Adult DCPI Application Process
The FY 2009 Application is now OPEN.
BJA, in partnership with the National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) developed the content of each DCPI program. In offering training and technical assistance through DCPI, BJA demonstrates a commitment to working with local jurisdictions to prevent and control substance abuse and crime. Representatives from each of these organizations will attend all DCPI events.
BJA will serve up to 30 jurisdictions through the Adult DCPI. Once BJA has reached the capacity of 30, a waitlist will be initiated. Waitlisted teams will be accepted into the Adult DCPI as space becomes available. Funding for DCPI is contingent on the availability and amount of FY 2009 funding for the Drug Court Grant Program.
DCPI is intended for jurisdictions in the planning stages of developing an adult drug court. Jurisdictions with operational drug courts are encouraged to access other OJP training and technical assistance resources (http://www.dcpi.ncjrs.gov/dcpi/index.html) that are targeted to this population.
Things you must know before applying for the Adult DCPI training:
Submission of Application and Letter of Commitment
To participate in the Adult DCPI training sessions, each interested jurisdiction must submit an application and letter of commitment no later than September 29, 2008. Jurisdictions will be selected to participate in a facilitated 6 month planning process. Each jurisdiction will be required to attend one, five-day DCPI training program. Notification of training dates and locations will be provided by NDCI upon acceptance. DCPI training programs are regionally located and will occur between February 2009 and April 2009.
The Application Form can be completed online at:
A Letter of Commitment from the participating judge must be submitted via facsimile to:
Jannise Randall, NDCI Training Specialist: 804-412-2947
The letter of commitment shall include the following:
- A clearly stated commitment that approved team members will attend the required training in its entirety.
- A list of agencies that will make up your team participating in the planning process.
- An expression of the team's commitment to the planning and development of your drug court.
- The expected responsibilities and resources the participating team member agencies will dedicate during the drug court planning process.
Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
To participate in Adult DCPI, each community must identify eight (8) individuals representing the following disciplines to form a Drug Court Planning Team:
- Drug Court Coordinator
- Judge
- Prosecutor
- Defense Counsel
- Treatment Representative
- Law Enforcement
- Probation/Community Supervision Representative
- Evaluator/Researcher
Each participating team member must:
- Attend the entire week long training.
- Actively participate in all discussions and training breakouts.
- Abide by the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
- Identify an appropriate substitute if the need arises.
- Complete all homework assignments and respond to all requests for information.
- Write and submit a Letter of Commitment.
In addition, the drug court coordinator must serve as the team point of contact for all DCPI coordination activities. This will include ensuring all relevant information is disseminated to team members in a timely fashion, responding to requests for information, and coordinating with all DCPI staff and faculty.
Required Commitment
BJA's investment in this training initiative is dependent upon active participation of all approved DCPI team members. In addition to attending the entire week long training, team members will be expected to work with project staff throughout the planning process and complete a number of pre and post training activities while at their home location.
DCPI participants will have regular contact with NDCI during the course of the 6 month planning process. Offsite trainings are expected to last 5 days and will start in February 2009. There will be one training at an offsite location where attendance of the eight member Drug Court Planning Team is essential and required. Jurisdictions that are unable or unwilling to fully participate in DCPI may forfeit their participation in future BJA training events.
Upon acceptance into the training program each participating team member must write and submit a letter of commitment that includes the information listed below.
- An expression of the agency's commitment to the planning and development of your drug court.
- The expected responsibilities and resources the participating team member's agency will dedicate during the drug court planning process.
- A clearly stated commitment that approved team member will attend the required training in its entirety.
- Indication that the team member has read and will abide by the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
Training Costs
Lodging cost associated with required team members' participation in DCPI will be covered by BJA. Payment will occur through direct billing. All other costs are the responsibility of the team member as detailed in the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
A BJA and State Justice Institute (SJI) Partner Grant will allow NDCI to award Travel Scholarships to defray the cost of airfare, ground transportation, parking, mileage, and per diem for approved jurisdictions. The application request for Travel Scholarships will begin after jurisdictions are approved for inclusion in DCPI. NDCI, in collaboration with BJA will review, approve and award scholarships.
Contact Information
For further information regarding the Adult DCPI Application Process and Training Program please contact the following:
National Drug Court Institute
4900 Seminary Road, Suite 320
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-575-9400
www.ndci.org
Meghan Wheeler, Project Director
703-575-9400 ext. 35
mwheeler@ndci.org
