The public defender's office, 6TH judicial circuit, is the primary navigator of behavioral health, medical services and assistance with supporting independence for those transiting from…

The Public Defender's Office of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas and Pasco Counties, Florida will use a $200,000 project grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance to provide behavioral health, medical, and independent living support services for individuals transitioning from incarceration and overcoming homelessness. Funded under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753), the grant will support the Public Defender Administrative Office's initiatives to navigate social services, foster self-reliance, and reduce recidivism in the community from October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023. By collaborating with multiple local agencies, the Public Defender's Office aims to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and prevent juvenile delinquency through initiatives that have demonstrated success in Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

The public defender's office, 6TH judicial circuit, is the primary navigator of behavioral health, medical services and assistance with supporting independence for those transiting from incarceration and overcoming homelessness in pinellas and pasco counties. Providing basic individual needs and fostering self-reliance has proven to reduce recidivism and create a safer community. We work with multiple agencies to accomplish these goals but due to the reduction in community behavioral health funding and services, we are asking for your assistance in supporting some of our current initiatives that have demonstrated success in our community.