Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Wyandotte Focus.

1 recipient will receive $247,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 229

Description: Wyandotte FOCUS is initiating a program to reduce the rate of recidivism by providing coordination and support of reintegration-related services to offenders being released from the Kansas and county correctional systems into Wyandotte County, Kansas. The program will include plans tailored to the needs of individual clients as well as group activities targeting the general needs of those reentering the community after a period of incarceration. Program support will extend to client's families as well.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Wyandotte FOCUS Inc. (190896550)	$247		Non-Profit	9134 W. 92nd Place Overland Park, KS

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $250,000 for the Wyandotte Focus for a program to reduce recidivism;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007