OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
FY 2002 DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM
Juvenile Implementation Grant Award
Alabama
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Shelby County Commission
Columbiana, AL
AWARD AMOUNT:
$447,146*
PURPOSE: The Shelby County Drug Court will use grant funds to implement a juvenile drug
court, which will target nonviolent, substance-abusing juvenile offenders. The goals of the
program are to enhance public safety by reducing substance abuse, to improve the educational
performance of participants, and to strengthen families. The program will serve 90 juveniles and
90 to 150 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. Additionally, a management information system will be utilized to
monitor client progress and to conduct process and outcome evaluations. The program will
provide collateral services such as tutoring, transportation, mental and primary health care, and
educational services. The Shelby County Drug Court will coordinate its efforts with the
following agencies: the Career Development Center, Shelby County Day Program, Orion
Behavioral Healthcare, Clastran, Kid One Transport, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
LOCAL CONTACT:
Reginald Holloway
Community Services Coordinator
Shelby County Commission
P.O. Box 467
Columbiana, AL 35051
205/669-3740
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:
Linda Mansour
202/616-3534
* This is a tentative award amount pending final budget review.
