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Continuation and Improvement of Mental Health Court, Juvenile Drug Court, and Adult Drug Court Programs

Award Information

Award #
2012-DJ-BX-1112
Location
Awardee County
Muscogee
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$99,081

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $99,081)

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, 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).
The grantee will use this Fiscal Year 2012 JAG award to support their Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts and Mental Health Court programs. The funding will provide services, supplies, and operating materials needed to improve their capabilities and services. NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 30, 2012