Statutorily defined Criteria for Use of Funds Kansas legislators clearly defined the purpose of these funds. K.S.A. 75-52,161(c)(7) states that funds from the Evidence-based Programs Fund may be used for Evidence-based practices and programs in the community pursuant to K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 38-2302, and amendments thereto, for use by intake and assessment services, immediate intervention, probation and conditional release; and training on evidence-based practices for juvenile justice system staff, including, but not limited to, training in cognitive behavioral therapies, family-centered therapies, substance abuse, sex offender therapy and other services that address a juvenile's risks and needs. K.S.A. 75-52,164 states: “All expenditures from the evidence-based programs account of the state general fund shall be for the development and implementation of evidence-based community programs and practices for juvenile offenders, juveniles experiencing mental health crisis and their families by community supervision offices, including, but not limited to, juvenile intake and assessment, court services, community corrections and juvenile crisis intervention centers.”
