Agenda 06-18-19 Item 8-g - JCPC Certification for FY 2019-2020

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42 5% of juveniles fall into the high needs category which is consistent with the state average of 5%. I 24% of juveniles report being rejected by positive peers; 64% had some/regular association with delinquent peers or 2% regularly associated with a gang in FY 17-18. Numbers remain steady with an increase of some association with delinquent peers (51%) in FY 16-17. 73%of juveniles have moderate to serious school behavior problems as compared to 45% in FY 16-17. Close to the state average of 72%. *32%of juveniles need substance abuse assessment or treatment which is consistent with the state. *This statistic is possibly underreported. *44%of juveniles are reported to be abuse/neglect victims which is twice the state average 23%, and 3% of those having NO support. *This statistic is possibly underreported. *3%of juveniles have dangerous sexual practices. *This statistic is possibly underreported. 41%of juveniles need more mental health assessment which is higher than the state at 35%. *26% of juveniles have domestic discord in the home and 4%of juvenile's violence in the home. *This statistic is possibly underreported. 59% of juveniles come from homes where parents/guardians have marginal to inadequate family supervision skills which is higher than the state at 52% 10%of juveniles have a parent/guardian with a disability, above the state average of 4%. *18%of juveniles have family alcohol/drug abuse in the home,higher than the state average of 12%. *This statistic is possibly underreported. 54%of adjudicated juveniles come from homes where family members have criminal history and an additional 11%are under active court supervision or have gang involvement. Part III. Resource Assessment Summary Community resources are sometimes available but can be difficult to access. See the attachment titled Orange County Continuum of Services—At a Glance for a listing of available community resources.