This grant is from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) at the U.S. Department of Justice. Lancaster County Partners for Youth is one of only nine (9) entities across the nation to receive this particular grant. According to the OJJDP, the funds from this grant will be used to help "prevent and reduce the incidence of school and community violence through accountability efforts for offenders, address victimization and trauma, and improve school safety and climate."
Lancaster County Partners for Youth is an outstanding non-profit that helps funds scholarships, grants, and other programs that benefit Lancaster County's youth. Additional information about this organization can be found online at lcpartnersforyouth.org.