Recognizing that many of the children and families that are served by county and private children and youth agencies and juvenile probation officers may be receiving public benefits, I wanted to take a moment to let you know that the Department will be transitioning it's Electronic Benefits Transaction Vendor.  Therefore, the EBT system will be down temporarily beginning March 23 at 11 p.m. through March 24 at noon and recipients will not be able to use the cards to make purchases or access account information during this time.  I have included a link to information on the 

Department's website and a flyer related to the transition that may be helpful in the event that staff receive questions from families your agency is serving.  A persons benefit will not be changing and Medical Assistance will not be impacted while the system is down.

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

EBT Card Blackout

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New Webinar Series about Sexual Abuse in Detention

Date/Time: 04/03/2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Sponsoring Agency: Just Detention

International

For a description of the full announcement, visit; NSVRC Calendar "One in Eight: The Reality of Sexual Abuse in Youth Detention" is the first in a three-part series of webinars on providing services to survivors of sexual abuse in juvenile detention.

Announcing the 2013 Certificate Programs at the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University's Public Policy Institute is proud to announce its 2013 Certificate Programs.  In addition to the weeklong certificate programs in multi-systems integration, CJJR now offers shorter certificate programs of intensive study in information sharing, youth in custody, and reducing racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile justice. 

CJJR programs target public and private sector leaders working in the juvenile justice, child welfare, judiciary, behavioral health, education and other systems that serve youth in, or at-risk of becoming involved in, the juvenile justice system.

Certificate programs at CJJR take a multi-systems and multi-disciplinary approach to policies, programs, and practices that improve outcomes for this population -- including a focus on "crossover youth"--i.e. youth known to both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Participants apply the knowledge they gain by completing a capstone project-a practical reform agenda they implement in their organization or community for positive change.

Applicants from the same jurisdiction should apply as teams to enhance cross systems change efforts after returning from the program.

Individuals are also welcome in most programs. 

Multi-System Integration Certificate Program
June 21-28, 2013 (applications due March 28, 2013)

October 23-30, 2013 (priority application deadline is March 28, 2013)

Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Certificate Program
September 23-27, 2013 (applications due April 23, 2013) 

Youth in Custody Certificate Program
August 19-23, 2013 (applications due April 23, 2013) 

Information Sharing Certificate Program
Fall 2013 dates to be announced soon.

Visit Georgetown Education and click on "Certificate Programs" or email CJJR at jjreform@georgetown.edu to learn more.

Webinar: The Impact of Isolation Practices in Confinement Facilities

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in collaboration with the National Center for Youth in Custody invites you to a two-part webinar exploring the impact of solitary confinement on youth and efforts to strictly limit isolation in confinement settings: The Impact of Isolation Practices in Confinement Facilities.

Webinar Description

According to some estimates, more than 200,000 youth under age 18 are held in juvenile residential placement facilities, adult jails and adult prisons across the United States.  Many of these facilities employ a range of isolation practices to manage children in their custody.  There is a growing body of evidence that isolation is harmful and traumatic for youth and counterproductive in managing behavior, providing services and treatment, and rehabilitating young people.  This webinar will explore the impact of these practices, discuss the challenges facility administrators face in addressing the issue, and highlight opportunities for reform.  Panelists include advocates, experts, and administrators who have personal and professional experience with the isolation of youth in confinement facilities.

Webinar Date and Time

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Read more and register

Medication Administration Training

The Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs is initiating a new training model to help teach medication administration to unlicensed staff.   The Medication Administration Train the Trainer program will retain its existing strategy, but delivery will now be via the "clicks and bricks" model.  This new model for teaching medication administration combines online computer training with face to face classroom sessions.  The classroom sessions will provide additional training, presentations, skill development, and resources related to the Medication Administration Train the Trainer course.   

Please read the attached announcement for more specifics and look for additional information to be released soon.

Announcement - Medication Administration Program

Announcing the PCCYFS 2013 Annual Spring Conference!

Today's Challenges...Tomorrow's Opportunities

PCCYFS is announcing their 2013 Annual Spring Conference as a cost-effective opportunity to network with colleagues, obtain high-quality training and earn needed CEUs.

Below and attached are updated promotional materials. For more information visit http://www.pccyfs.org/2013_Spring_Conf.html  

Spring Conference Brochure

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