Earmark - Juvenile-based services for prevention, control, or reduction of juvenile delinquency - Violence Intervention and Prevention Project, Syracuse, NY.

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 - Violence Intervention and Prevention Project, Syracuse, NY.

1 recipient will receive $296,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 219

Description: The purpose of this program is to ameliorate the negative effects of chronic environmental risk factors and personal deficits that place vulnerable individuals at the highest risk for either being victims and/or perpetrators of street and/or gang related violence. The program will serve 60 at-risk 7- to 18-year-old youth and their families. Performance measures include the following: 60% of enrolled youth will participate in group psychotherapy; 50% of program participants will obtain adequate housing; 50% will return to normal school or enroll in GED programs; 25% will complete job preparation, retention and/or training program; 25% will secure summer and/or full-time employment; and 50% will gain access to proper medical care.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility (88663901)	$296		Non-Profit	401 South Avenue 2026 Midland Avenue Syracuse, NY

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $300,000 for the Violence Intervention and Prevention Project in Syracuse, NY;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007