AWARD RECIPIENT:

Dunklin County
Kenneth, MO

AWARD AMOUNT:

$75,360*

PURPOSE: The Dunklin County Drug Court will use grant funds to provide additional services such as transportation and increased community supervision. The drug court team will attend specific training that addresses issues identified in the process and outcome evaluations. Nonviolent, substance-abusing offenders are targeted. The program will serve 40 to 50 clients over a 2-year period. Clients are expected to participate in the program for a minimum of 12 to 18 months. The drug court will provide intensive judicial supervision, treatment, mandatory drug testing, graduated sanctions, aftercare, and other rehabilitative services.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Julie Spielman
Drug Court Coordinator
Dunklin County Drug Court
P.O. Box 507
Kenneth, MO 63857-0507
573/888-0698

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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