HOUSTON (CW39) When young people have to go through the courts or juvenile justice center, it’s not the end. And some Houston area programs that help young kids, will now get funds to help them help kids get out of the system and on the right path.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Greater Houston area nonprofit organizations and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department were awarded a total of more than $1.5 million dollars. The money will go to support youth who have been involved in court-ordered juvenile justice diversion programs or who are on probation and help increase their opportunities for success. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
“By leveraging community partnerships and evidence-based programs, we can break barriers and help the next generation chart a better path forward,” said Senator Cornyn. “This funding will provide critical resources to support justice-involved youth in the Houston area and give them the tools and skills needed to succeed.”
Here are the 3 groups that will get these funds and how much:…