The U.S. Department of Justice has partnered with other service organizations and foundations to offer grants to communities willing to develop a juvenile drug court program that's in keeping with the Reclaiming Futures model.

"RWJF [Robert Wood Johnson Foundation] launched Reclaiming Futures in 2002 to change the way judges, probation officers, treatment providers, families and community members work to help youth in the justice system get off drugs and alcohol."

The program combines system reform, treatment improvement and community engagement to help teens. The grants up to $425,000 for a period of four years will be awarded to up to four communities. Read more at Home.BusinessWire.com.

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Dr. Berth K. Madras, U.S. Deputy Drug Czar was in Georgia on Wednesday, where she praised the efforts of those who are part of the national drug court system. There are over 1,900 drug courts nationwide that see over 16,000 people a year - and many of those people turn their lives around.

"'Drug courts are a cost-effective and innovative way to combat substance abuse in our society,' continued Dr. Madras. 'Now tested and proven on a relatively small scale, drug courts must serve as a model for how to address the broadest population of substance users in the criminal justice system..."

President Bush has committed an additional $21.7 million to expanding and further resourcing U.S. drug courts. Read more at TheCitizenNews.com.

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