Deadline: 9/4/2018
Amount: unspecified
Description:
The purpose of the program is to:
- Support adults and youth who are or have been involved in the criminal justice system in order to reduce recidivism or incidence of reoffending.
- Help youth (up to age 25) develop the skills and resilience to avoid, reduce, or stop high risk behaviors that can lead to involvement with the criminal justice system.
- Reduce/prevent crime affecting the most vulnerable people in the North Aurora community, with a particular focus on people experiencing homelessness, immigrants, victims of sexual assault, and victims of sex trafficking.
- Increase academic achievement by reducing rates of school suspension, expulsion, and referrals to law enforcement, with a particular emphasis on students of color.