A look at our neighbor - New York State
March 29, 2007 12:48:59 PM
This new report, "Widening the Lens: A Panoramic View of Juvenile Justice in New York State" from the Vera Institute of Justice takes a look at key indicators in the New York state juvenile justice system and identifies issues for local stakeholder and policy makers to address. As stated in the executive summary, this new report:
identifies and calculates key data—indicators—in five central areas of the juvenile justice system: arrest, referral to court, detention, court processing, and disposition. These indicators provide insight into how state and local juvenile justice systems operate, from arrest through disposition, and how local systems compare across county lines....
The sample observations include, but are not limited to, the following:
The proportion of juvenile delinquency cases that are referred to court—whether immediately or after an attempt at diversion—varies dramatically statewide, from 19 to 91 percent.
The highest rates of juvenile delinquency detention usage are clustered in, but not limited to, large counties that have a secure facility in their jurisdiction.
The disproportionate representation of black youth increases as youth advance through the juvenile justice system.
Median processing times (from petition to disposition) in juvenile delinquency original court petitions vary widely from county to county, from 22 to 120 days.
In large counties, the proportion of juvenile delinquency placements (from original petitions) that involve a felony adjudication ranges from 36 to 73 percent.
It's always interesting to see how our neighbors do things and what we can learn from their successes and mistakes.
Posted by Amy Jacob
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How does your Champion Team promote a Safe and Respectful Environment?
March 28, 2007 11:11:44 AM
One thing we've found is that Champion Teams are made of creative folks who are great at finding new ways to help promote and maintain Safe and Respectful Environments.
At Manor Woods, a JJC Residential Treatment Home, the Champion Team posted the 16 Strategies on brightly colored laminated paper throughout the hallways, an effective reminder for staff!
What is your Champion Team doing to help promote the Safe and Respectful Environment? Send photos, tips, ideas to Amy Jacob at jacobas (at) umdnj (dot) edu
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Save the date! Champion Team Rallies
March 19, 2007 10:24:06 AM
Save the date for the Champion Team Rallies!
Northern Champion Teams
Date:L Tuesday, 4/24 10-3:30
Location: NJ Training School, Monroe
Southern Champion Teams
Date: Wednesday, 4/25 10-3:30
Location: Valentine Unit, Bordentown
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Guidelines for Mental Health Referral
March 5, 2007 11:38:31 AM
The Center for the Promotion of Mental Health in Juvenile Justice offers a .pdf downloadable booklet with guidelines for making mental health referrals. Material from this booklet includes descriptions of how youth with different mental health disorders may present. It also lists most effective treatments for the disorders discussed.
Download the booklet by clicking the link at the bottom of the page above.
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