RJ/Accountability Collaboration Capacity Building
Tandem Mentorship, Inc. DBA Eau Claire Treehouse
7/1/2026-6/30/2027
The project expands Tandem’s coordinated delinquency prevention model by integrating restorative justice practices, accountability mentorship, and case specific caregiver support to address early behavioral health needs and reduce youth involvement in school discipline issues and involvement with the justice system. Grant funds will support a Restorative Justice Specialist and Mentorship Coordinator to deliver structured skill-building, guided reflection, and consistent mentoring relationships that promote accountability and positive decision-making. Investments in Mission Tracker data system enhancements will strengthen performance measurement, track youth outcomes, and support data-driven program improvements. Contracted family coaching services will increase caregiver engagement and reinforce youth progress in the home. Together, these efforts strengthen service capacity, coordination, and early intervention, resulting in measurable improvements in youth behavior, family stability, and reduced system involvement for at-risk youth in the region.
Restorative Justice Coordinator for Grades 6-12
Augusta School District
4/1/2025-6/30/2026
The Augusta School District will use the funds to hire a Restorative Justice Coordinator for grades 6-12 to address critical student issues. This role aligns with objectives to enhance youth connectedness to school, reduce justice system involvement, and address disparities in school discipline related to socio-economic status, disabilities, and race. By implementing restorative practices in the school, they hope for a decrease in chronic absenteeism, office discipline referrals, suspensions, and behavioral disruptions. These efforts will lead to reduced justice system involvement and improved community safety.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Eau Claire County and the Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center improved overall conditions of confinement by reducing resident room confinement resulting from misbehavior. The goal was achieved by advanced and ongoing training in the understanding, identification, and management of crisis behavior. Employees expanded their knowledge of the behavioral health and trauma needs of youth, while building skills and capacity to use trauma-informed approaches in daily interactions with youth. Staff who were trained also became Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training trainers.