Juvenile Delinquency Non-violent Communications Training Project

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.

The Northwest Fund will combat juvenile delinquency through non-violent communications training and by funding community-based organizations working to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency and those serving at-risk youth. They will provide assistance to victims of crime and help build capacities at organizations, either by increasing services provided or by enhancing the organization's ability to meet the need of the population it serves. The overall mission of The Northwest Fund is to help make safer neighborhoods and improve life quality within the northwest section of Philadelphia.

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