Earmark - Juvenile-based services for prevention, control, or reduction of juvenile delinquency

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		Juvenile justice program (15-0405)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

Juvenile-based services for prevention, control, or reduction of juvenile delinquency - Nassau County, NY, Youth Board programs.

1 recipient will receive $222,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 152

Description: The Nassau County Youth Board will provide community education/awareness, employability skills training and job placement services for at-risk and/or gang-involved youth ages 12-21 in Nassau County, NY. This initiative will be county wide, with a focus on the Hempstead, Freeport, Roosevelt, New Castle/Westbury and Uniondale communities. The Prevention/Intervention initiative will decrease reliance on youth gangs by providing positive examples of alternatives for at-risk youth. The program will consist of psychosocial and career development assessments, and will provide opportunities for the youth to experience work through job-shadowing, on-the-job training, and apprenticeships. The performance of this initiative will be measured through accurate documentation of work progress, development and educational success.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Nassau County (130782134)	$222		Locality	One West Street, Room 354 Mineola, NY

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $225,000 for the Nassau County, NY, Youth Board programs;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007