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Call the White House Today
to keep
Juvenile Justice Funding
White House Call-in Day for Juvenile Justice!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST
The number to call: 202-456-1097
(see below for a sample call script)
Right now, President Obama is finalizing his proposed federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2013. In this budget, the President will make recommendations to the Congress for key federal juvenile justice funding programs, including Title II and Title V of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), and the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) program.
The President will make his proposed budget public the first week in February 2012. After that, Congressional appropriators will determine whether and how they wish to modify the proposed funding levels.
For more almost 40 years, federal juvenile justice funds - which total less than $350 million on average each year - have incentivized and enabled states and localities to reduce delinquency, improve community safety, enhance community based treatment and services and ensure that youth who come into contact with the court are treated fairly and effectively. Over the last 10 years, however, funding for these programs has been cut by 80 percent!
Please tell President Obama to include no less than $175 million for Title II, Title V and JABG in his FY 2013 Budget Request.
Urge your friends, colleagues and allies to call as well!
Let's make sure President Obama restores federal funding for juvenile justice!
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The number to call: 202-456-1097
Sample Call Script:
Hello, my name is ________________. I am a registered voter (say "future registered voter" if you are under the age of 18), and I live in ___City/State___.
I am calling to urge the President to include no less than $175 million for juvenile justice programs in his FY 2013 Budget Request:
- $80 million for Title II of the JJJDPA,
- $65 million for Title V of the JJDPA, and
- $30 million for JABG.
$175 million is not a lot of money, but it goes a long way in our community. These funds keep youth in my community positively engaged and out of trouble. These federal funds also ensure that youth who are locked up are safe, and that they get the treatment and support to turn their lives around.
Budget cuts should not be made at the expense of vulnerable youth and community safety. I want my tax dollars to support programs that increase safety in my community, and that help young people in my community achieve success.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Action for Children North Carolina
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