The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded Craighead County, Arkansas a $950,000 Project Grant under the Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.043) to enhance the operations of the Arkansas 2nd Judicial District Veterans Court (SALUTE Court) over a 4-year period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027. The grant funding will be used to increase the capacity of the SALUTE Court to serve at least 60 participants, with a focus on improving access and equity for minority and other underrepresented populations. Key activities include hiring additional staff (court coordinator, part-time defense attorney, veteran mentor coordinator), providing training on evidence-based practices, expanding the use of peer recovery support, and strengthening program evaluation through a partnership with Arkansas State University. The grant aims to reduce substance misuse, overdoses, and recidivism among veteran participants through enhanced treatment, services, and recovery support.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $950.0k | 9/27/23 |