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41 <br /> Part IV. Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Continuum of Services <br /> o While Orange County is not large, transportation is a barrier for many youth, especially <br /> those in northern Orange County where public transportation is not available. <br /> Additionally, the cost of gas is an inhibitor to accessing services, including court ordered <br /> sanctions and therapy sessions. One of the major services providers has reduced services <br /> in the home. <br /> o Young people and families needing bi-lingual mental health and substance abuse services <br /> often experience waitlist for services due to the scarcity of bi-lingual therapists and <br /> language interpretation. There are no mental health or substance abuse services available <br /> for undocumented youth. <br /> o While Orange County does have a domestic violence service provider,the services <br /> offered are limited and are targeted more towards adult victims. There are no services <br /> offered to children/youth who experience or witness discord or violence in their homes. <br /> Part V. Proposed Priority Services for Funding <br /> The committee compared the services needed to address the elevated Juvenile Risk Factors and <br /> Juvenile Needs with services currently available in the community. Services which are currently <br /> available in the community and sufficient to meet the needs of court involved youth or those <br /> youth most at risk for court involvement are not considered as a priority for JCPC funding. <br /> The Committee proposes that the following service be approved as the funding priorities <br /> for FY 16-17: <br /> 1. Restitution/Community Service <br /> 2. Assessment/Treatment Programs for Un/Underinsured (including Substance Abuse; <br /> Trauma Based Therapy) <br /> 3. Teen Court <br /> 4. Temporary Shelter Services (specifically Emergency Shelter) <br /> 5. Parent/Family Skill Building <br /> 6. Mediation/Conflict Resolution(including School Based) <br /> 7. Interpersonal Skill Building <br /> 8. Mentoring <br /> 9. Tutoring/Academic Enhancement <br />