34 USC 60531 - Community-based mentoring and transitional service grants to nonprofit organizations

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 60531.

Community-based mentoring and transitional service grants to nonprofit organizations

(a)

Authority to make grants

(b)

Use of funds

A grant awarded under subsection (a) may be used for—

(1)

mentoring adult and juvenile offenders during incarceration, through transition back to the community, and post-release;

(2)

transitional services to assist in the reintegration of offenders into the community, including—

(A)

educational, literacy, and vocational, services and the Transitional Jobs strategy;

(B)

substance abuse treatment and services;

(C)

coordinated supervision and services for offenders, including physical health care and comprehensive housing and mental health care;

(D)

family services; and

(E)

validated assessment tools to assess the risk factors of returning inmates; and

(3)

training regarding offender and victims issues.

(c)

Application; priority consideration

(1)

In general

(2)

Priority consideration

Priority consideration shall be given to any application under this section that—

(A)

includes a plan to implement activities that have been demonstrated effective in facilitating the successful reentry of offenders; and

(B)

provides for an independent evaluation that includes, to the maximum extent feasible, random assignment of offenders to program delivery and control groups.

(d)

Strategic performance outcomes

(e)

Reports

(f)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 211, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 679; Pub. L. 114–255, div. B, title XIV, § 14009(b), Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1297; Pub. L. 115–391, title V, § 502(f)(1), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5230.)

cite as: 34 USC 60531