AWARD RECIPIENT:

Superior Court of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ

AWARD AMOUNT:

$426,742*

PURPOSE: The Superior Court of Arizona will use grant funds to implement a family drug court, which will target nonviolent adults in the abuse and neglect system who are substance abusers and criminal offenders. The primary goal of the program is to provide coordinated judicial and treatment interventions that produce sober parents and create stability for children in a timely manner. The program will serve 240 clients over a 3-year period. Clients will be 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. 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 housing, transportation, mental and primary health care, employment, and educational services. The family drug court will coordinate its efforts with the following agencies: Gateway Community College, the Office of the Legal Defender, Arizona Department of Economic Security, the Office of the Attorney General, and Terros Behavioral Health Services.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Steve Tyrrell
Family Drug Court Manager
Superior Court of Arizona
201 West Jefferson Street, Suite CCB 5C
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602/506-8899

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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