Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Juvenile Court
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Districts
Accept the FY23 Grant Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Juvenile Incentive Grant for Juvenile Court’s Commitment Alternative Program (CAP) in the amount of $478,782
Body
Information Contact: Keisha Jones, Grant Services Administrator
Phone Number: 404-294-2082
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting a grant award in the amount of $478,782 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to continue providing intensive behavioral treatment and supervision services to youth offenders participating in CAP services.
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 DeKalb County Juvenile Court funding for the continuation of intensive behavioral treatment services to youth participating in the Commitment Alternative Program (CAP). 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 and providing evidence-based services that will have a lasting impact on their ability to be law abiding and productive members of our community. Services are provided to youth ages 14-17 years old who reside in DeKalb County. Services include:
• Intensive Supervision
• Individual and Family Therapy
• Education Advocacy
• Tutoring and educational support
• Mentoring
• Pro-Social developmental activities
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The grant award will fund the employment of contracted staff and treatment providers, tutoring, Marta transportation, supplies, and mentoring. No match is required.
The grant period is July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. The amount to be received from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is of $478,782.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The award will provide additional funding and resources to Juvenile Court’s overall grant budget. No match is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve and accept funds in the amount of $478,782 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the purpose of funding the Commitment Alternative Program (CAP) and authorize the Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee to execute all necessary documents.