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JJC to apply for $19,950 alternatives planning grant to address youth racial disproportionality
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The Juvenile Justice Center received approval to apply for a $19,950 ICJI alternatives planning grant aimed at reducing disproportionate minority contact; proponents described culturally relevant programming and evidence of prior use.
The Saint Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center won board approval July 1 to apply for a $19,950 alternatives planning grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to develop programming intended to reduce disproportionate minority contact in the juvenile justice system.
Jordan Morris, assistant chief probation officer, told commissioners the proposed program would provide training, coaching and culturally relevant practices that build resilience and decision-making skills for youth and their caregivers. Morris said the program aims to support probation officers who serve youth on formal probation in the community.
Dr. Laurier (presenting as founding president of GCSCORED) described the program framework as systemic and culturally conscious, noting she has developed and deployed the model since 2015 in locations including South Bend and other regional sites. Commissioners asked whether there was data supporting the program’s efficacy; Dr. Laurier said data exist and she expressed confidence the program could address disproportionate referral rates.
Commissioners approved permission to submit the grant application. The award is not guaranteed and would require successful application review by ICJI.
