Weekly JD reCAP

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July 21, 2014

In This Issue

Special Announcements

Public Policy

Conferences and Trainings

Information Sharing and Updates

Articles of Interest

Other Items

Quick Links

More On Us

Special Announcements

CCAP Office Consolidation and Change of Address

As of July 15, 2014 CCAP will close its office in downtown Harrisburg and will no longer accept calls at the 232 number or correspondence at that location.

All staff will be together under one roof at the newly renovated and expanded headquarters in suburban Harrisburg (formerly known as the North Office). All calls should be directed to (717) 526-1010, and faxes to (717) 526-1020. Specific staff extensions will remain the same. Written correspondence should be directed to PO Box 60769, Harrisburg, PA 17106-0769.

Please feel free to contact CCAP if you have any questions!

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

JDCAP is once again hosting a PA Juvenile Justice Services Conference

This year's conference theme is

Learning and Sustainability; Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Performance

Our conference will be held at the

Lancaster Marroitt at Penn Square September 24 - 26, 2014

Registration information will be posted soon so visit www.jdcap.org for regular updates and registration information.

During this year's conference we are planning to include workshops on

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Experiential Learning
Screening for Human Trafficking
Brain-based Learning
Juvenile Justice Update (JJSES, SPEP, YLS...)
Transfer of Learning for Managers and Trainers
Updates on CPSL
Family Engagement
A presentation by the Youth Speakers Bureau (Juvenile Law Center)

And

An update on PREA (panel presentation including recently audited facilities)

Information Sharing and Updates

PREA Resources

PRC Frequently Asked Questions Announcements

The PRC has posted new interpretive guidance from the Department of Justice on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) web page. The additions include FAQs 6, 7, 8, and 9 under General, FAQs 8 and 13 under Audit and Compliance, FAQs 4 and 7 under Cross-Gender Supervision, FAQs 4 and 5 under Screening, and FAQ 1 under Inmate Reporting.

PREA Auditor Training - Submit Your Application

The PRC is still accepting applications for candidates who would like to attend the November 2014 session of PREA auditor certification training. The PRC is also accepting applications for additional auditor trainings in 2015. Dates and locations of these trainings are to be determined, but please submit an application as soon as possible to ensure its timely review.

Click here for information on qualifications and the application process. Click here to access the application.

Articles of Interest

Juvenile competency statute proposed for Nevada

State association honors Lancaster County for helping young offenders avoid jail

Gov. Hassan signs bill raising juvenile delinquent age

Other Important Items

PA Youth Survey Webinars

Since 1989, the Commonwealth has conducted a survey of school students in the 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grades to learn about their behavior, attitudes and knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and violence. The 'Pennsylvania Youth Survey,' or PAYS, is sponsored and conducted every two years by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).

The EPISCenter is excited to announce a new series of webinars focused on PAYS that will provide insight and assistance on how to utilize the PAYS data that will have an impact on local schools, communities, and families. Webinars will be offered on Fridays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. as follows:

Important Changes and Updates to PAYS
July 25, 2014
Introducing and Using the PAYS Guide and Workbook
August 8, 2014
Cut Points, Risk and Protective Factor Analysis
August 29, 2014
PAYS and the Media: Strategies for Working with the Press
September 19, 2014
PAYS State Report: Trends & Highlights
October 3, 2014
PAYS for Grantwriting Part 1: Needs Assessment
October 31, 2014
PAYS for Grantwriting Part 2: Program Selection
November 7, 2014
PAYS Question and Answer Session
December 5, 2014

To register for any of the above webinars, please visit the follow this link. County specific reports can also be found online. Also, for more information on PAYS, visit www.episcenter.org/pays.

Webinar To Explore Leveraging Social Security Title IV-E To Support Juvenile Justice Programs

On August 21, 2014, at 3 p.m. ET, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice will present "Using Title IV-E for Juvenile Justice: The Multnomah County Experience." This Webinar will focus on how jurisdictions can leverage Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to support home- and community-based programs and services in their juvenile justice system. Participants will learn what programs and services are eligible for Title IV-E reimbursement, explore ways that stakeholders can support implementation of Title IV-E programs in their communities, and gain insights from Title IV-E implementation in Multnomah County, OR.

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