The Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery
Program - Priority to Veterans requires grantees to implement a
State infrastructure program linked to a local pilot criminal
justice diversion project. Pilot projects must include the
following components: Candidates for diversion must be recruited
from either single or multiple intercept points along the justice
continuum including first contact with law enforcement, initial
detention, court hearings, and community corrections; the pilot
project(s) must screen program candidates for PTSD and trauma
related disorders; the pilot project(s) must divert clients to
trauma specific treatment and recovery services that include
effective practices; service delivery staff must receive training
on trauma informed care, and the pilot project(s) must ensure the
delivery of comprehensive support services that include housing,
employment, health, mental health, substance abuse treatment and
other community support services.
US Code:
5 USC
520 Name of Law: Grants for Jail Diversion Programs
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.