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Part IV. Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Continuum of Services <br /> o While Orange County is not large , transportation is a barrier for many youth, especially <br /> those in Northern Orange County where public transportation is limited . Additionally, <br /> the cost of gas is an inhibitor to accessing services , including court ordered sanctions and <br /> therapy sessions . One of the major services providers has reduced services in the home . <br /> o Young people and families needing bi - lingual mental health and substance abuse services <br /> often experience waitlist for services due to the scarcity of bi - lingual therapists and <br /> language interpretation . There are no mental health or substance abuse services available <br /> for undocumented youth . <br /> o While Orange County does have a domestic violence service provider, the services <br /> offered are limited and are targeted more towards adults experiencing it as victims . <br /> There are no services offered to children/youth who experience or witness discord or <br /> 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 youth or those <br /> youth 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 1849 : <br /> 1 . Restitution/Community Service <br /> 2 . Assessment/Treatment Programs for Un/Underinsured (including Substance Abuse ; <br /> Trauma Based Therapy) <br /> 3 . Teen Court <br /> 4 . Temporary Shelter Services ( specifically Emergency Shelter) <br /> 5 . Parent/Family Skill Building <br /> 6 . Mediation/Conflict Resolution (including School Based) <br /> 7 . Interpersonal Skill Building <br /> 8 . Mentoring <br /> 9 . Tutoring/Academic Enhancement <br />