The village of DOT lake proposes to create specialized programs for juvenile offenders that come before the court to address the primary issue and to seek and find the root cause of the issues that…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $400,000 to the Village of DOT Lake on October 1, 2025, under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585) to create specialized programs for juvenile offenders addressing root causes of court involvement.

The Village of DOT Lake will hire a behavioral health specialist and a youth coordinator who will work with the court and law enforcement to design and implement services for juvenile offenders with the goal of preventing progression into adult state and federal court systems. Performance occurs in Fairbanks, Alaska, with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2030. The Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program supports implementation and enhancement of juvenile drug courts and other treatment courts integrating substance use disorder treatment, mandatory drug testing, incentives and sanctions, and transitional services in a judicially supervised setting to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for individuals and families.

The village of DOT lake proposes to create specialized programs for juvenile offenders that come before the court to address the primary issue and to seek and find the root cause of the issues that led to the child being in court.project activities include hiring a behavioral health specialist and a youth coordinator who will work closely with the court and law enforcement to design and implement services for juvenile offenders to put them on the right path and keep them from becoming offenders in adult state and federal court systems.