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Meeting Date:	10/23/2017
Juvenile Justice Grant Award
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Juvenile Justice grant award in the amount of $16,444 from the Office of the Governor for training/travel, supplies, and equipment to combat juvenile delinquency in Laredo/Webb County as developed, coordinated, presented, and submitted by the Office of the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 with collaboration from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any cash match; and, thus, there is no impact to the general fund. [Requested by Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4]

Issue: Juvenile delinquency is a nationwide problem that negatively affects not only the delinquent youth and their families but also adversely impacts schools, neighborhoods, and the local community at large. In addition, youth at-risk for juvenile delinquency who enter into the juvenile justice system tend to face limited future career, educational, and other socio-economic prospects, especially in the South Texas area.

Solution: Grant award in order to provide prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies through the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in Laredo/Webb County area.

Result: Increased focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk juveniles from the juvenile and criminal justice system.

Background:

The purpose of this grant is to develop effective prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies in the area of juvenile delinquency at and through the efforts of the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.

Previous Court Action:

This grant was authorized to be submitted by the Webb County Commissioners' Court on 01/09/2017.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	$16,444
Financial Impact:
$16,444 grant funding Therefore, no impact to the general fund.

Attachments
Documentation to Econ Dev