FY 2008 JAG Initiative

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

The city of Huntington Park will use its FY 2008 JAG funds to pay for police department overtime to operate the Juveniles At-Risk Program. The program teaches parents to effectively deal with children who display self-destructive behavior, mentor and guide their children, and educate them on good decision-making skills. The city has added components of alcohol and drug abuse education, which includes random drug screening of each juvenile.

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