Ask-the-Expert Series: Improving Outcomes
for Court-Involved Youth with Co-occurring Disorders
The presence of co-occurring mental disorders among court-involved youth with substance use disorders creates unique challenges for juvenile drug treatment courts. Given the growing recognition that most youth who come in contact with the juvenile justice system experience co-occurring disorders, the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ) and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges recently released a series of three briefs and held a webinar on October 24 based on them.
The NCMHJJ is presenting a follow-up "Ask-the-Expert" series in three parts. Each session will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions that fall within the scope of each brief and to further discuss policy, practice, and treatment issues. The first, featuring expert Robert Kinscherff, Ph.D., J.D., took place on November 12, 2014 and will be available on the NCMHJJ website by November 20. Subsequent sessions will be conducted as follows:
- December 5, 2014 (2:00-3:30 ET): New Directions to Effectively Address Co-occurring Mental Disorders with presenter and co-author Holly Hills, Ph.D.
- December 17, 2014 (2:00-3:30 ET): Providing Effective Treatment for Youth with Co-occurring Disorders with presenter and co-author Richard Shepler, Ph.D.
Register for the "New Directions" session by clicking here.
Webinar To Discuss Sexting and Sextortion
On November 20, 2014, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention will present "Sexting and Sextortion: Keeping Kids Safe." OJJDP will host the Webinar, which is a collaborative effort by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Education, and Agriculture; the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program. This Webinar-the second in a two-part series on Internet safety-will focus on sexting and sextortion. An ICAC Task Force representative will discuss sexting and share information to help parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, and school resource officers understand the dangers involved. Presenters will also provide tools on how to help youth say "no" to sexting. Representatives from the FBI will discuss the dangers of sextortion, highlight laws related to sextortion, and share resources for working with youth.
Resources:
Register for this free Webinar.
Webinar To Explore Responses to Status Offenses
On November 20, 2014, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. ET, the National Association of Counties will present the Webinar "The Right Responses to Status Offenses: Best Practices for Counties." Presenters will discuss the causes of status offenses-such as truancy, running away, or curfew violations-and the impact that an arrest for these acts has on youth, families, and counties. The Webinar will highlight how Clark County, WA, and Maricopa County, AZ, are successfully responding to status offenses through community-based treatments instead of court involvement.
Resources:
Register for this free Webinar.
Webinar To Discuss Conditions for Learning
On November 19, 2014, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with the Center for Coordinated Assistance to States, will present "Conditions for Learning." This Webinar will examine the School Discipline Consensus Report and highlight strategies to improve school climate and reduce suspensions and expulsions. Presenters will address school climate data collection, improving codes of conduct, alternatives to exclusionary discipline, and professional development. This Webinar is the first in the new Supportive School Discipline Initiative series.
Resources:
Register for this free Webinar.
Webinars To Discuss Family Involvement in Juvenile Justice
The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice and the Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Collaborative for Change are presenting a two-part Webinar series on family involvement in the juvenile justice system. These Webinars will highlight strategies that states participating in the MacArthur Foundation's Models for Change Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network have developed.
On November 18, 2014, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, "Working with Families" will highlight strategies to help juvenile justice systems work with families whose children have behavioral health needs. Presenters will illustrate how to better understand family perspective and improve engagement skills. Model approaches from Pennsylvania and Texas will be featured.
On December 4, 2014, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, "Navigating the Juvenile Justice System" will highlight strategies to help families understand the juvenile justice system and learn how to access services. Model approaches from Washington and Illinois will be featured.
Resources:
Register for the November 18 Webinar.
Learn more about family involvement in the juvenile justice system.
Learn more about the Models for Change initiative.
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