Ind. Code ch. 5-2-6.2

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Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-1 "Project IMPACT"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Project IMPACT" refers to each of the affiliate organizations authorized under section 3(1) through 3(5) of this chapter. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-2 "Project IMPACT USA, Inc."

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Project IMPACT USA, Inc." refers to the national, nonprofit organization known by that name that seeks to assist states in providing comprehensive family restoration programs in an effort to assist in reducing juvenile delinquency and violence among families through personal empowerment and community involvement. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-3 Development of affiliate organizations

Sec. 3. Project IMPACT USA, Inc., is authorized to develop and implement the following five (5) affiliate organizations to be administered at the following sites: (1) Project IMPACT Allen in Fort Wayne. (2) Project IMPACT Lake in Gary. (3) Project IMPACT Marion in Indianapolis. (4) Project IMPACT St. Joseph in South Bend. (5) Project IMPACT Vanderburgh in Evansville. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-4 Project IMPACT mission

Sec. 4. Project IMPACT is a comprehensive family restoration program providing delinquency prevention services to problematic youth and their families. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-5 Project IMPACT objectives

Sec. 5. The objectives of Project IMPACT are the following: (1) To reduce the number of arrests. (2) To reduce the number of school suspensions. (3) To reduce the number of youth referred to juvenile courts for delinquency and unruly behavior. (4) To increase a troubled youth's ability to cope with daily problems. (5) To improve relationships between problematic youth and parents. (6) To change conventional methods of youth incarceration by providing positive alternatives to: (A) drug abuse; (B) gangs; (C) school failure; and (D) other difficult situations for youth. (7) To assist problematic youth and their families to: (A) focus on personal responsibility; (B) experience achievement; (C) learn discipline; (D) develop confidence; and (E) promote family reconciliation. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-6 Programs

Sec. 6. Project IMPACT may provide the following programs: (1) A juvenile diversion program that consists of: (A) individual and family counseling; (B) personal development workshops; (C) referral assistance; and (D) case management. (2) A school dropout prevention program that consists of: (A) counseling and referrals; (B) tutoring and mentoring; (C) family forums; and (D) career education. (3) A job training and placement program that consists of: (A) career planning; (B) job readiness training; (C) internships; and (D) job placement services. (4) A parent education program that consists of: (A) teaching parenting skills; (B) child and adolescent development; (C) behavior modification; (D) parental involvement; (E) a fatherhood program; and (F) a teen parent program. (5) Family spirituality counseling to include mentoring and follow-up services sustained through the faith community. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-7 Services

Sec. 7. Project IMPACT may provide services to problematic youth and their families, including persons referred to Project IMPACT from: (1) juvenile courts; (2) local schools; and (3) community organizations. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 5-2-6.2-8 Contracts with Indiana criminal justice institute

Sec. 8. In order to carry out this chapter, Project IMPACT may enter into a contract with the Indiana criminal justice institute established under IC 5-2-6. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.11.

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