Promising Practice. The NSW Government was identified by the Coalition of Peaks as being committed to open and collaborative processes, ensuring the Peaks are properly informed and engaged. For example, the NSW Government allocated resources and work to the Peaks for policy and engagement with community organisations. Notably, this allocation did bring with it new challenges such as increased workloads and pressure on resources. The Peaks also reported that policy work was impeded by insufficient information sharing and a lack of cross-departmental buy-in. A barrier for ongoing relationship development, identified by the Peaks, was a perceived lack of clear staff succession planning for key government officials. Generally, the Peaks have shouldered the responsibility of building relationships with incoming government staff and providing education regarding the Partnership approach. Nevertheless, it was noted that all Parties have turnover of staff. Suggested solutions included consistency in onboarding processes and introducing new staff to partners early.
Promising Practice. In the ACT, the Government has set aside a dedicated fund that community partners decide how to allocate. Potential solutions highlighted in the workshop included: • Government Parties to provide more transparency and clarity on the complete picture of available funds – this includes information on available mainstream grants and funding that has an integrated (rather than discrete) focus on Aboriginal outcomes, as well as what funding is being dedicated to Closing the Gap or is for general Indigenous affairs • Review the existing funding strategies, and allocation decisions and processes, to create a sustainable partnership and effective service delivery.
Promising Practice. Model Program/Evidence-Based Practice Employed: This program is a locally developed model that was modified from the Independence Youth Court (Teen Court program at the time of development). This program is also based on Restorative Justice best practices. Explain How the Program Serves the SB 882 Population: The juveniles referred to this program have exhibited delinquent behaviors. They are first time non-violent offenders. This program offers interventions to prevent further DJS involvement. Governor’s Strategic Policy Goal: Violent Crime FY14 Funding: $47,132 Performance Measure FY09 Actual FY10 Actual FY11 Actual FY12 Actual FY13 Actual FY14 Actual What/How Much We Do: ▪ Total number of misdemeanor referrals made to the JRB. 122 70 18 41 81 66
Promising Practice. Programs and strategies that have some scientific research or data showing positive outcomes in delaying an untoward outcome, but do not have enough evidence to support generalizable conclusions.
Promising Practice. Integration of prenatal care outreach with community EPI services, as a strategy to increase coverage for pregnant women.
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