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NC Department of Juvenile Justice and NC Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Delinquency Prevention
Department Overview and Costs Department Overview and Costs presented to the Cost Working Group presented to the Cost Working Group
Robin Jenkins, Chief Operating OfficerRobin Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer
William Lassiter, Director of William Lassiter, Director of Communications Communications
Department OverviewDepartment Overview
Department Vision and MissionDepartment Vision and Mission
Our Vision A seamless, comprehensive juvenile justice system which provides the most effective services to youth and their families at the right time in the most appropriate settings.
Our Mission To promote public safety and juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment through the operation of a seamless, comprehensive juvenile justice system.
Department GoalsDepartment Goals
To promote public safety as the cornerstone To promote public safety as the cornerstone of North Carolina's juvenile justice system. of North Carolina's juvenile justice system.
To promote juvenile delinquency To promote juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment at prevention, intervention, and treatment at the state and community levels so that the state and community levels so that juvenile crime and delinquency are reduced. juvenile crime and delinquency are reduced.
To further develop and maintain a To further develop and maintain a comprehensive, quality-focused juvenile comprehensive, quality-focused juvenile justice system driven by research and justice system driven by research and evidence-based practices in all budgetary evidence-based practices in all budgetary components of the department.components of the department.
Overview of Comprehensive StrategyOverview of Comprehensive Strategyfor Juvenile Justicefor Juvenile Justice
Department Costs FY 08-09Department Costs FY 08-09Cost Units for DJJDP ServicesCost Units for DJJDP Services
Community Programs Community Programs Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Programs: Programs:
Annual cost per youth = $1,441.69Annual cost per youth = $1,441.69 Annual DJJDP cost per youth = Annual DJJDP cost per youth =
$740.57$740.57 Eckerd Wilderness Camps: Eckerd Wilderness Camps:
Daily cost per youth = $134.94 Daily cost per youth = $134.94 Multipurpose Juvenile Homes: Multipurpose Juvenile Homes:
Daily cost per youth = $190.07
Department Costs FY 08-09Department Costs FY 08-09Cost Units for DJJDP ServicesCost Units for DJJDP Services
Community Programs Continued Community Programs Continued
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Demonstration Projects Average Demonstration Projects Average Annual Cost per youth = $6,566Annual Cost per youth = $6,566
Department Costs FY 08-09Department Costs FY 08-09Cost Units for DJJDP ServicesCost Units for DJJDP Services
Court ServicesCourt Services
Cost per intake = $175.09*Cost per intake = $175.09**Juvenile Court Counseling Offices perform the role of the *Juvenile Court Counseling Offices perform the role of the
adult court magistrateadult court magistrate
Average daily cost for supervision per Average daily cost for supervision per youth = $8.06youth = $8.06
Department Costs FY 08-09Department Costs FY 08-09Cost Units for DJJDP ServicesCost Units for DJJDP Services
Detention CentersDetention Centers (state-operated):(state-operated):
Average Daily Cost = $196Average Daily Cost = $196
Average Annual Cost = $71,466Average Annual Cost = $71,466
Youth Development CentersYouth Development Centers (YDCs): (YDCs):
Average Daily Cost = $282Average Daily Cost = $282
Average Annual Cost = $102,854Average Annual Cost = $102,854
Department CostsDepartment CostsCost Units for DJJDP ServicesCost Units for DJJDP Services
Camp Woodson’s total budget = Camp Woodson’s total budget = $1,120,007$1,120,007
Average Daily Cost based on Average Average Daily Cost based on Average Daily Population = $343Daily Population = $343
Department Costs FY 08-09Department Costs FY 08-09Miscellaneous Costs, Not Included in Cost Unit Miscellaneous Costs, Not Included in Cost Unit
CalculationsCalculations
Special Initiatives = $8,794,423 Special Initiatives = $8,794,423 (Support Our Students, One-on-One Mentoring and CPSV; (Support Our Students, One-on-One Mentoring and CPSV;
eliminated at the end of FY 08-09) eliminated at the end of FY 08-09)
Administration = $8,271,500 (5% of Administration = $8,271,500 (5% of DJJDP budget)DJJDP budget)
Transportation = $1,426,387 Transportation = $1,426,387 (secure custody (secure custody
youth)youth) County Detention = $3,037,717 County Detention = $3,037,717 (This is the (This is the
reimbursement we provide to county run facilities)reimbursement we provide to county run facilities)
Youth Development Centers = Youth Development Centers = $5,465,367$5,465,367
(cost includes: costs to open new facilities, RIFs, and one time (cost includes: costs to open new facilities, RIFs, and one time equipment costs)equipment costs)
DJJDP System OverviewDJJDP System Overview
DJJDP had 1,973 full time equivalent (FTE) DJJDP had 1,973 full time equivalent (FTE) positions in FY 08-09 down to 1,882 in FY 09-10positions in FY 08-09 down to 1,882 in FY 09-10 1,628 in the field in various positions to 1,628 in the field in various positions to
include:include: 589.5 Court Services (Court Counselors, 589.5 Court Services (Court Counselors,
Supervisors, Chiefs, Area Administrators, Supervisors, Chiefs, Area Administrators, and Support staff)and Support staff)
10 Regional Consultants for 10 Regional Consultants for JJuvenile uvenile CCrime rime PPrevention revention CCouncils/Community Programs ouncils/Community Programs (there are 99 JCPC’s and a myriad of (there are 99 JCPC’s and a myriad of community “placement” options)community “placement” options)
DJJDP System OverviewDJJDP System Overview Juvenile Crime Prevention CouncilsJuvenile Crime Prevention Councils
99 Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils 99 Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils 582 programs plus an additional 65 gang 582 programs plus an additional 65 gang
assessments/programs that employ assessments/programs that employ approximately 1,250 people approximately 1,250 people
Served nearly 30,000 juveniles statewide Served nearly 30,000 juveniles statewide in FY 08-09in FY 08-09
These programs along with other These programs along with other community initiatives have been able to community initiatives have been able to prevent juvenile crime which is at a ten prevent juvenile crime which is at a ten year lowyear low
DJJDP System OverviewDJJDP System Overview
1,161 – Staff associated with Facilities1,161 – Staff associated with Facilities Includes Professional Staff both Includes Professional Staff both
regionally and in the facilitiesregionally and in the facilities And, ancillary and other staff across the And, ancillary and other staff across the
Dept (including maintenance, cooks, Dept (including maintenance, cooks, Business Officers, transportation Business Officers, transportation drivers, processing and administrative drivers, processing and administrative assistants, etc.) assistants, etc.)
149 in the Central Office to support the field 149 in the Central Office to support the field (7.6% of workforce supporting 92% of field (7.6% of workforce supporting 92% of field services)services)
Complaints Received: CY 2000-2009Complaints Received: CY 2000-2009(Delinquent and Undisciplined Complaints)(Delinquent and Undisciplined Complaints)
44,864
46,389
44,27045,083
46,04145,389
48,089
46,231
43,797
40,432
36,000
38,000
40,000
42,000
44,000
46,000
48,000
50,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
15.9% Decreas
e
Juvenile Crime Rate: Juvenile Crime Rate: CY 2000 - 2009CY 2000 - 2009
Rate is of Rate is of DelinquentDelinquent Complaints Received per 1,000 juveniles age 6-15. Complaints Received per 1,000 juveniles age 6-15.Juvenile Crime Rate in NC has decreased 18.5% from 2000 to 2009.Juvenile Crime Rate in NC has decreased 18.5% from 2000 to 2009.
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Rate
35.75
36.3
34.61 34.69
35.32
34.86
36.21
34.08
31.5229.14
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
NC Juvenile Crime FactsNC Juvenile Crime Facts
Approximately 2-3% of juvenile crime Approximately 2-3% of juvenile crime each year are for A-E felonieseach year are for A-E felonies
Approximately 69% of complaints Approximately 69% of complaints received are for misdemeanor received are for misdemeanor offenses; and 12% are for infractions offenses; and 12% are for infractions or status offensesor status offenses
Of complaints received annually, Of complaints received annually, approximately 75% are committed approximately 75% are committed by malesby males
Complaints Received: CY 2009Complaints Received: CY 2009N=40,432N=40,432
Minor Misdemeanor
Class 1 - 3, 26,213
Serious Felony Class F - I, Misd.
A1, 8,581
Violent Felony Class A - E, 766
Status, 4,631
Infraction, 241
Top Ten Juvenile OffensesTop Ten Juvenile OffensesCY 2009CY 2009
Charged Offense # Offenses
Simple assault 4,135
Larceny - misdemeanor 3,126
Simple affray 1,805
Breaking and or entering - felony 1,601
Disorderly conduct at school 1,525
Injury to real property 1,440
Ungovernable <16 1,236
Communicating threats 1,219
Truant < 16 1,140
Larceny after breaking or entering 1,041
TOTAL 18,286
The top 10 juvenile offenses account for 45% of complaints received in 2009.
DJJDP’s Current Budget DJJDP’s Current Budget
Certified Budgets:Certified Budgets: 09-10 = $148,752,858 (8% reduction 09-10 = $148,752,858 (8% reduction
from 08-09)from 08-09) An Additional 4% was held back by An Additional 4% was held back by
The Office of Budget and Management The Office of Budget and Management or an additional $5.92 Million. or an additional $5.92 Million. Remaining allocation Remaining allocation $142,672,000$142,672,000
10-11 = $147,183,945 (9% reduction 10-11 = $147,183,945 (9% reduction from 08-09)from 08-09)
DJJDP’s Budget HistoryDJJDP’s Budget History
$147,206,016 $147,183,945
$100,000,000
$110,000,000
$120,000,000
$130,000,000
$140,000,000
$150,000,000
$160,000,000
$170,000,000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Current budget proposals would cut the Department
another $5 -$6 Million
NC Youth Population and DJJDP Allocation Trends: NC Youth Population and DJJDP Allocation Trends: 2000-20102000-2010
750,000
800,000
850,000
900,000
950,000
1,000,000
1,050,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Po
pu
lati
on
$0
$40,000,000
$80,000,000
$120,000,000
$160,000,000
$200,000,000
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10-17 Pop DJJDP Allocation
Community Community Programs Programs
Community Programs
Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils Multipurpose Juvenile Homes Eckerd Wilderness Education
Program Project Challenge Juvenile Assessment Center Alternatives to Commitment
Juvenile Crime Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils Prevention Councils
JCPC Program CostsJCPC Program CostsFY 08-09FY 08-09
Total JCPC Budget = $41,500,417Total JCPC Budget = $41,500,417
(Includes local match & in-kind contributions)(Includes local match & in-kind contributions) DJJDP expenditure (true cost) = DJJDP expenditure (true cost) =
$21,318,047$21,318,047 Number of participants = 28,786Number of participants = 28,786 Average cost per youth = $1,441.69Average cost per youth = $1,441.69 Average DJJDP cost per youth = $740.57Average DJJDP cost per youth = $740.57
JCPC Demonstration Projects = $748,570JCPC Demonstration Projects = $748,570
JCPC Program Costs JCPC Program Costs
Residential ProgramsResidential Programs Average cost per youth $7,134.78Average cost per youth $7,134.78 Average DJJDP cost per youth $2,689Average DJJDP cost per youth $2,689
Assessment Programs Assessment Programs Average cost per youth $1,258.87Average cost per youth $1,258.87 Average DJJDP cost per youth $884Average DJJDP cost per youth $884
Restorative ProgramsRestorative Programs Average cost per youth $808.62Average cost per youth $808.62 Average DJJDP cost per youth $557Average DJJDP cost per youth $557
JCPC Program Costs JCPC Program Costs
Clinical Treatment ProgramsClinical Treatment Programs Average cost per youth $3,641.11Average cost per youth $3,641.11 Average DJJDP cost per youth $1,343Average DJJDP cost per youth $1,343
Structured ActivitiesStructured Activities Average cost per youth $1,230.93Average cost per youth $1,230.93 Average DJJDP cost per youth $707Average DJJDP cost per youth $707
JCPC Demonstration ProjectsJCPC Demonstration Projects Average cost per youth $6,566Average cost per youth $6,566 Average DJJDP cost per youth $6,411Average DJJDP cost per youth $6,411
Multipurpose Juvenile Multipurpose Juvenile HomesHomes
Multipurpose Juvenile Homes Multipurpose Juvenile Homes
The program has been contracted to Methodist Home for Children since 1993
All youth received in the Multipurpose Homes are referred by their local juvenile court and range in age from 11 to 17
Two-thirds of youth admitted are still enrolled in school but are performing poorly in all academic pursuits
Alamance
Alexander
Alleghany
Anson
Ashe
Avery Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Buncombe
Burke
Cabarrus
Caldwell
CamdenCaswell
CatawbaChatham
Cherokee
Chowan
Clay
Cleveland
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Dare
Davidson
Davie
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Forsyth Franklin
Gaston
Gates
Graham
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Haywood
Henderson
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Iredell
Jackson
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Lincoln
Mcdowell
Macon
MadisonMartin
Mecklenburg
Mitchell
MontgomeryMoore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Polk
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Rowan
Rutherford
Sampson
Scotland
Stanly
StokesSurry
Swain
Transylvania
Tyrrell
Union
Vance
Wake
Warren
Washington
Watauga
Wayne
Wilkes
Wilson
Yadkin
Yancey
1
1
Multipurpose Juvenile Home ProgramDepartment of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Beaufort
4Carteret
Franklin Home Judicial District 30
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*
*
*
*
Lumberton Home Judicial Dist. 16A&16B Goldsboro Home
Judicial Dist. 8
Winton Home Judicial Dist. 6A&6B
Edenton Home Judicial Dist. 1 & 2
Multipurpose Juvenile Homes Multipurpose Juvenile Homes
Homes daily cost for 08-09 was $190.07
Eckerd Wilderness Education Eckerd Wilderness Education ProgramProgram
Eckerd Wilderness Education Eckerd Wilderness Education ProgramProgram
Since 1978, EYA has contracted with NC to Since 1978, EYA has contracted with NC to provide Foster Care Camp services to youth provide Foster Care Camp services to youth with behavioral, emotional, and delinquency with behavioral, emotional, and delinquency problemsproblems
For the current fiscal year, EYA is operating For the current fiscal year, EYA is operating 5 Wilderness Camps providing 275 beds for 5 Wilderness Camps providing 275 beds for males and females. Youth must be at least males and females. Youth must be at least 10 and no older than 16.5 at time of 10 and no older than 16.5 at time of screeningscreening
The camps provide staff secure, residential The camps provide staff secure, residential therapeutic programs as an alternative to therapeutic programs as an alternative to more restrictive settingsmore restrictive settings
Alamance
Alexander
Anson
Ashe
AveryBertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Buncombe
Burke
Cabarrus
Caldwell
Caswell
Catawba Chatham
Cherokee
Chowan
Cleveland
Columbus
CravenCumberland
Currituck
DareDavidson
Duplin
Edgecombe
Forsyth Franklin
Gates
Granville
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Haywood
Henderson
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Iredell
Jackson
Johnston
Jones
Lenoir
Lincoln
McDowell
Macon
MadisonMartin
Mecklenburg
Mitchell
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
Perquimans
Pitt
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Rowan
Rutherford
Sampson
Scotland
Stanly
StokesSurry
Transylvania
Tyrrell
Union
Vance
Wake
WarrenWatauga
Wayne
Wilkes
Wilson
Yadkin
Yancey
Eckerd Wilderness Education ProgramCamps and Regions in North Carolina
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
Alleghany
1
1
Greene
Beaufort
Carteret
Polk
Graham
Swain
South Central Co-Ed
North Central Boys
SoutheastBoys
North Central Camp BoysKathi Grenough, DirectorCamp E-MUN-TALEE235 Ramey Orchard RoadLowgap, NC 27024336-352-3111
South Central Camp Co-EdErica Cook, DirectorCamp E-KU-SUMEE500 E-KU-SUMEE DriveCandor, NC 27229910-974-4183
Southeast Camp BoysTed Wisniewski, DirectorCamp E-TIK-ETU1086 Susie Sand Hill RoadElizabethtown, NC 28337910-588-4407
Northeast Camp BoysKarla Kiburz, DirectorCamp E-TEN-ETU633 Shepard’s Way LaneManson, NC 27553252-456-2900
Northeast Boys
Revised 9-02-09
CamdenNorthwest Co-Ed
Northwest Camp Co-EdDaniel Wanta, DirectorCamp E-MA-ETU4654 High Rock RoadBoomer, NC 28606 336-921-3300
Clay
Davie
Orange
Person
Gaston
Durham
Washington
Lee
Alamance
Alexander
Anson
Ashe
AveryBertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Buncombe
Burke
Cabarrus
Caldwell
Caswell
Catawba Chatham
Cherokee
Chowan
Cleveland
Columbus
CravenCumberland
Currituck
DareDavidson
Duplin
Edgecombe
Forsyth Franklin
Granville
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Haywood
Henderson
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Iredell
Jackson
Johnston
Jones
Lenoir
Lincoln
McDowell
Macon
MadisonMartin
Mecklenburg
Mitchell
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
Perquimans
Pitt
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Rowan
Rutherford
Sampson
Scotland
Stanly
StokesSurry
Transylvania
Tyrrell
Union
Vance
Wake
WarrenWatauga
Wayne
Wilkes
Wilson
Yadkin
Yancey
Eckerd Wilderness Education ProgramCamps Serving Females in North Carolina
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
1
1
Durham
Beaufort
Carteret
Polk
Graham
Swain
South Central Co-Ed
South Central Camp Co-EdErica Cook, DirectorCamp E-KU-SUMEE500 E-KU-SUMEE DriveCandor, NC 27229910-974-4183
Revised 9/3/09
CamdenNorthwest Co-Ed
Northwest Camp Co-EdDaniel Wanta, DirectorCamp E-MA-ETU4654 High Rock RoadBoomer, NC 28606 336-921-3300
Clay
Orange
Person
Gaston
Washington
Lee
Davie
Alleghany
Greene
Gates
Eckerd Wilderness Education Eckerd Wilderness Education Program Costs Program Costs
Eckerd daily rate for 08-09 was Eckerd daily rate for 08-09 was $134.94 $134.94
JCPC Demonstration JCPC Demonstration ProjectsProjects
JCPC Demonstration ProjectsJCPC Demonstration Projects
The purpose is to provide alternatives to The purpose is to provide alternatives to commitment services locally through commitment services locally through JCPCs for youth who have been JCPCs for youth who have been committed to, or who potentially may be committed to, or who potentially may be committed to, youth development committed to, youth development centers centers
Prescriptive service planningPrescriptive service planning Community-based servicesCommunity-based services Wrap-around servicesWrap-around services Strong collaboration with court personnelStrong collaboration with court personnel
Alamance
Alexander
Alleghany
Anson
Ashe
Avery
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Buncombe
Burke
Cabarrus
Caldwell
Camden
Carteret
Caswell
CatawbaChatham
Cherokee
Chowan
Clay
Cleveland
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
DareDavidson
Davie
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Forsyth Franklin
Gaston
Gates
Graham
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Haywood
Henderson
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Iredell
Jackson
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Lincoln
McDowell
Macon
MadisonMartin
Mecklenburg
Mitchell
MontgomeryMoore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Polk
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Rowan
Rutherford
Sampson
Scotland
Stanly
StokesSurry
Swain
Transylvania
Tyrrell
Union
Vance
Wake
Warren
Washington
Watauga
Wayne
Wilkes
Wilson
Yadkin
Yancey
NC Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency PreventionJCPC Demonstration Projects
FY 2009-2010
Dare County Schools (Safe Systems)
Methodist Home for Children (Family Preservation Services)
Onslow County Youth Services (Day Services)
LEGEND
JCPC Demonstration Project Sponsoring Agency
Alamance County Dispute Settlement and Youth Services
Cumberland County CommuniCare, Inc.
Dare County Schools
Family Services of Davidson County
Appalachian Family Innovations
Methodist Home for Children
Onslow County Youth Services
Rockingham County Youth Services
JCPC Demonstration ProjectsJCPC Demonstration Projects
Seventy percent (70%) of the youth Seventy percent (70%) of the youth exiting the projects completed their exiting the projects completed their programming at a high or acceptable level programming at a high or acceptable level of participation and achievement of of participation and achievement of behavior improvement goalsbehavior improvement goals
The average annual cost per youth in the The average annual cost per youth in the Demonstration Projects in FY 2008-2009 Demonstration Projects in FY 2008-2009 was $6,566 while the average annual cost was $6,566 while the average annual cost per youth during the same fiscal year in a per youth during the same fiscal year in a youth development center was $102,854youth development center was $102,854
Court ServicesCourt Services
Role of the Court Counselor Role of the Court Counselor
IntakeIntake Information gathering/assessmentInformation gathering/assessment Determination of legal sufficiencyDetermination of legal sufficiency Diversion plans and contractsDiversion plans and contracts Detention Detention
Recommendations to courtRecommendations to court Service planningService planning Supervision and case management Supervision and case management
General Info About SupervisionFY 08-09
DJJDP Court Services consists of: 427 Juvenile Court Counselors (JCCs) 38 Supervising Counselors (who
manage and review cases for JCC’s) 38 Chief Court Counselors in 39 court
districts 74 support staff to assist Court
Services daily operations
General Info About Supervision
The average caseload in FY 08-09 was 27 juveniles per JCC
The average statewide caseload in FY 08-09 was 9,497.5 juveniles
The average length of stay of court-ordered supervision for juveniles whose supervision ended in FY 08-09 was 365 days
DJJDP Court Services
Juveniles with complaints approved for court who are adjudicated delinquent and/or undisciplined are judicially ordered to supervision by DJJDP.
There are 6 types and 4 levels of supervision
Types of Supervision
Supervision Types: Diversion (not court-ordered) Protective Supervision Probation Commitment Post-Release Supervision (PRS) Other Supervision
Levels of Supervision
Supervision Levels: Modified Standard Intensive Interstate
What proportion of youth are served in
each type of Supervision?
In FY 08-09:
63%
20%
6%5%
2% 4%Probation
Diversion
ProtectiveSupervision
Commitment
PRS
OtherSupervision
What proportion of youth are served in
each level of Supervision?
In FY 08-09:
91%
8%
1% 1%
Standard
Modified
Intensive
Outgoing ICJ
Court Services’ Costs
Average cost for an intake is $175.09
Average daily cost for supervision is $8.06
Transportation Services Transportation Services
Transportation Services
With mandated hearings, transportation to and from court
Medical appointments Mental Health Appointments Transfer youth between centers for
population management Transfer committed youth to Youth
Development Centers
Transportation CostsFY 08-09
Department expenditure for Department expenditure for transportation services $1,426,387 transportation services $1,426,387 (this cost includes reimbursement to (this cost includes reimbursement to law enforcement agencies)law enforcement agencies)
Detention OverviewDetention Overview
Detention Services Detention Services
Provide secure custody for juveniles Provide secure custody for juveniles who are ordered by the court to be who are ordered by the court to be detained:detained: Pending an adjudication hearingPending an adjudication hearing
Felony offense is allegedFelony offense is alleged Offense that includes assault is allegedOffense that includes assault is alleged Runaway from home (up to 24 hours to Runaway from home (up to 24 hours to
facilitate return to the parent)facilitate return to the parent) Failure to appear Failure to appear Protective Custody Protective Custody
Detention Services
After adjudicationAfter adjudication Pending dispositionPending disposition Pending placement as part of a Pending placement as part of a
dispositiondisposition As a dispositional option (confinement As a dispositional option (confinement
as a sanction)as a sanction) After transfer to superior court, awaiting After transfer to superior court, awaiting
trialtrial Absconders from other states through Absconders from other states through
Interstate CompactInterstate Compact
Detention Services
Young people in secure custody must have hearings to determine the need for continued custody. Five days after the initial admission Intervals of 10 days during on-going
detention
Detention History Detention History Established statewide in response to Established statewide in response to
federal legislation mandating that juvenile federal legislation mandating that juvenile and adult offenders be separated.and adult offenders be separated.
By 1980 there were 7 county juvenile By 1980 there were 7 county juvenile detention centers in NC, and 1 state-run detention centers in NC, and 1 state-run regional detention center. Juveniles in regional detention center. Juveniles in other counties were detained in local jails.other counties were detained in local jails.
As of July 1 1983, all juveniles had to be As of July 1 1983, all juveniles had to be housed in juvenile detention centers. housed in juvenile detention centers.
Detention Services Detention Services
EducationEducation Mental health screeningsMental health screenings Physical health screeningsPhysical health screenings Recreation Recreation Clinical Chaplain services Clinical Chaplain services Psycho-educational groups Psycho-educational groups Substance abuse servicesSubstance abuse services
Detention Admission Process Detention Admission Process
Juvenile admission can occur 24-Juvenile admission can occur 24-hours a day any day of the year. hours a day any day of the year. Inventory of personal itemsInventory of personal items Strip search for contraband Strip search for contraband ShowerShower Mental health/suicide screening Mental health/suicide screening Physical health screening Physical health screening Orientation Orientation
Schedule Breakfast Cleaning of rooms 4 hours of instructional services Lunch 4 hours of instructional services Recreation Quiet time Supper Showers Groups, counseling, activities with volunteers Approved Visitation/phone calls Free time with books, games, activities Bedtime starting at 8:00 PM by Levels
Detention Admissions: Detention Admissions: CY 2005 – CY 2009CY 2005 – CY 2009
Approximately 5,000 distinct juveniles per year are admitted to detention. Approximately 5,000 distinct juveniles per year are admitted to detention. These numbers reflect admissions to State and County facilities.These numbers reflect admissions to State and County facilities.
7,394
7,839
7,2347,105
6,604
5,8006,000
6,2006,4006,600
6,8007,000
7,2007,4007,600
7,8008,000
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Detention Admissions
Detention Costs Detention Costs FY 08-09FY 08-09
Average Annual Cost (based on Average Annual Cost (based on Average Daily Population) Average Daily Population) $71,466$71,466
Average Daily Cost (based on Average Average Daily Cost (based on Average Daily Population) Daily Population) $196$196
There are currently 194 beds in state-There are currently 194 beds in state-run detention centers (78 county beds)run detention centers (78 county beds)
Youth Development Youth Development CentersCenters
Commitment Status
Level III Disposition-Most restrictive option
Serious, Violent or Chronic offenders Committed to the Department for 24-
hour supervision, control and treatment
Minimum of 6 months in Commitment status
Commitment Status
Maximum commitment until 90 days prior to 18th, 19th or 21st birthday
Followed by Post-Release Supervision
Commitment period based on treatment needs of the juvenile and public safety
Youth Development CenterYouth Development CenterService Domains Service Domains
Medical servicesMedical services Education services Education services Nutrition services Nutrition services Mental health services Mental health services Clinical Chaplain services Clinical Chaplain services Social work services Social work services Recreation services Recreation services Habilitation servicesHabilitation services Family servicesFamily services
Youth Development Centers Youth Development Centers Process Process
Evidence-based assessment Evidence-based assessment Individualized service planning Individualized service planning
Community reintegration Community reintegration MH/SA treatmentMH/SA treatment Medical treatmentMedical treatment Education - PEP/IEPEducation - PEP/IEP Interpersonal skill buildingInterpersonal skill building Pro-social value development Pro-social value development Vocational skill development Vocational skill development
Youth Development CentersYouth Development Centers
Service planning TeamService planning Team Membership Membership
JuvenileJuvenile Parent/guardian Parent/guardian Court counselor Court counselor YDC staffYDC staff Community stakeholdersCommunity stakeholders
Meeting Schedule Meeting Schedule At least once every 30 days At least once every 30 days Coordinated by the juvenile’s assigned Coordinated by the juvenile’s assigned
social workersocial worker
Youth Development CenterYouth Development CenterService Delivery Service Delivery
Evidence-based interventions (eg. Evidence-based interventions (eg. CBT, MET, ART)CBT, MET, ART)
Community placements as Community placements as appropriateappropriate
Development of specialized Development of specialized programmingprogramming Complex trauma treatmentComplex trauma treatment Vocational trainingVocational training Aggressive/violent youth Aggressive/violent youth
New Youth Development New Youth Development Centers opened in 2008Centers opened in 2008
•Edgecombe, Lenoir, Chatham, and Cabarrus Edgecombe, Lenoir, Chatham, and Cabarrus
• Self Contained 8 Bed UnitsSelf Contained 8 Bed Units
• Design requires a low staff to student ratio for Design requires a low staff to student ratio for securitysecurity
-Small Living/Learning Groups-Small Living/Learning Groups
• Security FeaturesSecurity Features
• Staff ratio lends itself toStaff ratio lends itself to intensive programmingintensive programming
Youth Development Center Youth Development Center TrendsTrends
The average length of stay in Youth The average length of stay in Youth Development Centers 11 years ago (1998) Development Centers 11 years ago (1998) was 248 days. By 2009, the average had was 248 days. By 2009, the average had increased to 377 days.increased to 377 days.
The average daily population in 1998 was The average daily population in 1998 was 925 juveniles. YDC commitments have 925 juveniles. YDC commitments have drastically decreased, as the 2009 average drastically decreased, as the 2009 average daily population was 429.daily population was 429.
The average rate of commitment in 2009 The average rate of commitment in 2009 was 0.37 per 1,000 juveniles age 10-17.was 0.37 per 1,000 juveniles age 10-17.
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# Commitments
Youth Development Center Commitment Youth Development Center Commitment Trends: FY 1998-2009Trends: FY 1998-2009
Current Youth Development Center Population
On 3/15/2010
10%
2%3%
21%
45%
19%13 years old
14 years old
15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
Youth Development Center Youth Development Center Costs FY 08-09 Costs FY 08-09
Average Annual Cost (based on Average Average Annual Cost (based on Average Daily Population) Daily Population) $102,854$102,854
Average Daily Cost (based on Average Average Daily Cost (based on Average Daily Population) Daily Population) $282$282
Current funded capacity is 402 YDCs bedsCurrent funded capacity is 402 YDCs beds
Questions Questions
Additional Information Additional Information
Levels of SupervisionStandard Supervision—Most common
Face-to-Face contacts as follows: Juvenile’s parent/guardian shall be
contacted within the first 15 calendar days
Juvenile shall be visited in the home/residence within the first 15 calendar days
Standard Supervision (cont)
Contact with the juvenile in any location, at least once every 30 calendar days.
Contact with the parent/guardian at least once every 60 calendar days.
Modified Supervision
Modified supervision is often used for juveniles who are placed outside of the resident county (i.e. group home placement, commitment, etc.)
Juvenile’s parent/guardian shall be contacted face-to-face within the first 15 calendar days, thereafter at least every 60 calendar days.
Modified Supervision (cont.)
Face-to-face contact with the juvenile in the home/residence within 15 calendar days, thereafter within at least every 90 calendar days.
Face-to-face contact with the juvenile in any location at least every 60 days.
Intensive Supervision
The Court Counselor consults with the Chief Court Counselor at least once than every 15 days regarding service delivery and supervision level assignment.
The parent/guardian is contacted immediately after the juvenile is assigned to intensive supervision.
The maximum caseload of intensive supervision cases is 12 per court counselor.
Intensive Supervision (cont.)
A Child and Family Team consultation occurs within the first 30 calendar days while under this supervision level.
The juvenile receives 3 face-to-face contacts per 7 calendar days, at least 1 of the contacts occurs outside of school hours and/or on the weekend.
The parent/guardian receives 1 face-to-face contact per 7 calendar days.
Outgoing Interstate
The court counselor is responsible for collecting a wealth of court and personal information on the currently supervised juvenile AND coordinating with the receiving state for Cooperative Supervision.