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MRGDC | Planning & Operations | Criminal Justice Planning

The Criminal Justice Planning and Coordination project has been assisting local units of governments for over 30 years. Some of the functions which this project has provided include:

• Coordination of criminal and juvenile justice community planning activities within the region;
• Technical assistance on special requests form law enforcement departments;
• Support staff to the Regional Criminal Justice Advisory Committee;
• Assistance in the identification of primary concerns and problem issues affecting the comprehensive criminal justice system within the region.

Regional Council of Governments Review Process

The executive committees and criminal justice advisory committees (CJACs) of the regional councils (COGs) assign priorities to applications. The CJAC takes community plans into consideration when determining the eligibility of applications. The COG submits applications and priority rankings to CJD. CJD considers the priority rankings of the COGs, but CJD is ultimately responsible for all funding decisions. A recommendation by the COG does not guarantee funding. The availability of funds under each funding source often limits the number of grants CJD is able to fund.

The Funding Sources

CJD has a variety of funding sources to fit your needs:

• Criminal Justice Planning Fund A wide range of projects designed to reduce crime and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

Juvenile Justice and Youth Programs:

• Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention A variety of prevention, diversion, intervention, and training projects that prevent juvenile delinquency and teach young offenders how to change their lives and be accountable for their actions.
• Title V Delinquency Prevention Program Community-based projects that prevent crime by targeting the risk factors that lead to delinquent behavior.
• Challenge Grant Program Local alternative education programs for at-risk and delinquent youths.
• Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Service to children, youths, and families that help prevent drug use and promote safety in schools and communities.
• Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws Projects that provide comprehensive prevention and enforcement related to underage drinking.
• Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Projects that provide accountability-based sanctions for juvenile offenders.

Victims Services Programs:

• Victims of Crime Act Fund Services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process.
• Violence Against Women Act Fund Training, special prosecution units, and victim service projects that reduce and prevent violence against women.

Criminal Justice Programs

• Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund Funds to local Crime Stoppers programs to assist them in their operations and statewide projects that support the program.
• Texas Narcotics Control Program Special projects and multi-jurisdictional efforts that target drug-related crime, violent crime, and serious offenders.
• Residential Substance Abuse for State Prisoners Treatment for chronic substance abusers who are incarcerated in adult and juvenile correctional facilities at both the state and local level.
• Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Projects that provide aid to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

The Middle Rio Grande Development Council is an equal opportunity employer/program/service provider. Auxiliary aids and services may be made available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For information please contact Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989, our direct voice telephone number (830) 876-3533 or our TDD telephone number (830) 876-1260. The contents of this web site are the property of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, please do not reproduce them without the express written consent of the Council - 2008

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