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November 5, 2012
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Public Policy

For the most updated information on the budget as well as other legislative activity impacting county operations, visit the

CCAP budget news page.


Future Conference and Trainings

JDCAP is offering a 1-day workshop/training for folks who must review incidents and provide feedback to employees or must review agency plans following a restraint or critical incident.

 

This training was designed to provide information for supervisors and staff who may not be certified as trainers, but who have responsibilities for quality assurance and/or incident review and improvement processes.  Topics will include 

  • Early Intervention Options
  • Observing and Documenting Interventions
  • Debriefing Client and Staff
  • Post Incident Review and Data Analysis

Click here for the registration form.

 
Membership Updates

Conference Award Nomination

Below is the nomination that JDCAP received for Bret Theil, Montgomery County Detention Center, Rookie Staff Person of the Year. Bret was the winner in this category.

  

The Montgomery County Youth Center implemented a Weekend Accountability Program in September of 2011. After finalizing the many details and compliances associated with the Program the most important component was still needed. We were searching for the right individual to hire specifically to work the Weekend Program. Many applicants were considered and interviewed. One applicant, Bret Thiel, stood out from the rest. Due to budget constraints Bret was laid off from his job working with at-risk adolescents in an alternative school setting following 7 years of employment. He enjoyed working in that environment and our job posting was an opportunity to continue in this field. Not only did Bret interview very well he brought with him experience that we were looking for. His educational background combined with his ability to manage an at-risk classroom was a perfect fit. Bret was hired as the Montgomery County Weekend Program Specialist in August 2011.

 

Bret works every Friday from 9:00am to 10:00pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 9:30pm. His 40 hour work week takes place when many of us are enjoying our weekends. Bret has shown a strong commitment to improving the competencies of these weekend residents.  Bret was trained in conducting a Juvenile Court Judges' Commission sanctioned Victim Awareness class that he facilitates each weekend. He supervises at least 5 to 6 hours of community service every weekend. Bret drug tests each weekend resident and develops a constantly evolving Life Skills curriculum to present to them. At the end of the weekend Bret meets with each parent or guardian and discusses their child's progress. On Sunday evenings he writes a report tailored to each resident he supervised. This report is then submitted to the Judge and probation officer on Monday morning.

 

In June of this year the Montgomery County Youth Center Accountability Weekend program won the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania 21st Century Best Practices 'Large Facility Award'. The success of the program can be largely attributed to Bret Thiel. He has established himself as a trusted and valued employee of the Montgomery County Youth Center. He has never missed a weekend, and has never been late or called out sick. He is a pleasure to supervise. In his brief time he is counted on to provide a positive example and leadership to the other employees.

 

Bret graduated from Bensalem High school in 1999. He continued his academic and athletic career at Penn State Abington campus for two years. Bret successfully completed his two years at the Abington campus and moved on to Delaware Valley College. Bret played baseball all four years in college. Following his academic and athletic career, Bret was an assistant baseball coach for Bensalem High School and summer legion program from 2005 to 2008. He also spent a year as Chestnut Hill College's strength and conditioning coach and outfield coach for the 2009 to 2010 season. Bret is currently engaged and residing in Willow Grove.

 

Bret Thiel, Montgomery County Youth Center Weekend Accountability Program Specialist, is our nominee for Rookie Staff Person of the Year.

Nominated by: Jed Johnson, Detention Supervisor, Montgomery County Youth Center

 
Information Sharing and Updates

PREA Resources

Due to disruptions related to Hurricane Sandy, the application deadline for the "Victim-Centered Responses to Sexual Abuse in Detention Settings" Regional Training has been extended. The new deadline and other details can be found below.

 

REGIONAL TRAINING - Registration Deadline Extended

Victim-Centered Responses to Sexual Abuse in Detention Settings

 

New Registration Deadline: Friday, November 9, 2012 - 5:00 pm EST

 

Event Date: December 6, 2012 (James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville, MD)

 

Host: Just Detention International

 

Click here to learn more. Click here to register.

 

If you have trouble accessing the online application form or have additional questions, please contact Nicole de la Torre or call her at (202) 506-3333. Applicants selected to attend the regional training will be notified by Friday, November 16, 2012. 

 

The National PREA Resource Center ("Resource Center") has a full slate of webinars and regional trainings for correctional professionals and other interested parties. The following information is a summary of upcoming events and webinars archived on the Resource Center website.

 

POSTPONED

The Big Picture: PREA and Victim Services in Prisons, Part I

Due to hurricane Sandy, the webinar has been postponed and will now take place on Monday, November 5, 2012 from noon - 1:30 pm EST. 

Click here to learn more. Click here to register.

 

Coming Soon - Register Now

WEBINARS

PREA in Action - Embracing the Standards: Community Corrections   

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 (3:00 - 4:30 pm EST)

Click here to learn more. Click here to register.

 

PREA Standards and Policy Development Guidelines for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth in Custody

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 (2:30 - 4:00 pm EST)

Click here to learn more. Click here to register.

 

Getting to Work - PREA and Victim Services in Prisons, Part II

Tuesday, November 15, 2012 (1:00 - 2:30 pm EST)

Click here to learn more. Click here to register.

 

Upcoming Events - Webinars

Registration information for the following webinars is not yet available. Please check the Resource Center's website for updates. 

  • Laying the Groundwork - PREA and Inmate Education in Prisons, Part I
    Tuesday, November 27, 2012 (1:00 - 2:30 pm EST)     
  • PREA Toolkits - Jails & Juvenile Detention
    Thursday, November 29, 2012 (1:00 - 2:30 pm EST)
  • Prosecutor's Introduction to PREA
    Friday, December 7, 2012 (Time TBD)
  • PREA Standards and Policy Development Guidelines for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Adults in Custody
    Tuesday, December 18, 2012 (2:00 - 3:30 pm EST)
  • Crafting Your Program: PREA and Inmate Education in Prisons, Part II
    Thursday, January 10, 2013 (1:00 - 2:30 pm EST)
  • Gender Responsive Strategies - Adults
    Tuesday, January 15, 2013 (2:00 - 3:30 pm EST)
  • The Big Picture: PREA and Victim Services in Jails, Part I
    Thursday, January 17, 2013 (1:00 - 2:30 pm EST)
  • Gender Responsive Strategies - Juveniles
    Tuesday, January 22, 2013 (2:00 - 3:30 pm EST)
  • Getting to Work: PREA and Victim Services in Jails, Part II
    Thursday, January 24, 2013 (1:00 - 2:30 pm EST)
  • Confidentiality of Medical and Mental Health Providers
    Tuesday, February 26, 2013 (Time TBD)
  • The National PREA Standards: Implications for Human Resource Practices in Correctional Settings
    Tuesday, April 23, 2013 (Time TBD)

LGBTI Populations
Their Safety, Your Responsibility

Correctional agencies face many challenges surrounding the safe management of the populations they house and supervise. Due in part to changes in federal and state laws and the outcome of successful offender litigation, care and management of the LGBTI population has been identified as an emerging correctional issue that deserves special attention. While gender non-conforming offenders have always been present in facilities and on caseloads, we now have the opportunity to share information about this issue with a broader number of stakeholders and identify responsible and safe practices that are respectful of differences and reduce agencies' susceptibility to liability and litigation.

 

This broadcast is meant to inform and increase awareness of strategies for developing policies and procedures for LGBTI populations. The broadcast will highlight promising practices by providing resources and examples of agencies who are responding to the needs of the LGBTI population in their setting. During this national discussion sponsored and broadcast by the National Institute of Corrections, presenters will:

  • Define a framework for developing strategies for ensuring the safety, dignity, and respect of LGBTI individuals in corrections settings.
  • Identify typical concerns and challenges that arise as agencies address the needs and requirements of LGBTI offenders in corrections settings.
  • Identify operational practices that can increase effectiveness of working with LGBTI offenders.
  • Review and discuss effective policy and program development strategies that address LGBTI populations in corrections.

Broadcast Panelists/Subject Matter Experts

Lorie Brisbin, Correctional Program Specialist, National Institute of Corrections

 

Caleb Asbridge, Senior Associate, Juvenile Services, The Moss Group

 

Marion G. Morgan, PREA Director, Wisconsin DOC

 

TJ Parsell, Survivor, Author, Filmmaker

 

Laura Garnette, Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County

 

Erica King, Policy Associate, Senior Training Associate, University of Southern Maine, Orbis Partners

 

Paul Oliva, Captain, Denver Sheriff's Department

 

Robert (Bob) Vickers, Chaplain, US Army, Colonel, Retired

 

When: November 7, 2012,  12 noon to 3 p.m. EST

 

Register online by: November 7, 2012

 

Register Online at NICIC Trainings

  

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Articles of Interest

It's better not to lock up juvenile defendants

 

Bullying Could Have Long-term Health Consequences

  

An End to Bullying & Equal Opportunities for All Students

 

Latest Crime Stats Released

 

'Models for Change' Series Available Online

 

Juvenile courts were created to get kids on track

 

New book reveals history behind Kids for Cash scheme

 

California Youth Crime Plunging

 

Other Important Announcements

Save the Date

JDCAP Training committee meeting is scheduled for Nov 13 at the Lancaster Youth Intervention Center.

 

Models for Change Releases Juvenile Justice Reform Briefs

Models for Change, a national juvenile justice reform initiative funded by the MacArthur Foundation, has made available a series of online Knowledge Briefs. Each brief provides juvenile justice professionals with knowledge emerging from Models for Change on juvenile justice reform. The MacArthur Foundation and OJJDP are collaborating to disseminate learning and innovations emerging from Models for Change, which aims to create replicable juvenile justice reform models that protect community safety, use resources wisely, and improve outcomes for youth.

 

Call for Papers on Youth Gangs and Adolescent Development

The Journal of Research on Adolescence (JRA) is seeking submissions for a special section dedicated to youth gangs and adolescent development. This section will incorporate five to six papers.

 

The submission deadline is January 31, 2013. Papers may be submitted through the JRA submission site.  

 

Fact Sheet Discusses Delinquency Cases Waived

"Delinquency Cases Waived to Criminal Court, 2009" (NCJ 239080, 4 pp.) presents estimates of the number of cases transferred from juvenile court to criminal court through the judicial waiver mechanism between 1985 and 2009. In 2009, juvenile courts waived an estimated 7,600 delinquency cases, 45 percent fewer than in 1994. (OJJDP)

 

Fact Sheet Summarizes Delinquency Probation Caseload

"Juvenile Delinquency Probation Caseload, 2009" (NCJ 239082, 2 pp.) presents statistics on delinquency cases resulting in probation between 1985 and 2009. Between 1985 and 2009, the number of cases placed on probation increased 29 percent. During that time, the overall delinquency caseload increased 30 percent. (OJJDP)

 

Juvenile Delinquency Cases Detailed in Fact Sheet

"Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2009" (NCJ 239081, 4 pp.) presents statistics on delinquency cases processed between 1985 and 2009 by U.S. courts with juvenile jurisdiction. From 1985 through 1997, the number of delinquency cases climbed steadily (63 percent) and, from 1997 through 2009, the delinquency caseload dropped 20 percent. (OJJDP)\

 

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this publication is not intended to take the place of professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with competent legal, financial, or other appropriate professionals. Statements of facts and opinions expressed in this publication, by authors other than Association staff and officers, are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent an opinion or philosophy of the officers, members and staff of the Juvenile Detention Centers Association of Pennsylvania (JDCAP). No endorsement of advertised products or services is implied by JDCAP unless those products or services are expressly endorsed, or are owned or managed by the Association. Materials may not be reproduced or translated in part or in whole without express permission; please direct your requests to Wayne Bear

Staff- Wayne Bear wbear@pacounties.org Lori Lawyer llawyer@pacounties.org