INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded more than $150,000 in matching grants to five public schools, including Seymour Community Schools, to address bullying and substance use during the 2021-22 school year.
The funding is part of the School Safe Haven program, which was developed by the Indiana General Assembly in 1995 to create a safe physical and social environment for Hoosier students.
“Bullying or dealing with substance use issues can have a devastating impact on a student’s ability to learn and succeed in life,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director. “We want to address these issues before they start, and assist schools in creating the best possible environment for students to succeed.”
ICJI presented Seymour Community Schools with a grant for $78,500.
