AWARD RECIPIENT:

Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Saint Charles, MO

AWARD AMOUNT:

$500,000*

PURPOSE: The Saint Charles Juvenile Drug Court will use grant funds to implement a juvenile drug court, which will target nonviolent, substance-abusing juvenile offenders. The goals of the program are to reduce crime and recidivism, enhance public safety, and provide strength-based treatment. The program will serve 120 juveniles and 180 family members over a 3-year period. Clients will be expected to participate in the program for a minimum of 8 to 12 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 tutoring, transportation, recreation, mental and primary health care, and educational services. The Saint Charles Juvenile Drug Court will coordinate its efforts with the following agencies: the Crider Center for Mental Health, Bridgeway Counseling Services, Preferred Family Healthcare, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, and Fort Zumwalt School District.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Raymond J. Grush
Family Court Administrator
Eleventh Circuit Court, Family Court Division
300 North Third Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
636/949-3040

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

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