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#3 Authorize police department accept Office of Justice Assistance Grant POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM July 11, 2012 TO: City Council FROM: Police Chief Dave Moore SUBJECT: Acceptance of Office of Justice Assistance Grant Truancy Prevention: Teaming for Janesville’s Youth Summary The Janesville Police Department constantly strives to work with our community partners to better provide for the citizens of Janesville. The department, in cooperation with the School District of Janesville and Rock Communities Youth Network, applied for an Office of Justice Assistance Grant to address the problem of truancy. The grant is titled Truancy Prevention: Teaming for Janesville’s Youth. The police department is the grant administrator. The school district will identify students that display risk factors that contribute to truancy. These students will be referred to Rock Communities Youth Network for assessment and assistance. Rock Communities Youth Network (RCYN) was established in 2007 as a volunteer screening program for youth to identify areas of need. RCYN offer youth age 10 to 18 screening and referral services in a welcoming, neutral environment. In 2011, RCYN served 110 youth in Rock County. RCYN goals include: Consistent assessment / screening process for all adolescent services; Development of other youth service resources; and increased collaboration in services for youth and families. The police department recently learned of the grant assignment. The department was awarded $49,228.00 exclusive of the in-kind local match of $24,615. There is no direct cost to the police department or the school district. All in-kind match cost is in the form of attendance at committees that staff already attend. Police Administrative Assistant Leslie Reid will provide the grant oversight and submissions. The police department will be reimbursed for Ms. Reid’s services. Department Recommendation The police department recommends that the Council accept the Office of Justice Assistance Grant – Truancy Prevention: Teaming for Janesville’s Youth. City Manager Recommendation The City Manager concurs with the police department’s recommendation. This presents a partnership opportunity to address truancy issues in the community.