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Commission approves restorative-justice director's request to apply for juvenile-justice grant
Summary
Vincent, introduced as the director of restorative justice, sought permission to apply for a juvenile-justice grant; commissioners approved the director submitting the application after brief discussion; the grant amount was described as smaller than past awards and an application deadline is pending.
Vincent, introduced during the meeting as the county's director of restorative justice, asked the North County Commission for permission to submit an application for a juvenile-justice grant.
"I'm looking for some permission to apply for a grant," Vincent said, adding that the current opportunity offered a smaller award than prior grants the program has received. When asked about the application's chance of success, a commissioner and others replied, "100%." Vincent said he had a meeting scheduled with a named contact to discuss the application further.
Unidentified Speaker 2 moved that the commission approve the restorative-justice director submitting the plan; the motion was seconded and commissioners voted "Aye."
Why it matters: The county's restorative-justice program is positioning to seek juvenile-justice funds to support alternatives to traditional prosecution for youth offenders. Vincent said he has met with prosecutors, judges and public defenders as part of outreach related to program work.
The meeting record does not specify the grant award amount or an exact deadline; Vincent said he is meeting with a contact this week to finalize details. The commission granted permission to proceed with the application.
