6. Investing in What Works through Grants and Contracts

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has launched a series of evidence-based grant programs supporting violence prevention, substance abuse treatment, and child protection. Major initiatives include Coordinated Community Violence Intervention (CCVI) grants ($21.75M across 2022–2024) and the BOOST program ($11.5M) to expand out-of-school time opportunities. Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) funding totaled over $4.6M (2023–24), while Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) expanded jail-based programs ($1.5M). Endowment Act grants ($400K) and Children’s Justice Act programs (over $700K) fund training for professionals and caregivers on evidence-based trauma response. Additional funding includes $3.5M for crisis intervention, $7M for Justice Assistance Grants, and $1.5M for medical/mental health pilots for child sexual abuse victims. Across programs, PCCD emphasizes research-based strategies to reduce violence, address substance use, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.