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Creating the Foundation: Elements and Principles of an Effective Continuum of Services

Creating the Foundation: Elements and Principles of an Effective Continuum of Services. Alternatives to Detention Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2013. We have them but for a season . . . . Why a Continuum of Care?. Juvenile Justice Systems Finding an Appropriate Balance

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Creating the Foundation: Elements and Principles of an Effective Continuum of Services

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  1. Creating the Foundation: Elements and Principles of an Effective Continuum of Services Alternatives to Detention Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2013

  2. We have them but for a season . . .

  3. Why a Continuum of Care? Juvenile Justice Systems Finding an Appropriate Balance Prevention Public Safety Intervention Least Restrictive Continuum of Care

  4. Changing Systems for Youth and Families Changing systems often involves starting from a fundamentally different place … Philosophy/Culture xFocus+Proven Practices =Quality and Results

  5. “Key Findings “Improving Effectiveness of Juvenile Justice Programs: A New Perspective on Evidenced Based Practice”, Lipsey, Howell, Kelly, Chapman, & Carver, 2010 • Focus most effective and costly interventions on higher risk youth. Less intensive and less costly interventions on low risk youth. • Programs with a therapeutic philosophy were notably more effective than those with a control philosophy. • A sufficient amount of program service is important. • Quality implementation magnifies the impact.

  6. Contrasting Approaches

  7. Contrasting Approaches

  8. Contrasting Approaches

  9. Contrasting Approaches

  10. A Broader Vision Moving from Programs to Systems • Least restrictive continuum of residential and non-residential interventions that are humane, therapeutic, and developmental. • Fully Integrated Treatment Approach and Comprehensive Wraparound services across agencies and systems • Youth and family-driven services (e.g. group approach, youth centered transition planning)

  11. A Broader Vision Moving from Programs to Systems • Mobilization of natural helping networks and social capital (e.g. agency services comprise no more than 50% of plan) • Comprehensive engagement and layers of support for youth and families (e.g. resource centers, multi-family groups, opportunities to volunteer and reciprocate, health/wellness, emergency assistance)

  12. A Broader Vision Moving from Programs to Systems • Integration with Family Courts and Juvenile Court Diversion Programs • Youth development opportunities (e.g. youth boards/leadership, afterschool activities, productive involvement) • Post-secondary, vocational, and career services for youth and families

  13. Integrated Youth and Family Resource System - Example

  14. What we do can make the difference for a lifetime . . .

  15. You can contact me at . . . Carol Cramer Brooks, Co-Coordinator National Center for Youth in Custody National Partnership for Juvenile Services At the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home 1424 Gull Road Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269.383.8644 (0ffice) 269.377.1605 (cell) carol.brooks1959@att.net

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