SustainabilityAccessing Resources for

Your DWI Court

American Judges AssociationSeptember 13, 2011

What You Need to DoDevelop a Funding PlanSustainability Leads to Institutionalization

Elements of Sustainability

Answer the question: "Where are we now and where do we want to be?"Grant Funding Fundraising Community Resources

Reality CheckGRANTS ARE SHORT TERM

GRANTS ARE COMPETITIVE

THEY ARE NOT AN ENTITLEMENT

THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES

Federal Monetary Resources Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Justice Assistant Grants (JAG)Drug Courts Discretionary Grants

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) and Treatment (CSAT)

SAFETEA-LUSafe, Accountable, Flexible, and

Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users

Provides for $286.5 Billion over 6 yearsProvides incentive money in section 410 for impaired

driving programsExpired September 30, 2009 – now on a continuing

authorization

Criteria for Section 410 FundingLow fatality Rate – Alcohol Fatality Rate of <=.5/100vmt, ORMeet 5 of the following (in 2008 and 2009):

High Visibility EnforcementProsecution and Adjudication Outreach Increase the Rate of BAC Testing in

Fatal CrashesSanctions for BAC’s over .15DWI CourtsUnderage Drinking PreventionAdministrative License Revocation ProgramComprehensive Self-sustaining

Impaired Driving Prevention Program

State Monetary Resources State LegislaturesSubstance Abuse Prevention Treatment (SAPT)

block grantsState agenciesAdministrative Office of the CourtsState Alcohol & Drug Abuse AgenciesState Corrections Agencies

State Monetary Resources Department of TransportationAlcohol Beverage Excise TaxSurcharge on FinesMedicaid and Managed Care

Strategies Linking mandatory incarceration savings to DWI court

fundingCreating separate state DWI accountsDrug Court Litigation TaxesDrug Court Fees assessedDWI Treatment fees assessed Indigent Treatment Funds

Local Monetary Resources County & City government

County/City commissionersPolice agenciesSheriffs department

Bar Associations (DA Associations)501c (3) [Non-profits]

Other Monetary Resources Participant FeesCorporations and Private Foundations Individual DonorsFundraising events

Why Engage The Community?Community partners can help your court

access funds and identify non-monetary

resources.

Identifying Resources In Your CommunityIdentify organizations, institutions, businesses in your

jurisdiction

Inventory what resources each might contribute to

your drug court program

Identify who is responsible for outreach

Team involvement is essential

Methods For Connecting With The CommunityCreate steering committee to formalize

linkages and offer continuing oversightConduct DWI court education programs

Quality AssuranceIdentify barriers to successful operationEstablish standards for review of programsMonitor use, quality and effectiveness of programs and

services

Resources: Where To Find Funding?Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(www.cfda.gov)Federal RegisterDepartment of Justice Resource Center

(1.800.421.6770 or www.ojp.usdoj.gov)The Foundation Center (www.fdncenter.org)

Resources: FoundationsAll Kids Foundation (Rosie O’Donnell),

www.rosie.warnerbros.com/cmp/allkidsSpencer Foundation (AOD Research) (312) 337-7000Bass Hotel and Resorts (run Holiday Inns) (978) 664-

1100Nike’s PLAY Foundation (sporting activities), (800)

929-7529

Non-Monetary SourcesStrategiesSolicit incentive donations from local movie

theatre, zoo, glamour shots, NBA/NFL/NHL or other leagues, bowling alleys, restaurants, Baskin Robbins, etc.

Wal-mart, Kmart, SAM’s Club, Target or other local stores

Non-Monetary SourcesStrategiesRecreational therapy (Boys and Girls Club,

YMCA, etc.Literacy programs to provide tutoring or

retired teachers to donate time tutoring clientsLocal churches offer parent support group or

teen support group

Thank you!

Brian ChodrowNational Highway Traffic Safety

AdministrationImpaired Driving Division

Washington, DC

202-366-9765

Brian.Chodrow@dot.gov