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Enhancement Grant for Juvenile Intervention Court with Harrison County Youth Court, Harrison County, Mississippi.

Award Information

Award #
15PJDP-24-GG-01073-DGCT
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Congressional District
Status
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2024
Total funding (to date)
$730,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2024, $730,000)

The Harrison County Youth Court (HCYC) aims to expand access to evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment and services for youth with involvement in the juvenile justice system via the HCYC Juvenile Intervention Court (JIC). The JIC program’s overall goal is to promote family stability and the overall family well-being, and prevent future criminal behavior and juvenile substance use by providing resources, services, and support to youth and families while receiving substance use disorder treatment based on assessment and development of individualized case plans.

Date Created: September 24, 2024