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The County of Orange (County) seeks to further enhance its community corrections system of care by establishing a coordinated reentry center accessible to any county resident involved in the criminal justice system.

The County is in the implementation phase of a 2025 vision to reform the criminal justice system through prevention and intervention. Through this process, the need for a centralized reentry center was identified to seamlessly continue the treatment and services individuals were receiving while in custody. This center will maintain engagement, serve as a resource for individuals looking to seek help in breaking their repeated criminal justice involvement, and provide supportive housing for those waiting for placement into residential treatments, transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing options.

An existing county facility has been identified to be repurposed to serve as the coordinated reentry center and provide space for residential programs, on-site programs, classes and trainings, referrals and linkages to community-based organizations serving the same populations, and resources such as workforce assistance to help individuals obtain self-sufficiency. The existing facility is ideally located near freeways, public transit, and near a corporate area on approximately 9.6 acres of land. It has the capacity to house around 125 individuals under its current use. The existing buildings on the property provide for administration, classrooms, and housing, allowing for ample space to allow for community-based programs that best meet the individual needs of those seeking services and on-site referrals and linkages.

To establish the existing facility to serve as the coordinated reentry center, significant modifications and renovations are required. These range from simple paint and carpet to reconfiguring housing units to support the residential services and programs, remodeling the administration area to allow for welcoming, assessments, and warm handoffs and linkages, and renovating classrooms to provide flexible space for the various trainings, classes, and support services planned. In addition, minor modifications to the grounds are needed to support the co-location of community-based organizations supporting the same population. The funding provided will be used to move these efforts forward and accelerate the establishment of the County's coordinated reentry center.

County Of Orange

AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 THE CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED AWARDS PROGRAM PROVIDES BYRNE DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING TO PREVENT CRIME, IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES. FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR THE PROJECTS DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS, IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT, AND GENERALLY CONSISTENT WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING STATUTORY PURPOSES: IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, PREVENTING OR COMBATING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, OR ASSISTING VICTIMS OF CRIME (OTHER THAN COMPENSATION). IN ACCORDANCE, FUNDING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LUXURY ITEMS, REAL ESTATE, OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

16.753 - Congressionally Recommended Awards

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) [DOJ - OJP]

Santa Ana, California 92701 United States

Single Zip Code

BJA FY 22 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program (O-BJA-2022-171241)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/30/25 to 02/28/27.