Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1008FY0102

Teen Power

Requester:

Alonzo Fraser

Organization:

Christian Counseling and Community Outreach Center

Project Title:

Teen Power

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 3:18:28 PM

Sponsors:

Daryl Jones

Statewide Interest:

Keeps youth off the streets and keeps youth out of jail.

Recipient:

Christian Counseling and Community Outreach

Contact:

Alonzo Fraser

14551 Carver Drive

Contact Phone:

(305) 251-1728

Miami 33176

Counties:

Dade

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Services are juvenile delinquent behavior training, that is done through video presentation, group discussion, focus and peer pressure, anger control, substance use and abuse.� We focus on self-esteem and focus upon moral behavior, that is knowing right from wrong.� Ultimately, being able to make good choices and by utilizing learned decision-making skills.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Reduction of repeat admission to detention centers. Reduce crime in the community.� There is a need to re-connect the youths to the community through churches and other community organizations such as social organizations that they can join.� We want the youths to live useful and productive lives.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$90,000

Total cost of the project:

$90,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Private

In-Kind Amount:

$35,952

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$90,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Numerous studies regarding the high level of recidivism among youth in the Black community.

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

No