Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Juvenile Court
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Districts
Approval To Accept The FY18 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - Justice Incentive Grant For the Commitment Alternative Program (CAP) In The Amount Of $750,000.
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Information Contact: Samia Fields
Phone Number: 404-294-2082
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting grant award in the amount of $750,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to provide behavioral treatment services to youth offenders participating in the courts Commitment Alternative Program (CAP).
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee to execute the grant agreement and all necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council awarded the DeKalb County Juvenile Court funding for the continuation of intensive behavioral treatment services to youth participating in the court’s CAP program. Cap serves at-risk youth offenders who are facing long-term commitment within the state’s criminal justice system. The program provides essential, evidence-based treatment services that aim to restore youth back in the community, while holding them accountable for their actions. Services are provided to youth ages 14 to 17 years old who reside in DeKalb County. Services include:
• Intensive court and community supervision
• Individual and family treatment
• Educational enhancement services
• Mentoring
• Prevention services.
The grant award will fund the employment of contracted personnel to include, two full-time probation officers, Program Administrator, treatment providers, evidence-based intervention facilitators, MARTA transportation, supplies, and mentoring. The Grant period is July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The amount awarded is $750,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The award will provide funds to the courts overall grants budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To Approve and accept grant funds in the amount of $750,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the purpose of funding the Juvenile Court’s Commitment Alternative Program.
To Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and/or designee to execute the grant agreement and all necessary documentation.
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