Our Mission
“Coming together to create a collaborative system of care that promotes evidence-based practices and utilizes data analysis to improve criminal justice outcomes in our local community.”
Based on legislation created by the State JRAC, HEA 1068, the Local JRAC Statue, was signed into law on April 8, 2021, requiring the establishment of a Local JRAC in every Indiana County. The overarching goal of the Local JRAC is to examine and analyze local data and practices to improve criminal justice outcomes. Local JRACs are required: to promote the use of evidence-based and best practices in the areas of community-based sentencing alternatives and recidivism reduction; review, evaluate, and make recommendations about local practices (community-based corrections and jail overcrowding); compile reports as directed by the State JRAC communicate with the State JRAC to establish and implement best practices and to ensure consistent collection and reporting of data.
In response, Harrison County recently established our local Justice Advisory Council (JRAC) and is committed to coming together to review local practices and data to improve our local criminal justice system.
Submit Opioid Settlement Funding Proposals
The Harrison County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) is currently accepting proposals for Opioid Settlement Funds through March 1, 2026. Proposals are ordinarily reviewed twice annually, in January and July; however, for this grant cycle, the submission deadline has been extended to March 1, 2026.
Proposals must be limited to a one-year project scope. Applicants may be eligible to apply for additional funding on an annual basis, contingent upon the availability of funds. All proposals must adhere to established abatement guidelines and may not supplant existing grant-funded projects.
Organizations or individuals seeking funding for eligible initiatives are invited to submit proposals to the local JRAC Council via email at jrac@harrisoncounty.in.gov. Proposed activities should be focused on, or directly related to, substance use prevention.
A proposal template can be found below.
Click here to download the proposal template (pdf)
Email your completed proposal and all related documents to jrac@harrisoncounty.in.gov.