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THE ATLANTA SAFETY AND JUSTICE ACCELERATOR IS A MULTI-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LEADERS OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (CVIP), AND HOSPITAL-BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HVIP) THAT ADDRESS COMMUNITY VIOLENCE IN ATLANTA. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO BUILD A CLEAR MODEL FOR THEIR INTERVENTION, EVALUATE AND MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR INTERVENTIONS, ADVOCATE TO KEY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND INSTITUTIONS AND, FUNDRAISE FOR THEIR GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THROUGH THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE ACCELERATOR, THE CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION (CCI) WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN MANAGEMENT, FISCAL, AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED BY TRAINING PROVIDERS IN TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNITY-CENTERED CARE. IN TURN, CVIS AND HVIS IN ATLANTA WILL GAIN THE ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE NEEDED TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS NEEDED FOR LONG-TERM SURVIVAL AND IMPACT. LOCAL CVIPS AND HVIPS ARE BEST EQUIPPED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THEIR LOCAL POPULATIONS WHEN IT COMES TO VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICE NEEDS AND THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP REDUCE LEVELS OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE ACROSS THE CITY. SPECIFICALLY, THIS FUNDING WILL HELP JUMPSTART THE ACCELERATOR BY HELPING TO BRING IN SPECIALIZED STAFF, PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD ON THEIR VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING IN ATLANTA

WITH OVER 4.5 MILLION INDIVIDUALS HAVING A GEORGIA CRIMINAL RECORD, AND 1 IN 24 GEORGIANS CURRENTLY UNDER CORRECTIONAL CONTROL (JAIL, PRISON, PROBATION, AND PAROLE) COMPARED TO 1 IN 60 NATIONALLY, MANY INDIVIDUALS ENCOUNTER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING, DECREASING CHANCES FOR STABILITY. TO RESPOND TO THIS OVERWHELMING NEED, GJP WILL MAINTAIN AND OPERATE SECOND CHANCE DESKS IN COBB COUNTY, ATHENS-CLARKE & OCONEE COUNTIES AND THE AUGUSTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND ANNUALLY PROVIDE CRIMINAL RECORD CONSULTATION AND CLEARING SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 600 LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME GEORGIA RESIDENTS FACING BARRIERS FROM A NO LONGER RELEVANT CRIMINAL HISTORY. THE PRIMARY BENEFIT OF OPENING SECOND CHANCE DESKS IS HAVING A COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCE THAT INCREASES THE VOLUME OF CASES HANDLED BY ESTABLISHING A STREAMLINED PROCESS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, ALLOWING MORE PEOPLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF POSITIVE CHANGES IN GEORGIAS EXPUNGEMENT LAWS. GJP HAS THE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE, STAFF FUNCTIONS, AND SUPPORTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT ALL ASPECTS OF OUR SECOND CHANCE DESK EFFORTS ACROSS THE STATE. GJP'S CRIMINAL RECORDS LEGAL TEAM IS MADE UP OF A LEGAL DIRECTOR, 4 FULL-TIME ATTORNEYS DEDICATED TO RECORD CLEARING, AND 3 ATTORNEYS TO ASSIST WITH VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. COMBINED, EACH ATTORNEY HAS AN AVERAGE OF 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN CRIMINAL LAW AND ALL ARE MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA BAR. GJP'S ATTORNEYS AND SOCIAL WORKERS ARE SUPPORTED BY A 7-PERSON INTAKE AND LEGAL SUPPORT TEAM WHO FIELD REQUESTS FOR SERVICES, PREPARE FILES, FOLLOW UP WITH CLIENTS, PREPARE DRAFT ORDERS, AND MAINTAIN UPDATED RECORDS. GJP EMPLOYS A PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT AND COMPTROLLER AND CONTRACTS WITH AN IT COMPANY TO OVERSEE OUR SOFT- AND HARDWARE NEEDS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT, OUR GOALS ARE AS FOLLOWS. GJP WILL CONTINUE TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COBB COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM, REGISTER APPLICANTS, AND COMPLETE THE RECORD RESTRICTION AND SEALING PROCESS. ANNUALLY, THE COBB SECOND CHANCE DESK WILL SERVE 300-325 INDIVIDUALS FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DUE TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY. GJP WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS TO OPERATE A MONTHLY SECOND CHANCE DESK FOR ATHENS-CLARKE AND OCONEE COUNTY RESIDENTS. ANNUALLY, THE DESK WILL ASSIST 120-150 INDIVIDUALS BY CLEARING 180-200 ELIGIBLE RECORDS FOR RESIDENTS. GJP WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS TO OPERATE A MONTHLY SECOND CHANCE DESK FOR AUGUSTA AREA RESIDENTS AND WILL ASSIST 120-150 INDIVIDUALS BY CLEARING 180-200 ELIGIBLE RECORDS FOR RESIDENTS OF RICHMOND AND BURKE COUNTIES.

AWARDTYPE: GUARANTEED/INSURED LOANS ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE BUT CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO REPAY LOANS IF GRANTED, IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE SBA GUARANTEES 7(A) PROGRAM LOANS THROUGH VARIOUS LOAN PROCESSING METHODS INCLUDING: (1) STANDARD 7(A) LOANS; (2) 7(A) SMALL LOANS; (3) SBAEXPRESS LOANS; (4) CAPLINE LOANS; (5) THE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOP); (6) EXPORT EXPRESS; (7)EXPORT WORKING CAPITAL PROGRAM (EWCP); (8) INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND (9) PILOT (TEMPORARY) PROGRAMS. DELIVERABLES: LOAN GUARANTEES EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES AND, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOPS). INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SMALL BUSINESSES SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA

AWARDTYPE: GUARANTEED/INSURED LOANS ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE BUT CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO REPAY LOANS IF GRANTED, IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE SBA GUARANTEES 7(A) PROGRAM LOANS THROUGH VARIOUS LOAN PROCESSING METHODS INCLUDING: (1) STANDARD 7(A) LOANS; (2) 7(A) SMALL LOANS; (3) SBAEXPRESS LOANS; (4) CAPLINE LOANS; (5) THE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOP); (6) EXPORT EXPRESS; (7)EXPORT WORKING CAPITAL PROGRAM (EWCP); (8) INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND (9) PILOT (TEMPORARY) PROGRAMS. DELIVERABLES: LOAN GUARANTEES EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES AND, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOPS). INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SMALL BUSINESSES SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA

AWARDTYPE: GUARANTEED/INSURED LOANS ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE BUT CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO REPAY LOANS IF GRANTED, IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE SBA GUARANTEES 7(A) PROGRAM LOANS THROUGH VARIOUS LOAN PROCESSING METHODS INCLUDING: (1) STANDARD 7(A) LOANS; (2) 7(A) SMALL LOANS; (3) SBAEXPRESS LOANS; (4) CAPLINE LOANS; (5) THE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOP); (6) EXPORT EXPRESS; (7)EXPORT WORKING CAPITAL PROGRAM (EWCP); (8) INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND (9) PILOT (TEMPORARY) PROGRAMS. DELIVERABLES: LOAN GUARANTEES EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES AND, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOPS). INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SMALL BUSINESSES SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA

AWARDTYPE: GUARANTEED/INSURED LOANS ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE BUT CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO REPAY LOANS IF GRANTED, IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE SBA GUARANTEES 7(A) PROGRAM LOANS THROUGH VARIOUS LOAN PROCESSING METHODS INCLUDING: (1) STANDARD 7(A) LOANS; (2) 7(A) SMALL LOANS; (3) SBAEXPRESS LOANS; (4) CAPLINE LOANS; (5) THE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOP); (6) EXPORT EXPRESS; (7)EXPORT WORKING CAPITAL PROGRAM (EWCP); (8) INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND (9) PILOT (TEMPORARY) PROGRAMS. DELIVERABLES: LOAN GUARANTEES EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES AND, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOPS). INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SMALL BUSINESSES SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA

THE ATLANTA SAFETY AND JUSTICE ACCELERATOR IS A MULTI-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LEADERS OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (CVIP), AND HOSPITAL-BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HVIP) THAT ADDRESS COMMUNITY VIOLENCE IN ATLANTA. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO BUILD A CLEAR MODEL FOR THEIR INTERVENTION, EVALUATE AND MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR INTERVENTIONS, ADVOCATE TO KEY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND INSTITUTIONS AND, FUNDRAISE FOR THEIR GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THROUGH THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE ACCELERATOR, THE CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION (CCI) WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN MANAGEMENT, FISCAL, AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED BY TRAINING PROVIDERS IN TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNITY-CENTERED CARE. IN TURN, CVIS AND HVIS IN ATLANTA WILL GAIN THE ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE NEEDED TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS NEEDED FOR LONG-TERM SURVIVAL AND IMPACT. LOCAL CVIPS AND HVIPS ARE BEST EQUIPPED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THEIR LOCAL POPULATIONS WHEN IT COMES TO VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICE NEEDS AND THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP REDUCE LEVELS OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE ACROSS THE CITY. SPECIFICALLY, THIS FUNDING WILL HELP JUMPSTART THE ACCELERATOR BY HELPING TO BRING IN SPECIALIZED STAFF, PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD ON THEIR VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING IN ATLANTA

AWARDTYPE: GUARANTEED/INSURED LOANS ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE BUT CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO REPAY LOANS IF GRANTED, IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE SBA GUARANTEES 7(A) PROGRAM LOANS THROUGH VARIOUS LOAN PROCESSING METHODS INCLUDING: (1) STANDARD 7(A) LOANS; (2) 7(A) SMALL LOANS; (3) SBAEXPRESS LOANS; (4) CAPLINE LOANS; (5) THE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOP); (6) EXPORT EXPRESS; (7)EXPORT WORKING CAPITAL PROGRAM (EWCP); (8) INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND (9) PILOT (TEMPORARY) PROGRAMS. DELIVERABLES: LOAN GUARANTEES EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO PROVIDE GUARANTEED LOANS FROM LENDERS TO ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SMALL BUSINESSES AND, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE TRUSTS (ESOPS). INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SMALL BUSINESSES SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA