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Volunteers or Youth — Teen Court celebrated its 300th session . <br /> Boomerang — Alternative to Suspension program has served 37 students . Top reason for suspension <br /> the last month was for fighting . They continue to run middle school group at Stanback and are in talks <br /> with two other middle schools . They are looking to increase their in- school work with the students . <br /> Freedom House — FAN has served 22 parents and currently has 14 . Due to a change in Orange County <br /> outside agency funding process , FAN ' s overall program budget may be reduced drastically (by almost <br /> WOO ) . If these funds are not awarded for this current fiscal year, FAN will have to do a JCPC <br /> program agreement amendment to change staffing structure (will need to reduce number of navigator <br /> positions) and it could impact their ability to hire a bilingual advocate . The CEO and CFO are <br /> currently investigating the issue with the county . <br /> In late September 2017 Freedom House became sole partner with Insight Human Services . In the <br /> spring of 2018 , Trish Hussey retired bringing about significant change . In July 2018 , they became sole <br /> partners with Daymark Recovery Services . While the three are stand- alone entities but are partnered in <br /> trying to achieve efficiencies and streamline services . In September 2017 , Freedom Houses ' <br /> accountant quite without notice and they had to scramble to figure out what she was doing and how . <br /> The CFO of Insight has stepped in to be the accounting person for Freedom House and is overseeing <br /> finances for Insight and Freedom House . Since the CEO and CFO are new, Carol has been doing her <br /> best to stress the importance of the funding streams and provide support where and when needed . <br /> Outpatient Services program had two youth carry over into the new fiscal year but have since dropped <br /> out and didn ' t complete all their sessions . They have had two new referrals this year and still have <br /> money to serve additional youth . They estimate they have the capacity to serve about six more . <br /> Dispute Settlement Center — Trying to get the new restorative justice program up and running and are <br /> very close to being at capacity to be able to run the first circle ( s ) in January . They are doing a lot of <br /> partnership work with Volunteers for Youth with Teen Court and Community Service , <br /> Ligo DoLo — Have received one referral so far this program year from juvenile justice . In the new year <br /> they will expand their outreach to community partners to see if there are any additional referrals . <br /> DJJData — October : 14 distinct juvenile , 18 complaints , 3 approved for court, 7 juveniles diverted , 0 <br /> juveniles admitted to detention, 1 juvenile admitted to Wrenn House for 8 days , 1 electronic <br /> monitoring activation, 30 days on electronic monitoring , and 0 juveniles committed to YDC . <br /> Charges included disorderly conduct at school , misdemeanor assaults and larceny . Referrals came <br /> from law enforcement, one from a victim, and one from a parent . <br /> November : 7 distinct juvenile , 11 complaints , 5 approved for court, 2 juveniles diverted , 0 juveniles <br /> admitted to detention, 0 juveniles admitted to Wrenn House , 0 electronic monitoring activations , 30 <br /> days on electronic monitoring ( carry over from previous month) , and 0 juveniles committed to YDC . <br /> Charges included breaking in vehicles and simple assault . <br /> JCPC Business <br /> Membership Vacancy — Member of Business Community position is still vacant . Please share with any <br /> connections you may have and let Bernard or Rebekah know so they can follow-up . <br />