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Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium

Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium. Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus June 5, 2013. Morris Copeland Juvenile Services Department, Director Latawun Bess Juvenile Services Department, Manager Rev . George Ellis, Jr. Miami’s River of Life, Founder/President & CEO

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Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium

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  1. Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus June 5, 2013

  2. Morris Copeland Juvenile Services Department, Director • Latawun Bess Juvenile Services Department, Manager • Rev. George Ellis, Jr. Miami’s River of Life, Founder/President & CEO • TrenesePrater Miami Dade Fire Rescue Firesetter Prevention & Intervention Program, Public Education Coordinator Youth Intervention Services

  3. Overall Accomplishments Systematic Savings per Year $33 million dollar gross $20.2 million dollar net saving Reduced juvenile detention population From 300 to approx. 70 per day 67% 3.5% 1.8% 3.9% 11.2% 8.1% 2.9% 3.4% 5.5% 10.2% 8.2% 10.2% 13.3% 15%

  4. One point of accountability for all juvenile booking • Effective Positive Identification Process (PID) • Screening for Risk & Service Needs • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessment & Diversion referrals The JAC revolutionized the management of the juvenile justice population in Miami-Dade County Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) Centralized Intake Screening & Assessment

  5. Miami-Dade County Intervention Services Latawun Bess, Manager

  6. The JAC allows the officers to transfer custody immediately and return to patrolling the community quickly. • The Police Records Technician creates the court case immediately and within 24 hours the judiciary receives a complete detention packet. One point of accountability forall juvenile bookings

  7. Uniform manner to process arrested juveniles. • The JAC provides the environment to conduct the PID process on all arrested youth. • All of the juvenile justice agencies now have a complete picture of the youth’s identity. Positive Identification Process (PID)

  8. Accurately screen youth using the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI) and Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT). • Risk to the community can be determined at intake. • Courts now can make an informed decision to detain, release or respite. Screening for Risk & Service Needs

  9. The JAC allows the assessment process to take place immediately. • Age and gender specific assessments are utilized. • 24/7 clinical support and crisis intervention provided. • Appropriate recommendation to State Attorney’s Office (SAO) for diversion services. Assessment & Diversion Referrals

  10. Clinical expertise is provided throughout intake, assessment and case-management services by Licensed and Masters Level Mental Health Professionals. • Mental Health Professionals provide case-consultation, file reviews, and on-going training in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Case-management protocol. Clinical Oversight

  11. The GAIN-Q CORE instrument is organized into ten sections: However JSD only uses the following • Background • General Factors • Source of Stress • Physical Health • Emotional Health • Behavioral Health • Substance Related Issues • Services Utilized GAIN- QSections

  12. History of Conduct Disorder • School and Employment Problems • Criminal Friends • Alcohol/Drug Problems • Leisure/Recreation • Personality/Behavior • Family Circumstances/Parenting • Attitude/Orientation The short version of the checklist instrument is divided into eight sections: YLS/CMISections

  13. Diversion Services Serves youth who have committed a crime prior to their 18th birthday. Provides individualized treatment plans, case management services, community service work, coordination of restitution payments, social skills enhancement, and victim/offender mediation. Referrals to: family and individual counseling, therapeutic groups, substance abuse treatment.

  14. The Juvenile Services Department makes referrals to a network of referral agencies, including: • Faith-Based Organizations • Mental Health Agencies • Substance Abuse Agencies • Mentor Organizations • Community-Based Organizations

  15. JSD’s contribution • Provide substantial data to support the need for local resources • Facilitate Partnerships Resources • Mentoring • Anti-gang Strategies (Walking One-Stops, Early Reading Programs) • Anti-Violence Campaign • Educational Tutoring Services • After School Activities • Safe Havens • Community Service Sites Juvenile Arrests Top 10 Zip Codes* 33030 33056 33033 33157 33169 33150 33034 33032 33054 33055 *Most fall within Miami Gardens, Liberty City and Homestead/Florida City

  16. JSD’s contribution • Provide substantial data to support the need for local resources • Facilitate Partnerships Resources • Mentoring • Anti-gang Strategies (Walking One-Stops, Early Reading Programs) • Anti-Violence Campaign • Educational Tutoring Services • After School Activities • Safe Havens • Community Service Sites Juvenile Arrests Top 10 Zip Codes* 33030 33056 33033 33157 33169 33150 33034 33032 33054 33055 *Most fall within Miami Gardens, Liberty City and Homestead/Florida City

  17. Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

  18. The Miami-Dade Juvenile Services Department serves as a valuable training ground for Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Public policy, Statistics, interns from local and out of town colleges and universities. • The Department provides meaningful volunteering experiences for students, the elderly, and others interested in learning more about the juvenile justice system. • JSD experienced staff includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and persons with a Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, and Social Work. Program Description

  19. MIAMI’S RIVER OF LIFE Rev. George Ellis, Jr Founder/President & CEO

  20. Miami’s River of Life serves thousands of youth and families throughout South Florida between 12 to 18 years of age. • Provides 24/7 awake staff supervision • Referral Sources: • Department of Juvenile Justice • Department of Children and Families • Juvenile Courts Miami’s River of Life Program Description

  21. Respite Program • Department of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Courts referrals • Referred for placement due to crisis situation • Transitional Living Program/ “In the Flow” • Onsite Case Management Services • Cultural and Gender Specific Exposure • Behavioral Counseling • Mentoring Program • Life Skills • Spiritual Awareness • Family Reunification Miami’s River of Life

  22. Miami Dade Fire Rescue Firesetter Prevention & Intervention Program Trenese Prater, Public Education Coordinator

  23. The program’s goal is to identify and engage at-risk and youth offenders by providing fire safety prevention, education, and intervention services. • The program works in partnership with Community-based Agencies to ensure services to participants and their families. Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program

  24. Contact information:Morris Copeland: morrisc@miamidade.govLatawun Bess: latawun.bess@miamidade.govJSD: 305-755-6202Rev. George Ellis: Gellis3697@aol.comMROL: 305-756-6587Trenese Prater: turner@miamidade.govMDFR: 786-331-4933

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