Juvenile Crime Prevention Council County Plan

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three times higher the state average of 4%. o 6%* of youth have dangerous sexual practices. Six youth, or 5%, had sexually victimized others, higher than the state average of 3%. o 45% of youth need more mental health assessment, an increase of 30% from FY 14-15 and above the state average of 35%. o 46% of youth have domestic discord or violence in the home, an increase of 43% from FY 14-15. 26% of youth with conflict in the home are experiencing domestic violence. o 63%of adjudicated youth come from homes where parents/guardians have marginal to inadequate family supervision skills. o 15%of youth have a parent/guardian with a disability, an increase of 58% from FY 14-15 and above the state average of 5%. o 28%* of adjudicated youth have family alcohol/drug abuse in the home, higher than the state average of 11%. o 52% of adjudicated youth come from homes where family members have criminal history and an additional 7%are under active court supervision or have gang involvement. Part III. Resource Assessment Summary JCPC Funded Programs: FY 17-18 1. Boomerang 2. Child&Adolescent Outpatient Services 3. Family Advocacy Network 4. Juvenile Community Service & Restitution 5. Mediation/Conflict Resolution 6. Psychological Services 7. Teen Court 8. Wrenn House 9. Young Warriors Community Resources Community resources are sometimes available but can be difficult to access. See Orange County Continuum of Services—At a Glance for a listing of available community resources. Part IV. Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Continuum of Services o While Orange County is not large,transportation is a barrier for many youth, especially those in Northern Orange County where public transportation is not available. Additionally,the cost of gas is an inhibitor to accessing services, including court ordered sanctions and therapy sessions. One of the major services providers has reduced services in the home.