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Orange County JCPC Request for Proposals (RFP) Program Descriptions FY 2019 - 2020 Program Type Descriptions including Dosage and Duration of Services Interpersonal Skill Services that focus on developing the social skills required for an individual to interact in a Building positive way with others . The basic skill model begins with an individual ' s goals , progresses to how these goals should be translated into appropriate and effective social behaviors , and concludes with the impact of the behavior on the social environment . Typical training techniques are instruction , modeling of behavior, practice and rehearsal , feedback, reinforcement . ( Length of Stay= Minimum 12 weeks unless implementing a model program & following model specifications , Frequency of Contact= no less than 2 hours weekly) Mentoring Provides opportunities for adult volunteers to be matched with delinquent or at risk youth on a one- on - one basis . The mentor is an individual providing support, friendship , advice, and/or assistance to the juvenile . After recruitment, screening and training, the mentor spends time with the juvenile on a regular basis engaged in activities such as sports , movies , helping with homework , etc . ( Length of Stay= Minimum 1 year, Frequency of Contact= should average 2 hours per week) Mediation/Conflict Programs offering a private process of negotiation conducted by a neutral , third party person, a Resolution Mediator. These programs offer immediate and short -term involvement with youth to focus on negative and/or offending behaviors . Mediation is a consensual decision -making process by parties who work towards a mutual understanding to resolve a problem or a dispute . Mediators do not counsel or give advice but facilitate communication among parties as the parties work to reach their own decision regarding resolution of their conflict . Services should be provided for diverted and/or adjudicated youth and may include victim/offender reconciliation . ( Length of Stay = No longer than 90 days , Frequency of Contact= Based upon the requirements of the program ) Tutoring/Academic Services intended to supplement full time academic program by providing assistance with Enhancement understanding and completing schoolwork and/or classes . May also provide trips designed to be an enrichment of or supplemental experience beyond the basic educational curriculum . ( Length of Stay= Minimum of 20 weeks , Frequency of Contact= No less than 2 hrs/week . ) Parent/Family Skill Services that focus on interactional or interpersonal issues faced by a parent( s)/family of a Building juvenile . This service works to develop parenting skills , communication skills , discipline techniques , and other related skills . May include sessions for parents only and/or sessions for parents and the referred youth . ( Length of Stay= Minimum 12 weeks unless implementing a model program & following model specifications , Frequency of Contact= no less than 2 hours weekly) Teen Court Provides a diversion from juvenile court where trained adult and youth volunteers act as officials of the court to hear complaints . These programs make recommendations for appropriate sanctions including but not limited to community service and restitution ( if applicable ) to be assigned to the youth who have admitted committing minor delinquency and undisciplined complaints . ( Length of Stay= Not to exceed 120 days , however 60 additional days may be approved to complete sanctions ; Frequency of Contact= Not Specified ) Page 1 of 2