RADTC Enhancement/Expansion Project

The Enhancing Adult Drug Court Services, Coordination, and Treatment Grant Program is designed to assist states, state courts, local courts, counties, other units of local government, or Indian tribal governments to implement comprehensive strategies for enhancing drug court capacity by bridging access to both criminal justice and substance abuse treatment funds. The program supports the development and establishment of drug courts for substance-abusing adults and that enhance drug court services, coordination, and substance abuse treatment and recovery support services. Drug court programs funded by the Enhancing Adult Drug Court Services, Coordination, and Treatment Grant Program are required by law to target nonviolent criminal offenders.

The city of Richmond will use the enhancing adult drug court services, coordination, and treatment grant to enhance the current treatment operation for the Richmond Adult Treatment Court. The court will use the grant funds to serve participants diagnosed with substance abuse and a co-occurring mental health disorders. Services will include comprehensive clinical supervision, counseling sessions, and housing assistance for all participants to reduce barriers to successful completion.

CA/NCF