| Weekly JD reCAP
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| Special Announcements | | |
In an effort to support your efforts to comply with the PREA standards, we are adding articles and supporting documents in our JD reCAP's until future notice. We will run through the PREA Standards sections to focus on the audit readiness. We will ask facilities to share policies, protocol and forms so others do not have to start from scratch. This week's edition will focus on Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; PREA coordinator and Agency Planning.
We are hoping that ALL juvenile facilities pursuing PREA compliance will engage in open discussions to help each other in their efforts to gain PREA compliance. See Below!!!!
The VERA report on the European Prison Project
In 2012, Brinda Carol Penyak, CCAP Deputy Director was privileged to join justice experts from across the US in an opportunity to learn more about justice practices in Europe. This team was provided an opportunity to tour justice facilities and to explore practices influencing their countries' approach to crime. The findings from this endeavor are included in this report!
A very interesting read!!!!
2013 National Symposium
The 2013 National Symposium on Juvenile Services held in Louisville, KY featured research on training and organizational commitment that was done in conjunction with Wilmington University's Doctoral student Christopher Spriggs. Please make sure your state is represented in this National Study by completing this 5 minute survey and FORWARDING it to anyone who should be represented in this research. The purpose of this survey is to gather information about training and organizational commitment in Juvenile Justice Facilities. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Please click the link below!
www.surveymonkey.com/s/LLTSVPW
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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.
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| Future Conferences and Trainings | |
Online Training For Parents
Family Addictive Behavior Strategies And Ways To Approach Community Reinforcement And Family Training
Craft Training For Monday, October 28
Scheduled dates and topics include (all session begin at 11 AM EST ) :
10/28 - Positive Communication When You're Angry
11/18 - Planning for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season
12/16 - The Nuances of Allowing Negative Consequences
1/6 - Identifying Positive Behaviors to Target for Positive Reinforcement
To register, go to http://bit.ly/craftseries
Call or email me with any question.
Shannon Cross Bear and Sharon LeGore
National Family Dialogue
P.O. Box 450
Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055
717-384-6066
sharon@momstell.org
scrossbear@centurytel.net
Space is still Available in the Instructor Certification Course for Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Monday, November 11 - Friday, November 15, 2013 in Altoona
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and most importantly - teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
The cost of this Youth MHFA Instructor Certification Course is $500.00 per person. This includes the 32-hour MHFA certification course, all course materials, meals, rental of training facility and continued follow up and support by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare.
Individuals that become certified will be required to teach at least 3 classes per year in order to maintain their certification as a MHFA instructor. They will also be required to teach one community based class free of charge. This community class can be applied to the 3-course requirement to maintain certification.
Details and registration form attached.
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| Information Sharing and Updates | |
PREA Resources
This week's PREA standard focus is on: § 115.311 Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; PREA coordinator and Agency planning for PREA!
(b) An agency shall employ or designate an upper-level, agency-wide PREA coordinator with sufficient time and authority to develop, implement, and oversee agency efforts to comply with the PREA standards in all of its facilities.
(c) Where an agency operates more than one facility, each facility shall designate a PREA compliance manager with sufficient time and authority to coordinate the facility's efforts to comply with the PREA standards.
BJJS Zero Tolerance Policy and Related documentation:
Zero Tolerance
Appendix A Facility Operations Vulnerability Assessment
Appendix B Unannounced Rounds Tracking Form
Appendix C PREA Pamphlet
Appendix D Confirmation Receipt
Appendix E Vulnerability Assessment
Appendix F Alleged Abuse Sexual Assault Checklist
Appendix H Sexual Violence Summary
Appendix I Resource Guide
Some of the KEY POINTS to remember
General Information
What Policies and documentation will you need?
Juvenile Standards Documentation Requirements
What are your responsibilities as a County Agency contracting for services?
§ 115.312 Contracting with other entities for the confinement of residents.
(a) A public agency that contracts for the confinement of its residents with private agencies or other entities, including other government agencies, shall include in any new contract or contract renewal the entity's obligation to adopt and comply with the PREA standards.
(b) Any new contract or contract renewal shall provide for agency contract monitoring to ensure that the contractor is complying with the PREA standards.
From the PREA Resource Center website FAQ
2. In accordance with Standards 115.12/112/212/312, what level of contracting monitoring is actually required by the contracting agency?
In years when the contract facility is audited, review of the audit report will meet the monitoring requirements. In other years, monitoring may be done in the same manner the agency verifies compliance with other contract terms, which may vary (e.g. on-site agency staff, inspections, documentation, etc.). Whatever monitoring method used should provide the agency assurances that the contractor is complying with the PREA standards.
Last updated July 9, 2013.
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Save the Date
The next JDCAP Standards Committee is Wednesday October 9 at 10:00 AM at the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown PA. During this upcoming meeting, we will review the Therapeutic Services standards.
The next JDCAP Training Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 13, 10AM-2PM at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justices Services Center. The training committee will be sent a proposed agenda in advance of this meeting.
Employment Opportunities
The Sentencing Project, a national non-profit organization engaged in research and advocacy on criminal justice issues, is seeking a State Advocacy Associate. The position will primarily involve collaboration with an advocacy team to support state and local advocates engaged in juvenile justice reform. Issues to be addressed will include alternatives to detention and confinement, juvenile life without parole, sentencing policy reform, racial disparities in the juvenile justice system, and others consistent with the mission of The Sentencing Project.
Additional Information
OJJDP Bulletin Examines Intersection Between Delinquency and Victimization
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released "Children's Exposure to Violence and the Intersection Between Delinquency and Victimization." This is the fifth publication in OJJDP's series on the National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV), which gathered data on the incidence and prevalence of children's exposure to violence across all ages, settings, and timeframes. This bulletin presents findings about the association between delinquency and victimization among children and youth ages 10-17 in the study. The study findings have implications for practitioners in the adolescent development and intervention fields.
Coordinating Council To Address Implications of Affordable Care Act
On November 13, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET, the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will convene in Washington, DC, to discuss how the Affordable Care Act will impact vulnerable youth populations, including those youth transitioning from foster care or juvenile justice systems. Council members will also consider how best to disseminate information about the Act and its implementation to stakeholders. Chaired by the Attorney General, the council coordinates federal programs relating to juvenile delinquency prevention and missing and exploited children. Robert L. Listenbee, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, is vice chair.
Resources
The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast. For additional information on registration and the webcast, please visit the Council's website at www.juvenilecouncil.gov. Registration for in-person attendance is required by Thursday, November 7, 2013.
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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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