SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Research Agreement Between Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Marion County, Florida, and Sam Houston State University for the Evaluation of Marion County, Florida, Diversion Drug Court
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Jeffery Fuller, Trial Court Administrator |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance, Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance Award 15PBJA-24-GG-03923-DGCT, has provided funding to support research by the Marion County Adult Pre-Plea Diversion Drug Court, an evidence-based program designed to reduce recidivism and support the rehabilitation of individuals with substance abuse disorders. As part of our ongoing commitment to program improvement and outcome evaluation, we are requesting to enter into a research agreement between Court Administration, Marion County Board of County Commissioners, and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) for independent assessment of the program’s effectiveness.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Grant revenue in the amount of $62,133 will be used over the 4-year grant period for SHSU to evaluate the project for the Bureau of Justice Assistance grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Agreement between Fifth Judicial Circuit, Florida, Marion County, Florida, and Sam Houston State University and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute agreement.
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