AWARD RECIPIENT:

Board of County Commissioners
Kissimmee, FL

AWARD AMOUNT:

$ 500,000*

PURPOSE: The Kissimmee Board of County Commissioners will use grant funds to implement a post-adjudication juvenile drug court program. The goals of this drug court are to improve academic performance and to reduce recidivism and substance abuse. This suburban community plans to serve approximately 150 clients and 150 family members over the 3-year grant period. The program will include a minimum of 9 months of treatment followed by a 3- month aftercare component. Upon completion of the program, clients may have their records expunged. The program consists of intensive judicial supervision, sanctions and incentives, and frequent, mandatory drug testing. The court will collaborate with the County School Board to develop a unique, in-school counseling component, and with the LYNX public transportation system.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Carmen Torres
Board of County Commissioners
One Courthouse Square
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407/343-2412

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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