CJJ | The Economic Stimulus Bill and Its Impact on Juvenile Justice
For the benefit of CJJ members and allies, CJJ has created a Federal Policy Bulletin that outlines the relevant juvenile justice-related programs across federal agencies provided for in the Recovery Act.
[1] CJJ Federal Policy Bulletin: The Economic Stimulus Bill and Its Impact on Juvenile JusticeIn brief, U.S. Department of Justice funding under the Recovery Act includes:
- $2 billion for Byrne Justice Assistance formula grants;
- $225 million for Byrne Justice competitive grants; and
- $225 million for Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance to be distributed to American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.
- $1.2 billion for youth activities including summer jobs for youth. The eligibility age for youth recovery funds is extended to age 24; and
- $50 million for YouthBuild.
We encourage CJJ members, including State Advisory Group (SAG) members and JJDPA state staff, to reach out to their Governors and their state and local child, youth and family-serving agencies to become fully aware of the type and scope of youth-related dollars for which their state is eligible. The type and availability of these additional dollars may inform JJDPA State Three-Year Plans, inform how the SAG allocates JJDPA program dollars for FY 2009 and 2010 and support the SAG in its pursuit or expansion of new program priorities.
We also encourage CJJ members to be aware of federal dollars under the Recovery Act that provide for increased law enforcement support and activities at the state and local levels. The spend-down mandates for these grant programs provide a brief but concentrated window of opportunity to ensure that the dollars are coordinated with state delinquency prevention and juvenile justice reform efforts to maximize outcomes.
[1]: http://juvjustice.org/media/resources//resource_236.pdf