CHAPTER 1 – OVERVIEW OF JUVENILE HOLDOVER PROGRAMS

Introduction

Scenario 1-1: David - “What Now?”

Problems Facing Communities

Figure 1-1: Crowding of Juvenile Detention Centers

Opportunities Created by Utilizing Juvenile Holdover Programs as a Response to the Identified Problems

How Juvenile Holdover Programs are Funded and Administered

Classification of Juvenile Holdover Programs

Secure

Nonsecure

Combination Secure/Nonsecure

Key Elements of a Juvenile Holdover Program

Continuum of Detention Services

Cautions Regarding Potential Problems and Unanticipated Outcomes

Purpose of this Manual

Conclusion

Scenario 1-2: Suzy - “Is That All There Is?”

CHAPTER 2 – BEGINNING THE PLANNING PROCESS: DEFINING THE PROBLEM

Scenario 2-1: Alex - “Could Things Have Gotten Much Worse?"

Introduction

Figure 2-1: Planning and Reality

Conducting a Needs and Resource Assessment

Identifying and Involving Stakeholders

Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Figure 2-2: Potential Stakeholders

Law Enforcement Agencies

Juvenile Justice System Officials

Juvenile and Adult Detention Workers

Elected Officials

State and Local Administrators

Licensing Entities

Family and Children’s Service, Mental Health, and Medical Service Providers

Schools

Representatives of the Community

A Method for Conducting Stakeholder Analysis

Collecting and Organizing Data

Figure 2-3: Gathering Demographic Data

Using Economic Data for Long-Term Planning

Conducting a Public Policy Review

Figure 2-4: Public Policy Review

Attitudes and Opinions

Identifying Existing Resources

Developing An Initial Planning Group

Figure 2-5: Working with Different Cultural Groups

Funding Considerations

Start-Up Costs

Operating Costs

Funding Sources

Conclusion

CHAPTER 3 – STRATEGIC PLANNING: DEVELOPING A PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

Introduction

Scenario 3-1: Hector - “What Do You Mean the Juvenile Holdover Won’t Keep This Kid?”

Purpose Statement

Figure 3-1: Sample Purpose Statement

Program Goals

Measurable Objectives

Figure 3-2: Sample Juvenile Holdover Program Framework

Evaluation Plan

Process Evaluation

Outcome Evaluation

Figure 3-3: Sample Outcome Measure

Creating an Action Plan

Table 3-1: Sample Action Plan

Conclusion

CHAPTER 4 – LEGAL ISSUES

Introduction

Authority to Hold a Youth in Care or Custody

Liability Issues

Insurance

Staff Harm

Screening and Selection

Training

Complaints

Transportation

Immunity

Protection of Client Rights

Confidentiality Concerns

Records Maintained by Staff

Data Privacy

Youth Confrontation

Figure 4-1: Miranda Rights

Searches

Restraining or Preventing from Leaving

Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

State Issues and Compliance with State Law

Parental Rights

Conclusion

CHAPTER 5 – DEFINING A TARGET POPULATION AND ESTABLISHING AN ADMISSION PROCESS

Introduction

Defining A Target Population

Establishing Criteria for Admission

Basis for Placement

Legal Authority to Hold a Youth

Age

Male and Female

Geographic Service Area

Figure 5-1: Sample Target Population

Admission Standards

Figure 5-2: Sample Health Care Policy

Establishing Referral, Intake and Screening Processes

Referral Source(s)

Intake Process

Notifying Appropriate Persons and Entities

Scenario 5-1: Belinda - “Does Someone Care?”

Outlining a Screening and Assessment Process

Development of Procedures Unique to Each Program

Wright County, Minnesota

Wellington, Kansas

Great Falls, Montana

Conclusion

CHAPTER 6 – PROGRAM DESIGN AND OPERATIONS

Introduction

Overall Program Design Issues

Philosophy of Program Design

Daily Operational Issues

Searches

Personal Property

Security Issues

Supervision of Youth

Staff Requirements

Male and Female Issues

Meals

Programming

Figure 6-1: Programming as a Preventive Measure

Educational Needs

Recreation Needs

Interaction Needs

Competency Needs

Safety and Security Needs

Use of Restraints

Visits and Phone Calls

Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Referrals for Service

Medical Situations

Program Expectations and Grievance Process

Figure 6-2: List of Expectations

Discharge from Juvenile Holdover Program

Maintenance of Program Records

Program Enhancement Options

Conclusion

CHAPTER 7 – SITE AND FACILITY ISSUES

Introduction

Site and Facility Selection

Accessibility

Visibility

Capacity to be Served

Space Function and Needs

The Need for Privacy

Needed Amenities

Safety and Security Factors

Furnishings and Equipment

Other Issues

Maintenance

Americans with Disabilities Act

State and Local Codes

Conclusion

 

CHAPTER 8 – STAFFING AND STAFF TRAINING

Introduction

Staffing Options

Roles for Staff

Potential Paid Staff Roles

Potential Roles for Unpaid Staff

Potential Roles for Volunteers Who Receive a Stipend for Services Provided

Potential Roles for Students and Interns

Recruiting, Hiring, and Supervising Staff

Establishing Qualifications for Each Position

Establishing Job Descriptions

Figure 8-1: Sample List of Qualifications for Juvenile Holdover Program Coordinator

Strategies for Recruiting Staff

Figure 8-2: Sample Juvenile Holdover Program Coordinator Job Description

Figure 8-3: Sample Juvenile Holdover Program Youth Attendant Job Description

Reference and Background Checks

Supervision and Support

Use of Consultation

Strategies for Staff Retention

Figure 8-4: Retention of Paid Staff and Volunteers

Staff Training

Types of Training

Topic Areas for Staff Training Curriculum

Figure 8-5: Training Topics

Planning for Staff Training

Figure 8-6: Staff of the Right Kind

Conclusion

CHAPTER 9 – ASSURING YOUR SUCCESS

Introduction

Juvenile Holdover Program Planning Checklist

Juvenile Holdover Program Flow Chart

Figure 9-1: Juvenile Holdover Program - Flow Chart

Sample Program Development Goals and Tasks

Table 9-1: Sample Program Development Goals and Tasks for the Implementation of a Juvenile Holdover Program

Activity Worksheets

Activity 1 Worksheet - Defining the Problem

Activity 2 Worksheet - Strategic Planning

Activity 3 Worksheet - Implementation Plan

Table 9-3: Sample Action Plan Format

Law Enforcement Survey

Sample Law Enforcement Survey Cover Letter

Sample Law Enforcement Survey

Conclusion

CHAPTER 10 – CELEBRATING YOUR SUCCESS

Scenario 10-1: Johnny and Kristy - “That’s What It’s All About’’

REFERENCES

GLOSSARY

APPENDIXES

Appendix A: Juvenile Holdover Directory

Juvenile Holdover Program Listing

Matrix - Comparison of Juvenile Holdover Programs

Appendix B: Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (1974)

Appendix C: Risk Assessment Instruments

Cook County (Illinois) Juvenile Probation Department Detention Screening Instrument

Juvenile Detention Screening and Assessment Guide (Colorado SB 94)

Multnomah County (Oregon) Department of Juvenile Justice Services Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI) III

Problem Oriented Screening Instrument for Teenagers (POSIT)

Kansas Juvenile Intake and Assessment Questionnaire (JIAQ)

Additional Screening and Assessment Instruments

Appendix D: Sample Forms for Juvenile Holdover Programs

Admission/Discharge Form

Personal Property Log

Pre-Screening Form

Basic Rules and Guidelines for Youth Attendants

Client Health Checklist

Client Illness Report

Contract for Youth Attendants

Discipline Policy

Extraordinary Incident Report

Observation Log

Operating Procedures for Youth Attendants

Shift Summary

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