Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Juvenile Court
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Approval to Accept the FY19 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - Justice Incentive Grant for the Court’s Commitment Alternative Program (CAP) in the Amount of $719,000.
Body
Information Contact: Samia Fields
Phone Number: 404-294-2082
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting grant award in the amount of $719,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to continue providing intensive behavioral treatment and supervision services to youth offenders participating in the courts CAP program.
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer and/or hos 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 14-17 years old who reside in DeKalb County. Services include:
• Intensive Supervision
• Individual and family treatment
• Education Advocacy
• Mentoring
• Pro-social developmental activities
The grant award will fund the employment of contracted staff and treatment providers; MARTA transportation; supplies; and mentoring. The grant period is from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The amount is $719,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The award will provide additional funding to the courts overall grant budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve and accept grant funds in the amount of $719,000 from CJCC for the purpose of funding the Juvenile Court’s CAP program.
To Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and/or designee to execute the grant agreement and all necessary documents
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