1. Post-Dispositional ProgramS IN VIRGINIA
May 2015
Prepared by
the Virginia Detention Association of Post-Dispositional Programs

2. Post-Dispositional Detention: Governed by Code of VA 16.1-284.1
A sentence imposed on a juvenile offender by a judge (in lieu of commitment to DJJ and with recommendations by court personnel) for up to 180 days in a secure detention facility, during which time the juvenile must participate in facility-based and/or community-based services for his/her rehabilitation.

3. Post-D History
1985: House Bill 1417 – established post-dispositional detention and prohibited the pre-dispositional placement of juveniles in adult jails 1991: Statewide Task Force on detention issues – revised Board standards, requiring separate services for post-d detainees 1994: DYFS Post-Dispositional Study – examined post-d utilization (10-day, 30-day, and up to 180 days); Six-month post-d placements represented 24% of all post- dispositional placements 2000: Senate Bill 66 (incorporated components of HB 669) – amended § of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, : House Bill 1753 – further amended § of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2002

4. Post-D History 2002: Amended Code Section 16.1-284.1 becomes effective
2011: There were 17 Post-Dispositional Programs operating throughout the Commonwealth. There were 345 admissions to Post-Dispositional Programs FY2011.
2013: There were changes to code to include new charges that preclude Post-D placement.
2015: There are currently 19 Post-Dispositional Programs in operation with 227 beds.

5. VDAPP Virginia detention association for Post-dispositional programs
The Virginia Detention Association for Post-Dispositional Programs (VDAPP) was developed in 2003
Members consist of Post-D Coordinators from throughout the state as well as Treatment Specialists, Post-D Therapists, etc.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a partnership among juvenile detention centers that promotes effective programs to foster rehabilitation and reduce delinquency.

6. VDAPP Meetings are held quarterly at locations throughout the state
Accomplishments include: legislative input, development of standardized forms and Post-D Acceptance and Discharge Data (PDADD), program improvements, and coordination of our VDAPP-sponsored training
Goals include: collaboration and sharing of program goals, services, forms, policies; legislative communication; ongoing discussion of best practices; united data collection; and ongoing training

7. VDAPP Officers Sara Jones (Merrimac), President
Darrell Jones (Chesterfield), Vice President
Pam Jeffries (Lynchburg), Treasurer
Marlon Murphy (Fairfax), Secretary

8. Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Youth must be at least 14 years old, male or female (programs may differ)
Interests of the juvenile and the community require secure custody for rehabilitation
No violent juvenile felonies (examples: murder, rape, robbery, malicious assault, abduction)
Not eligible if released from the custody of DJJ within the last 18 months
No credit for time served pre-dispositionally

9. Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Assessment for appropriateness conducted by the Post-D Program
If eligible for state commitment, must receive suspended commitment to DJJ
Suspended commitment imposed if juvenile fails to comply with program
Thirty day court review hearings or upon request for good cause shown

10. Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Facility’s program must meet all standards set forth by the Department of Juvenile Justice
Licensed and Certified by the Board of Juvenile Justice – including capacity
Written agreement with the Court Services Unit delineating roles and responsibilities
Written Post-D Program policies and procedures (i.e., treatment objectives, criteria for acceptance and termination)

11. Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Individualized Service Plan within 30 days of placement describing:
strengths and needs of resident
resident’s current level of functioning
goals, objectives, strategies
projected family involvement
projected date for accomplishing each objective
Structured program of care including provision of social services and written daily schedule
Policies regarding resident participation in outside employment and/or community-based services and activities

12. EXCLUSIONARY OFFENSES
Capital Murder
First or Second Degree Murder
Felonious Injury by Mob
Abduction
Malicious Wounding
Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer
Felonious Poisoning
Adulteration of Products
Robbery
Carjacking
Rape
Forcible Sodomy
Object Sexual Penetration
Manufacturing, Selling, Distributing a Controlled Substance (Third Offense)
Manufacturing, Selling, Distributing Methamphetamine (Third Offense
Manufacturing, Selling, Distributing Anabolic Steroids (Third Offense

13. Post-Dispositional Programs
in Virginia
Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention (10)
Chesapeake Juvenile Services (10)
Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home (10)
Fairfax County JDC (15)
Highlands JDC (7)
James River JDC (20)
Loudoun County JDC (8)
Lynchburg Regional JDC (8)
Merrimac Center (15)
New River Valley(8)
Newport News JDC (20)
Norfolk JDC (16)
Northern Virginia JDC (10)
Northwestern Regional JDC (13)
Rappahannock Detention Home (10)
Richmond Detention (15)
Roanoke Valley JDC (5)
Virginia Beach JDC (15)
WW Moore, Jr. Detention Home (12)

14. Post-Dispositional Program Services
Case Management
Individual and Family Therapy
Group Counseling addressing the following topics:
Anger Management
Substance Abuse
Empathy Enhancement
Life Skills

15. Post-Dispositional Program Services
Education:
Academic (diploma or GED)
Vocational
Community Service
Employment
Community Outings
Home Passes

16. Release and Transition
Mental Health Transition Plans (6 VAC )
Implementation date was January 1, 2008
Applies to all residents placed in Post-Dispositional Programs or released from DJJ and identified as having a recognized mental health, substance abuse, or other therapeutic treatment need
The goal is to ensure implementation and continuity of treatment and services in order to improve short- and long-term outcomes
At least 90 days before a juvenile’s scheduled release, a Post-D representative / qualified mental health professional identifies the resident as needing ongoing services
Recommended services are identified, to include medication management, outpatient counseling and substance abuse counseling.

17. Release and Transition
Mental Health Transition Plan Meeting (6 VAC )
Participants in this meeting include, but are not limited to, the juvenile, parents, Post-D Coordinator, mental health professional and probation officer
The PO then takes on the role of coordinating the Community Transition Plan Meeting at least 30 days prior to the resident’s release
The Mental Health Transition Plan is developed at least 10 days before release, to include specific services provided, persons responsible for implementation of services, a timeframe for services, and funding sources
During post-release supervision, the service providers must provide at least monthly progress reports
Every 90 days thereafter, the plan is reviewed and progress is assessed

18. School Re-Enrollment
School Re-enrollment: The Code of Virginia through § established the responsibility of the Board of Education, in cooperation with the Board of Correctional Education to promulgate regulations for the re-enrollment in the public schools of youth who have been in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). These regulations require a re-enrollment plan for each youth who is of school attendance age or is eligible for special education services. Detention is included.

19. School Re-Enrollment
Required for any juvenile who has been detained for thirty days or longer
Students who have obtained their GED are exempt
Plan should be completed thirty days prior to the student’s release from custody
Student support services needed to promote the student’s successful re-entry to public school, such as counseling services
Establishment of school placement upon release

20. Post-Dispositional program Factors
Statewide statistics were gathered: August July 2013
The average resident age at the time of placement in a Post-Dispositional Program is 16 years and 2 months.
The average length of placement for a Post-Dispositional Resident is 144 days.
At the time of placement, most residents are in the 9th grade.
The most frequently occurring offense at the time of commitment is Larceny and the second most frequently occurring offense is Assault.

21. Post-Dispositional program Factors
14.65% of the residents admitted to the Post-Dispositional Programs are an identified gang member, although regional disparities are significant.
On average, residents admitted to Post-Dispositional Programs had 1 – 15 prior petitions which accounts for roughly 80% of placements. 36% of residents had between 1 – 5 prior petitions.
78% of residents who experienced a successful program outcome participated in community activity while in their facility.

22. Post-D Success Rates

23. Reincarceration after Post-D Completion

24. RATES OF COMMITMENT FOR NEW CHARGES

25. Post-Dispositional program Factors
Residents who were able to participate in aftercare programs have a higher rate of success upon release from their facility.
Despite regional differences, Post-Dispositional residents have an approximately 67% success rate at 6 months post-release.
Because of these efforts, Virginia’s Post-Dispositional Programs meet the social and cultural needs of children and families in their communities AND incorporate standard intervention, public safety and treatment practices.

26. Thank you for your support of VDAPP and the Post-Dispositional Programs of Virginia
To provide a partnership among juvenile detention centers that promotes effective programs to foster rehabilitation and reduce delinquency.