WA-PCJJ Technical Assistance Request
Organizations wishing to request technical assistance and/or training funds from the WA-PCJJ should first contact Jenny Young, Jenny.Young@dcyf.wa.gov, to discuss your request.
After discussing your request, please complete the Technical Assistance Request Form and submit to Jenny Young via email at Jenny.Young@dcyf.wa.gov.
Use this progress report template to submit your project outcomes.
Current OJJDP Title II Grant Recipients
Program Description
Funding will be used to enhance and expand programs offered at and referred by Denny Juvenile Justice Center to reduce and prevent youth from entering and re-entering the system justice system. Art Alternatives is aimed at increasing protective factors of justice-involved youth through art enrichments focusing on reducing the racial disparities in the justice system by connecting with culturally relevant curriculum and diverse teaching artists.
Funding Amount
$140,000
Website
Location
Snohomish County
Program Description
Funding will be used to expand the Ubuntu Diversion Program at South King County for BIPOC youth referred by King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and community referrals. Ubuntu refers to a culturally responsive restorative justice practice using mediation, motivational interview, and youth-centered listening circles aimed to heal and resolve conflicts by promoting belonging, empowerment, and positive change.
Funding Amount
$140,000
Website
https://www.cocreativeculture.org/
Location
King County
Program Description
Funding supports the enhancement and expansion of the Young Men Achieving Destiny (YMAD) and Ladies Investing in Noble Character (LINC) programs to support youth in achieving positive and healthy development as well as re-engaging in school following expulsion, detention, and/or incarceration.
Funding Amount
$140,000
Website
https://jitacitychurch.us/mentoring-todays-youth/
Location
Pierce County
Program Description
Tacoma Boat Builders (TBB) works with youth/young adults referred by the Piece County Juvenile Court. This expansion grant will allow TBB to work with school-based diversion youth. TBB uses hands-on learning and tradecraft as a focus in pairing justice involved young people and youth experiencing marginalization due to their identity (racial/ethnic/cultural identity, LGBTQ+, female-identified youth) or life experiences such as homelessness or foster care, with caring positive adults.
Funding Amount
$140,000
Website
https://tacomaboatbuilders.org/
Location
Pierce County
Program Description
Enhance and expand its prevention and intervention programs that address and overcome youth violence and gang involvement. This program offers mentorship, individual counseling and assistance, group sessions, social activities, and community engagement opportunities to replace the influence of gang life with better alternatives.
Funding Amount
$128,000
Website
https://thebighomieprogram.org/
Location
Pierce County