The recipient entity's physical address:
           507 N. 17th Street
Monroe, La. 71201

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           507 N. 17th Street
Monroe, La. 71201

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Robert Tanzy
Joslyn Wright
Brenda Wade
Roosevelt Wright, Jr.

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3772

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,014,633

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Robert Tanzy, Sr. 115 Selman Drive, Monroe, La. 71201, (President)
Joslyn Wright, 2406 Oak Street, Monroe, La. 71201 (Vice-President/Sec)
Brenda Wade, 612 S. 5th Street, Monroe, La. 71202
Roosevelt Wright, Jr., 2406 Oak Street, Monroe, La. 71202 (Ex. Director)

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Pathway to Success is a 12-week residential diversion pilot operated by Tab-N-Action, Inc. based at 507 N. 17th Street in Monroe, Louisiana.

Modeled after the Missouri Division of Youth Services group-home system, which sustains a 70 percent non-recommitment rate and cuts secure placements by 30 percent, the program serves 48 first-time non-violent juvenile offenders, ages 13 to 18, from Representative Districts 16,17 and Senate District 34.

Youth enter either through voluntary parental enrollment for issues like truancy or curfew violations or through juvenile-court adjudication that diverts them from detention.

Four consecutive 12-week cohorts of 12 youth each cycle through the single 12-bed home, compressing the benefits of a traditional 4- to 6-month stay into an intensive burst of structure and support. From arrival to departure, participants live under 24/7 awake supervision with a 1:6 waking and 1:12 sleeping staff-to-youth ratio that meets Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice standards.

Each weekday includes three hours of on-site education delivered by the Monroe City Schools Alternative Program, focusing on credit recovery, Hiset (GED) preparation, and workforce certification. Twice-weekly cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions led by licensed counselors target impulse control and anger management, while weekly family counseling rebuilds communication.

Every participant works 15 hours per week on city-approved community crews—park maintenance, senior-center aid, or neighborhood clean-ups—earning $9 per hour. Over 12 weeks this yields a $1,620 stipend, with 20 percent placed in escrow and returned upon completion to fund post-program needs.

The program’s goal is clear: 75 percent of the 48 youth will finish all 12 weeks and remain offense-free for six months after exit. Success is measured in three ways. Recidivism among participants must drop 35 percent compared to a matched non-enrolled cohort, using Monroe Police and Ouachita Parish Juvenile Court data.

Family satisfaction, captured in pre- and post-program surveys, must reach 85 percent.

Finally, the initiative aims to save at least $100,000 by keeping 48 youth out of secure detention, where daily costs exceed $300 per bed.

All operations are protected by a $2 million per-occurrence/$4 million aggregate general liability policy plus property, auto, directors-and-officers, professional liability, and abuse-and-molestation coverage.

An independent evaluation by the University of Louisiana at Monroe will deliver a final report in September 2027, including six-month follow-up data.

By concentrating intensive services into a 12-week window at a single, fully insured site, Pathway to Success offers Southside families and the justice system a swift, evidence-based alternative to incarceration—one that transforms a first mistake into a first step forward.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $517,000
          Professional Services. . . $112,920
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $53,300
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $63,400
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $115,500
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $168

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The Pathway to Success program serves a clear public purpose by reducing juvenile crime, recidivism, and the burden on Louisiana’s justice system while promoting public safety, family stability, and workforce readiness in Monroe’s high-crime Southside ( City Council Districts 3, 4, and 5).

By diverting 48 first-time non-violent youth offenders from costly detention ($300+/day) into a 12-week intensive residential alternative, the program prevents escalation into serious criminal behavior, cutting future arrests, court costs, and incarceration expenses.

Independent evaluation targets a 35% reduction in recidivism, directly lowering police and judicial workloads. The $100,000+ in projected cost avoidance represents taxpayer savings that can be reinvested in community safety.

Through paid work crews, participants contribute 2,880 hours of public service—cleaning parks, assisting seniors, and beautifying neighborhoods—enhancing community appearance and civic pride. Stipends and escrow savings build financial responsibility, reducing future reliance on public assistance.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goal 1: Reduce recidivism and prevent escalation of criminal behavior.

Objective: 75% of 48 participants complete the 12-week program and remain offense-free for 6 months post-exit, achieving a 35% lower re-arrest rate than matched non-participants (tracked via MPD/Ouachita Juvenile Court data).

Goal 2: Deliver cost-effective public safety through diversion.
Objective: Avoid $100,000+ in detention costs by serving 48 youth at ~$21,000 each vs. $300+/day in secure facilities; independent evaluation confirms savings and outcomes.

Goal 3: Strengthen families and community ties.
Objective: 85% of families report improved communication and engagement via pre/post surveys; weekly counseling ensures 100% participation.

Goal 4: Build workforce readiness and civic responsibility.
Objective: All 48 youth complete 180 hours of paid public work ($1,620 stipend, 20% escrowed), earn at least one workforce credential, and contribute 2,880 hours of community service (parks, senior centers).

Goal 5: Ensure program integrity and accountability.
Objective: Operate under $2M/$4M liability coverage; UL-Monroe delivers final evaluation by September 2027 with full compliance and outcome reporting.

These measurable objectives directly advance the public purpose of safer streets, reduced justice system burden, and youth rehabilitation.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
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     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
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     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
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     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
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If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
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Contact Information
name:  Roosevelt Wright, Jr. 
                                       address:  507 N. 17th Street
Monroe, La. 71201
                                       phone:  3188010143
                                       fax:  None
                                       e-mail:  rooseveltwrightjr@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board member