Vermont has identified three overarching goals to be addressed by the FY24 title II formula grants programwhich are ranked in order of priority below. 1. Ethnic and racial disparities: eliminate…

Vermont has identified three overarching goals to be addressed by the FY24 title II formula grants programwhich are ranked in order of priority below. 1. Ethnic and racial disparities: eliminate ethnic and racial disparities (ERD) within the juvenile justice system in the state of vermont by initiating and acting as a catalyst for a combination of direct intervention and primary prevention strategies that achieve this goal. 2.system improvement: ensure that vermont's justice system has an appropriate and equitable response for youth. 3. Youth services: youth are actively engaged in their communities - participating in initiatives and programs that promote civic participation, social responsibility, and community development. By supporting prevention and intervention programs in schools, community-based, and state agencies that increase youth engagement in their community, the council will be targeting crucial protective factors and could be an effective way to increase the percentage of youth feeling connected to their community.