The BSCC provides services to the county adult and juvenile systems through inspections of county jails and juvenile detention facilities, technical assistance on local issues, promulgation of regulations, training standards for local correctional staff, and the administration of a wide range of public safety, re-entry, violence reduction, and rehabilitative grants to state and local governments and community-based organizations.
The Proposition 47 grant program is aimed at public agencies to facilitate mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and diversion programs specifically for individuals within the criminal justice system. The primary focus rests on reducing recidivism among those convicted of less severe crimes and those struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. To encourage community engagement and economic equity, the program mandates that a Lead Agency must allocate a minimum of 50% of their grant award to subcontract with one or more non-governmental, community-based organizations. The grant offers financial support ranging from up to $2M for small scope applicants to between $2-8M for large scope applicants.