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43 <br /> Part IV. Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Continuum of Services <br /> While Orange County is not large,transportation is a barrier for many juveniles, especially those <br /> in Northern Orange County where public transportation is limited. Additionally,the cost of gas <br /> is an inhibitor to accessing services, including court ordered sanctions and therapy sessions. One <br /> of the major services providers has reduced services in the home. 1 <br /> Young people and families needing bi-lingual mental health and substance abuse services often <br /> experience waitlist for services due to the scarcity of bi-lingual therapists and language <br /> interpretation. There are no mental health or substance abuse services available for <br /> undocumented juveniles. <br /> While Orange County does have a domestic violence service provider,the services offered are <br /> limited and are targeted more towards adults experiencing it as victims. There are no services <br /> offered to children/juveniles who experience or witness discord or violence in their homes. <br /> Part V. Proposed Priority Services for Funding <br /> The committee compared the services needed to address the elevated Juvenile Risk Factors and <br /> Juvenile Needs with services currently available in the community. Services which are currently <br /> available in the community and sufficient to meet the needs of court involved juveniles or those <br /> juveniles most at risk for court involvement are not considered as a priority for JCPC funding. <br /> The Committee proposes that the following service be approved as the funding priorities <br /> for FY 19-20: <br /> 1. Restitution/Community Service <br /> 2. Teen Court <br /> 3. Tutoring/Academic Enhancement <br /> 4. Temporary Shelter Services (specifically Emergency Shelter) <br /> 5. Mediation/Conflict Resolution(including School Based) <br /> 6. Interpersonal Skill Building <br />