Byrne JAG Strategic Planning
Events, Trainings and Opportunities
Upcoming Events:
New SAA Bootcamp & Strategic Planning 101 Workshop
Offered virtually April 29-30, 2025 | 1:00-4:30pm EST.
This virtual workshop blends the fundamentals of our Strategic Planning 101 workshop with our New SAA Bootcamp for a two-day learning experience. This course is perfect for state administering agencies (SAAs) and their staff who may be brand new to their positions and is intended to orient individuals to the role of the SAA, important resources available to SAAs, key components to know for the administration of Byrne JAG and Byrne SCIP, and steps to creating a comprehensive strategic plan.
Topics include:
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The role of the SAA
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Understanding Byrne JAG strategic plan and annual report requirements
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Byrne JAG and Byrne SCIP administration
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JAG penalties and reporting
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NCJA TTA opportunities
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Engaging both traditional and non-traditional stakeholders
-
Creating strong strategic planning goals
-
An overview of available criminal justice data
Bridging the Gap: Expanding Beyond Traditional Public Safety Partnership
May 28-29, 2025 | Washington, DC
This workshop is more than just a discussion—it's a hands-on, action-driven experience designed to help Byrne JAG and Byrne SCIP State Administering Agencies (SAAs) strategize, problem-solve, and strengthen their community, behavioral health, and rural engagement efforts. Through peer learning, interactive planning, and expert insights, participants will explore innovative ways to connect with stakeholders, address rural and behavioral health challenges, and assess their own agency’s efficiency. By the end of the workshop, each SAA will leave with a concrete plan tailored to bridge gaps in engagement within their state or territory—leveraging the strengths of their peers to overcome common challenges.
Over the course of this day-and-a-half workshop, SAAs will learn:
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Methods for engaging the community
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Unique challenges and opportunities in rural engagement
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Understanding the fundamentals of behavioral health engagement
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Lessons from the field in community, behavioral health and rural engagement
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And much more!
Course Catalogue:
NCJA Innovation Labs
Offered virtually, typically once or twice a year.
NCJA’s Innovation Labs are topic-focused working sessions spanning the course of six months with facilitated
discussions for peer-to-peer learning, planning and brainstorming. Labs include resource development, planning
and program development, hearing promising practices on innovative programming and participant collaboration
on summarized recommendations for other SAAs. Labs are participant led, with a time commitment of
approximately 90 minutes per month for six months.
Strategic Planning Crash Course
Offered intermittently, both virtually and in person.
The Strategic Planning Crash Course combines the fundamentals of Strategic Planning 101 with the more advanced components of Strategic Planning 201 for a two day in-person learning experience. This course if great for all levels of familiarity with strategic planning, whether you are new to the process or would like a refresher.
Topics include:
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The basics of Byrne JAG and its strategic planning requirements
-
A thorough exploration of engaging traditional and nontraditional stakeholders
-
How to create strong and measurable strategic planning goals
-
How to use data: where to find it and how to use it to set priorities and evaluate your plan
-
Incorporating promising and evidence-informed practices
Byrne JAG Strategic Planning 101 Workshop
Typically offered twice a year, often virtually.
The Strategic Planning 101 workshop serves as a building block for state administering agencies (SAAs) and their staff in formulating a strategic plan as required by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to receive Byrne JAG funding.
Topics include:
-
Understanding Byrne JAG and its strategic planning requirements
-
Engaging both traditional and non-traditional stakeholders
-
Creating strong strategic planning goals
-
An overview of available criminal justice data
The 101 workshop is great for those new to strategic planning, those who are interested in revisiting their planning processes or who just want a refresher on the basics.
Byrne JAG Strategic Planning 201 Workshop
Typically offered twice per year, once virtually and once in-person.
Strategic Planning 201 aims to help state administering agencies (SAAs) and their staff build upon the fundamentals of strategic planning introduced in Strategic Planning 101.
Topics include:
-
A deeper exploration of stakeholder engagement and relationship building
-
The utilization of data throughout the strategic planning process, from setting priorities to evaluation processes
-
Incorporating promising practices and evidence-informed practices
The 201 workshop is ideal for individuals who have completed our Strategic Planning 101 workshop and are looking to delve deeper into the strategic planning process.
New SAA Bootcamp
Typically offered twice per year, often virtually.
New SAA Bootcamps are designed to assist new SAAs and Byrne JAG grant managers in acclimating to their positions within the SAA’s office and within the administration of the JAG grant specifically.
Topics include:
-
The role of the SAA
-
Understanding Byrne JAG strategic plan and annual report requirements
-
Byrne JAG administration
-
JAG penalties and reporting
-
NCJA TTA opportunities
-
BJA resources
-
Q&A with BJA State Policy Advisors
This workshop is perfect for new staff within SAA offices, particular new Byrne JAG grant managers and anyone looking for a review of the responsibilities of the SAA office surrounding the administration of the JAG grant.
Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Symposium
Offered every two years.
Held in partnership with Policy Research Associates, this day-and-a-half event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about the fundamentals of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and its utilization in public safety, crisis response and behavioral health programming. SIM is a practical model used to identify key points for intercepting and linking individuals with behavioral health needs to treatment services to prevent further criminal justice system involvement. Through discussions and presentations, the Symposium features programs and initiatives that have successfully utilized the model and helps states explore potential ideas for utilization.
Leadership Academy
Offered once per year; the Academy is hybrid.
The Leadership Academy is designed to provide SAAs and other criminal justice agency leaders and senior staff with the skills necessary to lead effectively, to enhance their capacity as administrators and to position their agency to address emerging justice system challenges. The academy is an intensive multi-month program that offers group instruction, individualized coaching, and networking with other program participants in executive leadership and personal and professional development and explores timely topics ranging from criminal justice reform to strategic planning.
This workshop is designed with senior staff and criminal justice agency leaders in mind, whether that be within the SAA office or beyond to participate as individuals.
Enhancing Public Safety: Best Practices for Creating High-Performing Boards
Check back to see when this workshop will be offered next.
Do you need help beginning, maintaining or re-evaluating a public safety advisory board? Enhancing Public Safety: Best Practices for Creating High-Performing Boards is designed for State Administering Agencies (SAAs) and the relevant staff responsible for leading and/or managing public safety advisory boards such as Byrne JAG and Byrne SCIP boards and state criminal justice commissions. This opportunity is also available to staff leading and managing local Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils (CJCCs).
Topics include:
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High-level overview of the role, function and structure of a public safety board
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Core values/guiding principles and strategic planning
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Key components of successful boards
-
Navigating board culture and expectations
-
Beginning (and maintaining) relationships and engagement with key stakeholders
-
Navigating common challenges boards may experience, such as changes in management and competition for scarce resources
-
Board logistics, including guidance on staff support, minutes and agendas
-
Benefits of relationships and trust building
-
Leveraging data for improved success
Not seeing what you’re looking for?
Please email us and let us know your particular needs! The NCJA Center for Justice Planning provides many direct TTA offerings including (but not limited to) developing and disseminating stakeholder surveys, helping SAAs navigate strategic planning and advisory boards, data visualization and PMT dashboards, recruiting non-traditional stakeholders for advisory committees and assistance with the comprehensive criminal justice strategic planning process.
Upcoming Events:
New SAA Bootcamp & Strategic Planning 101 Workshop
Offered virtually April 29-30, 2025 | 1:00-4:30pm EST.
This virtual workshop blends the fundamentals of our Strategic Planning 101 workshop with our New SAA Bootcamp for a two-day learning experience. This course is perfect for state administering agencies (SAAs) and their staff who may be brand new to their positions and is intended to orient individuals to the role of the SAA, important resources available to SAAs, key components to know for the administration of Byrne JAG and Byrne SCIP, and steps to creating a comprehensive strategic plan.
Topics include:
-
The role of the SAA
-
Understanding Byrne JAG strategic plan and annual report requirements
-
Byrne JAG and Byrne SCIP administration
-
JAG penalties and reporting
-
NCJA TTA opportunities
-
Engaging both traditional and non-traditional stakeholders
-
Creating strong strategic planning goals
-
An overview of available criminal justice data
Course Catalogue:
NCJA Innovation Labs
Offered virtually, typically once or twice a year.
NCJA’s Innovation Labs are topic-focused working sessions spanning the course of six months with facilitated
discussions for peer-to-peer learning, planning and brainstorming. Labs include resource development, planning
and program development, hearing promising practices on innovative programming and participant collaboration
on summarized recommendations for other SAAs. Labs are participant led, with a time commitment of
approximately 90 minutes per month for six months.
Strategic Planning Crash Course
Offered intermittently, both virtually and in person.
The Strategic Planning Crash Course combines the fundamentals of Strategic Planning 101 with the more advanced components of Strategic Planning 201 for a two day in-person learning experience. This course if great for all levels of familiarity with strategic planning, whether you are new to the process or would like a refresher.
Topics include:
-
The basics of Byrne JAG and its strategic planning requirements
-
A thorough exploration of engaging traditional and nontraditional stakeholders
-
How to create strong and measurable strategic planning goals
-
How to use data: where to find it and how to use it to set priorities and evaluate your plan
-
Incorporating promising and evidence-informed practices
Byrne JAG Strategic Planning 101 Workshop
Typically offered twice a year, often virtually.
The Strategic Planning 101 workshop serves as a building block for state administering agencies (SAAs) and their staff in formulating a strategic plan as required by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to receive Byrne JAG funding.
Topics include:
-
Understanding Byrne JAG and its strategic planning requirements
-
Engaging both traditional and non-traditional stakeholders
-
Creating strong strategic planning goals
-
An overview of available criminal justice data
The 101 workshop is great for those new to strategic planning, those who are interested in revisiting their planning processes or who just want a refresher on the basics.
Byrne JAG Strategic Planning 201 Workshop
Typically offered twice per year, once virtually and once in-person.
Strategic Planning 201 aims to help state administering agencies (SAAs) and their staff build upon the fundamentals of strategic planning introduced in Strategic Planning 101.
Topics include:
-
A deeper exploration of stakeholder engagement and relationship building
-
The utilization of data throughout the strategic planning process, from setting priorities to evaluation processes
-
Incorporating promising practices and evidence-informed practices
The 201 workshop is ideal for individuals who have completed our Strategic Planning 101 workshop and are looking to delve deeper into the strategic planning process.
New SAA Bootcamp
Typically offered twice per year, often virtually.
New SAA Bootcamps are designed to assist new SAAs and Byrne JAG grant managers in acclimating to their positions within the SAA’s office and within the administration of the JAG grant specifically.
Topics include:
-
The role of the SAA
-
Understanding Byrne JAG strategic plan and annual report requirements
-
Byrne JAG administration
-
JAG penalties and reporting
-
NCJA TTA opportunities
-
BJA resources
-
Q&A with BJA State Policy Advisors
This workshop is perfect for new staff within SAA offices, particular new Byrne JAG grant managers and anyone looking for a review of the responsibilities of the SAA office surrounding the administration of the JAG grant.
Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Symposium
Offered every two years.
Held in partnership with Policy Research Associates, this day-and-a-half event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about the fundamentals of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and its utilization in public safety, crisis response and behavioral health programming. SIM is a practical model used to identify key points for intercepting and linking individuals with behavioral health needs to treatment services to prevent further criminal justice system involvement. Through discussions and presentations, the Symposium features programs and initiatives that have successfully utilized the model and helps states explore potential ideas for utilization.
Leadership Academy
Offered once per year; the Academy is hybrid.
The Leadership Academy is designed to provide SAAs and other criminal justice agency leaders and senior staff with the skills necessary to lead effectively, to enhance their capacity as administrators and to position their agency to address emerging justice system challenges. The academy is an intensive multi-month program that offers group instruction, individualized coaching, and networking with other program participants in executive leadership and personal and professional development and explores timely topics ranging from criminal justice reform to strategic planning.
This workshop is designed with senior staff and criminal justice agency leaders in mind, whether that be within the SAA office or beyond to participate as individuals.
Enhancing Public Safety: Best Practices for Creating High-Performing Boards
Check back to see when this workshop will be offered next.
Do you need help beginning, maintaining or re-evaluating a public safety advisory board? Enhancing Public Safety: Best Practices for Creating High-Performing Boards is designed for State Administering Agencies (SAAs) and the relevant staff responsible for leading and/or managing public safety advisory boards such as Byrne JAG and Byrne SCIP boards and state criminal justice commissions. This opportunity is also available to staff leading and managing local Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils (CJCCs).
Topics include:
• High-level overview of the role, function and structure of a public safety board
• Core values/guiding principles and strategic planning
• Key components of successful boards
• Navigating board culture and expectations
• Beginning (and maintaining) relationships and engagement with key stakeholders
• Navigating common challenges boards may experience, such as changes in management and competition for scarce resources
• Board logistics, including guidance on staff support, minutes and agendas
• Benefits of relationships and trust building
• Leveraging data for improved success
Not seeing what you’re looking for?
Please email us and let us know your particular needs! The NCJA Center for Justice Planning provides many direct TTA offerings including (but not limited to) developing and disseminating stakeholder surveys, helping SAAs navigate strategic planning and advisory boards, data visualization and PMT dashboards, recruiting non-traditional stakeholders for advisory committees and assistance with the comprehensive criminal justice strategic planning process.