Designated as a Best Practice for the Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders by the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency

Prevention

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYCOLLABORATIONCOLLABORATION

Carroll County Youth Carroll County Youth Service BureauService Bureau

Carroll County Carroll County Department of Department of Juvenile ServicesJuvenile Services

Carroll County Local Carroll County Local Management BoardManagement Board

Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crews - youth Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crews - youth working together on a common interest/goal – we working together on a common interest/goal – we operate as Crew #394 which provides access to operate as Crew #394 which provides access to liability insuranceliability insurance, facilities, etc…, facilities, etc…

Gateway School – provided facility Gateway School – provided facility in-kind in-kind for for the first year of the program.the first year of the program.

Maryland Cooperative Extension, Carroll County Maryland Cooperative Extension, Carroll County Office (aka “Agricultural Center”) – provided Office (aka “Agricultural Center”) – provided facilityfacility useuse, equipment, and resources , equipment, and resources 2007-092007-09..

Hashawha Environmental Center – provide Hashawha Environmental Center – provide access access to nature sanctuary and local hiking trails.to nature sanctuary and local hiking trails.

A mandatory supervised “evening reporting center” for DJS youth that operates 3 evenings/week and

1 Saturday/month (with transportation support provided).

Serving both male and female youth ages 14-17.Youth referred present with a range of offenses:

MDOPAssault2nd Degree AssaultDeadly Weapon in SchoolCDS PossessionFelony Theft/Burglary and Theft

Court-ordered youth at risk of being detained or placed out of home.

Court-ordered youth returning from out of home facilities (e.g., detention, shelter, RTC, group home).

Added FY’09:Court-ordered youth at risk of violating probation

due to increasing high risk behaviors.Added FY’10:Pre-Court Level II status youth with a history of

two or more contacts with DJS.

DJS Youth: $112/day(Reported by Carroll County DJS)90 Day Commitment:

$10,080 per youth

Total Cost for 30 Youth: $302,400

DJS Youth: $37/day

90 Day Stay: $3,330 per youth

Total Cost for 30 Youth:$100,000

Cost of ADP

Annual Savings: $299,070

Teaching youth to navigate Teaching youth to navigate from risk to adventure…from risk to adventure…

OpportunityGuidanceExpectation

Respect: I agree to respect adult leaders and other participants. I understand that the following behaviors will not be

tolerated: * Fighting * Stealing * Vandalism * Foul Language * Inappropriate Contact

Behavior:I agree not to possess any drugs; tobacco; alcohol;

fireworks; matches; cigarette lighters; knives; items that would endanger people, pets, wildlife, or property; illegal items.

Attendance: I agree to attend all classes - missing classes may result

in further legal action.. I agree to have the Adventure Diversion Coordinator and my probation officer approve a scheduled absence at least one week before the date.

Grow as individualsWork as a teamDevelop leadership skillsBonus: Learn an appreciation for the outdoors

Challenges their comfort level with peer interactions.

Challenges their tolerance for frustration and ability to delay gratification.

Challenges their “typical” response of being defiant.

Challenges limitations they may have placed on themselves (fears, physical abilities, negative self-messages).

Self ControlRespectSense of CommunityTeamworkLeadershipPro-Social SkillsNew Recreational

Habits

CommunicationProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionDecision MakingEnvironmental

Awareness

The National Association of Counties 2009 Achievement Award for demonstrating outstanding collaborative partnerships in effective programming for the community.

November 2009: Acceptance into the OJJDP Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO) Best Practices Database. Meets the DSO criteria:Based on clear and well-articulated frameworkEstablishes a causal association between the

treatment & outcomeEvaluation findings show empirical evidence of

some impact on DSO trends

Evidence Based PracticeFY’10 implementation of evidence based tool:

Child Behavior Checklist, Teacher’s Report Form, & Youth Self-Report (Achenbach, T. & Rescorla, L.).

Earlier InterventionInvolving youth sooner, in an effort to prevent

deeper entry into court system.

Butler, Steve, and Karl E. Rohnke. Quicksilver. Boston: Kendall/Hunt Company, 2003.

Achenbach, T.M., and Rescorla, L.A. Manual for the ASEBA School-Age Forms & Profiles. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth & Families, 2001.

Joyce Agatone, LCSW-CAdventure Diversion Program Director

443.244.8640jagatone@ccysb.org

Chris Pearce, B.S.Adventure Diversion Program

Coordinator443.244.8669

cpearce@ccysb.org

Carroll Carroll MentoringMentoring

Carroll County Youth Service Bureau

In Partnership with The Local Management Board of Carroll County

www.CCYSB.org

The MenteeTerms and Eligibility

•Mentees are male or female,ages 13-18 years old

•Mentees may be in an at-risk situation (poor grades, difficulty with authority figures); be engaging in high risk behaviors (runaway, substance abuse, truancy); and/or in need of a caring and supportive adult figure.

•Mentees are willing to participate in the program.

•Referrals can be made by parents, teachers, probations officers, or any caring adult.

The MentorTerms and Eligibility •Mentors are at least 21 years old and motivated to be a positive influence in the life of an at-risk adolescent.•Mentors must successfully pass various criminal background checks and drug testing.•Mentors commit to meet with their mentee for a minimum of 4 hours per month for 1 year. •Mentors will have the opportunity to be oriented, participate in relevant trainings and events, and network with other mentors throughout their experience.