Kayla Bragg

This Strategic Plan for Montana's Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) outlines the program's direction and funding priorities for crisis intervention, specialized court-based programs, and gun violence reduction initiatives. Key strategic areas include supporting School Resource Officer (SRO) training for gun violence and mental health, developing school and community-based mental health programs for youth, and implementing gun violence intervention and suicide prevention programs. Additionally, the plan prioritizes training for law enforcement and first responders in behavioral health deflection and co-responder models, alongside funding for treatment courts addressing violent offenders and domestic violence victims. The plan aims to enhance public safety and crisis response in Montana, while explicitly not pursuing Extreme Risk Protection Order programs.

The State Victim Liaison Project focuses on enhancing service accessibility for victims, especially in rural and underserved areas, through targeted outreach and culturally tailored programs for the Montana American Indian population and marginalized communities. It emphasizes enhanced collaboration among agencies to streamline services, securing stable funding for program sustainability, and training initiatives on trauma-informed care and cultural awareness. The project also aims to empower communities through grassroots advocacy and tribal victim services.

The Montana Board of Crime Control's State Victim Liaison Project (2020-2025) aims to enhance victim services across Montana by implementing a statewide needs assessment, creating a comprehensive map of victim services, and establishing a unified victim services network. The project seeks to identify and address the specific needs of crime victims, improve access to resources and support, and foster collaboration among service providers. The plan also focuses on providing opportunities and resources to strengthen and sustain victim services at the program and community level.

The Montana Board of Crime Control STOP Implementation Plan 2021-2022 Update outlines strategies to combat violence against women. Key areas of focus include leveraging state and federal funds, promoting innovative community responses (multi-disciplinary teams, high-risk teams, family justice centers), supporting enhanced victims' rights, developing partnerships with tribal governments, establishing service provider standards, supporting restorative justice and youth diversion, and increasing transitional housing and civil legal services. The plan emphasizes a collaborative approach, involving various stakeholders and addressing the needs of underserved populations, including Native Americans, the elderly, and those in rural areas. The plan details funding allocation across law enforcement, prosecution, victim services, courts, and discretionary categories, with a focus on ensuring accountability for offenders and promoting victim safety, confidentiality, and economic independence.

The Board addressed Title II and RSAT funding, approved VOCA Match Waivers, made minor policy language changes, and discussed 2022 VOCA funding priorities. The Statistical Analysis Center presented new funding and crime data dashboards, and a presentation was given on the MBCC Victim Liaison Project. The meeting also included recognition of Connie Young's retirement and an update on the Abuse in Later Life program.