Project SHARE (Safe Haven for Adolescent Recovery and Engagement)

These funds will allow the award recipient to develop the Safe Haven for Adolescent Recovery and Engagement (SHARE), a dedicated residential placement facilities and services for CSEC victims in partnership with the Office of Family and Children's Services (OCFS), and the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). This project plans to add services to an existing residence to serve juveniles placed with OCFS by Family Court, and possibly juveniles in the custody of ACS. Specialized services would include: CSEC training for staff members; intensive case management; medical and mental health services; substance abuse counseling; educational reconnection; long-term and transitional planning; peer and group therapy; incentives for participation and successful goal completion; supervised activities; and heightened security precautions.

NCA/NCF