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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Grantee: Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Grantor: Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: This proposal seeks to provide support for the Restorative Justice (RJ) Hubs Leadership Circle Community Coordinator who will support existing RJ Hubs and the successful launch of new RJ Hubs in targeted Chicago communities.
Grant Amount: $147,342.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: $16,372.00
Accounts: 490-818
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This proposal seeks to fund a Restorative Justice (RJ) Hubs Leadership Circle Community Coordinator, under the employment of the Community Justice for youth Institute. The role of this Leadership Circle Community Coordinator is to support existing RJ Hubs and the successful launch of new RJ Hubs in targeted Chicago communities; promote relationship building, restorative justice practices and a healthy collaborative process. The Leadership Circle provides technical assistance, evaluative oversight, resource support, a learning community and corrective feedback necessary to provide consistent quality. It is also responsible for creating a replicable RJ Hub model, developing a manual and orientation guide, providing comprehensive training on trauma, Restorative Justice and peace circles, and establishing a documentation system that evaluates intervention and service provision throughout the RJ Hubs.
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