mayor’s faith-based community symposium miami dade college wolfson campus june 5, 2013
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Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium
Miami Dade College Wolfson CampusJune 5, 2013
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Youth Intervention Services
• Morris Copeland Juvenile Services Department, Director
• Latawun Bess Juvenile Services Department, Manager
• Rev. George Ellis, Jr. Miami’s River of Life, Founder/President & CEO
• Trenese Prater Miami Dade Fire Rescue Firesetter Prevention & Intervention Program, Public Education Coordinator
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Overall Accomplishments
67%
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2.9%
8.1%
3.4%
5.5%
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13.3
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15%
Systematic Savings per Year
$33 million dollar gross
$20.2 million dollar net saving
Reduced juvenile detention
population
From 300 to approx. 70 per day
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Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) Centralized Intake Screening & Assessment
•One point of accountability for all juvenile booking
•Effective Positive Identification Process (PID)
•Screening for Risk & Service Needs
•Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessment & Diversion referrals
The JAC revolutionized the management of the juvenile justice population in Miami-Dade County
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Miami-Dade County Intervention ServicesLatawun Bess, Manager
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One point of accountability forall juvenile bookings
• The JAC allows the officers to transfer custody immediately and return to patrolling the community quickly.
• The Police Records Technician creates the court case immediately and within 24 hours the judiciary receives a complete detention packet.
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Positive Identification Process (PID)
• Uniform manner to process arrested juveniles.
• The JAC provides the environment to conduct the PID process on all arrested youth.
• All of the juvenile justice agencies now have a complete picture of the youth’s identity.
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Screening for Risk & Service Needs
• Accurately screen youth using the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI) and Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT).
• Risk to the community can be determined at intake.
• Courts now can make an informed decision to detain, release or respite.
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Assessment & Diversion Referrals
• The JAC allows the assessment process to take place immediately.
• Age and gender specific assessments are utilized.
• 24/7 clinical support and crisis intervention provided.
• Appropriate recommendation to State Attorney’s Office (SAO) for diversion services.
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Clinical Oversight
• Clinical expertise is provided throughout intake, assessment and case-management services by Licensed and Masters Level Mental Health Professionals.
• Mental Health Professionals provide case-consultation, file reviews, and on-going training in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Case-management protocol.
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GAIN- QSections
The GAIN-Q CORE instrument is organized into ten sections: However JSD only uses the following
• Background• General Factors• Source of Stress• Physical Health• Emotional Health• Behavioral Health • Substance Related Issues• Services Utilized
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YLS/CMISections
• History of Conduct Disorder• School and Employment Problems• Criminal Friends• Alcohol/Drug Problems• Leisure/Recreation• Personality/Behavior• Family Circumstances/Parenting• Attitude/Orientation
The short version of the checklist instrument is divided into eight sections:
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Diversion Services
• Serves youth who have committed a crime prior to their 18th birthday.
• Provides individualized treatment plans, case management services, community service work, coordination of restitution payments, social skills enhancement, and victim/offender mediation.
• Referrals to: family and individual counseling, therapeutic groups, substance abuse treatment.
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The Juvenile Services Department makes referrals to a network of referral agencies, including:
• Faith-Based Organizations• Mental Health Agencies• Substance Abuse Agencies• Mentor Organizations• Community-Based Organizations
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Resources•Mentoring
•Anti-gang Strategies (Walking
One-Stops, Early Reading Programs)
•Anti-Violence Campaign
•Educational Tutoring Services
•After School Activities
•Safe Havens
•Community Service Sites
JSD’s contribution• Provide substantial data to support the need for local resources
• Facilitate Partnerships
Juvenile Arrests Top 10 Zip
Codes*33030330563303333157331693315033034330323305433055
*Most fall within Miami Gardens, Liberty City and Homestead/Florida City
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Resources•Mentoring
•Anti-gang Strategies (Walking
One-Stops, Early Reading Programs)
•Anti-Violence Campaign
•Educational Tutoring Services
•After School Activities
•Safe Havens
•Community Service Sites
JSD’s contribution• Provide substantial data to support the need for local resources
• Facilitate Partnerships
Juvenile Arrests Top 10 Zip
Codes*33030330563303333157331693315033034330323305433055
*Most fall within Miami Gardens, Liberty City and Homestead/Florida City
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Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
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Program Description
• The Miami-Dade Juvenile Services Department serves as a valuable training ground for Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Public policy, Statistics, interns from local and out of town colleges and universities.
• The Department provides meaningful volunteering experiences for students, the elderly, and others interested in learning more about the juvenile justice system.
• JSD experienced staff includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and persons with a Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, and Social Work.
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MIAMI’S RIVER OF LIFE
Rev. George Ellis, Jr Founder/President & CEO
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Miami’s River of Life Program Description
• Miami’s River of Life serves thousands of youth and families throughout South Florida between 12 to 18 years of age.
• Provides 24/7 awake staff supervision
• Referral Sources:• Department of Juvenile Justice• Department of Children and Families• Juvenile Courts
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Miami’s River of Life
• Respite Program• Department of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Courts referrals• Referred for placement due to crisis situation
• Transitional Living Program/ “In the Flow”• Onsite Case Management Services• Cultural and Gender Specific Exposure• Behavioral Counseling• Mentoring Program• Life Skills• Spiritual Awareness• Family Reunification
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Miami Dade Fire RescueFiresetter Prevention & Intervention
Program
Trenese Prater, Public Education Coordinator
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Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program
• The program’s goal is to identify and engage at-risk and youth offenders by providing fire safety prevention, education, and intervention services.
• The program works in partnership with Community-based Agencies to ensure services to participants and their families.
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Contact information:
Morris Copeland: [email protected] Bess: [email protected]: 305-755-6202
Rev. George Ellis: [email protected]: 305-756-6587
Trenese Prater: [email protected]: 786-331-4933
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Questions