Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium

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

2. Cathy Burgos, LCSW Juvenile Services Department, Division Director • Tahra Sealy, MSW Juvenile Services Department, Prevention Supervisor • Jeannette Garcia, Juvenile Services Department, Special Projects Coordinator • Dr. Tangier Scott, Community Action and Human Services Department, Team Manager, Project Director • Sgt. Joseph Bermudez, FCPP Miami-Dade Police Department, Community Outreach Youth Prevention 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. Miami-Dade County Civil Citation Program Cathy Burgos, LCSW, Division Director

5. Represents true systemic change • No arrest record • Addresses Issues • Assessment, service referrals, case management • Participation from all 37 arresting agencies • RESULTS • Over 13,000 participants since April 2007 • Reduced Arrests 23% • 95% of participants are minorities • 83% Successful Completion Rate • 9% Recidivism (FY08-09) • 49% Offsite Referrals (increase of nearly 3 times since inception) Civil Citation Initiative

6. Represents Systemic change-Reforms the protocol on how police and the community address juvenile first-time misdemeanor offenders. • How it works-All children who have committed a minor first time misdemeanor offense will have the opportunity to participate without being arrested. Rather than issuing an arrest, police officers refer eligible children to JSD where they will receive an assessment and application of appropriate, targeted interventions without the baggage of an arrest. • If not offered by the officer, JSD will provide the eligible child the opportunity to participate in Civil Citation when they arrive at the JAC. • Law Enforcement Participation- First utilized in April 2007 with the Miami-Dade Public Schools Police and the Miami-Dade County Police Department. All 37 local arresting agencies have signed on to participate. Civil Citation Program

7. 95% of Civil Citation participants are minorities

8. Civil Citation Referrals

9. Civil Citation Statewide • The Miami-Dade County Model of Civil Citation has been mandated across the State of Florida (Statute 985.12) Benefits: • Uniformity in the process • DJJ JPOs allowed to implement Civil Citation in communities currently unavailable • Decrease court populations • Cost savings to police departments and juvenile justice agencies

10. Miami-Dade County Prevention Initiative Tahra Sealy, MSW, Prevention Supervisor

11. Introduction • The Miami Dade County Prevention Initiative (MDCPI) is designed for any youth 17 years of age and under ,who may be experiencing behavioral and familial difficulties and those at risk of being arrested. • MDCPI receives referrals through community outreach, schools, other JSD diversion programs, parents, and other concerned adults. • Upon completion of the 90 day (average stay) program, each participant will write a brief essay about their experience and may be recruited to serve as program speakers, mentors, and or role models for future programs, such as: the Violence Intervention Project.

12. Goal of MDCPI • Intervene early in the lives of at-risk youth. • Creation of suitable treatment plans and referrals to appropriate services, with the goal of preventing juvenile arrests. • Utilize interventions to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system through an efficient and systemic approach.

13. Referrals are made to Faith based Organizations to address: • Anger Management • Disruptive Behavior • Family Issues • Drug Experimentation • Negative Peer Association Prevention Services

14. Outcome of Prevention Cases

16. Cost Savings Source: JSD Civil Citation Cost Analysis 2008

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

18. Faith-Based Organizations serving JSD Prevention Programs: • Nehemiah Project- services include group skills training, tutoring, and supervision of community service hours • Trinity Church- services include ,but not limited to, teen pregnancy prevention, HIV/Aids awareness, healthy relationships, life skills, and financial literacy • Hosanna Community Foundation- services include preventive project designed to reduce or eliminate risk factors

19. Miami-Dade County Prevention Initiative Violence Intervention Project (VIP) Jeannette Garcia, JSD Special Projects Coordinator

20. VIP is a public outreach campaign that addresses the devastating violence plaguing our communities. • Through innovative strategies of the VIP campaign, youth from Miami-Dade County become leaders and spread the word about alternatives to violence. These young leaders will take their message to the streets, the classrooms, the halls of government, and the media. • The VIP coordinates a JSD Speaker’s Bureau that facilitates community and school presentations on the Department’s services and the Juvenile Justice System. Program Description

21. To help youth embrace anti-violence as the acceptable means of conflict resolution. • To empower youth to become leaders who educate adults and peers on anti violence issues. • To encourage youth to develop viable strategies that address youth violence. Goals of VIP

22. Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

23. 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

24. JSD Prevention Programs partner with other county departments to address the service needs of children, such as: • Community Action and Human Services • Miami Dade Police Department

25. Community Action and Human Services Dr. Tangier Scott, CAHSD, Team Manager, Project Director

26. An afterschool program serving children from ages 5-16, residing in targeted communities in the South Dade area. • Enriching activities are centered around 5 core components: literacy/academic support, physical activity/fitness, social skills development, nutrition, and family involvement. Perrine Afterschool Program

27. Face is an intensive community and home based family oriented intervention, training and advocacy program for the children diverted from the juvenile justice system. • The program provides sixteen (16) weeks of program activities that include, but are not limited to individual counseling, group counseling, discussion groups, homework assistance, workshops/seminars, video presentations, teen summits, and consultant guest speakers. Family and Child Empowerment Program (FACE)

28. Miami Dade Police DepartmentPolice Athletic LeagueSgt. Joseph Bermudez, FCPP, MDPD Community Outreach

29. Police Athletic League (PAL) • PAL is committed to reducing juvenile delinquency by promoting a comprehensive program of prevention, early identification, and intervention. • PAL programs provide a wholesome environment with structured recreational and educational activities, positive peer influence, and constructive interaction with police officers. • PAL’s objective is to provide an environment that fosters and develops a positive attitude in its participants, ultimately making them productive and successful members of the community.

30. Current Facts • PAL provides afterschool program in a North and a South location. • PAL Officers teach a curriculum, “Join A Team, Not A Gang” to promote positive alternatives to gang affiliation. • In 2010, the afterschool program instituted FCAT tutoring to help students improve their scores. • PAL runs a basketball league in partnership with Miami-Dade County Parks.

31. Contact information:Cathy Burgos: cburgos@miamidade.govTahra Sealy: jac0137@miamidade.govJeanette Garcia: jac0076@miamidade.govJSD: 305-755-6202Dr. Tangier Scott: CA9@miamidade.govCAHS: 305-756-2830Sgt. Joseph Bermudez: JBermudez@mdpd.comMDPD:305-471-1745

32. Questions