House Judiciary Committee Democratic Chairman Thomas Caltagirone, D-Berks, announced in a press release Tuesday the approval of $376,964 in funding for Berks County through various criminal justice programs.
Caltagirone said the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, of which he serves as a board member, will administer the funding.
Berks County, on behalf of the Berks County Juvenile Probation Office will receive a $48,125 grant to help implement the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy.
"Specifically, this will help train staff in identifying youth with the highest-risk personality disorders," Caltagirone said. "The ultimate goal is to increase the effectiveness of treatment programs so recidivism is further reduced in the long run."
The Berks County District Attorney Forensic Services Unit will receive $78,000 in funding to purchase a laboratory information management system. The system is designed to be a comprehensive tool for conducting investigations, including storing and tracking all information from an on-scene investigation, all communications relating to the investigation and any necessary laboratory analysis requests.
"The current system the county is using has limited capabilities," said Caltagirone. "The time that will now be saved with the streamlined process will help decrease turnaround time, backlogs and costs associated with delays."
The Wernersville Community Corrections Center will receive $250,839 in funding to help staff the Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Center. RAC participants will receive comprehensive community-based residential substance abuse treatment including cognitive-behavioral treatment, motivational enhancement therapy, self-help, relapse prevention and problem-solving techniques.
Caltagirone said the PCCD was formed in 1978 and founded on the core values of commitment, dedication, respect, integrity, optimism and teamwork. Its mission is to improve the quality of criminal and juvenile justice systems in Pennsylvania and help communities to both create and implement plans to reduce crime and victimization in their neighborhoods.
Caltagirone said the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, of which he serves as a board member, will administer the funding.
Berks County, on behalf of the Berks County Juvenile Probation Office will receive a $48,125 grant to help implement the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy.
"Specifically, this will help train staff in identifying youth with the highest-risk personality disorders," Caltagirone said. "The ultimate goal is to increase the effectiveness of treatment programs so recidivism is further reduced in the long run."
The Berks County District Attorney Forensic Services Unit will receive $78,000 in funding to purchase a laboratory information management system. The system is designed to be a comprehensive tool for conducting investigations, including storing and tracking all information from an on-scene investigation, all communications relating to the investigation and any necessary laboratory analysis requests.
"The current system the county is using has limited capabilities," said Caltagirone. "The time that will now be saved with the streamlined process will help decrease turnaround time, backlogs and costs associated with delays."
The Wernersville Community Corrections Center will receive $250,839 in funding to help staff the Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Center. RAC participants will receive comprehensive community-based residential substance abuse treatment including cognitive-behavioral treatment, motivational enhancement therapy, self-help, relapse prevention and problem-solving techniques.
Caltagirone said the PCCD was formed in 1978 and founded on the core values of commitment, dedication, respect, integrity, optimism and teamwork. Its mission is to improve the quality of criminal and juvenile justice systems in Pennsylvania and help communities to both create and implement plans to reduce crime and victimization in their neighborhoods.