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1V. Description of Work - in space below, describe the program to be funded during the 12- month contract period including, services to be provided, program goals, client characteristics, & how grant funds will be utilized. SERVICES: Programa Shortstop was developed in 1989 for youth offenders, ages 10-17, and their families as a cost effective alternative to prosecution. First time offenders are given the chance to avoid prosecution by participating in a rigorous program of learning about the consequences of their offenses in real courtrooms with legal professional facilitators. Program services include providing youth and families with: 1) Intervention services through two SHORTSTOP program sessions-8 hours; 2) Case Management, Counseling, and Referral Services —as needed. GOALS: 1) Serve 70 youth and 70 family members in Programa Shortstop, with 89% successful completion, 2) Provide Santa Ana families with additional referrals, as needed 3) Disseminate copies of the Laws for Youth booklet, and 4) Disseminate copies of the OCBF Substance Abuse Awareness booklet. OBJECTIVES: 1) Provide juvenile crime diversion services to Latino youth, ages 10-17 and their families, in order to prevent further juvenile crime, and 2) Provide legal education to avoid negative consequences associated with illegal behaviors, and 3) Provide the skills necessary to plan for a future free of crime. CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS: High -risk population living in economically strained neighborhoods of Santa Ana; are a minority (Latino); and they have been identified by a law enforcement agency, a school, a parent/family member or a community agency as participating in delinquent or illegal behavior. They also face additional risk factors because of cultural biases and exposure to crime and/or violence. They are at extremely high risk of substance abuse, delinquency, gang involvement, risky sexual behavior, teen pregnancy, dropping out of school, and being victimized (due to their social, family, and community environments, as well as their low economic status). Grant funds will be utilized to go toward the salary of our Programa Shortstop Coordinator who is responsible for the coordination of program sessions, providing families with information and referrals and linkages to counseling and other community agencies. Schedule of Performance Estimate the number of unduplicated Santa Ana residents to be served during the 12-month contract period per quarter: Quarter 1: July 1 — September 30 35 Persons Quarter 2: October 1 —December 31 35 Persons Quarter 3: January 1 — March 31 35 Persons Quarter 4: April 1 — June 30 35 Persons Total 140 Persons Invoicing Schedule Estimate the amount of grant funds to be requested during the 12-month contract period on a quarterly basis: Quarter 1: July 1 — September 30 $ 3250 Quarter 2: October 1 — December 31 $ 3250 Quarter 3: January 1 — March 31 $ 3250 Quarter 4: April 1 — June 30 $ 3250 Total $ 13,000 EXHIBIT A