Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $200,000)
The Congressionally Selected Awards Program, authorized by the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), helps improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and/or assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funds should be used for the projects selected by Congress, in the amounts specified in the joint explanatory statement incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 111-8, and generally consistent with one or more of the following statutory purposes: improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, preventing or combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting victims of crime (other than compensation). Each of these purposes is framed using language drawn, respectively, from the former Byrne discretionary statute, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. This project is authorized and funded through a line item in the FY 09 Congressional Budget and by the joint explanatory statement that is incorporated by reference into the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
Phoenix Houses of California, Inc. will use these funds to enhance and expand the community re-integration and aftercare programs for women completing residential substance abuse treatment programs or returning from prisons to the underserved San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County. Specifically, funds will be used to hire 2.6 full-time employees, including a program coordinator, senior counselor, case manager, and project administrator. The goals of the project are to serve 100 women during the 12-month project duration and to: a) enhance the individual case management process and transition planning; b) expand group and family counseling; c) provide culturally-sensitive outpatient programs; d) ensure the availability of post-treatment alternatives including follow-up and support groups such as the Alumni Program and 12-step groups; and e) offer a broader network of community collaborators to help women rebuild their lives, find housing, employment, medical and mental health services, etc. Expected long-term outcomes include a minimum of 75% of women who receive services will maintain crime-free lives and 65% will work or enroll in school. NCA/NCF