AWARD RECIPIENT:

Davis County School District
Farmington, UT

AWARD AMOUNT:

$499,998*

PURPOSE: The Davis County School District, with authorization from the Davis County Commission, will use grant funds to implement a juvenile drug court, which targets nonviolent, substance-abusing juvenile offenders. The program will serve 200 juveniles and family members over a 3-year period. Clients will be expected to participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months. The drug court will provide intensive judicial supervision, treatment, mandatory drug testing, graduated sanctions, aftercare, and other rehabilitative services. The court will conduct process and outcome evaluations to evaluate the court's operations and impact on the surrounding community. The program will provide collateral services such as tutoring, transportation, recreation, employability training, mental and primary health care, and educational services. The goals of the program are to: enhance public safety by reducing substance abuse, provide strength-based treatment, increase positive family functioning, and evaluate the program's effectiveness. The Davis County Juvenile Drug Court will coordinate its efforts with the following agencies: Davis Behavioral Health, the Student Assistance Program, Odyssey House, Work Force Services, and the United Way.

LOCAL CONTACT:

John D. Ross, Grant Specialist
Davis County School District
P.O. Box 588
45 East State Street
Farmington, UT 84025
801/402-5608

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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