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Boycott Crime Campaign will provide positive alternatives to crime for juvenile delinquents residing in Essex County.

Award Information

Award #
2005-JL-FX-0210
Location
Awardee County
Essex
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2005
Total funding (to date)
$345,325

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2005, $345,325)

Women in Support of the Million Man March, Inc. seeks to improve academic and conflict resolution skills and reduce juvenile delinquency among Newark, New Jersey youth. The Boycott Crime Campaign will address gang activity, underage drinking, youth violence and drug abuse among youth ages 8 to 18. Programming will include individual and family counseling, tutoring and mentoring services, as well as cultural workshops and fieldtrips. Most programming will take place at the African American Education and Cultural Resource Center in Newark, New Jersey.NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 13, 2005