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Prosecutor's Early Intervention Program (PEIP)Expansion and Enhancement Project

Award Information

Award #
2012-DD-BX-1238
Location
Awardee County
East Baton Rouge
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$800,000
Original Solicitation

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $800,000)

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.

The Louisiana District Attorneys Association (LDAA) will develop enhancements to their local Prosecutors Early Intervention Program (PEIP). Their primary goals are to facilitate program fidelity, increase data accuracy, integrity and streamline specific protocols and program uniformity within participating districts throughout Louisiana.

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Date Created: September 11, 2012