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JCPC Certification FY19-20 FINAL
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(mediation, community service/restitution, and Teen Court) programs are where they saw the greatest <br /> increase in youth . Another lesson learned from other states was that the numbers of 16 - 17 year olds <br /> didn ' t explode like they thought/expected . After December 1 , only 16 - 17 year olds who have never been <br /> to district court and who have an eligible charge will be seen in juvenile court . <br /> Conversation around diversionary options for 16 - 17 year olds now that Misdemeanor Diversion Program <br /> will be raising their minimum age to 18 when "Raise the Age " takes effect . While Juvenile Justice can <br /> only refer a youth to Teen Court if they have never been , they are also able to place them on a diversion <br /> plan which could include ensuring they are accessing/attending specified services . Additionally , SROs <br /> are able to refer a youth to Teen Court multiple times (up to two times ) if it would be appropriate to do so <br /> (for example , it ' s been months or years in between and the offense is minor) . Others have raised concern <br /> about structuring a " scheme " that would help keep a youth out of court , especially if it would reinforce in <br /> the youth ' s mind that they can keep behaving/acting in a certain way without consequences . Eventually <br /> they will age out of juvenile court, and if they keep behaving the same way they will rack up charges and <br /> points . While we want to help , we need to be careful about what we do and how we do it so that we don ' t <br /> create an illusion and we don ' t cripple . Val reminded the group that she can work in tandem with other <br /> programs to help youth with restorative practices and/or accountability for their actions . <br /> Reviewed handout on " Total Number of Acts " committed on school property broken down by each <br /> school in Orange , Alamance , and Chatham counties so we can see how we compare within our district . <br /> Reviewed two other handouts that include risk and needs data for Orange County for FY 17 - 18 for 16 - 17 <br /> year olds who are currently in juvenile court . This will help when brainstorming for expected needs . This <br /> is the same type of data that is used in the normal risk and needs process that drives the regular (Tier I) <br /> JCPC RFP . The risk assessment helps the court counselors identify what risk factors may be present in a <br /> juvenile ' s life that could cause them to reoffend and the needs assessment helps determine which types of <br /> programming the youth could benefit from . <br /> Conversation around the number of youth with identified substance use issues and what treatment options <br /> are available and whether or not they are being utilized . Data supports the conclusion that there is a <br /> substance use problem among youth ; however, while treatment options are available , youth and/or parents <br /> are not making use of those services . Some possible reasons for this may include a lack of accessibility <br /> and/or a belief that treatment isn ' t necessary . There also needs to be a focus on the family when <br /> addressing substance use because it isn ' t just an individual problem . <br /> Between now and the April meeting , program providers need to think about how "Raise the Age " is going <br /> to impact service delivery and/or budget and JCPC members need to begin thinking about whether there <br /> are any additional program types that may need to be funded in order to address the needs of the 16 - 17 <br /> year olds . At the April meeting we will review/update the Continuum of Services chart and complete the <br /> "Raise the Age " Addendum for the Annual Plan . <br /> As program providers begin to complete their FYI 9 - 20 applications they should consider addressing the <br /> impact of "Raise the Age " and keep in mind that the regular JCPC allocation has not increased ; if <br /> additional funds are requested in preparation for serving the expanded population, those funds will need to <br /> be taken from another program . Also , programs should remember that most have been reporting that <br /> referrals continue to be low and while there may be an increase with the new population coming in, those <br /> new youth may make up the difference and programs may be back at normal capacity . It is also important <br /> to remember that JCPC funds are not meant to fix all problems and the Department is very specific in the <br /> types of programs and evidence -based curriculums that they will fund . <br />
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