mayor’s faith-based community symposium
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Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium
Miami Dade College Wolfson CampusJune 5, 2013
Youth Intervention Services
• Morris Copeland Juvenile Services Department, Director
• Latawun Bess Juvenile Services Department, Manager
• Rev. George Ellis, Jr. Miami’s River of Life, Founder/President & CEO
• Trenese Prater Miami Dade Fire Rescue Firesetter Prevention & Intervention Program, Public Education Coordinator
Overall Accomplishments
67%
1.8%3.
5%
11.2
%3.9%
2.9%8.1%
3.4%
5.5%
10.2
%8.
2%10
.2%
13.3
%
15%
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
Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) Centralized Intake Screening & Assessment
•One point of accountability for all juvenile booking
•Effective Positive Identification Process (PID)
•Screening for Risk & Service Needs
•Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessment & Diversion referrals
The JAC revolutionized the management of the juvenile justice population in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County Intervention ServicesLatawun Bess, Manager
One point of accountability forall juvenile bookings
• The JAC allows the officers to transfer custody immediately and return to patrolling the community quickly.
• The Police Records Technician creates the court case immediately and within 24 hours the judiciary receives a complete detention packet.
Positive Identification Process (PID)• Uniform manner to process
arrested juveniles.
• The JAC provides the environment to conduct the PID process on all arrested youth.
• All of the juvenile justice agencies now have a complete picture of the youth’s identity.
Screening for Risk & Service Needs
• Accurately screen youth using the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI) and Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT).
• Risk to the community can be determined at intake.
• Courts now can make an informed decision to detain, release or respite.
Assessment & Diversion Referrals
• The JAC allows the assessment process to take place immediately.
• Age and gender specific assessments are utilized.
• 24/7 clinical support and crisis intervention provided.
• Appropriate recommendation to State Attorney’s Office (SAO) for diversion services.
Clinical Oversight
• Clinical expertise is provided throughout intake, assessment and case-management services by Licensed and Masters Level Mental Health Professionals.
• Mental Health Professionals provide case-consultation, file reviews, and on-going training in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Case-management protocol.
GAIN- QSections
The GAIN-Q CORE instrument is organized into ten sections: However JSD only uses the following
• Background• General Factors• Source of Stress• Physical Health• Emotional Health• Behavioral Health • Substance Related Issues• Services Utilized
YLS/CMISections
• History of Conduct Disorder• School and Employment Problems• Criminal Friends• Alcohol/Drug Problems• Leisure/Recreation• Personality/Behavior• Family Circumstances/Parenting• Attitude/Orientation
The short version of the checklist instrument is divided into eight sections:
Diversion Services
• Serves youth who have committed a crime prior to their 18th birthday.
• Provides individualized treatment plans, case management services, community service work, coordination of restitution payments, social skills enhancement, and victim/offender mediation.
• Referrals to: family and individual counseling, therapeutic groups, substance abuse treatment.
The Juvenile Services Department makes referrals to a network of referral agencies, including:
• Faith-Based Organizations• Mental Health Agencies• Substance Abuse Agencies• Mentor Organizations• Community-Based Organizations
Resources•Mentoring
•Anti-gang Strategies (Walking
One-Stops, Early Reading Programs)
•Anti-Violence Campaign
•Educational Tutoring Services
•After School Activities
•Safe Havens
•Community Service Sites
JSD’s contribution• Provide substantial data to support the need for local resources
• Facilitate PartnershipsJuvenile Arrests
Top 10 Zip Codes*
33030330563303333157331693315033034330323305433055
*Most fall within Miami Gardens, Liberty City and Homestead/Florida City
Resources•Mentoring
•Anti-gang Strategies (Walking
One-Stops, Early Reading Programs)
•Anti-Violence Campaign
•Educational Tutoring Services
•After School Activities
•Safe Havens
•Community Service Sites
JSD’s contribution• Provide substantial data to support the need for local resources
• Facilitate PartnershipsJuvenile Arrests
Top 10 Zip Codes*
33030330563303333157331693315033034330323305433055
*Most fall within Miami Gardens, Liberty City and Homestead/Florida City
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
Program Description
• 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.
MIAMI’S RIVER OF LIFE
Rev. George Ellis, Jr Founder/President & CEO
Miami’s River of Life Program Description
• Miami’s River of Life serves thousands of youth and families throughout South Florida between 12 to 18 years of age.
• Provides 24/7 awake staff supervision
• Referral Sources:• Department of Juvenile Justice• Department of Children and Families• Juvenile Courts
Miami’s River of Life
• Respite Program• Department of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Courts referrals• Referred for placement due to crisis situation
• Transitional Living Program/ “In the Flow”• Onsite Case Management Services• Cultural and Gender Specific Exposure• Behavioral Counseling• Mentoring Program• Life Skills• Spiritual Awareness• Family Reunification
Miami Dade Fire RescueFiresetter Prevention & Intervention
Program
Trenese Prater, Public Education Coordinator
Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program
• The program’s goal is to identify and engage at-risk and youth offenders by providing fire safety prevention, education, and intervention services.
• The program works in partnership with Community-based Agencies to ensure services to participants and their families.
Contact information:
Morris Copeland: morrisc@miamidade.govLatawun Bess: latawun.bess@miamidade.govJSD: 305-755-6202
Rev. George Ellis: Gellis3697@aol.comMROL: 305-756-6587
Trenese Prater: turner@miamidade.govMDFR: 786-331-4933
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