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Public Meetings on the Proposed Female Detention Center

Public Meetings on the Proposed Female Detention Center. Sam Abed Secretary Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. September 19 & 20, 2013 Liberty High School 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Mission:

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Public Meetings on the Proposed Female Detention Center

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  1. Public Meetings on the ProposedFemale Detention Center Sam Abed SecretaryMaryland Departmentof Juvenile Services September 19 & 20, 2013 Liberty High School 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  2. Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Mission: • By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services. • DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

  3. Facility Characteristics: For Proposed Female Detention Center • One story, self-contained building. • Built to look like a school. • 48-bed facility. • Includes space for medical, educational, dietary and counseling services. • Indoor and outdoor recreational space. • Detention-grade construction.

  4. Proposed Female Detention Center Location

  5. New Cheltenham Youth Detention Center Rendering

  6. Economic Impact Source: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development • The proposed female detention center would create an estimated total of $83.7 million worth of construction impacts. • $66.2 million in economic impact per calendar year starting in 2017.

  7. Administrative Aide Food Service Worker Registered Charge Nurse Resident Advisor I Assistant Superintendent Group Life Manager I Resident Advisor Lead Case Management Specialist Management Associate Resident Advisor Supervisor Clinician Nurse Practitioner Staff Training Coordinator Cook Psychologist Supply Officer Food Service Manager Recreation Specialist Food Service Supervisor Staffing • 126 Department of Juvenile Services Employees Salary Range: $31,000 – $92,000 • 14 Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)Employees Teacher Guidance Counselor Teacher’s Aide Principal

  8. FY13 - Thomas A. Waxter Detention Facility Offenses at Admission (Felony vs. Misdemeanor) Note: 1. Status, Traffic and Ordinance Offenses are included under Misdemeanor. 2. Offenses shown represent alleged offenses for pre-disposition cases, and adjudicated offenses for pending placement cases. Also, note that the current offense is not necessarily the reason for detention admission. Source: DJS Research and Evaluation

  9. FY13 - Thomas A. Waxter Detention Facility Offenses at Admission Note: 1. Offenses shown represent alleged offenses for pre-disposition cases, and adjudicated offenses for pending placement cases. Also, note that the current offense is not necessarily the reason for detention admission. Source: DJS Research and Evaluation

  10. Questions/Comments Contact.DJS@maryland.gov www.djs.maryland.gov

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