Save the Dates
JDCAP is planning to move our March Board Meeting to the new Philadelphia Juvenile Justice facility.
The JDCAP Board retreat is tentatively planned for June and will coincide with our June Board meeting. We plan to engage experts in juvenile facility repurposing to offer presentations during this retreat.
Watch for updates!
Additional Information:
Resources for Responding to the Connecticut Tragedy shared by OMHSAS:
American Psychological Association:
Child Mind Institute:
The Connecticut School Shooting: How to Help Children Cope With Frightening News
Going Back to School After a Tragedy: Support and Routine are Essential
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
Disaster Distress (click on first circle under rotating photos)
Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events
OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2012
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2012. The bimonthly newsletter provides readers with news about OJJDP activities, publications, funding opportunities, and events.
This issue's lead story highlights the Defending Childhood Task Force's release of recommendations for launching a coordinated national response to children's exposure to violence.
SAMHSA Seeks Input on Trauma Definition and Trauma-Informed Approach
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is requesting feedback on the working definitions, key principles, and guidelines contained in the concept paper, "SAMHSA's Working Definition of Trauma and Principles and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach." safety for youth, and ensure the well-being of children both in schools and within the justice system.
In 2012, SAMHSA convened a working group composed of trauma survivors, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers with the goals of-
- Arriving at a standard, unified, working definition to advance the understanding of trauma and inform a trauma-informed approach for multiple service sectors and stakeholder groups.
- Providing a foundation for SAMHSA's training and technical assistance efforts and development of a measurement strategy for trauma.
Human Trafficking Resources Directory Available Online
The Office of Justice Programs' Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC) and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) have launched an online Directory of Technical Assistance for Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forces and Service Providers.
The directory provides anti-human trafficking practitioners and task forces access to a comprehensive, annotated, and hyperlinked list of training and technical assistance resources. Each entry includes a description of the opportunity, including location, contact information, and cost and delivery method-in-person training, distance learning, or training by request.
Washington State Program Offers Peer Support for Justice-Involved Families
Developed by the University of Washington, Seattle, Juvenile Justice 101 is a Models for Change program that helps parents and guardians of justice system-involved youth understand the juvenile court process. Facilitated by caregivers of youth who have been through the juvenile justice system, the program includes a court orientation, agency presentations, one-on-one support, and community outreach.
"A Guidebook for Implementing Juvenile Justice 101" provides more information about this family engagement program, a 6-month plan for implementing the program in local courts, and training materials for partners.