OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS

AWARD RECIPIENT:

Guam Judicial Branch, Superior Court of Guam
Hagatna, GU

AWARD AMOUNT:

$499,576*

PURPOSE: The Guam Judicial Branch will use grant funds to implement a drug court to serve substance-abusing, misdemeanor and felony criminal offenders. The goals of the drug court are to reduce program participants' criminal activity, substance abuse, and recidivism, and to increase their ability to obtain gainful employment and complete appropriate educational and vocational programs. The drug court will serve approximately 120 clients in a 12 to 18-month deferred prosecution program over a 2-year period. An effective treatment program that provides a continuum of alcohol, drug, and related treatment and rehabilitation services will be established. All participants will undergo intensive judicial supervision and frequent case monitoring to include random drug testing and home visits. Collateral services will include vocational training, job placement, social services, transportation, housing assistance, counseling, and self-help groups. Drug court staff will develop an automated management information system and conduct evaluations to assess program implementation and impact. The Guam Judicial Branch will coordinate with state and local organizations such as the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, One-Stop Career Center, the Public Health Department, and Eric's House of Hope.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Jacqueline Zahnen
Special Projects Coordinator
Guam Judicial Center
120 West O'Brien Drive
Hagatna, GU 96910
671/475-3270

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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