DIVERSION PROGRAMS

The contract is for the DIVERSION PROGRAMS, specifically the Station House Adjustment Counseling and Community Engagement Program, which aims to prevent juveniles from participating in delinquent behavior. The program provides one-on-one and family counseling, as well as community engagement and service projects. The contract is awarded to the Perth Amboy Police Department for a term of 11 months, starting from February 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024. The total budget for the contract is $49,500. • The program will serve 40 youth participants. • The program will provide weekly one-on-one counseling and family counseling. • The program will offer community engagement and service projects, including neighborhood beautification, peer tutoring, and workshops on drug and alcohol awareness. • The program aims to decrease adjudication amongst juveniles and increase positive social interaction and community awareness among participants.