Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #43FY0102

Back on Track Juvenile Diversion Program

Requester:

Dr. Nathaniel Knowles

Organization:

Gold Coast Impact Community Development, Inc.

Project Title:

Back on Track Juvenile Diversion Program

Date Submitted:

1/15/2002 4:06:42 PM

Sponsors:

M. Mandy Dawson

Statewide Interest:

Addresses the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice prevention and delinquency prevention programs.�� This program targets first time offenders referred by State Attorney into Back on Track Juvenile Diversion Program.� The program also targets delinquent juveniles.

Recipient:

Gold Coast Impact Community Development, Inc.

Contact:

Dr. Nathaniel Knowles

216 SW 2nd Court

Contact Phone:

(954) 428-0807

Deerfield Beach 33441

Counties:

Broward

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Juveniles ages 10 to 17 in a 10 week comprehensive restorative program that focuses on skill building, anger management, tutoring, counseling, faith based involvement and recreation.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

100% client completion of restitution and community service; 85% improvement in school work and behavior; 90% reduction in school absences.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$75,965

Total cost of the project:

$104,494

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Local, Private

Cash Amount:

$28,529

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

1999-2000

Amount:

$78,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$60,500

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Unknown

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

Unknown

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

Unknown

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Local, county and state policing agencies reports.

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

Yes

Hearing Body:

Broward County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

1/14/2002