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About Criminal Justice and Adult Human Services

Published

Jan 21, 2025

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Criminal Justice Policy Coordination serves as a representative in matters pertaining to public safety, criminal justice, mental health, and substance abuse to safeguard the interests of the County. It facilitates the coordination of criminal justice administration for both youth and adult criminal justice systems and related programs. Key activities include the development and management of Justice Assistance Grants (JAG), provision of crisis-oriented services, creation and administration of human services agreements in collaboration with local agencies, and support for the Public Safety Coordinating Council and other boards assigned to the County Commissioners concerning criminal justice matters.

Adult Human Services supports nonprofit agencies that receive investments for Adult Services aimed at helping individuals achieve independence and self-sufficiency. The initiative seeks to prevent long-term reliance on public resources while fostering collaborations among all levels of government, the private sector, charitable organizations, and service providers. This collaborative approach addresses human service needs and mitigates the duplication of services in the following areas: Aging Services, Career Education and Employment, Criminal Justice Diversion, Disability Services, and Legal Assistance.

 

Programs

  • Develops, promotes, and oversees adherence to federal and state grant funding regulations.
  • Assists in the initiatives of the Public Safety Coordinating Council and other boards assigned to the County Commissioners concerning Criminal Justice.
  • Supports Non-Profit Adult Programs related to Aging Services, Career Education and Employment, Criminal Justice Diversion, Disability Services, and Legal Assistance.
  • Offers financial and system-support services to local nonprofit organizations for resident information, referral services, stranding investigations for marine life, and county beautification.

Accomplishments

  • More than $650,000 invested in non-profit agencies in Manatee County, benefiting 19,360 clients with a 97% resolution rate.
  • Federal and State investments exceeding $250,000 to law enforcement programs have benefitted both the Bradenton Police Department and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • Funding for water rescue equipment through the Justice Assistance Grant, which was utilized during the 2024 storm season.