Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award in the amount of $48,125.88 (CJD Grant No. 2904901) from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for a Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Case Manager to provide prevention, intervention, and diversion strategies for juveniles served by the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match.
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 to staff a juvenile delinquency diversion case manager 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 justice and criminal justice system.
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