diseases and mental wellness and address critical issues within the Black community. The event features keynote speaker Dr. Amanda P. Williams among other esteemed experts. The event is free and open to the public.  

This webinar will feature representatives from the Harris County (TX) Sherrif’s Office and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD who will discuss the Clinician and Officer Remote Evaluation program, a collaboration between multiple law enforcement agencies and The Harris Center.  

Wednesday, April 17, 2024  

2:00–3:30 p.m. ET 

This webinar will highlight how new legislation and Medicaid guidance offer health care access for young adults reentering society post-incarceration.  



Thursday, April 25, 2024  

2:00–3:00 p.m. ET 

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