JCPC Certification for FY 2018-2019 approved 061918 (2)

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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 limited. 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. o Young people and families needing bi- lingual mental health and substance abuse services often experience waitlist for services due to the scarcity of bi- lingual therapists and language interpretation. There are no mental health or substance abuse services available for undocumented youth. o While Orange County does have a domestic violence service provider, the services offered are limited and are targeted more towards adults experiencing it as victims. There are no services offered to children /youth who experience or witness discord or violence in their homes. Part V. Proposed Priority Services for Funding The committee compared the services needed to address the elevated Juvenile Risk Factors and Juvenile Needs with services currently available in the community. Services which are currently available in the community and sufficient to meet the needs of court involved youth or those youth most at risk for court involvement are not considered as a priority for JCPC funding. The Committee proposes that the following service be approved as the funding priorities for FY 18 -19: 1. Restitution/Community Service 2. Assessment /Treatment Programs for Un/Underinsured (including Substance Abuse; Trauma Based Therapy) 3. Teen Court 4. Temporary Shelter Services (specifically Emergency Shelter) 5. Parent/Family Skill Building 6. Mediation/Conflict Resolution (including School Based) 7. Interpersonal Skill Building 8. Mentoring 9. Tutoring /Academic Enhancement