CT/NY/MI Federal Earmarks for OPP Hartford, Grand Street & Lansing Mentoring JJ Prevention
Key Questions
What federal earmarks were secured for juvenile justice prevention programs?
Rep. Larson secured a confirmed $500k award to Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) in Hartford, CT; Rep. Goldman secured $250k to Grand Street Justice in NY; and Rep. Barrett secured $750k to Lansing United Mentoring in MI. These funds support at-risk youth aged 14-24.
What services do these earmarked programs provide?
The programs offer mentorship, education, job training, and afterschool activities for at-risk youth. They align with Northeast and Midwest prevention efforts, similar to Rising Scholars, Fresno, and OJJDP initiatives.
What should be tracked for these federal earmarks?
Monitor program outcomes, impacts on youth violence prevention, and potential future earmarks. Related efforts like New York's $5 million HOPE initiative and Lansing's mentoring investments provide context.
Rep Larson secures $500k confirmed award to Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) Hartford + Rep Goldman $250k to Grand Street Justice + Rep Barrett $750k to Lansing United Mentoring for mentorship/edu/job training/afterschool 14-24 at-risk youth. Strong NE/Midwest prev fit w/Rising Scholars/Fresno/OJJDP. Monitor outcomes/future earmarks.