Ohio FY 2011 Title II Formula Grant

The Formula Grants Program is authorized under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of this program is to support State and local delinquency prevention and intervention efforts and juvenile justice system improvements. Program areas may include: Planning and administration; State Advisory Group allocation; compliance monitoring; juvenile justice issues for American Indian tribes; prevention of substance abuse by juveniles; prevention of serious and violent crimes by juveniles; prevention of juvenile gang involvement and illegal youth gang activities; prevention of delinquent acts and identification of youth at risk of delinquency; and improvement of juvenile justice system operations, policies, and procedures including establishing a system of graduated sanctions, treatment programs, and aftercare.

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the designated State agency to receive Title II funds in the State of Ohio. Grant funds will primarily be used to support DMC reduction strategies in the 14 counties participating in Ohio's DMC Initiative. Funding will also be used to help support the implementation of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) in five selected counties. Performance reports and onsite monitoring visits will ensure agencies are meeting identified OJJDP performance measures.
(NCA/NCF)