The west virginia division of administrative services/justice and community services(DAS/JCS) will administer funds from the allocation of the FY 2023 residential substance abuse treatment (RSAT)…

The West Virginia Division of Administrative Services/Justice and Community Services (DAS/JCS) was awarded a $338,353 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. This 4-year grant, effective October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027, will enable DAS/JCS to sub-grant funds to the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to continue supporting 18 RSAT therapeutic communities in state correctional facilities. DCR will use the funding to implement evidence-based treatment programs, staff training, and aftercare services for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders. The goal is to break the cycle of addiction and criminal behavior by providing comprehensive, residential substance abuse treatment and reentry support.

The west virginia division of administrative services/justice and community services(DAS/JCS) will administer funds from the allocation of the FY 2023 residential substance abuse treatment (RSAT) grant program. Funds will be sub-granted to the WV division of corrections and rehabilitation (DCR), the entity responsiblefor fulfilling the requirements and following the regulations of the RSAT grant program. The division will use this funding to continue to support RSAT facilities established within the state's correctional system. DCR will continueto implement the standards and methods for 18 RSAT therapeutic communities in its facilities. The proposed project will utilize funding to implement the treatment programs, training and aftercare services for the period of october 1, 2023 to september 30, 2025.