In 2020, CCJBH through a competitive bidding process, awarded three-year contracts to the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), Cal Voices (ACCESS Program), the Los Angeles Reentry Partners (LARRP) ,and the Transitions Clinic Network (TCN). These contractors engaged in a variety of project deliverables that focused on increasing the advocacy capacity of individuals with lived experience. Below is a summary of what each of the Regional LEP Contractors accomplished.
- Developed a workforce development department for the Sacramento Region.
- Provided career readiness workshops and opportunities to individuals with lived experience.
- Provided weekly policy and advocacy trainings as well as therapy sessions and life coaching for ARC members.
- Developed social media content and released publications.
- Fostered and developed collaborations with social services, education, employment, and justice-involved organizations and agencies.
- Hosted community events for ARC members.
- Participated in local Juvenile Justice subcommittee.
- Sent newsletters to people who are currently incarcerated.
- Conducted groups inside multiple facilities in greater Sacramento area.
- Recruited 2-3 Ambassadors for Superior Region and 2-3 Ambassadors for Southern Region
- Developed and provided Ambassador Boot Camp trainings
- Facilitated Community Activation Advisory meetings
- Developed and disseminated a Community Needs Assessment Survey
- Developed and disseminated social media posts and quarterly email blasts
- Hosted community activation workshops
- Provided technical assistance and trainings to Ambassadors
- Developed a Peer Provider Toolkit, Voices of Opportunity Podcasts, and Priority Populations/ Approaches Podcasts
- Participated in advocacy activities
- Provided Peer Provider workshops
- -Developed the LEADERS Academy
- · Engaged 24 individuals to participate and complete the LEADERS Academy
- · Provided leadership and advocacy training to LEADERS Academy cohorts
- · Organized and participated in community events, workshops, and forums
- · Developed and implemented educational and media campaigns to promote fair chance policies, address stigmas associated with reentry and highlight success stories of individuals with lived experience.
- · Established partnerships with educational institutions to provide free college courses to LEADER Academy cohort members
- · Provided skill development workshops
- Developed a Site Advisory Committee
- Developed and provided trainings for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Enhanced and supported partnerships between CDCR and community-based services
- Provided technical assistance and mentorship to CHWs with lived experience
- Increased capacity of clinics to enhance their practices related to behavioral health
- Developed testimonial videos to increase awareness of behavioral health issues affecting patients who are justice involved
As part of the culmination process, during the LEP Showcase, Contractors had the opportunity to present to CCJBH Councilmembers and stakeholders on their contract progress, highlight any successes, challenges, and lessons learned during the implementation of the LEP Contracts.