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Incorporated County Of Los Alamos Resolution No. 376-08; A Resolution Authorizing The County To Submit An Application To The Department Of Finance And Administration, Local Government Division To Participate In The Juvenile Adjudication Program.
Recommended Action
I move that Council adopt Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 376-08; a Resolution Authorizing The County To Submit An Application To The Department Of Finance And Administration, Local Government Division To Participate In The Juvenile Adjudication Program.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council adopt Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No.376-08.
Body
The County currently has an established Teen Court program for juvenile criminal offenders. The award of the FY17 Juvenile Adjudication Fund allowed the county to begin a program to meet the needs of families that are experiencing serious or repeat criminal charges by their children by offering additional services. The Juvenile Adjudication Fund Grant is dedicated to support established programs, such as Teen Court, that contribute to the reduction of the burden on the traditional Juvenile Justice System.
We are applying for $30,000 to continue the educational / intervention programming, enhanced assessments, and therapeutic casework oversight for juveniles who have entered the Judicial System. The funds, if awarded, are to be utilized during the 2019 Fiscal Year.
The Application to the Department of Finance and Administration is due May 23th, 2018.
Alternatives
Without the additional funding from the NM Department of Finance and Administration grant, we will have limited ability to support teens and their families of serious and second offenses with services.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Unplanned Item
The grant requires the recipient to match 10%, in-kind or cash. The Teen Court Coordinator's service agreement facilitates the matching requirement.
Due to the established Teen...
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