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 - Urban Justice Center.

1 recipient will receive $395,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 206

Description: The Urban Justice Center is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy services to low-income individuals in New York City at no cost to our clients. These services include: providing assistance to the homeless, providing advice and assistance to victims of domestic violence, helping individuals with psychiatric disabilities access services, and assisting runaway street youth obtain benefits and housing. The Urban Justice Center is continuing the operation of the Community Development Project (CDP). CDP staff is providing technical assistance and advice to small non-profit organizations and unincorporated associations operating in Bronx County. They are providing support to groups involved in such areas as public safety, development and preservation of affordable housing, education reform and youth development. A line item in the FY 2005 Congressional budget provides funding to the Urban Justice Center for the Community Development Project.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Urban Justice Center (197892123)	$395		Non-Profit	666 Broadway 10th Floor New York, NY

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $400,000 for the Urban Justice Center;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007