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DYS RFI for Credible Messenger Services
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Background The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking information from qualified non-profit organizations with a demonstrated track record of providing credible messenger services to justice-involved youth. These services aim to assist youth during incarceration, throughout their parole period, and help them successfully reintegrate into the community. This RFI aims to gather information about available resources, program models, and best practices in credible messenger services to inform potential future procurement. Work Details The objective of this project is to establish a comprehensive credible messenger program that: 1) Reduces recidivism by providing support and guidance to youth to decrease their likelihood of re-offending; 2) Improves life outcomes by equipping youth with the skills and resources necessary to succeed in education, employment, and personal development; 3) Promotes community safety by contributing to safer communities through positive youth development and reducing justice system involvement. Eligible entities must be owned and operated by individuals whose lives have been demonstrably touched by either the juvenile or adult criminal justice system or be grassroots or non-profit organizations that operate a credible messenger program run by individuals with lived experience. Period of Performance The funding time frame will be determined based on the availability of funds and the scope of services procured, only in the event that DYS seeks to offer an RFP. Place of Performance Services will be provided within DYS facilities, in community settings, and potentially through virtual platforms. Bidder Requirements Respondents must provide comprehensive information on their organizational overview, program description including community connection, recruitment and training of mentors emphasizing lived experience, matching processes between mentors and youth, curriculum details, strategies for addressing challenging behaviors, outcome measurement methods, and a capacity statement demonstrating ability to meet service scope within DYS facilities.
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The objective of this project is to establish a comprehensive credible messenger program that: Reduces recidivism: Provides support and guidance to youth to decrease their likelihood of re-offending. Improves life outcomes: Equips youth with the skills and resources necessary to succeed in education, employment, and personal development. Promotes community safety: Contributes to safer communities by facilitating positive youth development and reducing justice system involvement.
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