AWARD RECIPIENT:

Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Liberty, MO

AWARD AMOUNT:

$500,000*

PURPOSE: The Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office will use grant funds to implement an adult drug court, which targets nonviolent, substance-abusing adult offenders. The primary goals of the program are to enhance public safety and break the cycle of criminal activity and chemical dependency confronted by substance abusers. The program will serve 250 clients over a 3-year period. Clients will be expected to participate in the program for a minimum of 12 to 24 months. The drug court will provide intensive judicial supervision, treatment, mandatory drug testing, graduated sanctions, aftercare, and other rehabilitative services. Additionally, a management information system will be utilized to monitor client progress and to conduct process and outcome evaluations. The program will provide collateral services such as mentoring, parenting, mental and primary health care, employment, transportation, childcare, nutritional, and educational services. The Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office will coordinate its efforts with the following agencies: the YMCA, Heart of America Family Services, North Kansas City School District, Clay County Division of Family Services, Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Full Employment Council, Maple Woods Community College, and Synergy Services.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Jim Roberts
Criminal Services Coordinator
Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
11 South Water Street
Liberty, MO 64068
816/792-7657

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

* This is a tentative award amount pending final budget review.