OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS

FY 2002 DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM

Juvenile Implementation Grant Award

California

AWARD RECIPIENT:

Napa County Health and Human Services Agency
Napa, CA

AWARD AMOUNT:

$ 500,000*

PURPOSE: The Napa County Health and Human Services Agency will use grant funds to implement a post-adjudication juvenile drug court program. The goals of this drug court are to expand the county's current juvenile drug court pilot effort and to help these minors break their patterns of addiction and negative behavior. This rural drug court will serve approximately 100 clients and 100 family members over a 3-year grant period. The program will include a minimum of 12 months of treatment followed by an aftercare component. Upon completion of the program, clients may have their record expunged. The program consists of intensive judicial supervision, sanctions and incentives, and frequent, mandatory drug testing. The drug court will collaborate with the Humane Society pet therapy, Parks and Recreation, and Job Build.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Sheila Daugherty
Napa County Health and Human Services Agency
2261 Elm Street
Napa, CA 94559
707/253-4491

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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