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Top June 10, 2013
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Special Announcements
Public Policy
DPW Updates
Information Sharing and Updates
Articles of Interest
Other Items
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Special Announcements

JDCAP recently voted to open our membership to juvenile detention alternative programs. In an effort to successfully reach out to these agencies and encourage them to be part of a larger support network, JDCAP is asking Chief Juvenile Probation Officers and Juvenile Justice Stakeholders to identify those programs/services that are currently being offered as alternatives to secure detention.

 

Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey or feel free to share this with someone who has the contact information for your programs/services. JDCAP Detention Alternative survey

 

On behalf of JDCAP members, thanks in advance for your assistance!

 

 

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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.


DPW Updates

The 2012 Annual Child Abuse Report is now available on the DPW website. Click here for more details

 

 

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Information Sharing and Updates

News for Teachers

Know an Inspiring Teacher in a Juvenile Detention or Correctional Facility?

Nominate them for the CEEAS Lighting the Fire Award!

 

The Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings (CEEAS) is launching its first annual Lighting the Fire Teacher and School Leader Awards. Through the awards, CEEAS hopes to highlight some of the incredible work going on in schools in youth detention and correctional facilities around the country and to thank the people who challenge and inspire their students every day.

 

Nominate your favorite teachers and school leaders today! More information about the awards program and the application process is available at the CEEAS website. CEEAS is accepting applications until June 10, 2013
 

PREA Resources

BJS released a new report entitled Sexual Victimization in Juvenile Facilities Reported by Youth, 2012. Click on the below link for the full report.

2012 BJS Youth Report 

 

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Articles of Interest

OP-ED: Human services funding flexibility yields positive results for Pa. counties

 

Child abuse reports increase in Erie, Crawford counties for 2012

 

Trauma Common Among Detained Youth

 

In Illinois, a Season of Restorative Justice

 

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Other Important Items

Save the Dates

JDCAP Committee Meetings

The next JDCAP Training Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday July 11 10AM -2PM at the Abraxas Academy. The training committee will be sent a proposed agenda in advance of this meeting. We are expecting a full agenda and lively discussion.

  

The next JDCAP Standards Committee meeting is scheduled for Wed June 19 (10:00 AM) at the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown PA. During this meeting, we will review the Health Care standards.

 

Employment Opportunities

The Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit legal and educational organization, seeks an experienced attorney to lead our justice reform litigation and advocacy throughout the Deep South. Deputy Director Southern Poverty Law Center

  

Additional Information

Public Briefing To Discuss Juvenile Justice Reform Report

On June 10, 2013, from 1 to 3:00 p.m. ET, the National Research Council's Committee on Law and Justice will hold a public briefing in Washington, DC, on its recently released report Reforming Juvenile Justice: A Developmental Approach. The report aims to consolidate the progress that has been made in both science and policymaking and establish a strong platform for a 21st century juvenile justice system. Key findings and messages of the report will be presented at the briefing, and experts will examine how the report's recommendations can be used to reform juvenile justice systems. Robert L. Listenbee, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, will be a featured speaker.

 

Resources:

Register to attend the briefing or sign up for the Webcast.

 

OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book Offers New Data on Juvenile Justice Issues

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released the first in a series of national overviews that describe where states stand on a variety of juvenile justice issues, including how they classify status offenses, extended age of jurisdiction, and administration of community supervision and aftercare services. The overviews are available via the Juvenile Justice System, Structure, and Process FAQ section of OJJDP's Statistical Briefing Book (see questions marked "New").

 

OJJDP Bulletin Examines PTSD, Trauma, and Psychiatric Disorders in Youth Detainees

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released "PTSD, Trauma, and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Detained Youth." The bulletin is part of OJJDP's Beyond Detention series, which examines the results of the Northwestern Juvenile Project-a longitudinal study of youth detained at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, IL. This bulletin presents findings on the prevalence of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among juvenile detainees and PTSD's tendency to co-occur with other psychiatric disorders.

 

Resources:

Learn more about the Northwestern Juvenile Project, cosponsored by OJJDP.

 

Webinar To Explore Trauma-Informed Approaches for Girls

On June 26, 2013, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) National Girls Institute will host the Webinar "Girls at Risk: A Trauma-Informed Approach." Panelists will discuss trauma and the impact of triggers, explore the specifics of a trauma-informed approach, highlight the guiding principles of gender-responsive services, and share examples of effective intervention exercises to use with girls.

 

Resources:

Register for this free Webinar.

 

New Federal Website Announced

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced the launch of MentalHealth.gov as an online resource for people looking for information about mental health. This website provides information about the signs of mental illness, how individuals can seek help, and how communities can host conversations about mental health. The website also features videos from a number of individuals sharing their stories about mental illness, recovery, and hope.

 

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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

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