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Meeting Date:	10/15/2019
Juvenile Case Manager Enhancements Grant Award Acceptance by JP, Pct. 4
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a Juvenile Justice Program grant award as co-developed, written, presented, and submitted by the Office of the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, Place 1 in close collaboration with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $16,265 for training/travel and supplies costs for the juvenile delinquency case manager in order to divert at-risk juveniles from entering the juvenile justice system in Laredo/Webb County; 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 will be no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Jose R. Salinas, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, Place 1; Fund #2742]

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 application to provide additional services, including equipment, training/travel, and supplies, 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:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2742
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$16,265 in grant revenue Therefore, there will no impact to the general fund.