OpportunityTitle: Curriculum Development:  Planning and Implementing Effective Mental Health Services in Jails
CategoryExplanation: Curriculum Development:  Planning and Implementing Effective Mental Health Services in Jails
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: An eligible applicant is any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the described areas.
Description: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is soliciting proposals from organizations, groups, or individuals to enter into a cooperative agreement for an 18-month period to begin no later than September 15, 2013. Work under this cooperative agreement will involve developing curriculum, based on the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model, to train participants in the purpose, functions, and operational complexities surrounding the housing and treatment issues of inmates exhibiting signs and symptoms of mental illness. The awardee will produce a program description (overview), detailed narrative lesson plans, a participant manual that follows the lesson plans, and presentation slides for each lesson plan. A qualified awardee will have expertise in developing effective mental health treatment inside of jails and extensive experience in working with local jails on issues related to inmate mental health treatment. This project will be a collaborative venture with the NIC Jails Division.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Technical
GrantorContactText: Melanie Simms &lt;br/&gt;Administrative Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-353-0484