Active SLED Opportunity · IOWA · IOWA
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Seeking qualified vendors to provide Youth Restorative Justice services in Scott County, Iowa, focusing on restorative community conferencing as an alternative to juvenile court for youth offenders.
The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit Proposals from qualified Respondents to provide a Restorative Community Conferencing (RCC) program as an alternative to juvenile court involvement for youth who have been referred to Juvenile Court Services for the theft of an automobile or another serious crime in which there is an identifiable victim. All referrals will be reviewed and approved by the Scott County Attorney’s office prior to beginning the program. Juvenile Court Services (JCS) is seeking a vendor to provide Youth Restorative Justice (YRJ) services in Scott County. Youth Restorative Justice programs aim to repair harm caused by youth offenses through dialogue, accountability, and community engagement rather than punishment. These programs reduce Recidivism, strengthen relationships, and keep youth out of the juvenile justice system. The Restorative Community Conference goals include: • Accountability: Youth take responsibility for their actions. • Repairing Harm: Focus on restitution and making things right for victims and the community. • Community Involvement: Families, schools, and local organizations participate in the process. • Skill Building: Helps youth develop empathy, communication, conflict resolution skills, and take steps to get on track and avoid victimizing others.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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