The ninth chancery court of mississippi's juvenile intervention court enhancement project will expand treatment services to enhance family involvement, peer support, mentorship, and educational…

This $750,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will support the Ninth Chancery Court of Mississippi's Juvenile Intervention Court Enhancement Project. The Project will expand treatment services to enhance family involvement, peer support, mentoring, and educational navigation for youth. These services aim to reduce substance use, promote recovery, and improve quality of life for youth, their families, and community. The funding period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026.

The award is being administered under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (TCDGP, CFDA #16.585), which provides resources to plan, implement, enhance, and sustain evidence-based treatment court programs for individuals with substance use disorders involved in the criminal justice system. The Sunflower County Board of Supervisors Inc. will oversee delivery of the treatment expansion services in Indianola, Mississippi.

The ninth chancery court of mississippi's juvenile intervention court enhancement project will expand treatment services to enhance family involvement, peer support, mentorship, and educational navigation. This program will reduce substance use, promote recovery, and improve the quality of life for youth, their families, and the community.