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| $23.3 million announced to provide substance abuse treatment to juveniles |
| By PRNewswire |
| Published: 10/20/2004 |
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson today announced $23.3 million in grants to support substance abuse treatment and related services for juveniles and young adults returning from incarceration. The grants are designed to provide substance abuse treatment to both juveniles and young offenders up to age 24 as they enter into the community from prison. "By helping our youth avoid drugs and alcohol, we can help prevent them from committing crimes and returning to prison," Secretary Thompson said. "The President has made an unprecedented commitment to supporting community-programs that help young people avoid the pitfalls of drug and alcohol abuse and other unhealthy behaviors. Without drugs, they might turn their lives around, become productive members of their communities and live longer, happier lives." SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie noted: "The grants will be used to form community partnerships that will plan, develop and provide services in the community to treat substance abuse and provide other services. We will build on community ties to keep these young people away from drugs and moving into training or jobs that can anchor them and lead to a life free from drugs and free from crime." The 12 grants to promote successful reentry into the community are awarded through HHS' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These grants were given to programs in eight states. |
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