Programs

  • Program 1 [2018]

    COMMUNITY STRATEGIES - MASSACHUSETTS (CSMA), A DIVISION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR JUSTICE, PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL, VOCATIONAL AND CLINICAL SERVICES IN A HIGHLY SUPERVISED THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT TO DUALLY DIAGNOSED INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1993, THE PROGRAM HAS EVOLVED INTO A SPECIALIZED SERVICE PROVIDER WITH UNIQUE EXPERTISE IN SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS, AS WELL AS THOSE WITH PAST INVOLVEMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON UTILIZING POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS (PBS), THE GOAL OF CSMA IS TO PROVIDE THESE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE HAPPILY AND COMFORTABLY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHILE MAINTAINING A SAFE, HIGH QUALITY AND COST EFFECTIVE PROGRAM.CSMA OPERATES THIRTY-SIX HOMES AND THIRTY-THREE SHARED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS IN 28 COMMUNITIES. PRESENTLY, THE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE IS THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. FUNDING IS ALSO PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND OUT-OF-STATE AGENCIES. CSMA MAINTAINS THE SAFETY OF OUR INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHILE TEACHING INDIVIDUALS THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY. WE ARE SUCCESSFUL WHEN INDIVIDUALS LEARN NECESSARY SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS, HAVE GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY, SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND REQUIRE LESS EXTERNAL STRUCTURE. WE PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORTS - RANGING FROM GROUP PROGRAMS WITH 24/7 SUPERVISION, THROUGH SHARED LIVING WITH A HOME PROVIDER, TO CASE MANAGEMENT WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL LIVES INDEPENDENTLY WITH MINIMAL SUPPORTS. WE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS MOVE INTO SITUATIONS OF GREATER INDEPENDENCE. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, WE HAVE TRANSITIONED A NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FROM GROUP HOME PROGRAMS INTO SHARED LIVING HOMES. IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO SEE AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OBTAINED AND SUCCESSFULLY MAINTAINED COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND/OR WHO HAVE REQUIRED LESS FORMAL JOB COACHING TO BE SUCCESSFUL. OUR INDIVIDUALS INCREASINGLY ATTEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FORMALLY STUDY FOR THEIR GED, TAKE VOCATIONAL CLASSES, AND ATTEND RELIGIOUS STUDY CLASSES. MANY MORE OF OUR INDIVIDUALS HAVE DEVELOPED QUALITY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS INCREASED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT HAS BEEN ACCOMPANIED BY A HIGH LEVEL OF DEMONSTRATED PROACTIVE SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, AND SAFE BEHAVIOR.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $23.7M

  • Program 2 [2018]

    SOCIAL JUSTICE SERVICES (SJS) CONSISTS OF ADULT COMMUNITY-BASED RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN RETURNING HOME FROM INCARCERATION AND A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM. AS WITH ALL OF CRJ'S PROGRAMS, SJS SERVICES ADHERE TO OUR TREATMENT CULTURE PHILOSOPHY, AND ITS GUIDING PRINCIPLES WHICH APPLY TO STAFF AND CLIENTS ALIKE: WE WELCOME CHANGE; WE LISTEN; WE FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR; AND WE OFFER CHOICES.CRJ'S ADULT COMMUNITY-BASED RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR COUNTY CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS, PAROLE OR PROBATION AGENCIES. USING EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS, OUR GOAL IS TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS TO RE-ENTER THEIR COMMUNITIES AS PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. BASED ON A COMPREHENSIVE RISK NEED RESPONSIVITY ASSESSMENT, OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, ADDICTIONS, FAMILY SUPPORT, COUNSELING AND TREATMENT SERVICES AND REFERRALS. WORKING WITH NEARLY 1,000 RESIDENTS PER YEAR, CRJ'S ADULT PROGRAMS OFFER A BALANCE OF SUPERVISION, STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT. THE INTENT IS TO ENABLE THESE MEN AND WOMEN TO BREAK OUT OF THE CYCLE OF GANGS, CRIME, AND INCARCERATION, AND CREATE A NEW CYCLE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. CRJ'S PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULT MEN AGING OUT OF THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX CLINICAL NEEDS. AGED 18-22 THESE YOUNG MEN EXHIBIT CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS DUE TO TRAUMA-BASED DIAGNOSIS, COGNITIVE DISABILITIES, OR INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES. THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR DMH OR DDS ADULT SERVICES AT THE AGE OF 22. OUR PROGRAM USES A STRENGTH-BASED, PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH, IDENTIFYING OUR RESIDENTS' STRENGTHS, AND ABILITIES AND IMPLEMENTS INTERVENTIONS TO BUILD ON THOSE STRENGTHS WITH AN ULTIMATE GOAL OF SKILL ATTAINMENT NECESSARY TO LIVE A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE, AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. EDUCATION SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL SJS PROGRAMS. LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL AND CREATIVE ARTS GROUPS AND CLASSES, MENTORS FROM LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO OUR RESIDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF TRAINING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: BASIC TRAINING FOR NEWLY HIRED STAFF, RISK NEED RESPONSIVITY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION, SPECIFIC EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION CURRICULA, AND FIRST AID ARE PROVIDED. ONGOING BOOSTER SESSIONS ARE COORDINATED ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO ENSURE COMPETENCY.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $8.3M

  • Program 3 [2018]

    THE CRIME & JUSTICE INSTITUTE (CJI) AT COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR JUSTICE WORKS WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE DELIVERY OF JUSTICE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. CJI OFFERS INNOVATIVE APPROACHES, UNBIASED ISSUE ANALYSIS, AND A CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO AGENCIES IN THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE SECTORS. CJI ASSISTS ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE BETTER, MORE COST-EFFECTIVE RESULTS FOR THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE RELYING ON THE BEST RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE AND DATA - TO DEFINE THE ISSUE, THE APPROACH AND COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS. CJI HAS PROVEN EXPERTISE IN LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY, IMPLEMENTATION AND TRAINING, AS WELL AS STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION. CJI'S TEAM HAS EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS DEVELOPING EVIDENCE-BASED, DATA-DRIVEN POLICIES, MANAGING COMPLEX PROCESSES WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS, AND DRIVING SYSTEMS-LEVEL ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE SECTOR FROM POLICING, PRETRIAL, SENTENCING, COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTIAL CORRECTIONS AND RESTRICTIVE HOUSING.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $5.4M