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