Press Release  Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $200,000 to Juvenile Justice & Prevention Initiatives

Braintree —  The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced grant awards for nonprofits, local police, and state agencies that are working to reduce involvement in the juvenile justice system and improve outcomes for at-risk youth.

Federal funds were awarded through the Title II Formula Grant Program, which is funded by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). In Massachusetts, the federal funds are managed and administered by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR). OGR program staff will provide grant recipients with ongoing support and technical assistance throughout the grant's life. In total, four organizations will receive $199,986.86 in grant funding.

“These grants will help improve the lives and futures of young people who come in contact with the juvenile justice system. The programs receiving funds have a proven record of supporting young people, helping them remain on a positive path forward and keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Maura Healey.

“The programs receiving grant awards are important partners in our efforts to help at-risk youth. By addressing the root causes of crime, we can help build successful futures for our youth and enhance the safety and well-being of Massachusetts communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.
 

“These grants are vital in providing young people with the tools, mentorship, and guidance they need to make better choices and create brighter futures for themselves and their communities. The programs delivered by the grant recipients offer critical pathways that not only reduce juvenile justice involvement but also empower young people to make positive choices and achieve their full potential,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy.

“A small investment in our youth can offer a lifetime of dividends. These grants will allow youth-serving agencies to deliver services that will help create meaningful change in the lives of those they serve,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton.

The funds support initiatives aligned with the priorities identified by the Massachusetts Juvenile Justice Advisory Council (JJAC). The JJAC was created to guide the use of Title II Formula Grant funding in Massachusetts and to advise the administration on issues related to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention.

The FY25 Title II Formula Grant Program recipients are:
Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc. (PAACA) – South Coast Youth Courts- $49,986.86
Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office – Juvenile Alternative Resolution Program- $50,000.00
Worcester County (Middle) District Attorney’s Office - Southbridge-Fitchburg Pre-Arrest Juvenile Diversion Program- $50,000.00
The Salvation Army - Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Community Services Program- $50,000.00
TOTAL:    $199,986.86
 

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