JUVENILE COURT 2016 Empowering Youth Strengthening Families NOTE: Want a different image on this slide? Select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Empowering Youth Strengthening Families Investing in the Community

What We Do Connect youth and families to the community through resources, accountability and opportunities to give back Provide safe, effective and restorative supervision through programs and residential care Take action for prevention and be the voice for abused and neglected children

Pierce County Juvenile Court Civil Services Probation Services Detention Services Administrative Services Adoptions Truancy At-Risk Youth Child in Need of Services (CHINS) Child Advocacy (Dependency) Community Resources Diversion Supervision Probation Supervision State Commitments Evidence-Based Programming Specialized Caseloads Detention Alternatives Community Work Crew Community Resources Residential Care Medical/Dental Mental Health School Programming Visitation Transportation COURT SERVICES Courtroom/Docket Calendars Official Record & Customer Service FISCAL SERVICES Budget & Finance Support Services Payroll ADMINISTRATION Personnel & Policy VOLUNTEER SERVICES Recruitment, Security & Placement

Dependency Petitions & Hearings By Year

Dependency: Timeliness Reports Judicial leadership has played an integral role in the significant improvements on Federal Timeline measures.

Truancy Filings By Year 2015 highlights: 11 School districts established Community Truancy Boards (CTB’s). 116 Students were referred to CTB’s and 87% did not result in court. School districts increased their use of Stay Petitions (early intervention petition). 2016 – focus on implementation of HB 2449.

Average Daily Population 66% Reduction in felony petitions filed from 2000 – 2015 77% Reduction in state commitments from 2007-2015 Introduction of JDAI RED Reduction Plan

Why does this matter? By taking a practical, common-sense approach to solving problems in our juvenile justice system and our communities, we can decrease crime, enhance public safety, and make more responsible use of our resources.

The right questions Traditional Model Positive Youth Justice Model What is the right punishment to get the kids attention? What is the right treatment for his or her problems? How can we ensure that each young person has the sort of experiences that we know lead to productive and law abiding adulthood? How can we do it in partnership with families, schools and community based groups?

Core Assets Learning/Doing Attaching/Belonging Developing new skills and competencies Actively using new skills Taking on new roles and responsibilities Developing self-efficacy and personal confidence Attaching/Belonging Becoming an active member of pro-social groups Developing and enjoying the sense of group belonging Placing a high value on service to others and being part of a larger community

Probation - Providing Tools for Youth & Families to be Successful Evidence Based Programming Functional Family Therapy Aggression Replacement Training Coordination of Services Girls Only Active Learning Specialized Programs Chemical Dependency Sexual Offender Mental Health Gender Specific High Risk Community Based Skill Building YMCA Evening Center Tacoma Community Boat Builders ARTS Connect Work Crew 2nd Cycle Alchemy Skateboarding Mentoring

Closing the Gap on Probation Re-Offense

2015 Racial/Ethnic Representation vs Youth Population

CONTACT Information: TJ Bohl Pierce County Juvenile Court Administrator tbohl@co.pierce.wa.us (253) 798-7988