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JDCAP Board and Membership meeting - Dec 13, 2012 at CCAP North Office.
In the morning, CCAP staff will offer a presentation on the Unified Case Management System that has been developed in county pilot sites for Adult Prisons, Adult Probation and the District Attorney's Offices and will demonstrate the potential applicability to juvenile detention.
In an effort to work collaboratively with the Department of Public Welfare and the juvenile justice system as a whole, we have opened up portions of our Dec Board meeting to other Juvenile Justice Stakeholders. Representatives from the Department of Public will provide an update on SORNA expectations for juvenile justice providers following lunch.
Please let Wayne or Lori know of your plans to attend.
Register Today for the Upcoming OJJDP Webinar on Family Engagement in Juvenile Justice
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), in coordination with the National Center for Youth in Custody, is pleased to invite you to attend a webinar entitled:
Engaging and Empowering Families in Juvenile Justice: An Overview from the National, State, and Local Levels
Date: Friday, December 14, 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST
Description:
Family members of court-involved youth and family engagement advocates have long wanted to be true partners with juvenile justice experts in creating a more effective juvenile justice system, one that is more responsive to children's needs. The December 14 webinar is the first in a series of family engagement webinars supported by OJJDP and the National Center for Youth in Custody and made available through OJJDP's National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC). Panelists will address the critical need to partner with families at all decision points in the juvenile justice system, and will provide examples of agencies and programs that have successfully engaged families and improved outcomes for youth.
Moderator:
Sue Badeau, Director, Knowledge Management, Casey Family Programs
Panelists:
Melodee Hanes, Acting Administrator, OJJDP
John Gomez, Director, Division of Youth Corrections, Colorado Department of Human Services
Tammy Schneiderman, Client Services Coordinator, Division of Youth Corrections, Colorado Department of Human Services
Read more or register
Bulletin Examines Effects of Transferring Juveniles to Adult Court
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released, "Transfer of Adolescents to Adult Court: Effects of a Broad Policy in One Court." The bulletin examines the effects of transfer from juvenile court to adult court on a sample of serious adolescent offenders. The authors also discuss the implications of the findings for future changes in transfer statutes. The findings are the result of the OJJDP co-sponsored Pathways to Desistance study, which investigates factors that lead serious juvenile offenders to cease or continue offending.
Webinar To Focus on Family Engagement
On December 14, 2012, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.T., the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's National Center for Youth in Custody will present the Webinar, "Engaging and Empowering Families in Juvenile Justice: An Overview From the National, State, and Local Levels." Presenters, to include OJJDP Acting Administrator Melodee Hanes, will discuss how to increase family engagement at all decision points in the justice system, showcasing efforts that have successfully engaged families and improved outcomes for youth.
Resources:
Register for this Webinar; the first in a series on family engagement.
National Research Council Report Supports Developmental Approach to Juvenile Justice
The National Academies' National Research Council has released "Reforming Juvenile Justice: A Developmental Approach." The report presents the findings of a 2-year independent study of the juvenile justice system commissioned by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Researchers examined recent advances in behavioral and neuroscience research with regard to adolescent development and offending and recommend that this scientific knowledge be incorporated into juvenile justice reform efforts nationwide.
Toolkit on Court-Involved Youth and Exposure to Violence
The toolkit features two NEW resources, and includes the following Safe Start Center products:
1. Checklist and Resource Guide on Identifying Polyvictimization and Trauma among Court-Involved Children and Youth (for Attorneys and Other Legal Advocates) (NEW)
2. Polyvictimization Tip Sheet for Staff and Advocates in Agencies (NEW)
3. Issue Brief 7: Victimization and Trauma Experienced by Children and Youth: Implications for Legal Advocates:
4. Tips for Staff and Advocates Working with Children
5. Tips for Child Welfare Staff
The National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence found that 60 percent of children surveyed had been exposed to violence. Researchers have labeled children who have experienced seven or more types of victimization as "polyvictims". For many of these children, this exposure can have both short and long-term effects. This toolkit is to aid legal professionals and advocates in helping children cope and heal.
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