FY 2009 Justice Assistance Grant Program

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local governments, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and 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, including 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 and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

Carroll County will use the JAG award towards supplies and consultants. Specific purchases include one laptop, computer software, postage, and training materials and printing for the Carroll County Juvenile Wellness Court. This court is a diversion program that provides intensive supervision for youths who have co-occurring disorders. Funds will also be used to pay for one Wellness Court Coordinator.

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