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F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e v i s i t h t t p : / / c j j r . g e o r g e t o w n . e d u o r c o n t a c t t h e C e n t e r f o r J u v e n i l e J u s t i c e R e f o r m a t j j r e f o r m @ g e o r g e t o w n . e d u .

2018ApplicationPacket

2018

YOUTHINCUSTODYCERTIFICATEPROGRAM

YouthinCustodyCertificateProgram2018ApplicationPacket

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TableofContents

I.Introduction ............................................................................................. 3

II.CurriculumandInstructors ........................................................................... 4

III.CapstoneProject ...................................................................................... 8

IV.FellowsNetworkandOtherBenefitsoftheProgram ........................................... 9

V.DateandLocationoftheProgram ................................................................. 10

VI.TuitionandSubsidy ................................................................................. 10

VII.SelectionCriteria ................................................................................... 11

VIII.AboutthePartners ................................................................................ 13

IX.ApplicationGuidelines .............................................................................. 15

X.Application ............................................................................................. 16


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I.IntroductionWehavelearnedatremendousamountinthelastdecadeabouthowtobestserveyouthinthejuvenilejusticesystem.Throughadvancesinresearch,wenowunderstandmoreabouthowandwheretotreatsystem-involved youth. For example, research shows that low- andmoderate-risk youth are best served in the community in non-residential placements that offer better outcomes and lower costs.For higher-risk youth who require residential placements, facilitiesshould be safe and operate according to best practices—practicesstemmingfromresearch-basedguidingprinciplesthatapplytothesystem-involvedyouthpopulationasawhole.Thesepracticesincludeengagingfamiliesinastrength-basedmanner,usingatrauma-informed,treatment-oriented,anddevelopmentallyappropriateapproach,engagingandcoordinatingwithotherchild-serving agencies, and more. Further, to ensure youth are served in a manner that promotespositiveoutcomes, jurisdictionsmustdevelopa strongassessment systemanda robust continuumof

effective services and reentry processes. This isparticularlynecessary for thehighest-riskpopulationofyouth.Most efforts to date have focused on ensuring thatlow and moderate-risk youth are not committed tojuvenile justice facilities,but lessattentionhasbeenpaid tobestpractices forserving thehigh-riskyouthwhoareinthecustodyofthejuvenilejusticesystem.Also, while research has shown the juvenile justicefield “what works” for this population, it is oftendifficultforjuvenilejusticeagencyandfacilitystafftoreformtheirpracticestoalignwithbestpractices.TheYouthinCustodyCertificateProgramservesasavenue for leaders to develop capacity, effectuatechange, and sustain and build on systemimprovements over time. Specifically, this programshines a light on the serious, high-risk youthpopulation, and helps leaders begin or acceleratesystemic change to improve outcomes for youth incustody.While theneed foracontinuumofservicesand placements throughout the juvenile justicesystem provides the context for this work, theprogram focuses on youth in post-adjudicationcustody.The Youth in Custody Certificate Programwill beginonMonday, June11,2018withanopening lunchatGeorgetownUniversity’s Riggs Library and a tour oftheNewBeginningsYouthDevelopmentCenter, thehighly acclaimed residential facility operated by theDistrict of Columbia’s Department of Youth

YouthinCustodyCertificateProgram

June11-15,2018

“TheUtahTeamisgratefulfortheexcellenttrainingopportunitythatthe2017YouthinCustodyCertificateProgramprovidedourleadershipteam.Theeducationreceivedfromthisprogram,andthefollowuptechnicalassistancehasbeenextremelybeneficial.TheCapstoneProjecthashelpedustofocusonbetterengagementwithfamilies,education,mentalhealthprofessionalsandsubstanceabusecounselorstopromotepositiveyouthdevelopment,whichwillultimatelybenefittheyouthweserve.Weparticularlyenjoyedthefamilysessionsbecausetheytaughtustherearenumerouswaystoconnectwithfamiliesofyouthincustody.Ifyouareanagencycommittedtostrengtheningyourworkwithinandacrosssystemstoimproveoutcomesforyouth,don’tmissoutonthisintensivelearningopportunity.“

MikeButkovich,(ProgramDirector,OfficeofCommunityPrograms,DJJS)

DorieFarah(ProgramDirector,OfficeofCorrectionalFacilities,DJJS)

KyleGoudie(AssistantProgramDirector,AdultTransitionandAchievementProgram,DJJS)

StevenKaelin(EducationSpecialist,UtahStateBoardofEducation)

JillMcKinlay(AssistantProgramDirector,SouthwestUtahYouthCenter)

SamuelSherrrow(AssistantProgramDirector,SlateCanyonYouthCenter)

DebbieWhitlock(DeputyDirector,DJJS)RuthWilson(SystemofCareDirector,DHS)

UtahTeam,Classof2017


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RehabilitationServices.TheprogramwillconcludemiddayonFriday,June15,2018.Theprogramwillbeheld at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center inWashington, DC. The Center forJuvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) at theGeorgetownUniversityMcCourt School of Public Policy and theCouncil of Juvenile Correctional Administrators (CJCA) are partnering to offer this professionaldevelopmentopportunity,whichwasdevelopedwithsupport fromtheMissouriDepartmentofSocialServices’DivisionofYouthServices.After completing the Certificate Program, participants will be responsible for the development of aCapstoneProject–asetofactionsdesignedandimplementedbyeachparticipantorteamtoinitiateorcontinuecollaborativeeffortstoimproveoutcomesforyouthinpost-adjudicationcustodywithintheirjurisdiction. Participants are offered remote technical assistance to aid in the design andimplementation of their Capstone Project. After the Capstone Proposal is submitted and approved,alumni of the Certificate Program receive an Executive Certificate from Georgetown University andbecomeCJJRFellowsandmembersoftheFellowsNetwork.

II.CurriculumandInstructorsTheYouthinCustodyCertificateProgramseekstopromoteajuvenilejusticesystemthat:

• Isequalandfair,• Iscomprehensive,collaborative,andstrength-based,• Istherapeutic,• Istrauma-informed,• Usestheleast-restrictiveoptionnecessaryforthesafetyoftheyouthandthecommunity,• Iscommunity-based,• Isindividualizedanddevelopmentallyappropriate,• Engages families and communities andencouragespositive youth and family experiences and

outcomes,• Isresearch-based,andpredicatedonvalidatedassessments,• Isdata-informedandoutcome-driven.

“AsrepresentativesfromtheStateofNebraska,wehadtheimmenseprivilegeofbeingselectedtoattendCJJR’sYouthinCustodyCertificateProgram.ThequalityoftheCertificateProgramsiswellknownwithinNebraskaandtheexpertisethatisbroughtintopresentishighlycovetedbyallprofessionalsworkinginjuvenilejustice.Thegroupofpresentersthatwereassembledwasamongthenation’sleadersandexpertsinthefieldofjuvenilejusticeprovidingallparticipantsanincrediblyinformativeandengagingweek.WiththeinformationgainedattheCJJRCertificateProgram,alongwiththetechnicalassistanceprovidedbyCJJR,wewereabletobringbackthatknowledgetothestateofNebraskaandgreatlyimproveourjuvenilejusticereformeffortsinthestate.TheaccommodationsmadebytheCJJRstaffandtheconferencesitewasofthehigheststandardsandmadetheexperienceonethatwewillremember.Wecan’tstateenoughhowvaluableandenrichingtheexperiencewasforbothofus.”

AmoreenaBrady(CaseManagementSpecialist,NebraskaStateProbation,JuvenileDivision)JamesBennett(DirectorofPlacement,NebraskaStateProbation,JuvenileDivision)

NebraskaProbationTeam,Classof2014


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Eachoftheseprincipleswillbewoventhroughoutthecurriculumoftheprogram.Theweekwill focusheavilyonthechangeprocessthatisneededtomoveforwardreformsforyouthinthecustodyofthejuvenile justice systemafter caseadjudication.Case studies andother interactive learning techniqueswillhelpparticipantsapplythelearningtosituationstheyarelikelytoencounter.Each module focuses on practices for youth in the post-adjudication custody of the juvenile justicesystem(i.e.,inresidentialplacement),butalsoidentifiespracticesthatmustbeinplaceatthefrontendofthejuvenilejusticesystem,aswellasatthereentrystage.Acommonthemethroughouttheprogramisthatforanyonepieceofthejuvenilejusticesystemtobeaseffectiveaspossible,allcomponentsofthe systemmust beworking together.We set out a vision for participants that detailswhat an idealsystem looks like so they have amodel to strive towards and can place their efforts within a largercontext.Thecurriculumincludesthefollowingmodules:

AddressingRacialandEthnicDisparitiesandImplicitBiasThedisparatetreatmentofyouthofcolorinthejuvenilejusticesystemhasbeenwelldocumented,andtheirdisproportionatedeep-endsysteminvolvementascomparedtotheirwhitecounterpartsisespeciallyconcerninggiventhatyouthinsecurecustodytendtohavepooreroutcomesthanyouthservedinthecommunity,includinghigherrecidivism,deterioratedmentalhealth,increasedriskofself-harm, difficulty returning to school, and reduced success in the labor market. This moduleaddresseshowtobetterserveyouthofcolorincustodialsettings,including:

• Talkingaboutraceandaddressingimplicitbias.• Examiningdatadisaggregatedbyraceandethnicityandidentifyingofunderlyingcausesof

inequities.• Developingstrategiestoeliminateinequities.

CultureChangeandLeadershipCulturechangeisakeycomponentofreform.Tosuccessfullychangethecultureofjuvenilejusticeagencies and partner organizations, strong leadership is required, especiallywhen leading fiscallyandpoliticallycontentiousreformssuchasclosingfacilities,shorteninglengthsofstay,oradoptingmore developmentally appropriate practices. Thismodule addresses the following topics as theyapplytobetterservingyouthinthecustodyofthejuvenilejusticesystem:

• Theimportanceofaclearvision,mission,andguidingprinciplesthatarticulatethephilosophyoftheagencyandtheframeworkinwhichallstaffshouldoperate.

• Strategiestoengagealllevelsofstaffinthechangeprocess,includingsolicitingtheirbuy-inandsupport,aswellaseffectivelytrainingthemonnewpracticesandskillsneededtoimplementthereformswell.Thisincludesdiscussingstaffrecruitmentandretentionstrategies,aswellaspromotingworkforceefficacyandwellness.

• Collaborativeleadershipskillsforworkingacrosssystemsandwithcommunities.• Internalandexternalcommunicationstrategiesandconstituency-buildingskillstosupport

andsustainsystemchanges.• Theroleofleadershipindevelopingdevelopmentallyappropriateandtrauma-informed

systems.• Strategiesforpromotingaccountability.


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AssessmentTheuseofreliableandvalidassessmentinstrumentsisvitalforthejuvenilejusticesystemtoserveyouth appropriately and has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of recidivism and promotepositive youth outcomes. This module highlights the importance of risk and need assessments,individualizedtreatmentplanningandcoordinationofcare,andthematchingofyouthtoplacementand services that address their risk and needs. Beyond ensuring these tools are available, thismodulealsoaddressesthechallengesassociatedwiththeproperuseofassessmenttoolstoconnectyouth to appropriate services and treatment modalities while in placement and examines howdecision-makingtoolscanpositivelyimpactthedisproportionaterepresentationofyouthofcolorinthejuvenilejusticesystem.EducationA huge part of successful rehabilitation and reduction of recidivism is a comprehensive, fullyaccredited, best practices-oriented educational program within a juvenile justice setting. Thismoduleaddresses:

• Comprehensive programming in juvenile corrections that meets state, national, andprofessionalstandards.

• Howtobuildcapacitytodevelopthearrayofservicesandplacementsrequiredbyyouthinjuvenile justice custody, and education programming in the context of comprehensiveservicesandtrauma-informedpractices.

• High-qualityeducationalandvocationalprogramsthatarecriticaltoeffectivereentry.• Long-termconsequencesassociatedwithinadequateeducationandsupport.

CasePlanning,TreatmentandServices:CreatingSafe,Trauma-Responsive,HealthyEnvironmentsTo successfully rehabilitate themost high-risk youthoffenders and reduce recidivism, an array ofservices and placement optionsmust be available tomeet their varied needs bothwhile in postadjudicationresidentialplacementanduponreturntothecommunity.Thismoduleaddresses:

• Essential elements of comprehensive case planning, including incorporating the youth’srisks and needs as determined through a valid assessment tool, teaming to inform anddesign the case plan, developing an individualized and clearly articulated case plan, andcontinuousreviewofthecaseplanandtheyouth’sprogress.

• Howtobuildcapacitytodeliverthearrayofservicesandtreatmentprogramsrequiredbyyouth in juvenile justice custody. There is a focus on effective group treatment practicesandstrategiesforaddressingsubstanceuseandmentalhealthtreatmentneeds.

• The elements of trauma-informed care and best practices that create safe and healthyconditionsinresidentialplacements.

• Best practices forworkingwith youth in residential settings, including effective behaviormanagement practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, and positive youth developmentapproaches.

TransitionandReentryContinuedsupportduringtransitionoutofpost-adjudicationresidentialplacement,anduponreturntothecommunityiscrucialtolong-termsuccess.Thismoduleaddresses:

• Howtodevelopcomprehensivereentryplanningforyouthreturningfromplacement.• Engagingfamiliesthroughoutthereentryprocess.• Providingcontinuedsupportsonceayouthisreleasedfromcustodyviaasupervisionmodel

thatprioritizesengagementandpermanencyandincentivizespositivebehavior.


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FamilyEngagementThe value of family engagement and empowerment in the rehabilitation process cannot beunderstated. This module encourages participants to explore their own assumptions about thefamilies of the youthwithwhom theywork and analyze the challenges associatedwith effectivefamilyengagement. Strategies arepresented for improvinghowengagementoccurs in residentialsettings within the juvenile justice system, including broadly defining and identifying families,encouragingyouth-familyconnections,engagingfamiliesinthetreatmentprocess,andempoweringfamiliesinthetreatmentandreentryprocess.ExpertPanelA panel of leaderswill discuss how they have successfully improved theway the juvenile justicesystemservesyouth inpost-adjudicationcustody, focusingonpracticalconsiderationsandhowtoovercomechallengesandbarrierstothework.Panelistswillprovideparticipantsreal-lifeexamplesandanopportunitytoaskquestionsofthosewhohavedonewhattheyareseekingtodo.

Tobestmeettheneedsofparticipants,therewillbeampletimebetweenapplicants’notificationofacceptanceandtheprogramitselfsothat instructorscantailor instructiontosuittheparticipants’specific needs and interests. Please check our website at http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/certificate-programs/youth-in-custody/forthemostupdatedinstructorlist.Currentcoreinstructorsinclude:ShayBilchik,J.D.,Director,CenterforJuvenileJusticeReformHernanCarvente,NationalYouthPartnershipStrategist,YouthFirstInitiativeTimDecker,Director,MissouriDepartmentofSocialServices’Children’sDivisionMichaelDempsey,ExecutiveDirector,CouncilofJuvenileCorrectionalAdministratorsPeterLeone,Ph.D.,Professor,UniversityofMarylandDepartmentofCounseling,HigherEducation,andSpecialEducation(EDSP)

“TheYICprogramwasenlightening,informativeandhumbling.Thefacilitatorsweretopnotch.TheresourcesprovidedweregreattoolstohelpformulateastrategytopushourCapstoneIdeatoimplementation.OneofthethingsweappreciatedmostwasthattheCJJRteamgatheredsomeofthemostrecentandsoundliteratureonavarietyoftopicsrelevanttojuvenilejustice.TheresourcesprovidedhavenotonlyinformedthedevelopmentofourCapstoneProject,buthavealsobeenhelpfulwhenconsideringimprovementstootherareas,fromprogrammingtoassessmenttotransitionalplanning.TheYICprogramhelpedourteambuildstrongerconnectionsandaunifiedgoal.Welearnedagreatdealnotonlyfromtheinstructorsbutalsofromtheotherteams,andweappreciatedtheone-on-onetimegiventoeachteamtoguidedevelopmentofourproject.”

LynnWilkerson(ChiefProbationOfficer,BexarCountyJuvenileProbationDepartment)CarlosZuniga(DeputyChiefProbationOfficer,BexarCountyJuvenileProbationDepartment)

RoseZebell(JuvenileDivisionChief,BexarCountyDA’sOffice)EstefaniaGonzales(ExecutiveDirectorofPersonnel&CoordinatedServices,EastCentralI.S.D)

JaymeLyon(ClinicalManager,BexarCountyJuvenileProbationDepartment)AnneThomas(DeputyChief,ClinicalServicesInstitutions,BexarCountyJuvenileProbationDepartment)

TamaraVasquez(AssistantFacilityAdministrator,BexarCountyJuvenileProbationDepartment)

BexarCounty,TexasTeam,Classof2017


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MoniqueMarrow,Ph.D.,JuvenileJusticeConsultant/Trainer,YouthTraumaandJusticeSolutionsMackMcGhee,M.A.,Superintendent,NewBeginningsYouthDevelopmentCenterRyanShanahan,Ph.D.,ResearchDirector,CenteronYouthJustice,VeraInstituteofJusticeMichaelUmpierre,J.D.,DeputyDirector,SeniorResearchFellow,CenterforJuvenileJusticeReformGinaVincent,Ph.D.,President,NationalYouthScreeningandAssessmentPartners(NYSAP);AssociateProfessorandCo-Director,Law&PsychiatryProgram,UMassMedicalSchool

III.CapstoneProjectParticipantsarerequiredtodevelopand implementaCapstoneProjectduringthetwenty-four-monthperiod following the completionof theirCertificateProgramsession.TheCapstoneProject is a setofactions each individual participant or team will design and undertake within their jurisdiction byapplying their learning from the Certificate Program to initiate a new project or enhance currentcollaborative efforts to improve outcomes for youth in the post-adjudication custody of the juvenilejusticesystem.SampleCapstoneProjectsincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Developingamorerobustarrayofservicesforyouthinsecuresettings;• Enhancingfamilyengagementpoliciesandpractices;• Strengtheningfacilityprogrammingandplanningforcontinuityofcaretobetterprepareyouth

forre-entry;• Implementing a risk and needs assessment to providemore individualized services for youth

enteringresidentialfacilities;• Improvingfacilitystaff’sinteractionandrelationshipwithyouththroughvarioustrainings;• Incorporatingevidence-basedpracticesintoresidentialfacilities;and• Improvingmentalhealthandsubstanceuseservicesforyouthincare.

The Capstone Project can bedesigned as very targetedproposal or a large, systemicchange initiative. A one- to two-page summary will be dueapproximately one month afterthe end of the CertificateProgram. The final CapstoneProject Proposal (10-12pages) isdueapproximately threemonthsafter the Certificate Program.CJJR will provide time for initialCapstone development duringthe training in Washington, DC.Participants are also providedwith technical assistance frominstructorsandstafftoaidinthedesignand/or implementationoftheir project. Each individual isallocated five hours of technical

“TheteamfromAmericanSamoaisforevergratefulforthisprogram.Theresourcesarelimitedinourisland,andyetthetrainingopenedthedoorofvastandintriguingpositive,well-structuredresourcestoserveouryouths.Thisprogramallowedthisteamtotrulyunderstandtheimportanceoftransparencyandcollaborationtoimplementservicesandprogramsforyouthincustody,andtheinstructorswereawesomeandbeyondanythingthatwehadexpected.AsaresultofthistrainingourCapstoneProjectwasimmediatelyputbeforeoursupervisorsandwehavetheirfullsupport.Forthefirsttimeever,thecenterhasaroomunderrenovationformedicaltriage,assessmentandscreeningofyouthsforextensiveandintensivepsychologicaltreatmentwithreportssubmittedtothecourtforitsreview.Inaddition,anMOUbetweentheDepartmentofPublicHealthandDepartmentofPublicSafetyfortheseservicestobeimplementedisinprogressawaitingtheAttorneyGeneral’sreviewandfinalization.Howdidthishappen?Itiswhatthisteamlearnedfromthecourseandthenon-stopsupportofitsprofessionalstaffandpresenters.“MaraBrown(CorrectionalOfficerSupervisor,DepartmentofPublic

Safety)

AmericanSamoaTeam,Classof2016


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assistance from instructors or CJJR staff to work through issues specific to their jurisdiction andcommunity,duringeitherdevelopmentor implementationof theirproject.This technicalassistance isdoneatarm’slengththroughemails,webinars,andconferencecalls.CJJR requests formal progress updates once a year, for at least two years, after submission of theCapstoneProject to track progress andoffer assistance. Basedon theseupdates, CJJR recognizes theindividualorteamthathasmadethemostsignificantprogressinimprovingoutcomesforyouthintheircommunitywiththeCapstoneoftheYearAward.FirstgiveninMarch2012,thisawardmarksanannualCJJRpracticetohonorandrecognizethesuccess,innovation,andtremendousworkofourCJJRFellowsthroughtheirCapstoneProjects.The recipient of this award can be any CJJR Fellow from any year. The award recipient will receivenational recognition for their accomplishment through the release of a Georgetown Universitypublicationhighlightingtheirwork,andisawardedfreetuitionandtravelforoneindividualtoattendafutureCJJRprogramoftheirchoosing.

IV.FellowsNetworkandOtherBenefitsoftheProgramAfterparticipantscompletetheCertificateProgramandsuccessfullydevelopaCapstoneProject,theyareinductedintotheFellowsNetwork.TheFellowsNetworkiscomposedofthealumniofCJJR’sCertificateProgramswhoseCapstoneProjectshavebeenapprovedbyCJJR.Since2008,CJJRhasheldover30CertificatePrograms,andwelcomedmorethan850individualsintotheCJJRFellowsNetwork.TheFellowsNetworkisdesignedtosupportthedevelopmentofcurrentandfutureleadersworkingtoimproveoutcomesforyouthknowntomultiplesystemsofcaresuchasjuvenilejustice,childwelfare,education,mentalhealth,andothers.Thisisdonethroughassistanceprovidedbynationalexperts,membersoftheFellowsNetwork,andCJJRstaff.Fellows Network participants stay connected through online tools so they can share knowledge andexpertise, discuss reform agendas, and identify resources. The Fellows also have access to a FellowsNetworkWebsite that provides information on past and present Capstone Projects as well as otherresourcestohelpjurisdictionsmovetheirreformeffortsforward.

YouthinCustodyCertificateProgram,Classof2017


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BenefitsofparticipatingintheCertificateProgramandbeingintheCJJRFellowsNetworkinclude:• Instructionfromnationalexpertsoncutting-edgeideas,policies,andpracticesfromacrossthe

country;• Involvement in an interactive anddynamic learning environmentwith individuals fromacross

thecountrywhoshareacommoninterestinenhancingtheirreforms;• Guidanceonhowtousethelearningtodevelopanactionplan(CapstoneProject)toleadefforts

aroundreforminyourorganization,community,andprofession;• One-on-onetechnicalassistancefromnationalexpertsontheCapstoneProject;• ExecutiveCertificatefromGeorgetownUniversity;• Prioritytoattendfutureprograms,symposia,andforumssponsoredbytheCenterforJuvenile

JusticeReform;and• OngoingsupportfromstaffoftheCenterandotherCJJRFellows.

V.DateandLocationoftheProgramTheYouthinCustodyCertificateProgramwilltakeplacefromMonday,June11toFriday,June15,2018.TheprogramwillbeheldattheGeorgetownUniversityHotelandConferenceCenterinWashington,DC.Allparticipantsarerequiredtotravel toWashington,DC,arrivingby11AMonMonday, June11. Theprogramwillbeginwithamandatoryopening lunchat11:30AMandagroup tourofNewBeginningsYouthDevelopment Center, DC’s secure residential treatment facility. All participants are required toattendtheentireCertificateProgram,whichwillendintheearlyafternoononJune15.

VI.TuitionandSubsidyThe tuition for thisprogram is$2,750perperson.Tuitiondoesnot include travel,hotel,or incidentalexpenses,whicharetheresponsibilityoftheparticipant.Awelcomelunchwillbeheldthefirstdayofthe program, and breakfast and lunch are provided the second through last day of the program. Tomake the booking of hotel rooms as easy as possible, the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform hasreservedablockofroomsatareducedrateattheGeorgetownUniversityHotelandConferenceCenterwherethetrainingwillbeheld.Participantswill,however,beresponsibleforhotelexpensesandmakingtheirindividualreservations.Moreinformationwillbeprovideduponacceptancetotheprogram.TherearealimitednumberoftuitionsubsidiesavailablethroughCJJR’sJanetRenoScholarshipsandtheOffice of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Center for Coordinated Assistance to States.These competitive scholarships of up to $1,000 will be provided to teams that show a heightenedreadiness to utilize the curriculum to undertake changes in their local community, as determined byCJJR’sreviewoftheindividualandteamapplicants.Heightenedreadinesswillbeassessedbasedonthefollowingfactors:

• Understandingoftheissues:Athoughtfulunderstandingofissues,suchasspecificpoliciesandpracticesthatremaintobeaddressedinthejuvenilejusticesysteminyourjurisdiction.

• Leadership:Adescriptionofcontributionsteammembershavemadeorareabletomaketoreformefforts,andtoadvocatingforthisissuetobecomeapriority.

• Capacitytousedatainordertosupportandmeasuretheimpactofreformefforts:Specificreferencestodatadescribingtheissuesidentifiedinyourjurisdiction.


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• Familyengagement:Thehistoryof,and/orstrategytopursue,effortstoeffectivelyengagefamiliesinordertobetterservetheyouthinyourjurisdiction.

• Efficacy:Adetaileddescriptionofchallengesorbarriersencounteredinpreviousreformefforts,andanunderstandingofsuccessfulandunsuccessfulstrategiestoeliminatebarriers.

• Capacityandwillingnesstocollaborate(withinyourteamandwithothers):Ananalysisofeachteammember'srole,influenceandresources,andadescriptionofanyhistoryofsuccessfulcollaborationandreformefforts.

• Availableresources:Ananalysisoftheavailableresourceswithinyourjurisdiction,aswellascapacityandstrategytoobtainresourcestoimplementthereformeffort.

Therewill also be a separate category of need-based subsidies available throughCJJR to support theparticipationofindividualsandteamswithdemonstratedneed.To apply for a subsidy, please submit a statement of financial need with your individual onlineapplication.Thestatementoffinancialneedshouldindicatethespecificamountyouarerequestingaswellasanyattemptsyouhavemadetoidentifyfundingsourcesthatcouldsupportyourparticipation.CJJRwillnotconductaseparatereviewofyourfinancialneed,soweencourageyoutoexerciserestraintinapplyingfortheselimiteddollars,helpingtoensurethattheyareallocatedtothosewiththegreatestneed.Asmanyagenciesandorganizationsarefacingbudgetrestraints,wealsostronglyurgeparticipantstoalso seekother formsof financial assistance. Forexample, local, state, and regional level foundationsare often supportive of this type of training activity andmay be able to provide grants to cover theportionofthetuitionforwhichtheparticipantisresponsible,aswellastravelcosts.For education professionals, staff development activities are an allowable expense of Title I dollars,includingTitle I,PartD funds.CJJRhas reviewedTitle I,PartDand it isourbelief that theCertificateProgramqualifies as aneligibleprogramsince it addresses the staff developmentneedsof educatorsandcoordinatorsworkingwithneglected,delinquent,orat-riskyouth.Therefore,CJJRurgeseducationprofessionalstocontacttheirNeglectedandDelinquentStateCoordinatorsorTitleIDirectorstorequestapprovalfortheuseofTitleIfundstosupporttheirparticipationinthisprogram.TitleIV-EoftheChildAbuseandPreventionTreatmentActmayalsosupportthistypeoftrainingactivityfor eligible candidates, aswill fundsavailable to states and localities through the Juvenile Justice andDelinquency Prevention Act Formula Program. Again, applicants are encouraged to seek this type ofsupportthroughtheirstate’sadministeringagency.

VII.SelectionCriteriaTheYouthinCustodyProgramisdesignedforpublicandprivatesectorleadersworkinginthejuvenilejustice,childwelfare,mentalhealth,substanceuse,education,andotherrelatedsystemsofcarethatserve juvenile justice-involved youth. Those who attend the program will be the current and futureleaders of these agencies and communities – individuals who are responsible for, and capable of,effectuating change. Participants can be from the local or state level, and may include individualsworking on best practices for this population at the national level. Participants may also includeindividuals responsible for operating privately run residential placements that serve juvenile justice-involvedyouth.


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While individualsareconsidered, interestedapplicantsare stronglyencouraged toapplyasa teamtoincreasetheirabilitytoimplementreformsuponcompletionoftheCertificateProgram.Applicantsareencouraged to form teams of no more than eight people. Ideally, they will include the most seniorjuvenilejusticeprofessionalinthejurisdiction,keyseniorleveljuvenilejusticeadministrators/managersworking in juvenile corrections, and representatives fromcorepartners suchas thebehavioralhealthandchildwelfareagencies,prosecutors,defenseattorneys,andthejudiciary.Applicantsshouldcarefullyconsider whether the team has the ability to affect the care of youth in post-adjudication custody,includingtheirreentryintothecommunity.Stronglyrecommendedteammembersinclude:

• Juvenilejusticeagencydirector/mostseniorjuvenilejusticeleaderinthejurisdiction,and/orkeyjuvenilejusticemanagementstaff,suchasProgramDirectors,DeputyDirectors,facilitymanagement,etc.

Recommendedteammembersinclude:

• Leadersfrompartneragencies,suchaschildwelfare,mentalhealth,substanceuse,education,andcommunitymembers

• Ajudgeorothersfromthecourtsystem• Lawenforcementofficial• Probation/paroleofficer• Statelegislator,countycommissioner,countycouncilman/councilwoman• Othercriminaljusticesystemprofessionalswhoplayaroleinservicesprovidedtopost-

adjudicationyouthincustody

“TheYouthinCustodyCertificateProgramwasawonderfulexperienceforeveryonethatattendedfromtheDepartmentofYouthandRehabilitationServices(DYRS).Spendinganextendedamountoftimewithexpertsfromaroundthecountrythathavededicatedtheircareerstothejuvenilejusticeprofessionwasbothenlighteningandmotivating.Eachofthespeakersandtopicsselectedaddressedcritical,cuttingedgeissuesthatarecentraltoourcurrentreformefforts,developinginitiatives,andtothefuturedirectionofouragency.Ourteamlefttheprogramreinvigoratedandeagertogettoworkimplementingthenewstrategiesthatwerepresentedattheprogram.TheknowledgewegainedhasalreadyinspiredustocreateaSpecialProjectsCommitteethatwebelievewillenhanceourabilitytoserveallyouthcommittedtotheAgency.IwouldstronglyencouragemycolleagueswithintheAgencyandinthefieldtoparticipateinfuturesessions.”

SteveBaynes(SeniorProgramManagerforResidentialProgramsandServices,DYRS)JoyBuford(SupervisoryYouthDevelopmentRepresentative,DYRS)

NicoleBurke(UnitManager,DYRS)MarcusEllis(Superintendent,DistrictGovernment)

NancyFisher(DeputySuperintendentofTreatment,DYRS)DionneHayes(GeneralCounsel,DYRS)

CharlayneHayling-Williams(TreatmentProgramDirector,DYRS)KimJackson(AssistantYouthTreatmentManager,DYRS)

AsanteLaing(ProgramManager,DYRS)DanaMcDaniel(TreatmentManager,DYRS)TaniaMortenson(SpecialAssistant,DYRS)

Washington,DCDYRSTeam,Classof2013


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The exact composition of the team depends on the goals of the team. Selection decisionswill focusheavilyonparticipants’readinessforimplementingreforms,assessedbyaskingapplicantstosummarizetheir role in past reform efforts, especially efforts that engaged leaders in other systems, and theiragency’srelationshipwithotherchildservingagencies.Applicantsshouldidentifythebarrierstheyhaveexperiencedinundertakingthiswork,andwhateffortstheyhavetakentoovercomethosebarriers.Wearelookingforparticipantswhoareseekingtobuildontheirsuccessesorovercomechallenges,therebybeinginapositiontomostbenefitfromtheinstructionandtechnicalassistancetheywillreceiveduringtheCertificateProgramandasfellows.Thestrengthofteamcompositionwillalsobeconsideredwithinthecontextofthegoalsoftheteam.Because theYouth inCustodyCertificateProgram ismeant tobenefit currentand future leaders, theCenter will choose those applicants from appropriate professional roles, possessing the requisiteexperience and expertise. While there are no minimum education or experience requirements, apreferencewillbegiventothosewiththeabilityandinapositiontomovereformeffortsforwarduponcompletionoftheCertificateProgram.Note that individuals who have participated in CJJR’s other Certificate Programs would benefit fromattending this program for a deeper exploration of post-adjudication custody and development ofreformeffortsspecifictothisarea.ThisprogramisNOTacceptingapplicationsfromstudentswhodonotalsoholdaprofessionalroleinachildservingorganization.

VIII.AboutthePartnersCenterforJuvenileJusticeReformCJJR supports leadership development and advances a balanced, multi-system approach to reducingjuvenile delinquency that promotes positive child and youth development, while also holding youthaccountable. Housed in one of the most prestigious universities in the country at the GeorgetownUniversityMcCourt School of Public Policy, the Center is in a unique position to provide strong andsustainednationalleadershipinidentifyingandhighlightingtheresearchonpoliciesandpracticesthatwork best to reduce delinquency and achieve better outcomes for this nation’s children. A particularfocus of the Center’swork is youth known to both the childwelfare and juvenile justice systems, or“crossoveryouth.”ShayBilchik,oneofthecountry’smostinfluentialvoicesinthejuvenilejusticearena,workscloselywithGeorgetown’sotherpolicycentersanddepartmentsinleadingtheCenter’sefforts.In2008and2009theCenterengagedinayearlongBreakthroughSeriesCollaborativetotestsmall-scalemulti-systemintegrationreformsinsevenjurisdictions.Theguidingprinciplesandbestpracticesidentifiedanddevelopedthroughstaff,expertinstructors,andthesurveyingofthejuvenilejusticeandchildwelfarefields,haveservedas“drivers”increatingthecurriculumforthevariousCertificateProgramstheCenteroperates.CJJRalsousedthisknowledgetodeveloptheCrossoverYouthPracticeModel(CYPM)whichdescribesthespecificpracticesthatneedtobeinplacewithinajurisdictioninordertoreducethenumberofyouthwhocrossoverbetweenthechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems,thenumberofyouthenteringandreenteringcare,andthelengthofstayinoutofhomecare.CJJRhasworkedwithover100jurisdictionsaroundthecountrytoimplementtheCYPM.In2016,CJJR,inpartnershipwiththeCouncilofJuvenileCorrectionalAdministrators,alsodevelopedtheYouthinCustodyPracticeModel(YICPM),acomprehensive,research-basedguidetobestpracticesinservingyouthincustody.AspartoftheYICPMinitiative,CJJRandCJCAworkwithstateandcounty


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juvenilecorrectionalagenciesandfacilitiesoveraperiodof18monthstoaligntheirpoliciesandpracticeswiththosesetforthinthepracticemodel.CJJRandCJCApartneredwithfourjurisdictionsintheinauguralcohortofthe18-monthinitiative,andarecurrentlyworkingwithanadditionalthreejurisdictionstoimplementtheYICPM.ThiseffortcomplementsandbuildsoffoftheworkoftheYouthinCustodyCertificateProgram.ThroughagrantfromthePublicWelfareFoundation,theCenterisalsoworkingtoconveneprogressivejuvenile justice leaders actively engaged in reformefforts in a Juvenile Justice LeadershipNetwork tostrengthenpeersupportandsolidifylessonslearnedinthefield.Additionally,withsupportfromCaseyFamily Programs, the Center hosts a Public Information Officer Learning Collaborative forcommunicationdirectors in the juvenile justiceand childwelfare fields toenhancemessagingaroundreformefforts underway in their jurisdictions. Another key aspect of the Center’swork has been theJuvenileJusticeSystemImprovementProjectandJuvenileJusticeReformandReinvestmentInitiative--effortsdesignedtohelpstatesimproveoutcomesforjuvenileoffendersbybettertranslatingknowledgeon "what works" into everyday practice and policy. For more on the Center’s work, visithttp://cjjr.georgetown.edu/.CouncilofJuvenileCorrectionalAdministratorsTheCouncilofJuvenileCorrectionalAdministrators(CJCA)isanationalnon-profitorganization,formedin1994toimprovelocaljuvenilecorrectionalservices,programsandpracticessotheyouthswithinthesystemssucceedwhentheyreturntothecommunityandtoprovidenationalleadershipandleadershipdevelopmentfortheindividualsresponsibleforthesystems.CJCArepresentstheyouthcorrectionalCEOsin50states,PuertoRicoandmajormetropolitancounties.CJCA fulfills itsmission through educational activities andprograms aswell as research and technicalassistance projects. Education activities include up to three annual meetings free for all directorsofferingsessionsonbestpracticesandevidence-basedapproaches.Themeetingsconveneleadersfromeach state and several large counties to share information, identify issues and strategies to addressthemandformanationalvoiceforyouthcorrections.Educationactivitiesalsoincludepresentationsatconferenceshostedbyother national organizations anddisseminatingwrittenmaterials to thepublicandpolicy-makersabouttheissuesinyouthcorrections,describingtheyouthsandtheirneedsandthesystem’ssuccessesandshortcomings.MissouriDepartmentofSocialServices’DivisionofYouthServicesTheMissouriDepartmentofSocialServices,DivisionofYouthServices(DYS)isthestateagencychargedwiththecareandtreatmentofdelinquentyouthcommittedtoitscustodybyMissouri’s45juvenileandfamilycourtscircuits.TheultimategoalofDYSistostrengthenandincreasethesafetyofMissouricommunitiesbysupportingyoungpeopleinbecomingproductivecitizenswholeadfulfillinglives.

TheMissouriapproachto juvenile justiceemphasizesmovingbeyondsymptomsto therootcausesofjuveniledelinquencysothatchangesmadebyyoungpeoplearelong-lasting,preparingthemtoreturnand contribute positively to their school, home, and community. The approach has been widelyrecognizedthroughwinningthe2008HarvardInnovationsinAmericanGovernmentAwardforChildrenandFamilySystemReform,sitevisitsfromover30statesandjurisdictions,andnumerouspublications,casestudies,anddocumentariesavailableatwww.missouriapproach.org.

TheMissouriapproachismorethanaprogrammodel.Whilestructuralchangessuchassmallhumaneprogramsclosetohome,family-likegroups,individualizedcare,andleastrestrictiveenvironmentshave


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been vehicles for change, the organizational culture has clearly fueled the change. Rather than atraditional correctional model, DYS utilizes a therapeutic youth development approach focused onprevention and early intervention for young people at the front-end of the system, balanced by acomprehensiveandfully integratedtreatmentapproachforyouthwhohaveprogressed inthesystemandareatgreatestriskofreoffending.

The broad-based approach works with the entire family and engages the community through activecommunity liaison councils and partnerships. DYS coordinates an extensive Juvenile Court Diversionprogramthatstrengthensthelocalcontinuumofcarewithjuvenileandfamilycourtsandcommunitiesaround the state to prevent youth from reoffending or progressing deeper into the juvenile justicesystem,andreducingtheriskofayouth’scommitmenttoDYScustody.InmanycasesyouthareservedbyDYSDayTreatmentandCommunityResourceCenterswithoutanyformalcommitmenttocustody.For youth in custody,DYSoperatesa regionalized continuumof least restrictive servicesbasedonanassessmentofstrengths,risks,andneedsincludingcommunityplacement,daytreatment,grouphomes,and moderate and secure residential. DYS operates an accredited school district, universal casemanagement; and robust aftercare services, family therapy, and multi-family groups; and extensivetransitionsupportssuchasmentoring,education,employment,andcommunityservice.

IX.ApplicationGuidelinesApplications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 2,2018 (in the applicant’s local time zone). Applications must becompletedonlineat:https://cjjr.submittable.com/submit/6bb598e6-6b59-49c5-ad4d-02f117bb50f2/2018-youth-in-custody.InordertoapplytotheCertificateProgram,youwillberequiredtocreateaSubmittableaccount.Onceyouhavecreatedanaccount,youwillbeaskedtoprovideyourContactInformation,DemographicInformation,Biography,andPersonalStatement.Additionally,ifyouareapplyingasanindividual,orifyouhavebeendesignatedtosubmitessayresponsesonbehalfofyourteam,youwillbepromptedtouploadyouressayresponsesviaWorddocument.(Eachteamisaskedtosubmitjustonesetofessayresponses.)

Ifyouwishtoapplyforatuitionsubsidy,youmustcompletetheStatementofFinancialNeed.

Onceyouhavesubmittedyourapplication,youshouldreceiveanemailconfirmationwithin24hours.Ifyoudonot,[email protected].

KEYDATES

ApplicationdeadlineFriday,March2,2018

at11:59p.m.(inapplicant’stime

zone)

Notificationofacceptance

LateMarch2018

CertificateProgram June11-15,2018


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X.ApplicationPARTI:ContactInformation,ProfessionalBiographyandPersonalStatementRequiredofALLapplicants.PARTII:EssayQuestionsRequiredofthosewhoareapplyingasanindividualANDthosewhoareapplyingaspartofateamandhavebeendesignatedtocompletetheEssayportionoftheapplicationonbehalfofthegroup.Responsestotheessayquestions(PartII)mustbeuploadedasaworddocument.Whilethelengthofyourresponsestoeachquestionmayvary,youressayquestionsasawholeshouldbeequivalenttoroughly3-4single-spacedpages.Teamsshouldprepareonejointsubmissionoftheessayquestions,anddesignateoneteammembertoupload/submitthecompleteddocument.1. WhatdoyouhopetoachievebyparticipatinginthisCertificateProgram?Ifyouareapplyingasa

team,thisresponseshouldreflectthegoalsoftheentireteamratherthanindividualmembers.Pleasebeasspecificaspossible.Whendescribingyourgoal,pleaseprovideanyrelevantdataregardingtheissueswithinyourjurisdictionthatyourgoalseekstoaddress,aswellashowyoumightcollectandanalyzedatamovingforwardtoassesswhetheryouareachievingthatgoal.

2. Pleasedescribeanypastreformeffortsaimedatimprovingservicesforyouthinpost-adjudicationcustodythatyouoryourorganizationhasundertaken.Notethatthereshouldbeatleastoneexamplefromthepasttwoyears.

3. Pleasediscussanypreviousreformeffortsyouoryourteamhaveinitiatedorparticipatedinthatrequiredpartnershipswithothersystems(includinglawenforcement),communitygroups,families,orconstituents.

4. Whatbarriersorchallengeshaveyouoryourteamencounteredwhenundertakingreformstoimproveservicesforyouthinpost-adjudicationcustody?Inthepasttwoyears,whatspecificactionshaveyouoryourteamtakentoaddressthebarriers/challenges?Whichspecificactionsweremosteffectiveinovercomingthechallenges?Whathasbeenleastsuccessfulandwhy?

5. Ifyouareapplyingasateam,pleasecommentontheroleandimportanceofeachteammemberintermsofyourteam’sabilitytoleadorinfluencethedevelopmentandimplementationofareforminitiativeinthejuvenilejusticesystemwithinyourjurisdictioninvolvingyouthinpost-adjudicationcustody.Ifyouareapplyingasanindividual,pleasecommentonyourroleandyourabilitytoleadorinfluencethedevelopmentandimplementationofthatreformeffortwithinthejuvenilejusticesysteminyourjurisdiction.Forboththoseapplyingasindividualsandthoseapplyingaspartofateam,pleasealsotakethisopportunitytocommentonanyadditionalresources,ifany,availabletoyouindevelopingandimplementingreforms.

PARTIII:DemographicInformationRequiredofALLapplicants.

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