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ill coordinate with policy and procedures manual . Staff <br /> working on a staff manual that w <br /> retention was identified as an area for improvement and the agency has been able to increase <br /> salary in an effort to attract and retain better qualified staff. <br /> A <br /> Young Warriors — Served 8 out of projected 18 kids with 5 being DJJ referred youth. On PEP, a <br /> they identified addressing areas of staff training, program evaluation, and staff evaluation. <br /> Program was incorrectly categorized which resulted in lower SPEP score. The new (and correct) <br /> categorization will result in an increase in the score . Program is willing to accept higher risk <br /> youth, but have yet to receive those referrals . <br /> DJJ Data — December : 4 distinct juveniles, 6 complaints, 2 approved for court, 3 put on plan or <br /> contract, 0 school related offenses, 1 juveniles in detention for 20 days, 1 juvenile placed at <br /> Wrenn House for 20 days , 1 juvenile committed to YDC and 2 juveniles on electronic <br /> monitoring for 11 days (combined) . <br /> January : 12 distinct juveniles, 41 complaints, 6 approved for court, 6 put on a plan or contract, 3 <br /> school related offenses, 1 juveniles in detention for 4 days , 1 juvenile placed at Wrenn House for '! <br /> 8 days, and 1 juvenile on electronic monitoring for 31 days . <br /> JCPC Business <br /> Monitoring Committee Update — All program monitorings were completed in January and <br /> reports are being finalized. Copies of completed reports will be sent out to the programs within <br /> the next week or two and will be forwarded to the state . <br /> Risk & Needs Committee Update — Met a couple weeks ago to review the data from the state for <br /> FY 1546 and compared to the previous year. There was not much of change in risk and needs <br /> of our youth, but data did reflect a rise in substance use/abuse and mental health needs . When <br /> drafting the RFP, we were cognizant of the need for services for LEP individuals . <br /> Continuum of Services Update — All the programs listed in the color blocks are available services <br /> in Orange County, some JCPC funded, some with DPS contacts . A question was asked about <br /> why substance abuse and mental health services are classified as "available but difficult to ' <br /> access" . This classification is due to individuals being able to pay for/qualify for or even having Ei <br /> transportation to get to the service . ! <br /> i <br /> RFP Review/Vote — The RFP was drafted by Risk & Needs Committee based upon their findings <br /> when reviewing the data. It identifies and prioritizes the services that are needed within our <br /> community for the youth. The council needs to review and approve the announcement dates and <br /> program types that we are seeking applications for. <br /> The Council reviewed the RFP . Carol McClelland motioned for the RFP to be approved as <br /> written and was seconded by Jeff Nieman. Motion carried unanimously. RFP will be published <br /> on February 8 and closes on March 9 . <br /> JCPC Draft Brochure Review — Brochure has been drafted to help with publicity efforts . The <br /> brochure highlights what the JCPC is and programs that are funded . It can be shared at u <br /> community events, made available at locations throughout the county, etc . Please let Rebekah <br /> know if you identify any areas for changes or updates . Once edits are made the brochure <br /> i <br /> 1 <br />