Transcript Reclaiming Futures as part of the OJJDP required Three

Reclaiming Futures as part of the OJJDP
required Three-Year State Plan
A Presentation to State SAGs
Tom Begich
Developing RF in Your Three-Year Plan
• Identification of Purpose Areas (35 provided by
OJJDP) based on:
– Previous activities
– Data analysis and trends
– SAG ideas for improvement
• Development of the Problem Statement
• Identification of the Strategy
– Explicit designation of Reclaiming Futures
– Implied Substance Abuse improvements without
reference to RF
Potential Purpose Areas For RF
• #32 Substance Abuse
• #19 Juvenile Justice System Improvement
• #20 Mental Health Service (some sites)
• #21 Mentoring
Are there other areas? Depends on the focus of
your RF effort
Developing Interest in Substance Abuse
Issues
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Data analysis
SAG on board, State Agency on board
Identify potential sites
Secure site buy in
– RF site visit, or
– RF team to site
• Adopt RF in your three-year plan
3-Yr Planning
• Start with the end in mind – what does an optimal JJ system look
like (in your state) that includes integrated substance
abuse/mental health assessment, treatment, care coordination,
aftercare and relapse prevention
• As you’ve studied your JJ system, what gaps and/or challenges are
you currently facing that should be addressed by your next 3-year
plan related to youth with substance abuse and co-occurring
disorders? How can your SAG close those gaps?
• Driven by your analysis and description of your state system –
may want the total RF package in formative language, or if doing
elements, ensure that these elements are included in your SAG
strategic planning. Link the RF model’s elements to the mission,
vision, goals and objectives of your SAG
NC Ex.- Reviewed Program, State
Agency and Youth-Specific Data
• Looking at the array of providers, licensed professionals and
opportunities at the state level for capacity building (what do
we have in terms of existing capacity for evidence-based
screening, assessment, treatment, care coordination, natural
support network development, aftercare/reentry, and relapse
prevention?) What existing coalitions, providers, communities
may be ready (or close) to assume leadership and/or
implementation of RF? How can we grow more while still
moving toward adoption and implementation of RF in the
near future?
• What purpose areas and program standards can we use
(OJJDP) to link to RF based on the data we’ve found, and the
way that services are developed and delivered in NC?
SAG Involvement
• Training and education re: RF and its national evaluation
• Staff-focused training on the linkage between the 3-yr plan elements and how
RF and its components can truly enhance both the plan as well as the system
and consumer outcomes required (linking strategic plan to RF elements and
implementation)
• Reframing SAG members’ thinking toward full systems of care in the context of
the core protections, and evidence based funding that incorporates programs
and services that are validated and empirically supported
• In the RFP for federal (and other) funding, include language that allows for and
encourages evidence based substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorder
interventions
• Encourage SAG “selling” of RF and its elements in their agencies, local
jurisdictions, etc.
• Find a way to have JJ Specialist and/or other staff provide technical assistance
and grant development opportunities in locations around your state where
coalitions or providers could effectively deliver RF with fidelity and purpose (to
meet the goals of the SAG’s 3-yr plan)
Politics and Practicalities
• Find a champion! Should be very high ranking, visible, advocacy-minded official
(elected or appointed) that is committed to high quality, evidence based
practices in all elements of their role in state government
• Seek cross-agency communications and introductions of the RF model.
• Form a “state champions” or state leadership group that includes key
leadership, stakeholders, and potential funders
• Deliver what you promise – keep folks informed, answer the “what’s in it for
me?” question and make it practical and beneficial to all whom you involve.
Meet as often as needed but NOT more than needed. Make publications and
newsletters, meetings, etc. highlight the successes of your key leader team
through their efforts and agency participation (make them feel and look good
about participating!)
• Help leaders think about the practicalities of how this can work – better
outcomes for youth, public safety outcomes, cost savings, improved
interagency systems of coordination and communication, improved data
sharing, etc.