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ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOL ACT (PROP 47) - COHORT 5 GRANT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000,000 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENTS
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement from the State of California Board of State Community Corrections, in the amount of $8,000,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to appropriate grant revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,000,000;
3. Authorize the addition of three full-time, grant-funded, limited-term, positions; one OVP outreach worker supervisor, and two OVP outreach worker positions for the duration of the grant term;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and manage sub-recipient and consultant agreements in the amounts consistent with the Grant Agreement; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the resolution's purpose and intent.
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Summary
Staff seek City Council approval to accept $8,000,000 in grant funds from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). With these funds, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), in collaboration with county and community partners, will implement the Restorative Engagement and Diversion through Incarceration Reduction, Care & Treatment (REDIRECT) Project. The project expands Stockton’s established violence reduction framework to deliver behavioral health and supportive services for youth and adults at the highest risk of recidivism, incarceration, or violence. Key partners include community-based organizations, San Joaquin County Behavioral Health, the Public Defender’s Office, and San Joaquin County Juvenile and Superior Courts.
DISCUSSION
Background
In 2014, California voters approved Proposition 47, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, which reclassified certain low-level, nonviolent offenses and reinvested state savings into local programs. Administered by the BSCC, the Proposition 47 grant program funds community-based solutions that reduce recidivism, address behavioral health needs, and support long-term reintegration. Since its passage, more than $500 million has been invested statewide in treatment, housing, job readiness, and supportive services.
Present Situation
In June 2025, the City of Stockton’s OVP applied for BSCC’s Proposition 47 funding. On September 11, 2025, the City was awarded $8,000,000 for a 45-month grant term (3 years and 9 months) . On November 19, 2025, OVP received the 2025-2029 Prop 47 Cohort 5 Grant Contract Package (Attachment A).
Through the REDIRECT Project, OVP and Friends Outside will deliver tailored diversion services. OVP will serve youth, families, and gang-impacted individuals, while Friends Outside will support transition-aged youth (TAY) and adults from justice-involved, low-income communities. The program will prioritize individuals ages 15 and older with Prop 47-eligible offenses, particularly those facing substance use, behavioral health challenges, gang involvement, or housing instability. Participants will be assessed using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and connected to appropriate levels of care. Individuals with severe mental illness will be referred to San Joaquin County Behavioral Health, while those with mild-to-moderate needs will receive case management and wraparound services through community partners.
Targeted services will include trauma-informed case management, peer support, and family engagement to strengthen stability. Participants will access behavioral health and substance use treatment, including a 12-week evidence-based relapse prevention curriculum. Employment readiness will be supported through the Leveraging Employment through Apprenticeship Program (LEAP), offering paid stipends, mentorship, and job placement. Housing support will include transitional housing and emergency relocation, while system navigation will assist with transportation, identification, benefits, and warm handoffs to community providers. Wellness programming will further promote trauma recovery, relapse prevention, and nature-based healing to build long-term resilience.
Partner Roles
Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) - $1,950,564
As part of the REDIRECT Project, OVP will hire three full-time, limited-term staff, dedicated to serve youth ages 15-17. Through Peacekeepers, youth will receive intensive case management and mentorship designed to address violence prevention, education support, and trauma recovery. Grant funds will directly support these staff and related program activities, ensuring youth impacted by Prop 47-eligible offenses are connected to meaningful, supportive alternatives to incarceration.
Friends Outside (FO) - $4,292,952
Friends Outside (FO) will serve adults ages 18-35 by providing comprehensive reentry services that include pro-social skill building, intensive case management, employment services, and behavioral health support. FO will oversee the REDIRECT employment readiness initiative, Leveraging Employment Through Apprenticeship Program (LEAP), which offers paid stipends, mentorship, and job placement. In addition, FO will manage the emergency and transitional housing program, including relocation assistance for high-risk clients and families facing imminent threats. FO will work collaboratively with OVP and other grant partners to deliver integrated supports that connect individuals impacted by Prop 47-eligible offenses to housing, workforce pathways, and long-term stability.
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) - $368,811
BHS will staff the court navigator position with one (1.0 FTE) Mental Health Specialist II dedicated to supporting the REDIRECT program. This position will assist with client case management, oversee data collection, referral navigation, reporting requirements, and provide support with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)-related tasks as needed.
Public Defender’s Office - $403,421
The Public Defender’s Office will provide a juvenile court liaison to administer ASAM assessments, coordinate referrals, and confirm eligibility for diversion services.
Collaborative and Juvenile Courts - No grant funds
The courts will collaborate with REDIRECT partners to identify eligible participants, provide referral pathways, and receive outcome reports to support judicial decision-making.
Concrete Development, Inc. - $237,015
Concrete Development will deliver the Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents (MBSAT) program. They will provide four 12-week cohorts each year, serving 48 youth annually and 144 youth over three years. Each cohort will enroll 12 participants, who will receive weekly incentives and a graduation incentive to support consistent engagement throughout the program. Meals will be provided at every class session, and youth will receive all necessary materials and equipment.
Choices for Freedom - $61,285
CHOICES will provide annual cognitive-behavioral groups for youth ages 12-18, with 12 participants per cohort. Each program includes six (6) three-hour sessions that integrate Cognitive Behavioral Training and Interactive Journaling to help youth address trauma, build self-efficacy, and improve positive decision-making skills. Over the grant cycle, three cohorts will be offered, serving a total of 36 youth.
Be Smooth, Inc. - $100,200
Be Smooth will deliver trauma-healing services, including direct support for clients, secondary trauma support for staff, on-site mental health services during Safety Meetings, community referrals, and trauma-informed training.
Mora Learning Institute (MLI) - $160,752
MLI will partner with FO to implement the Leveraging Employment through Apprenticeship (LEAP) job-readiness program, delivering a leadership development curriculum that prepares participants for long-term career success. In addition, MLI will collaborate with OVP to co-host a weekend wellness retreat in the Giant Sequoia forest for graduates of the Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment (MBSAT) cohorts. The retreat will provide a restorative environment where youth can celebrate their accomplishments, reflect on their personal growth, and deepen the mindfulness and relapse prevention practices gained through MBSAT. By combining nature-based healing, group reflection, and leadership-building activities, the retreat will reinforce resilience and strengthen the connection between treatment, wellness, and future opportunities.
California State University, Stanislaus - $400,000
CSU Stanislaus will serve as the local evaluator, developing and executing the data collection plan, conducting analysis, preparing reports for the State, and producing the required Local Evaluation Plan and Final Local Evaluation Report. This allocation meets the BSCC requirement of 5 percent of total grant funds for evaluation.
Financial Audit - $25,000
A portion of grant funds will be reserved to complete a financial audit covering the entire grant service period.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There are no impacts to the General Fund or any unrestricted funds. To account for the grant funds, the following appropriation in FY 2025-26 is necessary:
• Revenue appropriation of $8,000,000 to the FY 2025-26 Proposition 47 Grant in the OVP’s Special Grants Fund, Reimbursements, Office of Violence Prevention Division.
• Expenditure appropriation of $8,000,000 to the FY 2025-26 Proposition 47 Grant in the OVP’s Special Grants Fund, Reimbursements, Office of Violence Prevention Division.
Attachment A - Prop 47 C5 Grant Agreement - City of Stockton