Search results matching tag '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.

1 Day Conference in Atlanta - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (9/11/09)

Angela Dash Winfrey — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:25:03 GMT

Crisis in the Community: Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children.............SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 IN ATLANTA
TO REGISTER: http://www.mentalhealthgeorgia.com/HTML/WORKSHOP/workshop2.html With vision and action, The Attachment and Bonding Center of Atlanta continues its focus on providing mental health and emotional well-being through personal and professional development. As a result of our vision, our ABC University will host a one day themed Crisis in the Community: Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Abuse and [Commercial Sexual] Exploitation of Children and we are distinctly honored to extend to you an invitation to this event. At this September 11th event, participants will gain from national experts Dr. Sharon W. Cooper, M.D. and Detective Cathy De La Paz:
· a greater understanding of child sexual abuse including the commercial sexual exploitation of children and how our community can most effectively respond to this growing issue.
· a detail of the different aspects of child sexual exploitation and trafficking, including children victimized through pornography, prostitution, cyber-enticement, sex tourism, and human trafficking.
· information regarding the scope of the problem of child commercial sexual exploitation, its dynamics, characteristics and profile of the victim and the offender, as well as the pathway to victimization and recruitment techniques.
· knowledge of how investigative interventions of child commercial sexual exploitation cases differentiate from traditional child sexual abuse investigations, how to identify investigative challenges/issues related to these cases, and how to overcome these challenges through non-traditional proactive investigative techniques. Case examples will be utilized to illustrate where mistakes have been made and what successful investigative techniques have worked.
· a unique and rare look, "a first-hand, insider's view," of how children are victimized through prostitution from the victim's and the perpetrator's ("pimp's") perspective.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Child advocates Child welfare professionals Defense attorneys Judges Juvenile justice professionals Law enforcement Mental health professionals Policymakers Prosecutors Social workers Therapeutic Group Home Providers
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS
Dr. Sharon Cooper Dr. Sharon Cooper, MD, FAAP, is the CEO of Developmental and Forensic Pediatrics, PA, a consulting firm that provides medical care, training, and expert witness experience in child maltreatment cases, as well as medical care for children with disabilities. She works regularly with numerous national and international investigative agencies on Internet crimes against children cases.
She holds faculty positions at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. She is also an instructor at the Army Medical Education Department Center and School at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, where she provides multidisciplinary training in all forms of child maltreatment to health care providers, law enforcement, attorneys, judges, therapists, chaplains, and social workers.
Detective Cathy De La Paz
A 24-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, assigned to the High Risk Victims and Trafficking Unit within the Child Exploitation Squad, Detective De La Paz specializes in conducting interviews of adolescent children and non-compliant victims who may be deceptive, avoidant and/or tentative in their disclosures. Because of this specialty, Detective De La Paz is often called upon to assist and consult on these interviews and cases, both locally and nationally. Additionally, Detective De La Paz instructs on the unique interview skills and investigative techniques needed on cases involving children who have been victimized through prostitution.
Detective Del La Paz has instructed for the Dallas Police Department Academy, the Tarrant County Regional Police Academy (Fatal Child Abuse and Neglect Program), the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP,) the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and for various other agencies and conferences throughout the country. Detective De La Paz has also trained internationally regarding high risk youth/ prostitution interviews and investigations for law enforcement, prosecutors and NGO's from Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, China, Myranmar, and Singapore.

H1N1 - Swine Flu - Preparedness

Theron — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:48:01 GMT

I have been asked by the director of Alaska Juvenile justice to draft a policy on how we will deal the many potential issues surrounding a major pandemic with swine flu. Some issues are general prevention, reducing risk of introduction, management and isolation of sick juveniles, workforce issues such as reduced workforce and sending staff home etc.. Does anyone have policies developed that they would be willing to share?

Basic Research

Jennell09 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:43:32 GMT

I am an Interior Design Grad Student who is working on my fourth year thesis project -- a correctional ficility for young offenders. I am looking to get a broad over view of community based juvenile corrections facilities, the users (physical/emotional needs,how they think/act/feel/heal,etc), the design(security, building systems, code requirements), the programs etc I am looking to find progressive/innovative prototypes of correctional facility design as I am looking to merge these models with the theory of biophilia. Biophilia in short, is the human affinity for nature that dates back to more primitive times, when humans relied on nature to survive. The Theoretical outcome of merging the latestest approaches to community based correction facilities with biophilia, will be an institution that will truely facilitate rehabilitation; mental, physical, and emotional healing, as well as educate, inspire and motivate the user. It is a very broad subject, and I am looking to get more focused but don't know where to start Any help would be great. questions and comments welcome!

NEW - Upcoming Training Opportunity!

Leslie / NIC — 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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Tolerance/Diversity Curriculum for Juvenile Corrections

Lou Goodman — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:33:36 GMT

Like many departments, we are experiencing a pronounced increase in gang behavior in our juvenile facilites. Much of it reflects gang conflicts in the communities that the youth bring with them when committed to our department. We are responding with a number of strategies, but are considering augmenting them with programming directed at teaching tolerance and learning to embrace diversity. There are numerous such programs available for correctional staff. Is anyone using or aware of any such programs for correctional youth or at-risk adolescents? We have observed that racial tension is both contributing to our gang issues (youth from one group form a "gang" in the facility to protect themselves from another group) and exacerbating existing gang issues. Juveniels that do not seem to come in with hardened attitudes toward those of other ethnic groups are pushed by their peers to develop them. Any suggestions for programs that address the race issues head on?

Did You Know OJJDP Offers Training and Technical Assistance?

Leslie / NIC — 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 / NIC — 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.

Re: PREA - Program Responses to Relatively Minor Sexual Misconduct

Shawn L. Hill — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:04:37 GMT

I think you have to respond to this situation in a similar manner in which you would respond to other types of innaprpriate contact. if you have a zero tolerance policy, then failure to respond approrpiately to this type of behavior will send the wrong message to others. This behavior should be dealt with in a very firm manner that sends a very clear message that this type of contact or behavior is unnacceptable and will not be tolerated. Not only does this type of behavior jeopardize the integrity of the treatment environment, but it further supports this individuals negative thoughts and beliefs.