Gov. Ivey Awards Three Grants for Crime-Prevention Programs
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants worth a total of $194,941 to programs that fight crime and recidivism through drug treatment and life skills training in several Alabama counties.
Gov. Ivey allocated $75,000 each to the RCA Foundation and Extended Family. The RCA Foundation provides substance abuse treatment to people in drug court and court referral programs in Autauga, Butler, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Elmore and Lowndes counties. Extended Family is based in Centre and offers guidance to at-risk youth in Calhoun, Cherokee, DeKalb and Etowah counties.
Tuscaloosa’s One Place will use its grant of $44,941 to support a mentoring and workforce training program for youth in Tuscaloosa County who have had repeated involvement in the juvenile justice system.
“These programs steer people away from criminal activities and toward healthier and more productive lifestyles,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to award these funds supporting initiatives to reduce crime and drug abuse in our communities.”
Based in Montgomery, the RCA Foundation serves nearby counties, helping bridge the gap in drug treatment options for those in more rural areas. Extended Family serves children with loved ones who are incarcerated, offering lessons on job readiness, health and communication. Tuscaloosa’s One Place operates the Empowering Youth for Success – 2nd Chance program, an initiative designed to reduce recidivism and direct youth onto a more positive life path.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants with funds made available through the U.S. Department of Justice.
“ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these programs that share the goal of making communities safer,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
