Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Juvenile Court
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Request to accept the FY20 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - Justice Incentive Grant for Juvenile Court’s Commitment Alternative Program (CAP) in the amount of $439,939.
Body
Information Contact: Keisha M. Jones
Phone Number: 404-294-2082
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting a grant award in the amount $439,939 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to continue providing intensive behavioral treatment and supervision services to youth offenders participating in the court’s CAP program.
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee to execute the grant agreement and all the necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council awarded DeKalb County Juvenile Court funding for a continuation of intensive behavioral treatment services to youth participating in the Court’s CAP. CAP serves at-risk youth offenders who are facing long term commitment within the state 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
• Educational advocacy
• Mentoring
• Pro-social developmental activities
This grant award will fund treatment providers, MARTA transportation and supplies. The grant period is from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 and the amount is $439,939 with no match required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The award will provide additional funding to the overall grant budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve and accept grant finds in the amount $439,939 from Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - (CJCC) for the purpose of funding Juvenile Court’ CAP program.
To authorize the Chief Executive Officer and/or designee to execute the Grant agreement and all the necessary documents.
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