AWARD RECIPIENT:

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Newport News, VA

AWARD AMOUNT:

$356,308*

PURPOSE: The Hampton Drug Court Treatment Program will use grant funds to implement an adult drug court, which targets nonviolent, substance-abusing adult offenders. The goals of the program are to reduce crime and recidivism, provide timely court interventions and intensive case management services and ensure client compliance. The program will serve 180 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 Hampton Drug Court Treatment Program will coordinate its efforts with the following agencies: the Hampton Health Department, the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, the Hampton Bar Association, local law enforcement, and schools.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Patty L. Gilbertson
Director of Planning and Marketing
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
2501 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
757/245-0217

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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