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Volunteers for Youth—Teen Court celebrated its 300t' session. Boomerang—Alternative to Suspension program has served 37 students. Top reason for suspension the last month was for fighting. They continue to run middle school group at Stanback and are in talks with two other middle schools. They are looking to increase their in-school work with the students. Freedom House—FAN has served 22 parents and currently has 14. Due to a change in Orange County outside agency funding process, FAN's overall program budget may be reduced drastically (by almost $40,000). If these funds are not awarded for this current fiscal year, FAN will have to do a JCPC program agreement amendment to change staffing structure (will need to reduce number of navigator positions) and it could impact their ability to hire a bilingual advocate. The CEO and CFO are currently investigating the issue with the county. In late September 2017 Freedom House became sole partner with Insight Human Services. In the spring of 2018, Trish Hussey retired bringing about significant change. In July 2018, they became sole partners with Daymark Recovery Services. While the three are stand-alone entities but are partnered in trying to achieve efficiencies and streamline services. In September 2017, Freedom Houses' accountant quite without notice and they had to scramble to figure out what she was doing and how. The CFO of Insight has stepped in to be the accounting person for Freedom House and is overseeing finances for Insight and Freedom House. Since the CEO and CFO are new, Carol has been doing her best to stress the importance of the funding streams and provide support where and when needed. Outpatient Services program had two youth carry over into the new fiscal year but have since dropped out and didn't complete all their sessions. They have had two new referrals this year and still have money to serve additional youth. They estimate they have the capacity to serve about six more. Dispute Settlement Center—Trying to get the new restorative justice program up and running and are very close to being at capacity to be able to run the first circle(s) in January. They are doing a lot of partnership work with Volunteers for Youth with Teen Court and Community Service. Ligo Doio—Have received one referral so far this program year from juvenile justice. In the new year they will expand their outreach to community partners to see if there are any additional referrals. DJJ Data—October: 14 distinct juvenile, 18 complaints, 3 approved for court, 7 juveniles diverted, 0 juveniles admitted to detention, 1 juvenile admitted to Wrenn House for 8 days, 1 electronic monitoring activation, 30 days on electronic monitoring, and 0 juveniles committed to YDC. Charges included disorderly conduct at school, misdemeanor assaults and larceny. Referrals came from law enforcement, one from a victim, and one from a parent. November: 7 distinct juvenile, 11 complaints, 5 approved for court, 2 juveniles diverted, 0 juveniles admitted to detention, 0 juveniles admitted to Wrenn House, 0 electronic monitoring activations, 30 days on electronic monitoring (carry over from previous month), and 0 juveniles committed to YDC. Charges included breaking in vehicles and simple assault. JCPC Business Membership Vacancy—Member of Business Community position is still vacant. Please share with any connections you may have and let Bernard or Rebekah know so they can follow-up.