Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today announced that Shelby County will receive a $750,000 grant from the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Program for its Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
“Recent events in Memphis underline the need for a thoughtful approach to returning formerly incarcerated youths to society and a productive future. I am pleased to see the Justice Department investing in our local youth reentry program. I anticipate it will improve lives.”
Congressman Cohen met last week with the chief of staff of the DOJ’s Justice Programs to discuss additional assistance for Memphis in its effort to combat violent crime.
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