Grant Details

The purpose of the this program  is to support programs that prevent violence in and around schools and to improve the juvenile justice system and develop effective education, training, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs in the area of juvenile delinquency.

Eligible Activities:

1. Diversion - Programs to divert at-risk juveniles from entering the juvenile justice system.  For this funding opportunity, CJD has defined at-risk as having had documented discipline problems in the school system or contact with law enforcement or juvenile probation.  Preference will be given to programs that: (a) provide for case workers or social workers to continue working with juveniles upon completion of the diversion program; and (b) provide juvenile probation officers to work in the school system.
2. Job Training - Projects to enhance the employability of juveniles or prepare them for future employment. Such programs may include job readiness training, apprenticeships, and job referrals.
3. Professional Therapy and Counseling/Mental Health - Services include, but are not limited to, the development and/or enhancement of diagnostic, treatment, and prevention instruments; psychological and psychiatric evaluations; counseling services; and/or family support services.  Preference will be given to programs that: (a) incorporate academically researched, peer reviewed, or evidenced based practices; (b) utilize a multi disciplinary team to assist with planning and implementation of the program; (c) provide a Licensed Professional Counselor for aftercare, re-entry, or front of system services; and (d) provide parent training reinforced with the use of case managers.
4. School Based Delinquency Prevention - Education programs and/or related services to prevent truancy, suspension, and expulsion. School safety programs may include support for school resource officers and law-related education.  Preference will be given to programs that: (a) provide school liaisons working between the juvenile justice system and the school system; (b) provide school police officers or school resource officers; and (c) provide juvenile probation officers to work in the school system.
5. Substance Abuse - Programs, research, or other initiatives to address the use and abuse of illegal and other prescription and nonprescription drugs and the use and abuse of alcohol.  Programs include control, prevention, and treatment.

Preferences will be given to those applicants that:

1. demonstrate cost effective programs focused on proven or promising approaches to services provision; and
2. Target serious and violent juvenile offender populations.