PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To develop and implement programs that design, test, and demonstrate effective approaches, techniques and methods for preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency such as community based- alternatives to institutional confinement; developing and implementing effective means of diverting juveniles from the traditional juvenile justice system; programs stressing advocacy activities aimed at improving services to youth impacted by the juvenile justice system; model programs to strengthen and maintain the family unit including self-help programs; prevention and treatment programs relating to juveniles who commit serious crimes; programs to prevent hate crimes; programs to provide aftercare and reintegration services; programs to prevent youth gun and gang violence.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT;
- Technical Assistance and Services;
2. INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES;
- Information and Referral Services;
3. LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGAL SERVICES;
- Law Enforcement - Planning and Operations;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Local;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Other public institution/organization;
- Individual/Family;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;
- Education Professional;
- Juvenile Delinquent;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Anyone/general public;