Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Varies. For fiscal year 1998, up to $200,000 was awarded for a 3 year project period. PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1999, more than 8,000 at- risk young people in 41 States received one-to-one mentoring to help keep them in school, away from drugs and off the streets. There are now a total of 174 JUMP sites in 41 States and territories. In fiscal year 1999, OJJDP, which administers JUMP, selected 69 new sites through a competitive review process from a pool of 423 applicants. The programs share three goals: improved academic performance, reduced school dropout rates and prevention of delinquent behavior. JUMP mentors will be drawn from all walks of life. Many sites will recruit law enforcement officers. College students, senior citizens, military personnel, business people, doctors, lawyers, government employees and teachers will serve as mentors in other programs. Some programs emphasize tutoring and academics, others emphasize vocational counseling and job skills. Young people participating in the projects will be drawn from first grade through high school. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 289 Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide is applicable. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 307-5911.
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