Juvenile Justice Connection : juvenile justice

National Youth Gang Center To Merge With The National Gang Center

CC Pro — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:04:00 GMT

On October 1, 2009, the National Youth Gang Center will merge with the National Gang Center. This merger is a collaborative effort between the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The site will offer information on training, gang-related legislation, web resources, threat assessments, and surveys & analysis. The most recent National Youth Gang Survey Analysis is available here.

What Are the Latest Developments in Juvenile Justice Legislation?

CC Pro — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:08:00 GMT

If you've ever asked this question, the National Conference of State Legislatures has now provided the answer. The Juvenile Justice Bill Tracking Database follows juvenile justice legislation in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Territories. Whether you're interested in the most recent legislation concerning due process and procedures, juvenile sex offenders, mental health and substance abuse, or reentry and aftercare for juveniles, you'll find the answer in this continually updated database.

NEW - Upcoming Training Opportunity!

Leslie LeMaster — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:08:00 GMT

The Southern Region of the National Institute of Corrections Academy’s Regional Training Initiative (RTI) presents:

STAFF SUPERVISION FOR CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONAL

08S1145

Date: August 18-22, 2008

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Hosted by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Training, Training Academy,4446 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina

Using an interactive, experiential format, this 36 hour training program integrates essential supervisory skills with key leadership elements. Going beyond the “survival skills” approach to supervision training, the focus in this program is on practical and visionary leadership skills. Participants examine the impact of values (personal and organizational), ethics and personal wellness on all of the roles a supervisor must fulfill to successfully meet the challenges that she/he must face in the ever changing world of corrections.

Key focus areas include:

- Roles and responsibilities of correctional supervisors, and the related supervisory, leadership and personal competencies

- Assessment of personal values and vision and impact on your role as a supervisor

- Exploration of your organization’s mission, culture and stakeholders and impact on daily operations

- Characteristics of ethical and principled behavior and practical work applications

- Personal wellness assessment and action plan

- Practice strategies and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve basic problems of conflict resolution, dealing with difficult people, interpersonal communication dynamics, performance assessment and coaching, counseling and discipline and conducting performance appraisals.

Who Should Attend

First line supervisors working in all areas of juvenile and adult criminal justice - from juvenile institutions to supermax prisons, jails, probation, parole and law enforcement, or those who are interested in becoming a first line supervisor of other staff in their corrections/criminal justice setting.

What Can the “Staff Supervision for Corrections Professionals” Program Do For Your Organization?

This program is designed to support participating organization’s initiatives to prepare employees for transitioning into staff supervisory roles.

Who Does the “Staff Supervision for Corrections Professionals” Curriculum Target?

Targets key staff supervision issues for those making the move from a staff member position to a first line supervision position of other staff members

How Do I and Others Apply to Attend?

Mail or fax a completed NIC Form A (see end of this annoucement) by the application deadline to:

- Mrs. Kay Cobb, South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Training, 4446 Broad River Road,Columbia, South Carolina, 29210; Phone Number: 803-896-1414; Fax Number: 803-896-1224 Please note that this training is limited to 24 to 28 participants and is expected to fill quickly.

Application Deadline: August 8, 2008

Program Number: 08S1145

- Those selected to attend will receive more information via e-mail regarding attendance

- Workshop Schedule: Monday through Thursday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Where Will the Program Occur?

The training program will be held at the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy, 4446 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210

Costs? Lodging, Meals and Transportation?

- There is no cost for the training and all training and curriculum materials will be provided.

- As with all Regional Training Initiative (RTI) events, costs related to transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of participants or their agencies.

Possible lodging and government rates in Columbia, South Carolina:

Hyatt Place

1130 Kinley Road

Irmo, South Carolina 29063 Phone:803-407-1560

Government Rate: $87.00 + tax Single room

Hilton Garden Inn

434 Columbiana Dr. Phone: 803-407-6640

Columbia, South Carolina, 29212

Government Rate: $87.00 + tax Single room

Fairfield Inn

320 Columbiana Dr.

Columbia, South Carolina 29212

Phone: 803-732-4436

Government Rate: $87.00 + tax for Single room

If flying, the arrival airport is Columbia International Airport.

Who To Contact For More Information?

For further site specific and application requirements information, contact Mrs. Kay Cobb, Administrative Specialist, South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Training, 4446 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210, phone: 803-1414; fax: 803-896-1224.

For program specific information, contact any of these Southern Region RFC Team members:

Christopher J. Kowalski (Chris)

Sam Houston State University

936-294-3016; e-mail: ckowalski@shsu.ed

Vicki Bailey

TN Board of Probation and Parole

865-582-2002; Email: vicki.bailey@state.tn.us

Gayle Brazell

SC Department of Correction Training Academy

803-896-1448; Email: brazell.gayle@doc.state.sc.us

Joseph Brodnicki (Joe)

Tennessee Department of Corrections

615-253-8211; e-mail: joe.brodnicki@state.tn.us

Julia P. (Penny) Hodges

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

478-993-4475; e-mail: phodges@gpstc.state.ga.us

Gaylia Johnson

Oklahoma Department of Corrections405-744-8264; Email: gaylia.johnson@doc.state.ok.us

Carey Welebob

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main: 512-305-9300; Direct: 512-305-9302; Email: carey.welebob@tdcj.state.tx.us Wendy Williams

Alabama Department of Corrections

334-872-6228 Email: wendy.williams@doc.alabama.gov

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Did You Know OJJDP Offers Training and Technical Assistance?

Leslie LeMaster — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:07:00 GMT

Did you know that the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) also offers training and technical assistance?

Check out this link to the OJJDP National Training and Technical Assistance Center and see what they have to offer!

http://www.nttac.org

Looking for a Juvenile Justice Resource?

Leslie LeMaster — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:44:00 GMT

Then check out the National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ) website at http://www.ncjj.org/

Who are they and what do they do? Follow this link http://ncjj.servehttp.com/NCJJWebsite/whoarewe/whoweare.htm

On their site access:

State Profiles
Descriptive information and analysis regarding each state's juvenile justice system, illustrating the uniqueness of the 51 separate
juvenile justice systems in this country.

Statistical Briefing Book
Statistical information on juvenile offending, victimization of juveniles, and involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system.

Lingle Alternative Programs Directory
National directory of alternative juvenile and children youth programs for all 50 states.

PA Electronic Juvenile Justice Databook
Provides access to a broad range of county level data tables that describe the status of youth across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PREA and the Juvenile Justice System

CC Pro — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:55:00 GMT

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) mandates that correctional authorities provide an environment free of sexual violence and harassment. But how does an agency go about designing and implementing effective policies to ensure compliance with PREA? The experiences of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) serve as an example of how this process may be undertaken. Article here.

Are You Connected with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Web Page?

Leslie LeMaster — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:07:00 GMT

What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get connected!

http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/

See the latest projects initiated by OJJDP, and subscribe to JUVJUST, OJJDP's e-mail notification resource!

Surf the site and see the reports that they regularly offer, register for the latest conference or event they are offering, or find out about funding opportunties.

Announcing NIC's Juvenile Justice Connection Blog!

Leslie LeMaster — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:09:00 GMT

This is the place to share info for and about juvenile justice!

We'll be regularly blogging about:

- New research in juvenile justice

- Training and development opportunities open to juvenile justice professionals and organizations

- Links to info about what is happening around the US and the world in juvenile justice

- Much more!

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