Program Model

  

Public Safety Performance Project

The Pew Charitable Trusts Public Safety Performance Project (PSPP) is a non-partisan initiative focused on promoting effective, data-driven solutions to improve public safety and reduce the high rates of incarceration in the United States. The project partners with state governments and other stakeholders to identify evidence-based policies and practices that can reduce recidivism and improve public safety outcomes, while also reducing the cost and size of the criminal justice system. The PSPP provides technical assistance, research, and analysis to support reforms and policies that prioritize public safety and fiscal responsibility. The project is an important resource for policymakers and criminal justice practitioners who are seeking innovative solutions to the complex challenges of public safety and criminal justice reform.

Public Safety Performance Project

The Pew Charitable Trusts Public Safety Performance Project (PSPP) is a non-partisan initiative focused on promoting effective, data-driven solutions to improve public safety and reduce the high rates of incarceration in the United States. The project partners with state governments and other stakeholders to identify evidence-based policies and practices that can reduce recidivism and improve public safety outcomes, while also reducing the cost and size of the criminal justice system. The PSPP provides technical assistance, research, and analysis to support reforms and policies that prioritize public safety and fiscal responsibility. The project is an important resource for policymakers and criminal justice practitioners who are seeking innovative solutions to the complex challenges of public safety and criminal justice reform.

Pew Charitable Trusts
SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR)

The SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) program is a national initiative developed by Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) to increase access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and have a mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder. SOAR provides training, technical assistance, and support to service providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to help them navigate the SSI/SSDI application process and improve the likelihood of success. SOAR is an important resource for communities and organizations working to address homelessness and improve access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.

Policy Research Associates Inc
Stepping Up Initiative (SU)

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Stepping Up Initiative (SU) is a national effort aimed at reducing the number of people with mental illness in jails. The initiative provides counties with resources, support, and technical assistance to help them develop and implement strategies to achieve this goal. It is a collaborative effort between the CSG, the National Association of Counties, and the American Psychiatric Association Foundation. The SU initiative provides a framework for counties to assess their current practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop plans to reduce the number of people with mental illness in their jails. The ultimate goal is to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jails and divert them to appropriate treatment and support services in the community.

Council of State Governments
Systems Mapping Center (SMC)

The Systems Mapping Center (SMC) is a program developed by Policy Research Associates Inc (PRA) that provides a range of resources and tools to help policymakers and practitioners better understand and address complex social issues. The SMCs primary focus is on using systems mapping and analysis to identify the underlying drivers of social problems, and to develop innovative solutions that address those drivers. The SMC provides technical assistance, training, and other resources to support organizations in developing effective strategies and interventions that improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. The SMC is an important resource for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers who are seeking data-driven solutions to complex social problems.

Policy Research Associates Inc
Take Action – Reentry2030

The Council of State Governments (CSG) has launched Reentry2030, an initiative that aims to reduce recidivism and improve reentry outcomes for people returning from prisons, jails, and other correctional facilities. The initiative focuses on advancing research and developing policy solutions to create more effective reentry systems. Take Action, a section of the Reentry2030 website, provides a list of ways individuals and organizations can take steps to support the initiative and improve reentry outcomes. This includes sharing information about successful reentry programs and policies, advocating for policy changes, and engaging with community organizations to support reentry initiatives.

Council of State Governments
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