Title:
Grant Application - Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) (Sheriff's Office)
Summary
ACTION:
1. Approve the submission of the response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and grant application to the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) to request funding for programming to develop community-based alternatives to youth development centers, to provide community-based delinquency and substance abuse prevention strategies, and programs to provide non-institutional disposition alternatives that will protect the community and juveniles
2. Recognize, receive and appropriate grant if awarded
Staff Contact: Rachel Vanhoy, Sheriff's Office
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has operated an at-risk youth program called the “Reality Program” for over 15 years. The MCSO is requesting approval to respond to the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Request for Proposal (RFP) and apply for grant funding in the amount of $17,500 to provide program enhancements to the “Reality Program”, including changing its name to the “MCSO Youth Intervention Program.” The new program will specifically address school-related behavioral issues for youths 11-15 years of age. Current literature and best practice models suggest programs that include therapeutic components are more likely to sustain the benefits of intervention/mentoring efforts. The proposal includes contracting two certified counselors, utilizing best practice programming revolving around parent/family skill building, interpersonal skill building, and mentoring. In addition to the licensed therapists, funding will expand the program to a structured two-day program and provide necessary support materials. Additionally, there is a 30% or $7,500 local funding match required, which will be funded from existing inmate commissary Special Revenue Funds available for this purpose, for tot...
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