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2016

JUVENILEDIVERSIONCERTIFICATEPROGRAM

2016ApplicationPacket

JuvenileDiversionCertificateProgram2016|ApplicationPacket 2

TableofContents

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

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

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

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

V.DateandLocationoftheProgram .................................................................. 9

VI.TuitionandSubsidy .................................................................................. 9

VII.SelectionCriteria ................................................................................... 10

VIII.AboutthePartners ................................................................................ 12

IX.ApplicationGuidelines .............................................................................. 13

X.Application ............................................................................................ 15


I.Introduction ThecreationoftheJuvenileDiversionGuidebook,publishedin2011aspartoftheModelsforChangeinitiative,generatedgreatinterestnationwideinjuvenilediversion.TheGuidebookservesasatoolforjurisdictionstoinformtheimplementationand/orimprovementofajuvenilediversionprogramorsystem,andwascreatedbaseduponthedemandfortrainingandin-depthlearningopportunitiestoaidjurisdictionsintheirjuvenilediversionefforts.Since the publication of the Guidebook, professionals and jurisdictions have increasingly expressedinterest in guidance on developing programs and policies that divert youth from the juvenile justicesystem. In response, the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at the Georgetown University McCourtSchool of Public Policy, a partner in the Models for Change initiative and co-author of the JuvenileDiversion Guidebook, has joined with Juvenile Law Center, National League of Citiesand the PoliceFoundationtoconductanintensiveprogramonjuvenilediversionpracticesandprogramming.TheJuvenileDiversionCertificateProgram,modeledaftertheCenterforJuvenileJusticeReform’sothersuccessful Certificate Programs, brings together individuals and teams of law enforcement officers,probation staff, prosecutors, school officials, judges, policy-makers, and other local leaders who arecommitted to strengthening their diversion efforts. The JuvenileDiversionCertificate Programwill beheld fromTuesday, August 2 to Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Georgetown University Hotel andConferenceCenterinWashington,DC. StrategyTheJuvenileDiversionCertificateProgramprovidesparticipantswiththeknowledgeandtoolsneededtoimplementorimprovejuvenilediversionprogrammingwithintheirjurisdiction,whetheratpre-arrest,intake or the court stages of case processing. During the program,participantswill learnhowtodraftand implementdiversionpoliciesand practices; better understand the essential components ofsuccessful diversion programs; and learn the best ways tomeasurethe impact of their diversion efforts. The importance of familyengagement, reducing racial and ethnic disparities, collaborativeleadershipandeffectivecommunicationstrategiesinthecreationandimplementationofdiversionprogramsarealso important themes thatarehighlighted throughout theweekandcoveredinstand-alonesessions.

TheJuvenileDiversionCertificateProgramoffersleaderstheopportunitytodevelopcapacity,effectuatechange,andsustainandbuildonsystemimprovementsovertime.Specifically,theprogramfocusesonnon-violent,low-riskjuvenileoffenderstohelpleadersbeginoracceleratesystemicchangeandimproveoutcomes for youth at risk of becomingmore deeply involvedwith the justice system. The programtargetsyouthinthepre-adjudicationstageoftheprocess.Uponcompletionof the JuvenileDiversionCertificateProgram,participantswillapplywhat theyhavelearned to develop a Capstone Project – a set of actions to undertake within their organization orcommunitytoinitiateorenrichcollaborativeeffortsrelatedtoimprovingoutcomesforyouth.AftertheCapstone Project is developed and approved by Georgetown University, participants will receive anExecutive Certificate from Georgetown University and will be offered technical assistance frominstructorstoaidintheimplementationoftheirproject.Additionally,alumnioftheCertificateProgram

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whohaveundertaken theirCapstoneProjectwillbe inducted into theCJJRFellowsNetwork,which isdescribedlaterinthisapplication.

II.CurriculumandInstructors The Juvenile Diversion Certificate Program seeks topromoteajuvenilejusticesystemthat:

• Iscomprehensiveandcollaborative,• Isbalancedaroundpublicsafety,offender

accountabilityandcompetencydevelopment,• Istrauma-informed,• Usestheleast-restrictiveoptionthatis

necessaryforthesafetyoftheyouthandthecommunity,

• Reducesdisproportionateracialandethniccontactwiththesystem,

• Iscommunity-based,• Isindividualizedanddevelopmentally

appropriate,• Engagesfamiliesandcommunities,and• Isfocusedonachievingameasurable

outcomeThecurriculumincludes interactivemodulesthatwillincorporategroup/breakoutactivities:

Module1:PurposeandOversight• ObjectivesforDevelopingaDiversion

Program• ReferralDecisionPoints• Operations• Funding

Avoiding formal processing through the juvenilejusticesystem,undercertainconditions,offerstremendousbenefittoyouth,theirfamiliesandthecommunitiesinwhichtheylive.Module1providesparticipantswithanoverviewoftheobjectivesofdiversionprograms,thevariousreferraldecisionpointswithinthejuvenilejusticesystemthatcanbe targeted for diversion, and the extent or degree of intervention the programwill have in theparticipatingyouth’slife.Thismodulewillalsofeaturetheroleoflawenforcementatthekeystageof arrest and referral, highlighting a promising lawenforcement community engagement strategyanddiversionprogram.Diversion programs are usually community-based programs dependent on community support,coordination and collaboration. This module will therefore also address the importance ofdeterminingwhatofficeoragencywillhaveprimaryresponsibilityforimplementingandoperating

“CJJR’sDiversionCertificateProgramwasofgreatvaluetoourCTteam:affording

opportunitytohearhowothercommunitiesandjurisdictionsareplanningand

implementingavarietyofdiversioneffortsthatmayalsoinformourprojects,experiencingavarietyofexcellent

presenterswithdiverseexpertiseespeciallyonscreeningandassessmentfordiversion,andfinallyforthesupportandassistanceprovidedbeforeandduringtheprogram.WeareconfidentthatwearemovingforwardwithaviableCapstoneProjectwhilefosteringcollaborationamongourstateagenciesandstakeholdersinthis

youthjusticereformeffort.”

KittyTyrol(CurriculumDeveloper/Instructor,TowYouthJusticeInstitute,UniversityofNew

Haven)EricaBromley(JuvenileJusticeLiaison,ConnecticutYouthServicesAssociation)

StevenSmith(ProgramManager,ConnecticutDepartmentofChildrenandFamilies)

YeceniaCasiano(ProjectCoordinator,ChildHealthandDevelopmentInstituteof

Connecticut,Inc.)DaisyOrtiz(ProgramManager,CourtSupportServicesDivision,StateofConnecticutJudicial

Branch)SaraJeffries(DoctoralStudent,TowYouthJusticeInstitute,UniversityofNewHaven)

ConnecticutTeam,Classof2015


the diversion program, and for providing community oversight—including forming an effectiveadvisory board or panel. Along with operations, the module will explore other importantconsiderationssuchasfundingoptions,sustainability,andmore.

Module2:IntakeCriteria

• ReferralandEligibility• ScreeningandAssessment

Successfuldiversionprogramshaveclearandspecific criteria that define eligibility forentering a diversion program.Module 2 willexploreoptions concerning thedevelopmentofeligibilitycriteriaandwrittenguidelinesforthe intake process. Digging a little deeper,this module will highlight screening andassessment protocols that features unbiasedandempiricallyvalidated,ordatadriventoolsthat can gauge the risk of recidivism andmore.Module 3: Reducing Racial and EthnicDisparities

• ImplicitBias• TheRoleofPre-Adjudication

DiversioninAddressingRED• Cross-SystemIssues

Thismodulewillfocusondisparitiesinarrest,referral and diversion for youth of color, and options for handling status and other low-leveloffenderswithoutunnecessaryinvolvementinthejuvenilejusticesystem.Themodulewill includean interactive discussion about the cognitive short cuts and implicit bias at all decision-makingstagesofthejuvenilejusticesystem,andwhathasworkedtoacknowledgeandovercomethisbias.TeamswillalsolookattheirindividualRelativeRateIndexandexploretheroleofpre-adjudicationdiversion in reducing disparities. Participants will learn about jurisdictions that have successfullyimplemented reforms at the front end of the juvenile justice system that have reduced suchdisparities.Finally,themodulewillclosewithalookatthecorrelationbetweenchildmaltreatmentand juvenile delinquency, the cumulative impact of disparities in each system and strategies foraddressingthesecross-systemissues,includingthroughtheuseofdiversion.

Module4:FamilyEngagement

• Whatvaluedofamiliesbringandwhatrolecantheyplayinthediversionprocess?• Theimportanceoffamilyengagement• Howtoincorporatefamiliesintoprogramsandcasepractice

Thismodulewillexplorewhyfamiliesarecriticalatallstagesofdiversion.Themodulewillhighlightthe importance of engaging families during the intake process and development of the diversion

“TheSantaMonicaPoliceDepartmentteamattendedtheGeorgetownCertificateProgram

withagoaltodevelopasustainableandeffectivediversionprogram.Theprogram

reinforcedtheteam’sconvictionthatdiversionwasanecessarystructuretohelpyouthstayout

oftheformalcriminaljusticesystem.Welearnedvitalinformationfromtheprofessionalsessionsthathelpeduscreatethefirststepsforourprogram.Oneofthekeytakeawayswasthe

needforanassessmenttodeterminethetreatment.Weareeagertobeginthefirststepsanddeveloparobustdivisionprogramwiththestaffassistance.WearegratefultoShayandhisstafffortheircommitment,dedicationand

passionforthiswork!”

AnaJara(YouthandFamilyServicesSupportCoordinator)

RoyBrown(PoliceDetective)WendellShirley(PoliceCaptain)

SantaMonicaPDTeam,Classof2015


agreement,butalsofocusonthekeyrolefamiliesplayinsupportingayouth’ssuccessfulcompletionofadiversionprogram.This support can rangebroadly fromencouragement to facilitationof thecompletion of diversion requirements and sustaining the lessons learned from the youth’sparticipationintheprogram.

Module5:LegalProtectionsandInformationSharing

• InformationSharingandUse• RoleofLegalCounsel

Thediversionprocessincludesmanypointsofcommunicationamongyouth,caretakers,diversionpersonnelandpartnersaboutsensitiveinformation.Policiesandprotocolsaboutpermittedandprohibitedinformationsharinganduseatallstagesofdiversion,frominitialscreeningandassessmenttoprogramcompletionandexit,mustbeimplementedandmadecleartoallstakeholders.Thisisparticularlyimportantwithrespecttoanyincriminatingstatementsthatyouthmaymakeatanypointintheprocess.Module5willhighlightstrategiesforsharingpersonallyidentifiableinformationinawaythatoptimizeseachyouth’schanceforsuccessindiversionwhileprotectingtheyouth’sprivacyinterestsanddueprocessrights.Themodulewillalsoexploretheroleoflegalcounselinthediversionprocess.

Module6:OperationPolicies

• ExtentofIntervention• ParticipationRequirements• Services• Incentives• ConsequencesofFailuretoComply• ProgramCompletionandExitCriteria

Thismodulehones inon twoconsiderations: the specificprogramrequirementsandensuring theyouth and caretaker understand and consent to them. Module 6 will provide an overview ofrequirementsbeingusedbydiversionprogramsaswellasfairormeasuredoptionsfordealingwithnon-compliance. In addition, participants will take inventory of what services the diversionpopulationintheircommunitylikelyneedandwhatrelatedservicesthecommunityalreadyoffers.Administeringservicesdirectlyormakingreferralswithpartneringserviceprovidersraisesmultipleconsiderations to be discussed. Discussions will also cover incentives for youth to completeprogrammingandcriteriaforprogramcompletion.

“OurworkwiththeDiversionCertificateProgramatGeorgetownUniversity

exceededourexpectationsinsupportingABCinimplementinganevidencebaseddiversionprograminourcommunity.Whatweappreciatedweretheactualtoolsthatwecould

takehomeandputtouseimmediately.Wecommendthestaffontheir

knowledgeandwillingnesstosharetheirexpertise.Thespeakerswereprofessionalandconsiderateoftheattendeesandthedifferentlevelsof

experienceintheroom.Ourexperienceattheprogramwasexceptional,andwelookforwardtocontinuingtobuildour

project.”

KaraGraveman(ExecutiveDirector,ActionforBettermentoftheCommunity)

DadraAvery(ProfessionalSchoolCounselor,Meade46-1SchoolDistrict)

BenMumm(Patrolman,SturgisPoliceDepartment)

Sturgis,SouthDakotaTeam,

Classof2015


Module7:Quality• ProgramIntegrity• Training• PerformanceMeasures• Evaluation• QualityAssurance

Atthisstageofprogramplanning it is importanttoexaminetheprograminrelationtoobjectivesandattendtoimprovementsindevelopmentaswellasmaintenance.Considerationsforqualityandgrowth,trainingfornewandexistingstaffandpartnersonwrittenpoliciesandprocedures,andmonitoringofprogramoutcomeswillbethefocusofthismodule.Thiswill includeoptionsinprogramdevelopment,programdesign,stakeholdersupport,policiesandprocedures,trainingcurriculum,anddatacollection.The module also explores quality assurance processes for internal and external monitoring andevaluation.Module8:LeadershipandMessaging

• CollaborativeLeadership• OvercomingBarriers• Messaging

Diversion programs often face implementation barriers and must work closely with partners andcommunity members to ensure success. During this module, participants will analyze their ownleadership styles and have the opportunity to explore ways to more effectively lead and messagearoundcollaborativeefforts.Participantswillalsoengagewithapanelofexpertsinjuvenilediversionthathavesuccessfullyreformedor supported theway the juvenile justice system utilizes juvenile diversion in their jurisdictions. Thepanel will share their experiences and also provide valuable insights and guidance on practicalconsiderationsforCapstoneProjectideasortheories.

ModuleInstructors:

• KevinBethel,FormerDeputyCommissioner,PhiladelphiaPoliceDepartment• ShayBilchik,Director,CenterforJuvenileJusticeReform• SusanBroderick,Director,NationalJuvenileJusticeProsecutionCenter• MorrisCopeland,Director,Miami-DadeCountyJuvenileServicesDepartment• CatherineFoleyGeib,ClinicalandEducationalServicesManager,CourtSupportServicesDivision• JamesMcCarron,Jr.,DeputyDirector,ProbationServices,FairfaxCountyJuvenile&Domestic

RelationsDistrictCourtServices• GinaM.Vincent,AssociateProfessor,DepartmentofPsychiatry,UniversityofMassachusetts

MedicalSchool• JenniferWoolard,AssociateProfessor,GeorgetownUniversityDepartmentofPsychology• LauraFurr,ProgramManager,InstituteforYouth,EducationandFamilies,NationalLeagueof

Cities


III.CapstoneProject Participantsdevelopand implementaCapstoneProjectduringthetwelve-monthperiod followingthecompletionoftheirCertificateProgramsession.TheCapstoneProjectprovidesanopportunitytoapplywhathasbeen learned through theCertificateProgramexperience. TheCapstoneProject is a set ofactionsparticipants(eitherindividuallyorasateam)designandundertakewithintheirorganizationorcommunitytoinitiateorcontinuecollaborativeeffortsrelatedtojuvenilediversion.Participantsreceivetechnicalassistancefrominstructorsandstafftoaidinthedesignandimplementationoftheirproject.The Capstone Project can be a large, systemic change initiative, or it can be a targeted proposal.CapstoneProjectideasincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Developanewdiversionprogram• Expandevidencebasedorpromisingservices

withinanexistingdiversionprogram• Statutoryreformand/orcourtruleefforts• Developadatatrackingandoutcomesystem

forexistingprograms• Developandimplementwrittenpoliciesand

MemorandaofUnderstanding• Developasustainabilityplan• Developatoolkit,guide,ormanualfor

replicationforotherstakeholdersorjurisdictions

Asummary(1-2pages)oftheCapstoneProjectisdueonemonth after the Certificate Program and a finalCapstone Project proposal (10-12 pages) is due twomonths after. CJJR will provide time for capstonedevelopment during the session inWashington, DC.Each individual is allocated five hours of technicalassistance from instructors to work through issuesspecific to their Capstone Project. This technicalassistance, conducted through emails, webinars andconference calls,will be in addition to support fromCJJRstaff.CJJRrequestsformalprogressupdatessixmonthsandoneyearaftersubmissionoftheCapstoneProjecttotrack progress and offer assistance. Based on theseupdates, CJJR recognizes the individual or team thathasmade themost significantprogress in improvingoutcomes for youth in their community with theCapstone of the Year Award. The recipient of thisaward can be any CJJR Fellow from any CertificateProgramfromanyyear.Thewinneroftheawardreceivesapersonalizedplaque,isfeaturedontheCJJRwebsite and in other disseminations, and is awarded free travel and tuition or registration for one

“OurNebraskateamofdiverseprofessionalswashonoredtoparticipatein

the2014JuvenileDiversionCertificateProgram.Eachofuswasabletobenefit

fromthediversityofpresentersinattendance.Theatmospherewaswarmandwelcoming,andthecaliberofprofessionals

assembledbyGeorgetownwastremendous.Theprogramgaveusa

strongerbackgroundtobetterworktowardourgoalofprovidingusefuldiversion

resourcestocountiesthroughouttheStatefordiversionimprovementand

implementationduringthecomingyears.”

BobDenton(ChiefProbationOfficer,DistrictSixProbation)

Dr.AnneHobbs(DirectorofJuvenileDiversionPrograms,NebraskaCrimeCommission)AmyHoffman(Director,CommunityAidProgram,NebraskaCrimeCommission)

CynthiaKennedy(Director,CrimeCommission)DeniseKracl(Attorney,ColfaxCounty

ShakiilMalik(DeputyCountyAttorney,DouglasCounty)

ElaineMenzel(LegalCounsel,NebraskaAssociationofCountyOfficials)

MonicaMiles-Steffens(DirectorofPlacement–CourtServices,NebraskaProbation

Administration)VickyThompson(ProgramManager,Cedars

NorthbridgeJuvenileDiversion)

NebraskaTeam,Classof2014


individual to a CJJR event of their choosing. After acceptance, participants will be given moreinformationregardingtheCapstoneProjectpriortoattendingtheCertificateProgram.

IV.FellowsNetworkandOtherBenefitsoftheProgram Since2008,CJJRhasconductedCertificateProgramsresultinginagrowingnetworkofover650leadersnationwidebeingwelcomedintotheCJJRFellowsNetwork.UponcompletionoftheCertificateProgramandsuccessfuldevelopmentofaCapstoneProject,participantsareinvitedtobecomemembersoftheFellowsNetwork.TheFellowsNetworkiscomprisedofCertificateProgramalumni.TheFellowsNetworksupportsthedevelopmentofalumniintheireffortstoimproveoutcomesforyouthknowntomultiplesystemsofcare--juvenilejustice,childwelfare,education,mentalhealthandothers.Fellows Network participants stay connected through online tools, which allow them to shareknowledgeandexpertise,discussreformagendas,andidentifyresources.TheFellowsalsohaveaccessto an exclusive Fellows Network Website that provides information on past and present CapstoneProjectsaswellasotherresourcestohelpjurisdictionsmovetheirreformeffortsforward. • Instructionfromnationalexpertsoncuttingedgeideas,policiesandpractices;• Involvementinaninteractiveanddynamiclearningenvironmentwithindividualsfromacrossthe

country;• Guidanceonhowtofurtherdevelopanactionplan(CapstoneProject)toleadeffortsaround

reform;• One-on-onetechnicalassistancefromnationalexpertsontheCapstoneProject;• ExecutiveCertificatefromGeorgetownUniversity;• Priorityaccesstofutureprograms,symposiaandforumssponsoredbytheCenterforJuvenile

JusticeReform;and• OngoingsupportfromstaffoftheCenterandotherCJJRFellows.

V.DateandLocationoftheProgram The JuvenileDiversionCertificateProgramwill takeplace fromTuesday,August2 toFriday,August5,2016attheGeorgetownUniversityHotelandConferenceCenterinWashington,DC.AllparticipantsarerequiredtotraveltoWashington,DC,arrivingnolaterthanthemorningofTuesday,August2,2016.AllparticipantsarerequiredtoattendtheCertificateProgramthroughitslastsessiononAugust5.Thelastsessionwillendintheearlyafternoon.

VI.TuitionandSubsidy Thetuitionforthisprogramis$2,500perperson.Thetuitiondoesnotincludetravel,hotel,orincidentalexpenses,whicharetheresponsibilityoftheparticipant.CJJRtuitionsubsidiesareavailableforparticipantswithdemonstratedfinancialneed.Therewillalsobesubsidies available from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Center forCoordinatedAssistancetoStatesforteamsthatshowaheightenedreadinesstoutilizethecurriculumto


undertake changes in their local community. To apply for a subsidy, please submit the Statement ofFinancialNeed(seebelow)withyourapplicationtotheprogramandindicatetheamountofaidyouarerequesting.Asmanyagenciesandorganizationsarefacingbudgetrestraints,westronglyurgeparticipantstoseekother formsof financial assistance. Forexample, local, state,and regional level foundationsareoftensupportiveofthistypeoftrainingactivityandmaybeabletoprovidegrantstocovertheportionofthetuitionforwhichtheparticipantisresponsible,aswellastravelcosts.Foreducationprofessionals,staffdevelopmentactivitiesareanallowableexpenseofTitleIdollars,includingTitleI,PartDfunds.CJJRhasreviewedTitleI,PartDanditisourbeliefthattheCertificateProgramqualifiesasaneligibleprogramsinceitaddressesthestaffdevelopmentneedsofeducatorsandcoordinatorsinleadershiprolesworkingwithneglect,delinquency,oratriskprograms.Therefore,CJJRurgeseducationprofessionalstocontacttheirNeglectedandDelinquentTechnicalAssistanceCenter(NDTAC)StateCoordinatororTitleIDirectortorequestapprovalfortheuseofTitleIfundstosupporttheirparticipationinthisprogram.TitleIV-EoftheChildAbuseandPreventionTreatmentActmayalsosupportthistypeoftrainingactivityforeligiblecandidates,aswillfundsavailabletostatesandlocalitiesthroughtheJuvenileJusticeandDelinquencyPreventionAct.Again,applicantsareencouragedtoseekthistypeofsupportthroughtheirstate’sadministeringagency.Lunchanddinnerwillbeprovidedonthefirstdayoftheprogram,andbreakfastandlunchwillbeprovidedthroughouttheremainderoftheprogram.Tomakebookinghotelroomsaseasyaspossible,theCenterforJuvenileJusticeReformhasreservedablockofroomsatareducedrateattheGeorgetownUniversityHotelandConferenceCenterwheretheprogramwillbeheld.Participantswill,however,beresponsibleforhotelexpensesandmakingtheirindividualreservations.Moreinformationwillbeprovideduponacceptancetotheprogram.

VII.SelectionCriteria TheJuvenileDiversionCertificateProgramisdesignedforpublicandprivatesector leadersworking inthejuvenilejustice,childwelfare,mentalhealth,substanceabuse,education,lawandpolicyandotherrelatedsystemsofcarethatservejuvenilejusticeinvolvedyouth.Thosewhoattendtheprogramwillbe

“TheteamfromIdahoselectedtoattendtheDiversionCertificateProgrambeganwithagoaltodevelopamoreconsistent

diversionprocessthroughoutthestate.TheCertificateProgramsolidifiedtheteam’s

beliefthatcollaborationwithkeystakeholderswasparamounttothe

project.Welearnedkeyinformationfromthewell-organizedsessionsthatprovideduswithamoredevelopedplan.Theongoing

supportandtechnicalassistancewillhelpusattainourgoal.”

SharonHarrigfield(Director,IdahoDepartmentofJuvenileCorrections)

DebbieStallcup(ChiefJuvenileProbationOfficer,BonnerCounty)

DebraHansen(DeputyProcessingAttorney,CanyonCounty)

JasonStone(DistrictLiaisonSupervisor,IdahoDepartmentofJuvenileCorrections)

HonorableMarkIngram(StatewideJuvenileJusticeJudge)

IdahoTeam,Classof2014


the current and future leaders of these agencies and communities – responsible for, and capable of,leading change. Participants canbe from the local (city or county), stateor tribal level, andmayalsoincludeindividualsworkingonbestpracticesforthispopulationatthenationallevel.Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as a team to increase their ability to implement reformsupon completion of the Certificate Program. Teams should be made up of between two and sevenindividuals.Ideally,teamswillincludedecisionmakersandthemostseniorjuvenilejusticeprofessionalin the jurisdiction, juvenile justice administrators/managers, and representatives from core partnerssuch as the mental health, education and child welfare agencies, the judiciary, law enforcement,prosecutorsanddefenseattorneys.Suggestedteammemberstoconsider:

• Juvenilejusticeagencydirector,juvenilejusticeleaderinthejurisdiction,juvenilejusticemanagementstaff

• Lawenforcementandschoolresourceofficers• Leadersfrompartneragencies,suchaschildwelfare,mentalhealth,substanceabuseand

education• Ajudgeorothersfromthecourtsystem• Probation/ParoleOfficer• Prosecutorsanddefenders• Policymakers:statelegislator,countycommissioner,citycouncilmember,mayor• Communityorganizationsandserviceproviders• Facilitymanagementstaff• Othercriminaljusticesystemprofessionals

The compositionof the teamdependson the goalsof the teamand selectiondecisionswill focusonparticipants’demonstratedreadiness for implementing reforms,especiallyefforts thatengage leadersin other systems, and their agency’s relationshipwith other child-serving agencies. Applicants shouldidentify the barriers they experienced in undertaking thiswork, andwhat efforts they have taken toovercomethosebarriers.Wearelookingforparticipantswhoareseekingtobuildontheirsuccessesorovercome challenges, thereby being in a position tomost benefit from the instruction and technicalassistance they will receive during the Certificate Program and as Fellows. The strength of teamcompositionwillbeconsideredwithinthecontextofthegoalsoftheteam.Whiletherearenominimumeducationorexperiencerequirements,apreferencewillbegiventothoseinaposition tomovereformefforts forwarduponcompletionof theCertificateProgram. IndividualswhohaveparticipatedinCJJR’sotherCertificateProgramswouldbenefitfromattendingthisprogramtoexplore diversion issues more deeply and develop reform efforts specific to this area. Note: ThisprogramisNOTacceptingapplicationsfromstudentswhodonotalsoholdaprofessionalroleinachild-servingorganization.


VIII.AboutthePartnersCenterforJuvenileJusticeReformThe Center for Juvenile Justice Reform supports leadership development and advances a balanced,multi-systems approach to reducing juvenile delinquency that promotes positive child and youthdevelopment, while also holding youth accountable. Housed at the Georgetown University McCourtSchool of Public Policy, the Center is in a unique position to provide strong and sustained nationalleadershipinidentifyingandhighlightingtheresearchonpoliciesandpracticesthatworkbesttoreducedelinquencyandachievebetteroutcomes for thisnation’s children.Aparticular focusof theCenter’sworkisonyouthknowntoboththechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems,alsoknownas“crossoveryouth.” Shay Bilchik, one of the country’smost influential voices in the juvenile justice arena,workscloselywithGeorgetown’sotherpolicycentersanddepartmentsinleadingtheCenter’sefforts.The Center sponsors Certificate Programs annually and in 2008 and 2009 engaged in a year- longBreakthrough Series Collaborative to test small-scale reforms in seven jurisdictions. The guidingprinciples and best practices identified and developed through our staff, expert instructors andsurveyingofthejuvenilejusticeandchildwelfarefields,serveas“drivers”increatingthecurriculumforthe Certificate Programs. CJJR has also used this knowledge to develop a Crossover Youth PracticeModel(CYPM)thatdescribesthespecificpracticesthatneedtobeinplacewithinajurisdictioninordertoreducethenumberofyouthwhocrossoverbetweenthechildwelfareandjuvenile justicesystems,thenumberofyouthenteringandreenteringcare,andthe lengthofstay inoutofhomecare.CJJR iscurrentlyimplementingtheCYPMindozensofjurisdictionsaroundthecountry.ThroughagrantfromthePublicWelfareFoundation,theCenterisalsoworkingtoconveneprogressivejuvenile justice leaders actively engaged in reformefforts in a Juvenile Justice LeadershipNetwork tostrengthenpeersupportandsolidifylessonslearnedinthefield.Additionally,theCenterhostsaPublicInformationOfficerLearningCollaborativeforcommunicationdirectorsinthejuvenilejusticeandchildwelfarefieldstoenhancemessagingaroundreformeffortsunderwayintheirjurisdictions.Anotherkeyaspect of the Center’s work is its efforts designed to help states improve outcomes for juvenileoffendersbybettertranslatingknowledgeon"whatworks"intoeverydaypracticeandpolicy.FormoreontheCenter’swork,visithttp://cjjr.georgetown.edu.JuvenileLawCenter JuvenileLawCenter is theoldestnon-profit,public interest law firm forchildren in theUnitedStates.Founded in 1975, Juvenile Law Center has become a national advocate for children’s rights, workingacrossthecountrytoenforceandpromotetherightsandwellbeingofchildrenwhocomeintocontactwiththejustice,childwelfareandotherpublicsystems.

JuvenileLawCenterplaysaleadershiprolenationallyandinPennsylvaniainshapingandusingthelawonbehalfofchildreninthechildwelfareandjusticesystemstopromotefairness,preventharm,secureaccess toappropriateservices,andensurea smooth transition fromadolescence toadulthood.YouthbenefitingfromtheCenter’seffortsarebetween10and21yearsofageandareamongsociety’smostvulnerable—most likely to be mislabeled, ignored, harmed, or scarred for life by systems that aresupposedtohelpthem.

TheCenterworkstoprotectandadvancechildren’srightsincourts,legislatures,andexecutiveagencies.Their strategies include litigation, appellate advocacy and submission of amicus (friend-of-the-court)


briefs, policy reform, public education, training, and strategic communications. They strive to ensurethat laws, policies, and practices affecting youth are rooted in research, consistent with children’suniquedevelopmentalcharacteristics,andreflectiveofinternationalhumanrightsvalues.FormoreontheCenter’swork,visithttp://www.jlc.org/.

NationalLeagueofCities The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities.Workinginpartnershipwiththe49statemunicipalleagues,NLCservesasaresourcetoandanadvocateforthemorethan19,000cities,villagesandtownsitrepresents.

The Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute), a special entity within NLC, helpsmunicipalleaderstakeactiononbehalfofthechildren,youth,andfamiliesintheircommunities.

ThroughtheMunicipalLeadershipforJuvenileJusticeReform(MLJJR)project,NLC’sYEFInstituteservesasanewstrategicpartnerfortheMacArthurFoundation’shighlysuccessfulModelsforChangeinitiativeandengagesmunicipalofficialsasnewalliesinadvancingjuvenilejusticereform.

Inaddition,NLCUniversityoffersavarietyoflearningopportunitiestohelpmunicipalleadersbuildtheskillstheyneedtobettergovern,serve,andadvocatefortheircommunities.FormoreinformationonNLC,visithttp://www.nlc.org/.

ThePoliceFoundationThePoliceFoundation’smission is toadvancepolicingthrough innovationandscience. It is theoldestnationally-known, non-profit, non-partisan, and non-membership-driven organization dedicated toimprovingAmerica’smostnobleprofession–policing.ThePoliceFoundationhasbeenon thecuttingedgeofpoliceinnovationfor45yearssinceitwasestablishedbytheFordFoundationasaresultofthePresident’sCommissionontheChallengeofCrimeinaFreeSociety.TheFoundationreliesonscientificevidencetoaddresssomeofthemostrudimentaryandcomplexissuesinthecriminaljusticesystemandoninnovationtodevelopeffectivesolutionsrootedinitsresearchorthatofothers.ThePoliceFoundation’sworkovertheyearshasenlightenedscholarsandpractitionersalike,servingbothasamodelforsystematicexaminationofreal-worldchallengesandastimulusfordialogueamongthepolice,policymakers,scholars,thecommunity,andthemedia.Inlargepart,thatongoingdialoguehasbeenresponsibleforthegenerationofnewideasforresearchandpractice.ThePoliceFoundationhasworkedwithpolicedepartmentsofallsizes,ineveryregionoftheUnitedStatesandthroughouttheworld.Ourworkisgroundedinthepracticalworldofpolicing;inadvancingthescienceofpolicingandnewideas,strategies,andtechnologiestoimprovethequalityofpoliceservices;andinmaximizingpublictrust,accountability,andpolicelegitimacy.MoreaboutthePoliceFoundationcanbefoundatwww.policefoundation.org


IX.ApplicationGuidelinesSubmitapplicationsby11:59p.m.(intheapplicant’slocaltimezone)nolaterthanFriday,April29,2016.Applicationsmustbecompletedat:http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/certificate-programs/application-form/.EveryapplicantmustcompletePartI(ContactInformation,BiographyandPersonalStatement)andPartIII(DemographicInformation).ThosesubmittingessayresponsesonbehalfoftheirteamorapplyingasanindividualshouldalsocompletePartIIoftheapplication.

FinancialAssistance:The tuition for the Certificate Program is $2,500 per person. This doesnot includeanyadditionalcosts forairfare,hotelaccommodations,andincidental expenses. Lunch and dinnerwill be provided the first day ofthe program, and breakfast and lunch will be provided the secondthroughlastdayoftheprogram.TherearealimitednumberofCJJRsubsidiesofupto$1,000tosupporttheparticipationofindividualsandteamswithdemonstratedneed.TherewillalsobesubsidiesavailablethroughCJJRprovidedbytheOfficeofJuvenileJusticeandDelinquencyPrevention’sCenterforCoordinatedAssistancetoStatesforteams that showa heightened readiness to utilize the curriculum toundertake changes in their localcommunity.Heightenedreadinesswillbeassessedbasedonthefollowingfactors:

• Understandingoftheissues:Athoughtfulunderstandingofissues,suchasspecificpoliciesandpracticesthatremaintobeaddressedinthejuvenilejusticesysteminyourjurisdiction.

• Leadership:Adescriptionofcontributionsteammembershavemadeorareabletomaketoreformefforts,andtoadvocatingforthisissuetobecomeapriority.

• Capacitytousedatainordertosupportandmeasuretheimpactofreformefforts:Specificreferencestodatadescribingtheissuesidentifiedinyourjurisdiction.

• Familyengagement:Thehistoryof,and/orstrategytopursue,effortstoeffectivelyengagefamiliesinordertobetterservetheyouthinyourjurisdiction.

• Efficacy:Adetaileddescriptionofchallengesorbarriersencounteredinpreviousreformefforts,andanunderstandingofsuccessfulandunsuccessfulstrategiestoeliminatebarriers.

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

• Availableresources:Ananalysisoftheavailableresourceswithinyourjurisdiction,aswellascapacityandstrategytoobtainresourcestoimplementthereformeffort.

Toapplyforasubsidy,submitastatementoffinancialneedwithyourindividualonlineapplication.Thestatementof financial need shouldbeoneparagraph thatdetails your circumstances andneeds, andshould indicate the specific amount youare requesting.Please indicate if youragency/organization isunableorunwilling toprovide funds for yourattendanceat thisprogramandanyattemptsyouhavemade to identify local foundations that could support your participation. CJJR will not conduct aseparatereviewofyourfinancialneed,soweencourageyoutoexerciserestraintinapplyingfortheselimiteddollars,helpingtoensurethattheyareallocatedtothosewiththegreatestneed.Pleasedirectanyquestionstojjreform@georgetown.edu.

KeyDates

Friday,April29,2016at11:59p.m.

(inapplicant’stimezone)

Applicationdeadline

May2016Notificationofacceptance

August2-5,2016CertificateProgram


X.Application PARTI:ContactInformation,ProfessionalBiographyandPersonalStatementRequiredofALLapplicants.Responsesmustbesubmittedonlineat:http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/certificate-programs/application-form/PARTII:EssayQuestionsRequiredofthosewhoareapplyingasanindividualANDthosewhoareapplyingaspartofateamandhavebeendesignatedtocompletetheEssayportionoftheapplicationonbehalfofthegroup.Responsestotheessayquestions(PartII)mustbesubmittedviatheuploadoptionontheonlineapplication(followingPartI).Whilethelengthofyourresponsestoeachquestionmayvary,youressayquestionsasawholeshouldbeequivalenttoroughly3-4single-spacedpages.Teamsshouldprepareonejointsubmissionoftheessayquestions,anddesignateoneteammembertoupload/submitthecompleteddocument.1.WhatdoyouhopetoachievebyparticipatinginthisCertificateProgram?Pleasedescribeyourgoals.2.Describeanypastreformeffortstakentowarddevelopingajuvenilediversionsystemorprogram.3.Describeanypreviousjuvenilediversioneffortsthatyouhaveinitiatedorparticipatedinthatrequiredpartnershipswithothersystems(includinglawenforcement),communitygroupsorconstituents.4.Describebarriersorchallengesencounteredwhenundertakingjuvenilediversionreformeffortsinthepasttwoyears.Includeinthissectionwhatspecificactionsyouoryourteamhastakentoaddressthebarriers/challenges;whatspecificactionsweremosteffective;andwhathasbeenleastsuccessfulandwhy.5.Pleasetakethisopportunitytoprovideanyfurtherinformationyoudeemnecessaryregardingyouroryourteam’savailabilitytoleadorinfluencejuvenilediversionefforts.PARTIII:DemographicInformationRequiredofALLapplicants.

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