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Public Policy
Membership Updates
Information Sharing and Updates
Articles of Interest
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Special Announcements

On June 12, JDCAP hosted a statewide stakeholder meeting to discuss issues surrounding how juvenile justice agencies are/can repurpose facilities or staff in order to keep up with the changing environment. The meeting was well attending with representatives from juvenile court, provider agencies, and key stakeholders from across the state.

 

After reviewing findings from a national survey conducted in late summer of 2012, PA public and private facilities offered some examples of efforts underway to address local needs. Reports and examples of innovations were provided by Montgomery County - Weekend Accountability Program,

Chester County- Electronic Monitoring program and Weekend Respite Program,

Tioga County's 25-day secure diagnostic services,

Northampton County's Secured Treatment Units for Sex, Fire and violent offenders,

Bucks County Child Accountability Program.

The private providers also reported efforts to target unique populations to include Autism and transitional services.

 

JDCAP representatives will develop a formal overview of this meeting in order to present recommendations to County Court personnel and state decision-makers.

 

If anyone is interested in offering additional comments for consideration or in receiving information from this and future meetings, please contact [email protected]

 

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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.

 

Membership Updates

JDCAP members and staff would like to formally recognize John Daly who is retiring from Erie County as Director of the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center. John became familiar with JDCAP as he began his career in Erie County. As John rose in the ranks, he became very involved and supportive. He is one of the very few, who have actually retired from their position and made it through all the changes in their Counties, year after year.

 

He is originally from Delaware County and graduated from Monsignor Bonner. He came to Erie to go to the Mercyhurst Catholic College. As a senior sociology major at Mercyhurst, John did his internship at Edmund L Thomas Center and found his life's calling and stayed after graduation in 1975. He started working at the Thomas Center in 1976 as a juvenile counselor, was named assistant director in 1984 and center administrator in 1989. He earned his master's in guidance and counseling from Gannon University in 1984. He said to live in Erie, you must "embrace the cold", which he has. He cross country skis every day in the winner and also downhill skis. During the warm months, he bicycles and walks.

 

He had one of the very first Shelters in the State. He used it as a Mental Health Shelter. During his 37 year investment to the center he has been committed to the children and youth of the community, and his goal has been to be the catalyst that hopefully results in life-changing behavior.

 

John was awarded the James V Kinnane Award in 1998 via Mercyhurst College. It is one of the most prestigious awards of its kind in northwestern Pennsylvania, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of criminal justice.

John has been supportive and engaged as an active member of JDCAP and rarely missed meetings until travel restrictions impacted his ability to attend. He served on several committees, including the nominating committee for many years. Within the recent past John filled in as vice president when the association was in need.

 

He has always been far sighted, sees the big picture, knows the regulations inside and out and very interested in the well-being of the children. He is the antithesis of being correctional oriented. He has been a role model and has always been highly regarded in the Juvenile justice community.

 

John is married and has two adult children who live in the Philly area now. He vacations every year with his siblings and their families at the shore. He enjoys a good beer and he is a kind and great guy. He can always be counted on when folks need someone to talk or bounce off a few concerns.

 

Staff in Erie says HE FOUND HIS LIFES'S CALLING here at Edmund L.

 

On behalf of JDCAP members, staff and the whole juvenile justice community, thank you John for your dedication, leadership and support.

 

Take a break, it is well deserved!!!!

  
Information Sharing and Updates
Articles of Interest

Juvenile Court Judges' Commission Releases Report on Young Offenders

 

New York Brings Juvenile Justice 'Close to Home'

 

Giving a Boost to Kids of Incarcerated Parents

 

Counties win juvenile detention money fight

 

Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks at the Children of Incarcerated Parents Initiative "Champions of Change" Event

 

An Important Criminal Justice Reform


Other Important Items

Save the Dates

The next JDCAP Training Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday July 11 10A-2P at the Araxes 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 Araxes Academy in Morgantown PA. During this meeting, we will review the Health Care standards.

 

Additional Information

Study Examines Link Between Childhood Bullying and Adult Psychiatric Disorders

A recent blog post for stopbullying.gov reports on recently published research by Duke University professors showing that victims of childhood bullying have a greater risk of developing mental health problems later in life. The researchers conducted yearly interviews of 1,000 children, starting at ages 9, 11, and 13, and followed up in adulthood. Key findings include:

  • Youth who were victims of bullying had a greater chance of having agoraphobia, anxiety, and panic disorders.
  • Youth who bullied were at risk for antisocial personality disorder.
  • Youth who bullied and were also victims of bullying were at greater risk for adult depression and panic disorder and an increased risk for agoraphobia in females and suicidality in males.

OJJDP Bulletin Examines Victimization of Youth in Residential Placement

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released "Nature and Risk of Victimization: Findings From the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement." This is the final bulletin in OJJDP's series on the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement, which gathered data directly from youth in custody. The survey findings signal an urgent need for policy and program initiatives to reduce victimization and improve protections for confined youth.

 

OJJDP Bulletin Provides Overview of Juveniles in Residential Placement

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) have released Juveniles in Residential Placement, 2010. The bulletin presents information from the 2010 Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement, a biennial survey of public and private juvenile residential facilities that the U.S. Census Bureau conducted and OJJDP sponsored. The bulletin compares information for detained versus committed offenders and youth in public versus private residential facilities and makes state-level comparisons. Key findings include the following: The population of juvenile offenders in custody has declined by one-third since 1997, the custody rate for black youth was more than 4.5 times the rate for white youth, and the custody rate for Hispanic youth was 1.8 times the rate for white youth.

 

 

 

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