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1 NC Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Department Overview and Costs presented to the Cost Working Group Robin Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer William Lassiter, Director of Communications

2 Department Overview

3 Department Vision and Mission Our Vision A seamless, comprehensive juvenile justice system which provides the most effective services to youth and their families at the right time in the most appropriate settings. Our Mission To promote public safety and juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment through the operation of a seamless, comprehensive juvenile justice system.

4 Department Goals To promote public safety as the cornerstone of North Carolina's juvenile justice system. To promote public safety as the cornerstone of North Carolina's juvenile justice system. To promote juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment at the state and community levels so that juvenile crime and delinquency are reduced. To promote juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment at the state and community levels so that juvenile crime and delinquency are reduced. To further develop and maintain a comprehensive, quality-focused juvenile justice system driven by research and evidence-based practices in all budgetary components of the department. To further develop and maintain a comprehensive, quality-focused juvenile justice system driven by research and evidence-based practices in all budgetary components of the department.

5 Overview of Comprehensive Strategy for Juvenile Justice

6 Department Costs FY 08-09 Cost Units for DJJDP Services Community Programs  Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Programs: Annual cost per youth = $1,441.69 Annual DJJDP cost per youth = $740.57 Annual DJJDP cost per youth = $740.57  Eckerd Wilderness Camps: Daily cost per youth = $134.94 Daily cost per youth = $134.94  Multipurpose Juvenile Homes: Daily cost per youth = $190.07

7 Department Costs FY 08-09 Cost Units for DJJDP Services Community Programs Continued  Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Demonstration Projects Average Annual Cost per youth = $6,566

8 Department Costs FY 08-09 Cost Units for DJJDP Services Court Services Cost per intake = $175.09* *Juvenile Court Counseling Offices perform the role of the adult court magistrate Average daily cost for supervision per youth = $8.06

9 Department Costs FY 08-09 Cost Units for DJJDP Services Detention Centers (state-operated): Average Daily Cost = $196 Average Annual Cost = $71,466 Youth Development Centers (YDCs): Average Daily Cost = $282 Average Annual Cost = $102,854

10 Department Costs Cost Units for DJJDP Services Camp Woodson’s total budget = $1,120,007 Average Daily Cost based on Average Daily Population = $343

11 Department Costs FY 08-09 Miscellaneous Costs, Not Included in Cost Unit Calculations Special Initiatives = $8,794,423 (Support Our Students, One-on-One Mentoring and CPSV; eliminated at the end of FY 08-09) Administration = $8,271,500 (5% of DJJDP budget) Transportation = $1,426,387 (secure custody youth) County Detention = $3,037,717 (This is the reimbursement we provide to county run facilities) Youth Development Centers = $5,465,367 (cost includes: costs to open new facilities, RIFs, and one time equipment costs)

12 DJJDP System Overview DJJDP had 1,973 full time equivalent (FTE) positions in FY 08-09 down to 1,882 in FY 09-10 DJJDP had 1,973 full time equivalent (FTE) positions in FY 08-09 down to 1,882 in FY 09-10 1,628 in the field in various positions to include: 1,628 in the field in various positions to include: 589.5 Court Services (Court Counselors, Supervisors, Chiefs, Area Administrators, and Support staff) 589.5 Court Services (Court Counselors, Supervisors, Chiefs, Area Administrators, and Support staff) 10 Regional Consultants for Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils/Community Programs (there are 99 JCPC’s and a myriad of community “placement” options) 10 Regional Consultants for Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils/Community Programs (there are 99 JCPC’s and a myriad of community “placement” options)

13 DJJDP System Overview Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils 99 Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils 99 Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils 582 programs plus an additional 65 gang assessments/programs that employ approximately 1,250 people 582 programs plus an additional 65 gang assessments/programs that employ approximately 1,250 people Served nearly 30,000 juveniles statewide in FY 08-09 Served nearly 30,000 juveniles statewide in FY 08-09 These programs along with other community initiatives have been able to prevent juvenile crime which is at a ten year low These programs along with other community initiatives have been able to prevent juvenile crime which is at a ten year low

14 DJJDP System Overview 1,161 – Staff associated with Facilities 1,161 – Staff associated with Facilities Includes Professional Staff both regionally and in the facilities Includes Professional Staff both regionally and in the facilities And, ancillary and other staff across the Dept (including maintenance, cooks, Business Officers, transportation drivers, processing and administrative assistants, etc.) And, ancillary and other staff across the Dept (including maintenance, cooks, Business Officers, transportation drivers, processing and administrative assistants, etc.) 149 in the Central Office to support the field (7.6% of workforce supporting 92% of field services) 149 in the Central Office to support the field (7.6% of workforce supporting 92% of field services)

15 Complaints Received: CY 2000-2009 (Delinquent and Undisciplined Complaints) 15.9% Decrease

16 Juvenile Crime Rate: CY 2000 - 2009 Rate is of Delinquent Complaints Received per 1,000 juveniles age 6-15. Juvenile Crime Rate in NC has decreased 18.5% from 2000 to 2009.

17 NC Juvenile Crime Facts Approximately 2-3% of juvenile crime each year are for A-E felonies Approximately 2-3% of juvenile crime each year are for A-E felonies Approximately 69% of complaints received are for misdemeanor offenses; and 12% are for infractions or status offenses Approximately 69% of complaints received are for misdemeanor offenses; and 12% are for infractions or status offenses Of complaints received annually, approximately 75% are committed by males Of complaints received annually, approximately 75% are committed by males

18 Complaints Received: CY 2009 N=40,432

19 Top Ten Juvenile Offenses CY 2009 Charged Offense# Offenses Simple assault4,135 Larceny - misdemeanor3,126 Simple affray1,805 Breaking and or entering - felony1,601 Disorderly conduct at school1,525 Injury to real property1,440 Ungovernable <161,236 Communicating threats1,219 Truant < 161,140 Larceny after breaking or entering1,041 TOTAL18,286 The top 10 juvenile offenses account for 45% of complaints received in 2009.

20 DJJDP’s Current Budget Certified Budgets: Certified Budgets: 09-10 = $148,752,858 (8% reduction from 08-09) 09-10 = $148,752,858 (8% reduction from 08-09) An Additional 4% was held back by The Office of Budget and Management or an additional $5.92 Million. Remaining allocation $142,672,000 An Additional 4% was held back by The Office of Budget and Management or an additional $5.92 Million. Remaining allocation $142,672,000 10-11 = $147,183,945 (9% reduction from 08-09) 10-11 = $147,183,945 (9% reduction from 08-09)

21 DJJDP’s Budget History Current budget proposals would cut the Department another $5 - $6 Million

22 NC Youth Population and DJJDP Allocation Trends: 2000-2010

23 Community Programs

24 Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils Multipurpose Juvenile Homes Eckerd Wilderness Education Program Project Challenge Juvenile Assessment Center Alternatives to Commitment

25 Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils

26 JCPC Program Costs FY 08-09 Total JCPC Budget = $41,500,417 Total JCPC Budget = $41,500,417 (Includes local match & in-kind contributions) DJJDP expenditure (true cost) = $21,318,047 DJJDP expenditure (true cost) = $21,318,047 Number of participants = 28,786 Number of participants = 28,786 Average cost per youth = $1,441.69 Average cost per youth = $1,441.69 Average DJJDP cost per youth = $740.57 Average DJJDP cost per youth = $740.57 JCPC Demonstration Projects = $748,570 JCPC Demonstration Projects = $748,570

27 JCPC Program Costs Residential Programs Residential Programs Average cost per youth $7,134.78 Average cost per youth $7,134.78 Average DJJDP cost per youth $2,689 Average DJJDP cost per youth $2,689 Assessment Programs Assessment Programs Average cost per youth $1,258.87 Average cost per youth $1,258.87 Average DJJDP cost per youth $884 Average DJJDP cost per youth $884 Restorative Programs Restorative Programs Average cost per youth $808.62 Average cost per youth $808.62 Average DJJDP cost per youth $557 Average DJJDP cost per youth $557

28 JCPC Program Costs Clinical Treatment Programs Clinical Treatment Programs Average cost per youth $3,641.11 Average cost per youth $3,641.11 Average DJJDP cost per youth $1,343 Average DJJDP cost per youth $1,343 Structured Activities Structured Activities Average cost per youth $1,230.93 Average cost per youth $1,230.93 Average DJJDP cost per youth $707 Average DJJDP cost per youth $707 JCPC Demonstration Projects JCPC Demonstration Projects Average cost per youth $6,566 Average cost per youth $6,566 Average DJJDP cost per youth $6,411 Average DJJDP cost per youth $6,411

29 Multipurpose Juvenile Homes

30 The program has been contracted to Methodist Home for Children since 1993 All youth received in the Multipurpose Homes are referred by their local juvenile court and range in age from 11 to 17 Two-thirds of youth admitted are still enrolled in school but are performing poorly in all academic pursuits

31 Alamance Alexander Alleghany Anson Ashe Avery Bertie Bladen Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell CamdenCaswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Chowan Clay Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Currituck Dare Davidson Davie Duplin Durham Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gaston Gates Graham Granville Greene Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston Jones Lee Lenoir Lincoln Mcdowell Macon Madison Martin Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Orange Pamlico Pasquotank Pender Perquimans Person Pitt Polk Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly Stokes Surry Swain Transylvania Tyrrell Union Vance Wake Warren Washington Watauga Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey 1 1 Multipurpose Juvenile Home Program Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Beaufort 4 Carteret Franklin Home Judicial District 30 * * * * * Lumberton Home Judicial Dist. 16A&16B Goldsboro Home Judicial Dist. 8 Winton Home Judicial Dist. 6A&6B Edenton Home Judicial Dist. 1 & 2

32 Multipurpose Juvenile Homes Homes daily cost for 08-09 was $190.07

33 Eckerd Wilderness Education Program

34 Since 1978, EYA has contracted with NC to provide Foster Care Camp services to youth with behavioral, emotional, and delinquency problems Since 1978, EYA has contracted with NC to provide Foster Care Camp services to youth with behavioral, emotional, and delinquency problems For the current fiscal year, EYA is operating 5 Wilderness Camps providing 275 beds for males and females. Youth must be at least 10 and no older than 16.5 at time of screening For the current fiscal year, EYA is operating 5 Wilderness Camps providing 275 beds for males and females. Youth must be at least 10 and no older than 16.5 at time of screening The camps provide staff secure, residential therapeutic programs as an alternative to more restrictive settings The camps provide staff secure, residential therapeutic programs as an alternative to more restrictive settings

35 Alamance Alexander Anson Ashe Avery Bertie Bladen Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Chowan Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Currituck Dare Davidson Duplin Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gates Granville Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston Jones Lenoir Lincoln McDowell Macon Madison Martin Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Pamlico Pasquotank Pender Perquimans Pitt Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly StokesSurry Transylvania Tyrrell Union Vance Wake Warren Watauga Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey Eckerd Wilderness Education Program Camps and Regions in North Carolina Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. Alleghany 1 1 Greene Beaufort Carteret Polk Graham Swain South Central Co-Ed North Central Boys Southeast Boys North Central Camp Boys Kathi Grenough, Director Camp E-MUN-TALEE 235 Ramey Orchard Road Lowgap, NC 27024 336-352-3111 South Central Camp Co-Ed Erica Cook, Director Camp E-KU-SUMEE 500 E-KU-SUMEE Drive Candor, NC 27229 910-974-4183 Southeast Camp Boys Ted Wisniewski, Director Camp E-TIK-ETU 1086 Susie Sand Hill Road Elizabethtown, NC 28337 910-588-4407 Northeast Camp Boys Karla Kiburz, Director Camp E-TEN-ETU 633 Shepard’s Way Lane Manson, NC 27553 252-456-2900 Northeast Boys Revised 9-02-09 Camden Northwest Co-Ed Northwest Camp Co-Ed Daniel Wanta, Director Camp E-MA-ETU 4654 High Rock Road Boomer, NC 28606 336-921-3300 Clay Davie Orange Person Gaston Durham Washington Lee

36 Alamance Alexander Anson Ashe Avery Bertie Bladen Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Chowan Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Currituck Dare Davidson Duplin Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Granville Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston Jones Lenoir Lincoln McDowell Macon Madison Martin Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Pamlico Pasquotank Pender Perquimans Pitt Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly StokesSurry Transylvania Tyrrell Union Vance Wake Warren Watauga Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey Eckerd Wilderness Education Program Camps Serving Females in North Carolina Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. 1 1 Durham Beaufort Carteret Polk Graham Swain South Central Co-Ed South Central Camp Co-Ed Erica Cook, Director Camp E-KU-SUMEE 500 E-KU-SUMEE Drive Candor, NC 27229 910-974-4183 Revised 9/3/09 Camden Northwest Co-Ed Northwest Camp Co-Ed Daniel Wanta, Director Camp E-MA-ETU 4654 High Rock Road Boomer, NC 28606 336-921-3300 Clay Orange Person Gaston Washington Lee Davie Alleghany Greene Gates

37 Eckerd Wilderness Education Program Costs Eckerd daily rate for 08-09 was $134.94 Eckerd daily rate for 08-09 was $134.94

38 JCPC Demonstration Projects

39 The purpose is to provide alternatives to commitment services locally through JCPCs for youth who have been committed to, or who potentially may be committed to, youth development centers The purpose is to provide alternatives to commitment services locally through JCPCs for youth who have been committed to, or who potentially may be committed to, youth development centers Prescriptive service planning Prescriptive service planning Community-based services Community-based services Wrap-around services Wrap-around services Strong collaboration with court personnel Strong collaboration with court personnel

40 Alamance Alexander Alleghany Anson Ashe Avery Beaufort Bertie Bladen Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Camden Carteret Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Chowan Clay Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Currituck Dare Davidson Davie Duplin Durham Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gaston Gates Graham Granville Greene Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston Jones Lee Lenoir Lincoln McDowell Macon Madison Martin Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Orange Pamlico Pasquotank Pender Perquimans Person Pitt Polk Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly Stokes Surry Swain Transylvania Tyrrell Union Vance Wake Warren Washington Watauga Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey NC Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention JCPC Demonstration Projects FY 2009-2010 Dare County Schools (Safe Systems) Methodist Home for Children (Family Preservation Services) Onslow County Youth Services (Day Services) LEGEND JCPC Demonstration Project Sponsoring Agency Alamance County Dispute Settlement and Youth Services Cumberland County CommuniCare, Inc. Dare County Schools Family Services of Davidson County Appalachian Family Innovations Methodist Home for Children Onslow County Youth Services Rockingham County Youth Services

41 JCPC Demonstration Projects Seventy percent (70%) of the youth exiting the projects completed their programming at a high or acceptable level of participation and achievement of behavior improvement goals Seventy percent (70%) of the youth exiting the projects completed their programming at a high or acceptable level of participation and achievement of behavior improvement goals The average annual cost per youth in the Demonstration Projects in FY 2008-2009 was $6,566 while the average annual cost per youth during the same fiscal year in a youth development center was $102,854 The average annual cost per youth in the Demonstration Projects in FY 2008-2009 was $6,566 while the average annual cost per youth during the same fiscal year in a youth development center was $102,854

42 Court Services

43 Role of the Court Counselor Intake Intake Information gathering/assessment Information gathering/assessment Determination of legal sufficiency Determination of legal sufficiency Diversion plans and contracts Diversion plans and contracts Detention Detention Recommendations to court Recommendations to court Service planning Service planning Supervision and case management Supervision and case management

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45 General Info About Supervision FY 08-09 DJJDP Court Services consists of:   427 Juvenile Court Counselors (JCCs)   38 Supervising Counselors (who manage and review cases for JCC’s)   38 Chief Court Counselors in 39 court districts   74 support staff to assist Court Services daily operations

46 General Info About Supervision The average caseload in FY 08-09 was 27 juveniles per JCC The average statewide caseload in FY 08-09 was 9,497.5 juveniles The average length of stay of court-ordered supervision for juveniles whose supervision ended in FY 08-09 was 365 days

47 DJJDP Court Services Juveniles with complaints approved for court who are adjudicated delinquent and/or undisciplined are judicially ordered to supervision by DJJDP. There are 6 types and 4 levels of supervision

48 Types of Supervision Supervision Types:   Diversion (not court-ordered)   Protective Supervision   Probation   Commitment   Post-Release Supervision (PRS)   Other Supervision

49 Levels of Supervision Supervision Levels:   Modified   Standard   Intensive   Interstate

50 What proportion of youth are served in each type of Supervision? In FY 08-09:

51 What proportion of youth are served in each level of Supervision? In FY 08-09:

52 Court Services’ Costs Average cost for an intake is $175.09 Average daily cost for supervision is $8.06

53 Transportation Services

54 With mandated hearings, transportation to and from court Medical appointments Mental Health Appointments Transfer youth between centers for population management Transfer committed youth to Youth Development Centers

55 Transportation Costs FY 08-09 Department expenditure for transportation services $1,426,387 (this cost includes reimbursement to law enforcement agencies) Department expenditure for transportation services $1,426,387 (this cost includes reimbursement to law enforcement agencies)

56 Detention Overview

57 Detention Services Provide secure custody for juveniles who are ordered by the court to be detained: Provide secure custody for juveniles who are ordered by the court to be detained: Pending an adjudication hearing Pending an adjudication hearing Felony offense is alleged Felony offense is alleged Offense that includes assault is alleged Offense that includes assault is alleged Runaway from home (up to 24 hours to facilitate return to the parent) Runaway from home (up to 24 hours to facilitate return to the parent) Failure to appear Failure to appear Protective Custody Protective Custody

58 Detention Services After adjudication After adjudication Pending disposition Pending disposition Pending placement as part of a disposition Pending placement as part of a disposition As a dispositional option (confinement as a sanction) As a dispositional option (confinement as a sanction) After transfer to superior court, awaiting trial After transfer to superior court, awaiting trial Absconders from other states through Interstate Compact Absconders from other states through Interstate Compact

59 Detention Services Young people in secure custody must have hearings to determine the need for continued custody. Five days after the initial admission Intervals of 10 days during on-going detention

60 Detention History Established statewide in response to federal legislation mandating that juvenile and adult offenders be separated. Established statewide in response to federal legislation mandating that juvenile and adult offenders be separated. By 1980 there were 7 county juvenile detention centers in NC, and 1 state-run regional detention center. Juveniles in other counties were detained in local jails. By 1980 there were 7 county juvenile detention centers in NC, and 1 state-run regional detention center. Juveniles in other counties were detained in local jails. As of July 1 1983, all juveniles had to be housed in juvenile detention centers. As of July 1 1983, all juveniles had to be housed in juvenile detention centers.

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62 Detention Services Education Education Mental health screenings Mental health screenings Physical health screenings Physical health screenings Recreation Recreation Clinical Chaplain services Clinical Chaplain services Psycho-educational groups Psycho-educational groups Substance abuse services Substance abuse services

63 Detention Admission Process Juvenile admission can occur 24-hours a day any day of the year. Juvenile admission can occur 24-hours a day any day of the year. Inventory of personal items Inventory of personal items Strip search for contraband Strip search for contraband Shower Shower Mental health/suicide screening Mental health/suicide screening Physical health screening Physical health screening Orientation Orientation

64 Schedule Breakfast Cleaning of rooms 4 hours of instructional services Lunch 4 hours of instructional services Recreation Quiet time Supper Showers Groups, counseling, activities with volunteers Approved Visitation/phone calls Free time with books, games, activities Bedtime starting at 8:00 PM by Levels

65 Detention Admissions: CY 2005 – CY 2009 Approximately 5,000 distinct juveniles per year are admitted to detention. These numbers reflect admissions to State and County facilities.

66 Detention Costs FY 08-09 Average Annual Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $71,466 Average Annual Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $71,466 Average Daily Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $196 Average Daily Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $196 There are currently 194 beds in state-run detention centers (78 county beds)

67 Youth Development Centers

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69 Commitment Status Level III Disposition-Most restrictive option Serious, Violent or Chronic offenders Committed to the Department for 24-hour supervision, control and treatment Minimum of 6 months in Commitment status

70 Commitment Status Maximum commitment until 90 days prior to 18 th, 19 th or 21 st birthday Followed by Post-Release Supervision Commitment period based on treatment needs of the juvenile and public safety

71 Youth Development Center Service Domains Medical services Medical services Education services Education services Nutrition services Nutrition services Mental health services Mental health services Clinical Chaplain services Clinical Chaplain services Social work services Social work services Recreation services Recreation services Habilitation services Habilitation services Family services Family services

72 Youth Development Centers Process Evidence-based assessment Evidence-based assessment Individualized service planning Individualized service planning Community reintegration Community reintegration MH/SA treatment MH/SA treatment Medical treatment Medical treatment Education - PEP/IEP Education - PEP/IEP Interpersonal skill building Interpersonal skill building Pro-social value development Pro-social value development Vocational skill development Vocational skill development

73 Youth Development Centers Service planning Team Membership Membership Juvenile Juvenile Parent/guardian Parent/guardian Court counselor Court counselor YDC staff YDC staff Community stakeholders Community stakeholders Meeting Schedule Meeting Schedule At least once every 30 days At least once every 30 days Coordinated by the juvenile’s assigned social worker Coordinated by the juvenile’s assigned social worker

74 Youth Development Center Service Delivery Evidence-based interventions (eg. CBT, MET, ART) Evidence-based interventions (eg. CBT, MET, ART) Community placements as appropriate Community placements as appropriate Development of specialized programming Development of specialized programming Complex trauma treatment Complex trauma treatment Vocational training Vocational training Aggressive/violent youth Aggressive/violent youth

75 New Youth Development Centers opened in 2008 Edgecombe, Lenoir, Chatham, and CabarrusEdgecombe, Lenoir, Chatham, and Cabarrus Self Contained 8 Bed Units Self Contained 8 Bed Units Design requires a low staff to student ratio for security Design requires a low staff to student ratio for security -Small Living/Learning Groups Security Features Security Features Staff ratio lends itself to Staff ratio lends itself to intensive programming intensive programming

76 Youth Development Center Trends The average length of stay in Youth Development Centers 11 years ago (1998) was 248 days. By 2009, the average had increased to 377 days. The average length of stay in Youth Development Centers 11 years ago (1998) was 248 days. By 2009, the average had increased to 377 days. The average daily population in 1998 was 925 juveniles. YDC commitments have drastically decreased, as the 2009 average daily population was 429. The average daily population in 1998 was 925 juveniles. YDC commitments have drastically decreased, as the 2009 average daily population was 429. The average rate of commitment in 2009 was 0.37 per 1,000 juveniles age 10-17. The average rate of commitment in 2009 was 0.37 per 1,000 juveniles age 10-17.

77 Youth Development Center Commitment Trends: FY 1998-2009

78 Current Youth Development Center Population On 3/15/2010

79 Youth Development Center Costs FY 08-09 Average Annual Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $102,854 Average Annual Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $102,854 Average Daily Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $282 Average Daily Cost (based on Average Daily Population) $282 Current funded capacity is 402 YDCs beds

80 Questions

81 Additional Information

82 Levels of Supervision Standard Supervision—Most common Face-to-Face contacts as follows:   Juvenile’s parent/guardian shall be contacted within the first 15 calendar days   Juvenile shall be visited in the home/residence within the first 15 calendar days

83 Standard Supervision (cont)   Contact with the juvenile in any location, at least once every 30 calendar days.   Contact with the parent/guardian at least once every 60 calendar days.

84 Modified Supervision Modified supervision is often used for juveniles who are placed outside of the resident county (i.e. group home placement, commitment, etc.)   Juvenile’s parent/guardian shall be contacted face-to-face within the first 15 calendar days, thereafter at least every 60 calendar days.

85 Modified Supervision (cont.)   Face-to-face contact with the juvenile in the home/residence within 15 calendar days, thereafter within at least every 90 calendar days.   Face-to-face contact with the juvenile in any location at least every 60 days.

86 Intensive Supervision   The Court Counselor consults with the Chief Court Counselor at least once than every 15 days regarding service delivery and supervision level assignment.   The parent/guardian is contacted immediately after the juvenile is assigned to intensive supervision.   The maximum caseload of intensive supervision cases is 12 per court counselor.

87 Intensive Supervision (cont.)   A Child and Family Team consultation occurs within the first 30 calendar days while under this supervision level.   The juvenile receives 3 face-to-face contacts per 7 calendar days, at least 1 of the contacts occurs outside of school hours and/or on the weekend.   The parent/guardian receives 1 face-to- face contact per 7 calendar days.

88 Outgoing Interstate   The court counselor is responsible for collecting a wealth of court and personal information on the currently supervised juvenile AND coordinating with the receiving state for Cooperative Supervision.


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