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29 <br /> A: The options available under the demographic section are taken directly from the options available in <br /> NCALLIES. This leads to a larger issue of NCALLIES possibly needing an update to the demographic <br /> options available in the system. <br /> The JCPC would like to explore if there is already a template developed by another county that has more <br /> inclusive demographic options and if it's possible to have NCALLIES updated as well. David will reach <br /> out to the lead consultant and report back. <br /> To summarize, the JCPC is in favor making the financial section of the report optional, changing Hispanic <br /> black to Hispanic non-white, and adding greater inclusionary language within the demographic section. <br /> Carol McClelland motioned to adopt this form with the option to complete the financial section and <br /> contingent upon what David finds out from a higher level with regards to changes to the demographic <br /> section and Bernard Miles seconded. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> Risk and Needs Committee—The Risk and Needs Committee met last month to review YAZI data, <br /> identify the needs of the youth in our county and where there may be gaps in services. The YAZI is <br /> administered by the juvenile court counselors and is 33 questions long. There are some questions that are <br /> historic, such as legal history, and others that are more dynamic and answers can change overtime. The <br /> committee also reviewed racial equity report provided by the Southern Coalition on Juvenile Justice, but <br /> for some reason Orange County schools did not provide any data. <br /> Some of the areas of concern for Orange County include: <br /> • Prior runaway history <br /> • Family history of substance use problems <br /> • Family history of mental health problems <br /> • Marginal or inadequate supervision <br /> • Poor school performance (failing classes, attendance rate) <br /> • School infractions or interventions <br /> • Short-term suspension, particularly among black youth, multiracial youth, and youth with <br /> disabilities <br /> • Association with delinquent peers and gangs <br /> • Alcohol and drug use with few youth receiving services/treatment <br /> • Mental health problems <br /> • Prior physical or sexual abuse history <br /> • Low rate of involvement in structured activities <br /> After reviewing the data, the committee decided that the following program types should be considered <br /> for funding and included in the RFP: <br /> • Interpersonal skill building <br /> • Substance abuse counseling <br /> • Individual, group, mixed counseling <br /> • Mediation/conflict resolution <br /> • Parent and family skill building <br /> • Family counseling <br /> • Temporary shelter care <br /> • Runaway shelter care <br /> • Restitution/community service <br />