Congressman H. Morgan Griffith | Congressman H. Morgan Griffith official website
Congressman H. Morgan Griffith | Congressman H. Morgan Griffith official website
The Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, which serves the counties of Franklin, Patrick, and Henry, and the City of Martinsville, has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The funding is aimed at enhancing the board's adult drug court and increasing its capacity to serve more individuals battling addiction.
Through the BJA's fiscal year 2023 Adult Treatment Court Site-Based program, the grant will enable the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board to expand its drug court and assist an additional 60 individuals with pending felony drug or drug-related charges. The primary goal is to help these individuals overcome their addiction, reduce their chances of recidivism, and find stability through housing and employment.
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his support for the funding, stating, "This funding by the Bureau of Justice Assistance will allow the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board to expand its drug court to help an additional 60 individuals with pending felony drug or drug-related charges battle their addiction, reduce their chance of recidivism, and find stability, through housing and employment."
The Piedmont Regional Community Services Board's drug court has been instrumental in providing treatment and support to individuals struggling with substance abuse. With this grant, the board can further its mission to address the underlying causes of addiction and provide participants with the necessary resources for recovery.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance plays a crucial role in supporting initiatives that promote public safety and justice. By investing in programs like the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board's drug court, they contribute to the overall well-being of communities, helping individuals break free from the cycle of addiction.
For more information about the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board and their drug court program, please visit their official website.
To learn more about the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance and their funding programs, please visit the BJA website.
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