Weekly JD reCAP

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November 25, 2013

In This Issue

Special Announcements

Public Policy

Conferences and Trainings

Information Sharing and Updates

Articles of Interest

Other Items

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Special Announcements

As you are all aware, the PA juvenile justice system is moving toward evidence-based interventions and have referenced the work of the Carey Group as a resource. JDCAP is very interested in supporting these efforts and has become aware that some of our member facilities have begun to use materials available through the Carey Group for brief interventions. http://careygrouppublishing.net/bits-brief-intervention-tools

The JD reCAP will not be sent the weeks of December 16, 23 and 30.

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. Back to top

Future Conferences and Trainings

Sharpen your advocacy skills at one of our upcoming webinars!

Webinar: Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems

This webinar will provide child welfare and juvenile justice professionals with information and strategies to improve transition planning for system-involved youth with disabilities and special needs. In addition to other topics, it will highlight benefits and services that these youth may be eligible for as they transition, including SSI and Medicaid waivers, and will discuss strategies for planning for housing and services for youth with mental health needs.

When: Tuesday, December 10, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EST

Panelist: Jennifer Pokempner, Esq., Supervising Attorney, Juvenile Law Center

This webinar is based on a set of tools Juvenile Law Center recently developed to help youth with disabilities and child welfare professionals and advocates as they plan for the transition to adulthood from the child welfare system. Learn more and download these tools here.

Information Sharing and Updates

PREA Resources

Auditor Training

This week began the PRC's second auditor training, held at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The 40-hour training is taking place November 18-22. Nearly 100 trainees who seek to become certified in at least one PREA standard setting are participating, with several trainees seeking multiple certifications based on their qualifications and experience. Once individuals are officially certified as PREA auditors, the PRC will post their names, certification types, and contact information to the PRC website.

Click here to learn more about auditor qualifications.

Click here to access the list of current certified PREA auditors.

Articles of Interest

Department of Justice Announces Investigation of the St. Louis County Family Court

To Understand Juvenile Detention, Listen to the Kids Inside

Feds investigate St. Louis Co. Family Court

Rate to house juveniles drops 28% at Westmoreland detention center

Costs of Taking Teens to Court: Juvenile justice system is unique

Battle named director of county juvenile detention center

Other Important Items

Save the Date

The next JDCAP Standards Committee is tentatively set for Thursday Jan 16 at 10:00 AM at the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown PA. During this upcoming meeting, we will review the Staff Development standards.

The next JDCAP Training Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday March 13, 10AM-2PM at the Lancaster Youth Intervention Center. The training committee will be sent a proposed agenda in advance of this meeting.

Employment Opportunities

Executive Director - Small statewide county affiliated human services association seeking experienced executive director. Above average communication skills, lobbying experience and history of working within collaborative environments required. Knowledge of human services programs, federal, state and county government desired. Based in Harrisburg. Salary range $55,000 to $70,000 DOE. Equal Opportunity Employer. Email resume, cover letter and writing sample to pachsaexec@pacounties.org by COB November 26, 2013.

Additional Information

Webinar To Discuss Youth Advocacy for Juvenile Justice Reform

On November 21, 2013, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. ET, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) will present the Webinar "Recruitment, Re-engagement & Re-entry: Incorporating the Youth Voice into Juvenile Justice Reform." This Webinar will focus on how to include youth and their families in strategies for reforming the juvenile justice system. Presenters will share examples of youth advocacy for reforms through the Models for Change initiative in Washington state.

Resources:

Webinar To Support National Discussion on Mental Health

On December 3, 2013, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. ET, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, will present "Creating Community Solutions: How To Connect to the National Discussion on Mental Health." Panelists will identify ways to bring together the mental health and juvenile justice systems to address youth needs using the Creating Community Solutions approach and highlighting how to build on existing community engagement activities to improve local partnerships.

Resources:

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