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DJJ YOUTH TRANSITION BOARD

DJJ School Board Training Foundry Park Inn and Spa, Athens, GA July 14, 2011. DJJ YOUTH TRANSITION BOARD. DJJ Transition Board Presenters. Coy E. Satterfield, Director of Student Support Services - DJJ Anthony Acosta, CEO-Acosta Technologies

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DJJ YOUTH TRANSITION BOARD

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  1. DJJ School Board Training Foundry Park Inn and Spa, Athens, GA July 14, 2011 DJJ YOUTH TRANSITION BOARD

  2. DJJ Transition Board Presenters • Coy E. Satterfield, Director of Student Support Services - DJJ • Anthony Acosta, CEO-Acosta Technologies • Schnavia Bronson, President- Total Youth Outreach • Keith Sagers, Dean of Students-DeKalb Technical College

  3. DJJ Transition Transition Definition • A set of coordinated events designed to guide youth towards a successful reintegration into society upon release from youth detention facilities.

  4. DJJ Transition A Historical Perspective • U.S. Department of Labor Grant • Think Exit at Entry • Dr. O’Rourke – Satterfield Model/Article (The Journal of Correctional Education) • Dr. Risler – Dr. O’Rourke Findings • Georgia DJJ Transition Budget • Development of Transition Boards

  5. ‘Think Exit at Entry’Education “Key to Rehabilitation and Reform” • Do something with them while they are with us • Put something in their hands to help them to successfully return to the community • Provide a support system upon reentry to the community

  6. DJJ Transition Board “VISION” • To empower and equip youth of the Department of Juvenile Justice to successfully reintegrate and become life-long productive and law abiding citizens.

  7. DJJ Transition Board “MISSION” • The Department of Juvenile Justice Transition Board will dedicate its resources and energies to work in collaboration with stakeholders to create relevant, responsive, student-centered, and culturally competent programs and services that aid transition and promote successful reintegration into society for youth and young adults who have been committed to the State of Georgia’s detention system.

  8. DJJ Transition Board Members • Coy E. Satterfield- Founder • Tracey Knight, Dir. Strategic Partnerships - Georgia Perimeter College • Adolphus Graves, Court Services Worker – Fulton County Courts • Angela Dortch, Regional Sales Manager - Johnson Controls • Keith Sagers, Dean of Students - DeKalb Technical College

  9. DJJ Transition Board Members • Nick Goebler, Owner/Operator Chick-fil-A • Schnavia Bronson, President - Total Youth Outreach • Giovan Bizan, Former DJJ Student • Lee May, Commissioner - DeKalb County • Robert James, District Attorney - DeKalb County • Anthony Acosta, CEO - Acosta Technologies • Priscilla Kitt-Robinson, Director of Development - Atlanta Urban League

  10. DJJ Transition Board Goals • The DJJ Youth Transition Board will work with the Department of Juvenile Justice to connect students from Macon and Eastman YDCs with transitional supports and services • Provide opportunities to increase life skills, career development, post secondary education, obtain employment. • Provide career internships and co-op opportunities. • Engage youth in mentoring experiences.

  11. DJJ Transition Board Accomplishments • Developed Memorandums of Understanding with: • Atlanta Urban League • Memorial Business Alliance • UGA • DeKalb Technical College • Georgia Perimeter College

  12. DJJ Transition Board Strategies • STRATEGY: Make available continuing education opportunities including high school diplomas, GED’s, professional training and certifications, and two and four year degrees. • Gateway to College Academy – Early College Charter School – DeKalb Perimeter College • Nsoro Foundation for Education – provides Gap scholarships for current or former foster care students.

  13. DJJ Transition Board Strategies • STRATEGY: Make available employment and career internships and co-op placements: • McDonald’s restaurant franchise owners • Chick-fil-A • Home Depot • Publix • Memorial Drive Business Alliance • Delta and Kappa Community Center

  14. DJJ Transition Board Strategies • STRATEGY: Make available a mentoring experience: • Pen Pal Mentors for Incarcerated Youth Partnership • Out Your Mind Partnership

  15. Transition Model

  16. DJJ Transition Board Challenges • Appropriate life skills • Necessary social skills • Character flaws • Transportation • Short attention span • Problems with authority • Housing • Clothing • Financial Resources

  17. DJJ Transition Board Requirementsfor Students • Willingness to cooperate • Responsibility • Accountability • Commitment • Dedication • Timeliness • Parental involvement

  18. Preparation in Secure Facilities for DJJ Youth in Transition • Academic and vocational program services • Special education programs • General and remedial curriculums • Expedited student records transfer • College course work • Career education • Coaching and mentoring • Life skills and social skills • Balanced and Restorative Justice

  19. DJJ Transition Student Portfolio • Transcripts • Withdrawal forms • Diplomas • GEDs • Technical College Certificates • Work Ready Certificates • Resume’ • Letters of Recommendation • Certificates of Achievement

  20. DJJ Transition Support Services • Juvenile Probation and Parole Specialists • Job Corps • Department of Technical and Adult Education • Department of Labor • Vocational Rehab Services • Workforce Investment Boards • Community Based Organizations • Social Service Agencies

  21. DJJ Transition Board -Number of 17 – 20 year old YDC youth in YDC’s as of 7/11/2011 • 17 – 20 year olds in YDC’s ------630 or 65% • Number of High School Diplomas (2010-11) -51 • Number of GED’s (2010-2011) -194 • Number of Students Earning Technical College Credits (2010-2011) -54

  22. DJJ Transition Board 2007-2011 Release Data • Number of Youth Released from Long Term YDC- FY 2007-2011 • 2007 ---------- 877 • 2008----------807 • 2009----------821 • 2010----------778 • 2011----------581 • TOTAL* 3864

  23. Employment • Committee Focus • Expand on employment opportunities • Educate business community on board mission • Develop collaborative partnerships with local Chambers of Commerce

  24. DJJ Transition Board-Anthony Acosta‘My Real Life Transition Experience’ • Profile • 19 years old • Spent 4 years in YDC • Earned a GED

  25. DJJ Transition Board‘The Initial Encounter’ • The Interview • First Impressions • Next Steps

  26. DJJ Transition BoardJames’ Initial Successes and Challenges • Atlanta Urban League Partnership • Work-force readiness, Job skills, Life skills Transportation Identifying Job Opportunities Job vs. School

  27. DJJ Transition BoardEducation- GA Perimeter College • Initially Denied Opportunity to Enroll • The Appeal Process • Connections- Tracey Knight • Required Academic Advisor / Mentor

  28. DJJ Transition BoardEmployment Opportunities • Access to Career Services at local schools • Access to motivated employers – MDBA • Chick- fil-A, McDonald’s, Sam’s Club, Comcast, Home Depot, etc • Employer Incentives • Celebrate Success & Generate Positive PR

  29. Education • Committee Focus • President’s Rountable • Increase Awareness in education community • Develop collaborative with school administrators

  30. DJJ Transition Board – Keith SagersEducational Partnerships • DeKalb Technical College • DeKalb Perimeter College • President’s Roundtable

  31. Mentorship • Committee Focus • Importance of mentoring • Increase pool of mentors • Develop comprehensive mentoring programs

  32. Presentation by: Schnavia Bronson

  33. DJJ Board Transition • 3-Phase Transition Plan • Mentorship • Skills Training • Advocacy • Brokering Sustainable Partnerships • Community Linkage • Aftercare Services • Transitioning Goal • 12 Youth • 17 Pipeline PPM MYDC Participants

  34. About the Founder • Macon YDC Volunteer • ROH • Worship Services • Student Planning Committees • Special Events • Abstinence Educator (WSCI) • Peer Educators • Graduation • DJJ Youth Transition Board Member Schnavia Bronson

  35. What is PPM? • PPM has two main components: • Mentoring • PPM is a structured pen pal relationship between incarcerated youth and caring adults • Transitioning • PPM is a 12-month re-entry program for youth preparing to transition back into society

  36. Vision • To encourage, inspire and empower the youth of the Department of Juvenile Justice to achieve their fullest potential; by providing them with caring adult mentors, tools and tangible resources that will help prepare them for a brighter and productive future.

  37. How Does PPM Work? • For mentors: • Identify potential mentors • Complete mentor application • Face-to-Face interview with PPM Staff • Complete background check/finger prints • Mentor/Mentee match • YDC Volunteer Training • Mentor/Mentee Orientation • Correspond and provide feedback to mentees regarding workshop materials, transition goals and reflections • Log mentor/mentee correspondence and progress • Ongoing training

  38. How Does PPM Work? • PPM Site Coordinator: • Coordinate and/or facilitate bi-monthly skills training workshops and events for mentors and mentees • Review all incoming/outgoing mail to maintain and ensure appropriateness of communication between mentors and mentees • Log all incoming/outgoing mail from program participants • Monitor attendance, participation, completion of assignments and correspondence between mentors/mentees, secure community linkage through DJJ Transition Board/local partners, etc. • Correspond with YDC staff regarding inappropriate behavior, lack of participation, emotional disturbance, etc. among mentors/mentees

  39. PPM Goals • Ongoing Mentor Recruitment • DJJ/PPM pre-screening assessment tools and interviews for potential mentors (background check process) • DJJ Volunteer Training • Maintain effective channels of communication • Online training/resources for mentors • Onsite transition workshops for mentees • Develop partnerships and community linkage opportunities for transitioning youth

  40. Benefits of Mentoring Program • For mentees: • One-on-one mentoring opportunity with caring adults mentors • Increased self-esteem, self-awareness and self-confidence • Increased written and verbal communication skills • Decreased or aversion to risky behaviors • Increased problem solving and coping skills • Improved academic performance • Higher graduation rate • Increased enrollment in higher institutions • Increased job readiness and employability skills • Identify, set and accomplish goals (transition plan) • Increased opportunity for community linkage

  41. Turning Point Video

  42. Looking to the Future • Where do we go from here • Growth expand to other areas of the state i.e. Savannah , Augusta, Columbus, and Albany • Additional boards • Waiting list • Additional resources • Clothing • Personal Items • Marta cards • Food vouchers

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