House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1043 Life Skills Management "Secrets of Success"
Requester:	Edmund F. Benson		Organization:		Arise Foundation
Project Title:	Life Skills Management "Secrets of Success"		Date Submitted:		01/27/2000 11:28:03 AM
District Member:	J. Villalobos		Service Area:		Statewide
Counties Affected:	{Statewide}
Recipient:	ARISE Foundation		Contact:		Edmund F. Benson
	4001 Edmund F. Benson Blvd.		Contact Phone:		(305) 592-7473
	Miami 33178
Project Description:
This statewide program supports public safety by reaching juvenile lawbreakers behind bars taeching them the importance of respecting society, reducing violence, completing their education, and other positive steps.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Often the last best chance to prevent future problem behavior from this high risk population is by teaching anger management, violence reduction, and other essential life skills. We also minimize thr risk to public safety by making sure youths learn from their mistakes.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This statistically proven program is specifically designed to reduce crime and equip delinquint youths with the knowledge and skills to live productive lives.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$780,000
Total cost of the project:		$780,000

Request has been made to fund:			Operations
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?						Yes
				In-Kind Amount:		$260,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?						Yes
	Fiscal Year:	1999-2000		Amount:		$759,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?						Yes
	Amount:	$759,000
	Purpose for future year funding:				Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?					Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?						No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?						No
Is there a documented need for this project?						Yes
	Documentation:	State of FL OPPAGA and Government Accountability Review of Educational Services DJJ Resisdential Fac
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?						Yes
	Hearing Body:	Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:	12/01/1999