1 The New Jersey Experience: The Stationhouse Adjustment Program Part II Presented by: Raymond Massi, Jr., Law Enforcement Coordinator, US Attorney’s Office District of NJ Nancy Kline Gold, Licensed Professional Counselor Moderated by Maria Rivera-Brown, DMC Coordinator

2 Objectives  Participants will learn how a strong collaborative at the local level can result in an effective stationhouse adjustment program  Participants will learn, at least, two components of an effective stationhouse adjustment program

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4 Changing Children’s Behavior Through the Multi Agency Life Line (M.A.L.L)

5 Option One: Arrest 1-2 Months 1 st court Hearing 1-2 Months Trial or Sentencing

6 Option Two: Station House Adjustment Immediate Response Appropriate to Behavior

7 M.A.L.L Goal: To reduce the number of Camden City youth at risk of secure confinement

8 M.A.L.L Objectives: To serve 300 minority Camden City youth and an estimated 1500 family members in anticipation that 65% will be diverted from further justice system involvement.

9 M.A.L.L Objectives Cont.  Provide intensive short-term family intervention for 300 youth.  Provide special focus educational and support groups for 100 youth and family members.  Referral to and advocacy in obtaining services and education for 300 youth and family members.

10 M.A.L.L Objectives Cont.  At least 300 professional and community members will be offered education in topics relating to adolescent behavior and family involvement in solutions.  Training and supervision of at least 15 youth and adult volunteers.

11 M.A.L.L Objectives Cont.  At least 100 youth and family members will be provided recreation/social activities.  Develop a coordinated service system for youth who come in contact with the justice system.

12 Tactics Utilized in the M.A.L.L Project Family Intervention  Increases supervision and monitoring within the child’s own network  Increases involvement of family members  Utilizes the child’s own network (family) to set and implement consequences

13 Tactics Utilized in the M.A.L.L Project Safe Haven  Increases support for juveniles under stress  Offers Mentors, and Life and Social Skills Training through Enrichment Activities such as Substance Abuse Education, Conflict Resolution  Increased exposure to positive adults

14 Tactics Utilized in the M.A.L.L Project Community Service Projects  KFC Mural  Landscaping  Food and Coat Drives  Peer Counselors  Youth Advisory Council

15 Tactics Utilized in the M.A.L.L Project  Initial Assessment  Referrals for Relevant Services  Follow-up Contacts by Family Intervention Therapist

16 Key Components to M.A.L.L Success  Commitment of Chief of Police  Recruitment of Younger Police Officers  Willingness to Commit Time On and Off the Clock  Combining Youth Related Activities

17 Key Components to M.A.L.L. Success  Youth Input  Service Providers with Demonstrated Track Record for High Quality Services  Investment in Community Stakeholders  Volunteers and Grant writers

18 A comparison of the Camden City Police Department's outcomes for juveniles in 1993 (prior to M.A.L.L) and in 1995 (after 2 years of M.A.L.L) can be directly correlated with the impact of M.A.L.L's direct and indirect influence on treatment of juveniles in the system at the front end.

19 Statistics reflect that in spite of an 11% increase in number of youth processed from 1993 to 1995 (206 more youth):  271 more youth were diverted from the Justice System (57% increase from 1993)  700 less youth were detained in the County’s detention Center (52% decrease from 1993)

20 More Results!  Auto Theft incidents dropped drastically  New Grafitti was not seen  Homeless Youth were found  Youth Living Alone, without Parental Supervision were identified in greater numbers

21 Survey  Did you learn who makes up a strong collaborative to work for the kids?  Can you identify two components that contribute to an effective stationhouse adjustment program?  What types of prevention activities/ programs should be available to kids to deter them from the juvenile justice system?