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Top May 12, 2015
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Public Policy
Conferences and Trainings
Membership Updates
Articles of Interest
Other Items
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Newsletter Sponsor
 

The Bradley Center

5180 Campbells Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

 

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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.

 

Future Conferences and Trainings

NPJS/NCYC TRAINING FOR TRAINERS

Presented by:

National Partnership for Juvenile Services  

Hosted by: Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs

 

July 13 - 17, 2015

  

For more information contact WBear@pacounties.org

 

If you are interested in enhancing your agency's training efforts, here is a great opportunity. This is a training opportunity that was rescheduled.

 

Our state association (JDCAP) members have identified a need to strengthen the skills and increase the resources for agency trainers who must offer staff development programs in a manner that also increases staff performance. Through our partnership with our National Association, we are offering a 1-week training at an extremely low price. (refer to the attached brochure/registration form). JDCAP members and members of the Institute of Applied Juvenile Justice Services (IAJJS) will be eligible for discounted rates.

 

Additionally, all attendees may use the room block for reduced lodging rates. Just mention JDCAP when making reservations. Room block rates will be honored until June 13.

 

During this week, we will use 10 new NPJS training curricula as the content and weave adult learning instructional techniques to enhance overall trainer competencies.

 

If you have any questions about the training, registration, or lodging, please don't hesitate to contact Wayne Bear.

Training for Trainers

 

21st National Symposium on Juvenile Services

Registration is now open for the 21st National Symposium on Juvenile Services being held at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA from September 27 - October 1, 2015.  To see the agenda, pre-conference workshop offerings, or to register, click here

 

For more general information about the Symposium, click here. 

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following conference opportunity:

Title: 2015 National Autism Conference

 

When: August 3 -August 6, 2015

 

Location: The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel -State College, Pennsylvania

 

Description:   This conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist educators, providers and families in developing effective educational and therapeutic programming for all students with autism spectrum disorders.

 

For complete session descriptions and general information visit: http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/autism/index.htm

 

 

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Membership Updates

Please join me in congratulating the staff and administrators of the Edmund L. Thomas Center (Erie County) having successfully achieved PREA compliance.

 

Their final report can be found by clicking this link;  Edmund L. Thomas Center (Erie County) PREA Audit

 

  
Articles of Interest

PA Articles

Forum aims to improve police-youth relations, keep minorities out of criminal justice system

 

National Articles

Juvenile justice reform by Rep. Canales approved by House to help rehabilitate Texas youths charged with illegal drug use

 


Other Important Items

Save the Dates

Thursday May 14, 10:00- Friday May 15, 12:30 PM, JDCAP Board Retreat at CCAP

 

Additional Information

Website and Curriculum Guide Support LGBT Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

The Equity Project has launched a new website and online training curriculum guide to help juvenile justice practitioners support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. The user-friendly website and guide provide resources, policy information, and interactive lessons to increase awareness of youth sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression issues within the juvenile justice system.

 

Resources:

View and download the free training curriculum guide.

 

OJJDP Adds Data on Hispanic Youth to Statistical Briefing Book

OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book (SBB) to include content on Hispanic youth in the juvenile justice system. This resource provides new information on the Hispanic juvenile population and Hispanic arrests and juvenile court cases.

 

Developed by the National Center for Juvenile Justice, the research division of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, SBB offers easy online access to statistics on a variety of juvenile justice topics.

 

Resources:

Access the OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book.

 

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

Staff- Wayne Bear wbear@pacounties.org Lori Lawyer llawyer@pacounties.org