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Early intervention youth boot camp program Tender information session Gold Coast 30 August 2012.

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1 Early intervention youth boot camp program Tender information session Gold Coast 30 August 2012

2 Outline of session This presentation will cover the following: Background Program objectives Target group Referral pathway Features of service delivery Service delivery responsibilities Requirements for funding eligibility Key budget areas Key dates/milestones

3 Background The Queensland Government made an election commitment as part of its Safer Streets Crime Action Plan to trial boot camps for young people. Program development review of international literature Ministerial Round Table written submissions meetings with existing boot camp service providers.

4 Background Key messages from literature Research has demonstrated that youth boot camps will be most effective if they: provide structure, discipline and physical activity allow for personal development and self-esteem building through physical activities address the causes of crime provide ongoing support to young people after they return to the community.

5 Background Key messages of consultation responsive to needs of young people underpinned by integrated case management framework involve aftercare and mentoring involve family members be evidence-based reflect the specific needs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people…

6 Background Key messages of consultation continued… limit time young people are removed from the community target young people before they become entrenched in the criminal justice system respond to the specific needs of females exclude young people who may place participants at risk be evaluated.

7 Background Two youth boot camp models developed: Early Intervention Youth Boot Camp (EIYBC) Two year trial at Gold Coast involving 40 participants Targeting young people before they are entrenched in the criminal justice system. Sentenced Youth Boot Camp (SYBC) Two year trial at Cairns involving 40 participants Targeting young people facing a detention sentence.

8 EIYBC objectives/ outcomes develop the consequential thinking increase participation in school/employment improve health and well-being enhance ability to operate in routine and disciplined environments (such as school) develop family functioning increase self-confidence develop personal and inter-personal skills reduce likelihood of involvement in criminal activity.

9 EIYBC target group Young people aged 13–17 years who are at high risk of entry to and having long term involvement in the criminal justice system. Three or more of the following risk factors must be present: early family/parental conflict poor parental supervision and discipline association with peer group with anti-social attitudes early involvement with alcohol and drug use family members condoning anti-social behaviour child maltreatment recent disengagement from education, training and/or employment or at immediate risk of disengagement anti-social behaviour.

10 EIYBC referral pathway Young people will participate in the EIYBC program on a voluntary basis and will not be required to admit guilt to an offence to be eligible for program referral. Young people will be referred to the EIYBC by government and non-government agencies including: police education health child safety. Trial target: 20 young people per year.

11 Features of service delivery Four EIYBC programs will be delivered each year of the trial, with 5–10 young people participating in each camp. Family members of young people will participate in program activities at selected points-in-time. Program phases camp community integration.

12 Features of service delivery Camp Two camps per program 10 day camp (at commencement) 5 day camp (at completion). Initial camp Involves challenging physical activities in a safe environment. Parents will be invited to attend on the final weekend of the camp. The natural consequences of camp activities will provide young people and their families with insight into presenting issues.

13 Features of service delivery Educational/vocational, health, family support, life-skills needs of participants will be identified to inform activities taking place in the next phase. Final camp To occur at the end of the community integration phase. A celebration and confirmation of the new skills, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs developed by the young person and their families.

14 Features of service delivery Community integration Support the young person and their family within their community and continue work delivered during camp phase. Support will be available for a period of up to three months. Partnerships will be developed with local government and non-government providers to provide education, training and employment, health, family support and individual support services.

15 Features of service delivery Mentoring Mentoring will introduced in the camp phase and extend beyond the completion of the program. Mentors will provide guidance, encouragement and support to young people through a structured and trusting relationship. Service providers may partner with existing mentoring services or develop a volunteer mentoring network to deliver mentoring activities.

16 Features of service delivery The program must: be delivered with cultural competence involve staff that are trained, supervised and hold relevant qualifications support the participation of family members have appropriate governance frameworks in place collect informed consent from participants.

17 Program delivery Funded service provider responsibilities Assess referrals. Deliver initial 10 day camp and follow-up 5 day camp. Develop and coordinate case management within the camp and community integration phases. Develop and maintain working partnerships with police, education, health, youth and family support providers. Identify and develop voluntary mentoring network. Contribute to the development and implement of evaluation tools.

18 Funding eligibility requirements The Community Services Act 2007 (the Act) governs the provision of Youth Justice grants funding. It establishes an Approved Service Provider system designed to ensure that service providers are: financially and organisationally viable have the capacity, within resources, to successfully provide services consistent with the objects and guiding principles of the Act.

19 Funding eligibility requirements As well as holding/applying for Approved Service Provider status, all organisations making submissions must also: have no outstanding financial accountability, service delivery or performance issues for funding previously provided by the Queensland Government hold public liability and other relevant insurance (or provide plans to obtain insurance) provide evidence that the organisation has the capacity to deliver and sustain the service required.

20 Funding eligibility requirements Submissions Must address all selection criteria and provide evidence to support each claim by the service provider and/or subcontracted service provider. Include evidence that the organisation can meet funded output target levels. Funded outputs Community living support: 300 places (accommodation nights) Needs assessment/case management: 1204-1400 hrs

21 Key budgetary considerations Funds will be provided across a two year period. Funds are released on a quarterly basis following performance and financial acquittals from the previous quarter. A one-off payment will be available for service establishment. Budgets should include an itemised annual budget for each year of the trial. Service providers will be required to create cost- efficiencies where possible.

22 Performance and evaluation Service providers will be required to report quarterly on funded outputs delivered as well as identified performance measures A process and outcome evaluation will be undertaken to assess the trial. The funded service provider will work with the department to support this process.

23 Key dates/milestones Funding submissions close: 19 September 2012 Attorney-General announcement of funded service provider: early October 2012 Service agreement signed: 26 October 2012 Service establishment commences: 29 October 2012 Service delivery commences: January 2013

24 Further information For tender documentation please go to www.justice.qld.gov.au www.justice.qld.gov.au Departmental staff are available to answer further questions as they arise. Contact details are within the tender documentation. Questions?


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