The Marshall County Council members and the Marshall County Commissioners reviewed a grant application request this month submitted by Chief Probation Officer James Bendy.
Bendy explained that it will be for the second portion of the Justice Partners Addiction Response Grant worth $60,000. The grant helps in addressing addiction issues within the judiciary and the Marshall County Jail using a sequential intercept model. The grant money would provide resources for individuals or family members suffering from addiction.
As previously reported, the grant also offers funding for services throughout the jail program and diversion during the initial hearing process which allows for a part-time staff member at the jail to compile information for the judges prior to the offender’s initial hearing for a better understanding of what type of diversion program to place the offender.
Bendy said no changes are being made concerning personnel or salaries within the program.
This is the second year of this particular two-year grant which runs from Nov. 1, 2020 to Oct. 31, 2021.
The Marshall County Council members and Marshall County Commissioners approved the grant request during their meetings this month.
