Under what circumstances can CAD be offered virtually?
Never.
What is the hourly wage for participants in Level 3?
$15.50
READI participants no longer take a "Needs Assessment." What is the name of the new tool used by Outreach to assess participants barriers?
Name the four levels in order.
1. Outreach
2. Take-up
3. Transitional Employment
4. Pathway
Why does work start in Level 3 when it used to start in Phase 2?
Because the Phases didn't include Outreach, and now Level 1 is the Outreach period.
What is one advantage of the READI Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Curriculum compared with the old curriculum?
It is informed by feedback from staff and participants. It specifically addresses the experiences of black men at high risk of gun violence involvement. It does a better job of teaching participants about trauma. It contains relevant examples that participants can relate with.
(Other answers may be acceptable at the facilitator's discretion!)
How many hours of CAD must a participant obtain in order to be eligible for the work experience?
50 hours
How do TJ staff access the READI Intake after it is completed by Outreach?
ShareFile
Outreach provides three sessions during Level 1 that help participants get a feel for CAD and build motivation. What are these sessions called?
Warm-up Sessions
200
If a participant earns the maximum stipend for CAD, how many dollars do they earn?
$35
During which Level do participants learn advanced skills and earn certifications?
Level 4
Here are three example of support services that might be provided:
1. Writing a letter to a judge on behalf of a participant
2. Helping a participant create a budget
3. Connecting a participant to a therapist
Which one of these is coaching, which one is advocacy, and which on is a referral?
1. Writing a letter to a judge on behalf of a participant is Advocacy
2. Helping a participant create a budget is Coaching
3. Connecting a participant to a therapist is a Referral
During Level 2, how long does it take to obtain 50 hours of CAD at 75% attendance?
About 6 weeks.
If a participant spent 6 months in Level 1 and then attended Level 2 orientation today, how much time do they have left in READI?
12 months
What are the five behaviors on the Daily Self Agreements?
1. On time
2. Uniform
3. In room
4. Awake
5. Engaged
If a crew chief has a new participant joining their crew, how could they find out what job skills the participant has and what areas they might need help with?
They can read the Pathway Assessment.
Which if these stability areas is the most common among READI participants: legal issues, food access, or safety?
Legal issues (55%)
Food access is 29% and safety is only 10%.
Participants must obtain 100 total CAD hours before they qualify for Level 4. What are the other two requirements they must also meet to advance to Level 4?
1. 87.5% attendance for the most recent 2 weeks
2. Finished Pathway Plan
What happens on Fridays from 9:00-10:30?
It's up to each partner site to decide.
How much CAD Prep is required of facilitators?
At least 30 minutes per session. However, when possible, a full hour per session is recommended.
If a participant is really interested in manufacturing training, but currently smokes weed every day, what should happen?
They identify being able to drop as a goal on their Pathway Plan, and then they receive support working toward that goal.
During the Handoff Meeting, if a participant has a stability area that ranks 3 or higher on the Support Services Tool, what must happen?
Staff must create a stability plan
All participants must receive a Transition Plan when they have how many days left in READI?
60 Days
READI participants who are brought in by Outreach (not through Reentry or the Urban Labs) show the strongest results. They are far less likely to be arrested for shootings or homicides. They are also less likely to be victims of shootings and homicides. What is the exact number for how much less likely they are to experience these things? (Answer one correct to earn the points.)
79% less likely to be arrested for shootings or homicides
47% less likely to be victims of a shooting or homicide