BRCST Basics
What does BRCST stand for and when was it launched?
Baton Rouge Community Street Team, June 2021
What formula must score 60% or higher to proceed with engagement at a scene?
4W & H – What, When, Where, Why, How
How many mentees must a Community Navigator have? A High Risk Interventionist have?
CN- 15 & HRI - 5
What form determines if someone is at risk or high risk?
At Risk vs High Risk Questionnaire
What system does BRCST use to track mentee engagement and progress?
Apricot
What umbrella organization is BRCST under?
A.G.I.L.E. Planning Solutions
What are the three zone classifications used in a crisis scene?
Hot Zone, Warm Zone, Cold Zone
What type of services are offered through the 90-day case cycle?
Comprehensive Case Management Services/They can also name resecures or the definition
What form is used to request urgent financial support for a mentee?
Hardship Request Form
What is the goal of Community Walks and Waterholing?
To build relationships, assess needs, and reduce violence proactively
What is the target age group BRCST primarily serves? And what Zipcodes?
14–30 years old// 70802 & 70805
What does the acronym AROMATACO stand for in on-scene assessment?
Assess, Rate, Objective, Methods, Allies, Tools, Additional, Challenges, Outcome
This document summarizes phone calls, texts, and in-person interactions with a mentee to track progress.
What is a Mentee Case Note?
Where in Apricot do you go to log a non-mentee community member’s resource need (like diapers or food)?
Community Resource Request
You were at a resource fair and met an organization that has funds for housing. What form would you document this in?
Community Engagement Form
What is the difference between the three BRCST teams: HRI, CN, and Safe Passage?
HRI = intervention, CN = case management, Safe Passage = school-based support
What method should be used when approaching engagement to avoid rushing into danger?
STOP: Slow Down, Think, Observe, Plan
What are SMART goals and why are they important?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely – help mentees stay focused and motivated
What is the purpose of the Dispatch Response Form?
To document responses to critical incidents like shootings, including victim info and a plan of action
How can High Risk Intervention (HRI) and Community Navigation (CN) collaborate during outreach?
Warm handoffs, shared safety plans, coordinated follow-ups
What city and program inspired BRCST’s creation?
Newark, NJ’s Community Street Team
Name two crowd control strategies used by the BRCST.
Encirclement, Channeling, Isolation, Funneling
You’ve been working with a mentee for three weeks. They’ve missed two scheduled in-person meetings and haven’t responded to texts or calls in over seven days. What steps must you take next according to BRCST protocol, and how do you document your efforts?
Continue outreach attempts (calls, texts, visit a public place near them if safe and appropriate).
Notify your team lead that the mentee is unresponsive.
Document all contact attempts in Apricot using detailed Mentee Case Notes, including the date/time of each attempt and any observations or next steps.
You’ve met someone during waterholing who isn’t ready to be onboarded. They ask for job resources. Which two Apricot forms might you use and why?
Potential Case Note – to document contact; Community Engagement Form – to track connection to resources
This post-incident process evaluates what went well, what needs improvement, and whether the team met its objective.
What is Debriefing?