diy feather tattoo | Trauma Informed Care Training Requirements for Juvenile Probation and Supervision Officers

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The Juvenile Justice Training Academy (JJTA) has moved forward with the final steps of implementing Human Resources Code Section 221.006, created via Senate Bill 1356, which was passed during the 83rd Texas Legislative Session (2013). The statute requires all juvenile probation and supervision officers to have Trauma Informed Care training prior to certification or renewal (for existing officers).Currently, this course is required for officers to take only once.  In July 2015, the JJTA sent an email to all departments advising staff that effective September 1, 2015, all new certification requests or renewals submitted would be required to identify the Trauma Informed Care training as part of the application process.  Since Trauma Informed Care has not yet been added to the mandatory topics identified in ICIS, this training will need to be manually entered in on the Trainings Page of the Application and Diane Laffoon, Certification Officer, will be reviewing them.  If you need assistance with this, you may contact her directly at 512.490.7782 or Diane.Laffoon@tjjd.texas.gov.

TJJD’s JJTA continues to assist departments with meeting the requirements of Section 221.006 and provide adequate opportunities for departments across the state to get their staff trained.

• If your department is utilizing the curriculum developed by TJJD, the trainer should have attended one of the Trauma Informed Care Training for Trainers offered.  We want to ensure that staff training this material are adequately trained.  TJJD has hosted a number of Trauma Informed Care Training for Trainers over the last couple of years in an effort to train as many people as possible.
• If your department needs to get trainers qualified to teach this curriculum, TJJD has scheduled another Trauma Informed Care Training for Trainers for December 7-8, 2015.  Additional information can be found here.
• Your department can submit a Training Technical Assistance Request or assist in coordinating a Regional Training effort in which either can contain the Trauma Informed Care Training.  To date, all of the regional trainings across the state have offered the TIC training.

How To Go About Receiving Approval For Utilizing Existing Trauma Informed Care Curriculum

Some departments have advised us that you are being approached by various companies offering their services in regards to Section 221.006 or that you were already using some form of existing curriculum. Many of these companies are offering training courses targeting verbal interventions which, while important, do not meet the intent of this bill. To clarify, the intent of Section 221.006 is to improve our approach with traumatized youth, which comprises a significant majority of the population we serve. When we approach traumatized youth with traditional or generalized approaches, we often contribute to the “trauma-incarceration-trauma cycle”. The difference is not just knowing how to de-escalate a youth in general, but recognizing the impetus of a behavior or response as trauma related. This spurs a more individualized approach. So, while one may use some of the skills learned in a verbal interventions course, staff must also  be able to acknowledge when these strategies are not appropriate and distinguish the unique relation between the behavior and the traumatic experiences and impact those experiences have had for a particular child. In addition to staff learning to recognize trauma related behaviors, a trauma informed care approach also involves helping youth recognize his/her trauma triggers and reactions and assisting them in finding alternative approaches.

The topics required by Section 221.006include:

• The impact of trauma on childhood development;
• The relationship between trauma and behavioral problems, including delinquency;
• How to recognize the effects of trauma in a youth’s behavior;
• How to respond appropriately to a traumatized youth’s reactions; and
• How to manage stress caused by working with a traumatized population (sometimes referred to as vicarious trauma.)

In addition, the nine essential elements of Trauma Informed Care to be established in the curriculum include:

1. Maximize the child’s sense of safety.
2. Assist children in reducing overwhelming emotion.
3. Help children make new meaning of their trauma history and current experiences.
4. Address the impact of trauma and subsequent changes in the child’s behavior, development, and relationships.
5. Coordinate services with other agencies.
6. Utilize comprehensive assessment of the child’s trauma experiences and their impact on the child’s development and behavior to guide services.
7. Support and promote positive and stable relationships in the life of the child.
8. Provide support and guidance to the child’s family and caregivers.
9. Manage professional and personal stress.

The curriculum developed by TJJD contains all of the specific elements described above, however, if your department is already training staff using another curriculum, we will need to approve the curriculum (prior to its use) to ensure that the curriculum covered will be adequate in order to meet the Section 221.006 mandate as outlined above.  Any courses not meeting information outlined above will not be approved.  If you would like to submit the curriculum for approval, please forward the request to Kristy Almager at Kristy.Almager@tjjd.texas.gov and include all related training materials for review.

Please contact Kristy Almager at 512.490.7125 or Chris Ellison at 512.490.7245 if you have any questions or would like to discuss this legislative mandate.

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tattoo kette diy deutsch | SPOTLIGHT Roger Martinez El Paso County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

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What led you to your career in juvenile justice?

I worked as an Adult Probation Officer in Smith County, Texas and found working with Adults was not my thing. I worked in the private sector, made some money, but was not happy. Twenty three years ago I decided to make a career change and applied for a Juvenile Probation Officer position in El Paso County and have been here ever since. The best Professional decision I have made in my career!

What types of facilities do you operate?

We currently operate a 62 bed Detention Facility and a 40 bed Post Adjudication facility, AKA: Challenge Academy!

What programs do you feel have proven most successful?

In researching  data from the front to the back end of our system, these are our noted successes. Our DP180 diversion supervision program has been able to divert 54% of our departments total referrals, with a 10% recidivism rate. Our Post Adjudication - Challenge Academy had a 68% recidivism rate five years ago. With our Challenge redesign model, the program has yielded great results with a current 13% recidivism rate. We have moved from a Boot Camp model to a Leadership Academy model. We still have a Para-military component, but it is NOT modeled as a” break them down to build them up,” we build on their resiliency and prepare future positive leaders through discipline, structure, education, preparation for adult living, therapy, physical fitness, faith base, gardening, music and the arts.

What do you see as the biggest challenges for juvenile justice in Texas?

I see one of the biggest challenges for Juvenile Justice in Texas is understanding that what works in El Paso may not work in San Antonio and vice versa. Each community needs to create programs that are tailored to their community needs. There is not a one size fits all. We’re just too big of a state and very diverse.

Are there any changes that you are considering in your county?

At this time, we are in communication with the El Paso Independent School District to partner with them in the establishment of an onsite Vocational Program for our detained youth to attend and receive certifications. Our Department was also selected to  work with the Council of State Governments and the Robert F. Kennedy National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice in exploring our  internal Juvenile Justice Reform. We will begin the process in September 2015.

What do you want others to know about your department?

I need other counties to know that I have the best staff in the State of Texas! They are the ones who make the magic happen. We have been so blessed to have the support of our District Court Judge, the Honorable Yahara Lisa Gutierrez, the Juvenile Board as well as Commissioners Court. Without their support, we could not do what we do for victims, youth and families.

When you are not working, how do you spend your time?

When I’m not working, I spend my time ”Picking.” I enjoy spending Saturday mornings at the local flea market, garage or estate sales. I got to the point of opening a small business where I have to follow my rule of one new item in the house, two items to the shop!

What is the best part of your job?

What job? This is a job?....LOL. I was told to find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life. I have arrived, I’m blessed, humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to serve. I am merely passing through and hope to leave a positive legacy for those who follow.

What advice would you give to a young new juvenile justice professional?

I recently attended the APPA conference and heard Antwone Fisher speak and this was my takeaway, “Before you leave on an airplane, the flight attendant  provides safety instructions. They let us know in the event of an emergency, oxygen masks will fall from above, place them as such, secure yourself first then assist those around you.” So the take away is “It’s very important to take care of  yourself first, then help others in need. You can’t give what you don’t have.”

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diy temporary tattoos nail polish | Schaeffer Halfway House Youth Provide Irrigation Services

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Schaeffer Halfway House JCO VI Willie Barraza and a team of youth worked during the month of July on a project to repair broken water lines and the sprinkler system that provides irrigation to the landscape. Overall this project cost about $400 to complete and saved the State about $2,000 in labor. In addition to the monetary savings, the project was a learning experience combining technical knowledge, manual labor, and team work to render success.

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diy temporary tattoo at home | Employees Receiving Tenure Awards September October 2015

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TJJD would like to recognize the following employees who have received a tenure award September-October of 2015. On behalf of the agency, we extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for their dedication and service to the State of Texas.

September 2015

FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
Bobby R. Jacobs, McLennan RTC
Calvin D. Berger, Giddings
Charles H. Scott, McLennan CSJCF
Crizelda V. Litif, Evins
Jennifer K. Bennett, McLennan CSJCF
Jennifer M. Betancourt, Evins
Juan M. Cervantes, Evins
Michelle M. Cohen, Austin (Finance)
Patricia I. Osazuwa, Giddings
Raynita M. Christopher, Gainesville


TEN YEARS OF SERVICE
Betty J. Neal, Ron Jackson
Brandon K. Menefee, McLennan CSJCF
Danna G. Beane, Ron Jackson O&A
Jannetta P. Williams, Ron Jackson
Jerquandrick D. Seaton, Cottrell HWH
Jorge Matta, Schaeffer HWH
Nicole A. Brewer, McLennan CSJCF
Perry W. Stewart, Gainesville
Romekka P. Petty, Gainesville
Tania E. Williams, Giddings
Todd A. Hanks, McLennan RTC


FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE
Cristela Castillo, Evins
Danny E. Vasquez, Austin (Finance)
Gary L. Travis, Giddings
Joycelynn S. Shirley, McLennan RTC
Karol H. Davidson, Austin (Legal Services)
Ramona A. Gray, Austin (Training & Organizational Development)


TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE
Alison Travis, McLennan CSJCF
Blanca E. Leyva, Schaeffer HWH
Geroderick Franklin, McLennan RTC
Jerry B. Boydson, McLennan RTC
John K. Shepherd, Ron Jackson O&A
Kimberly J. Burton, Gainesville
Stacy L. Scott, McLennan CSJCF
Van Foster, Dallas District Office


THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE
Thomas W. Brown, McLennan RTC


THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
Frank Brown, Giddings


October 2015

FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
Homero Serna, Evins
Juanita L. Lopez, Ron Jackson
Laura A. Alvarez, Ron Jackson
Steven E. Wilcox, McLennan RTC
Tina G. Handrick, Giddings
Tony G. Wyatt, Ron Jackson
William A. Fowler, Gainesville


TEN YEARS OF SERVICE
Hector R. Adame, Schaeffer HWH


FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE
Mary T. Garrity, McLennan CSJCF
Regina M. Petros, Gainesville
Staci L. Fountain, Ron Jackson


TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE
Dana G. Barber, Giddings
Iantha Coleman, Austin (General Counsel)
Jacqueline J. Davis, McFadden Ranch
Karen R. Saucillo, Ron Jackson
Lorenzo Cyrs, McLennan CSJCF
Monica Hobbs, Ron Jackson
Natasha N. Murphy, McLennan CSJCF
Nicki M. Satterfield, Austin (Finance)
Robert C. Waller, McLennan CSJCF
Shelia D. Truesdale, McLennan CSJCF
Vicente Rodriguez, Evins


TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
Fidel Garza, Evins
Ramona M. Tucker, McLennan CSJCF
Velre C. Boyd, Ron Jackson


THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE
Lucia Rodriguez, Austin (Training & Organizational Development)


FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE
Christianne Mallette, Austin (Chief of Staff)

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diy temporary eyebrow tattoo | SPOTLIGHT Mark Williams Tom Green County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

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What led you to your career in juvenile justice?

After finishing my Master’s Degree at Abilene Christian and working for a few years as a Campus minister at Texas Tech I tested my entrepreneurial wings and found out I did not really like being my own boss.  I asked a friend that I grew up with in San Angelo if he knew of any job openings in the area and the next thing I knew I was interviewing for a JPO position in Tom Green County. My initial interview was in Roy Robb’s front yard while he washed his bird dogs.  The second interview was in his office and a little more formal. That was the beginning of my JPO career in March of 1986.

What types of facilities do you operate?

When the Post Adjudication facility grants were available Tom Green County applied and received funding to build a 48 bed drug treatment facility that we operated for 6 years.  Revenue barely covered expenses for those years and the county finally got permission from the state to convert it to an adult male drug treatment facility.  The Roy K. Robb facility is still located in San Angelo but now serves over 100 male offenders and is operated by the Concho Valley CSCD.  We do still operate a 25 bed pre-adjudication facility that contracts with and serves 13 West Texas Counties besides Tom Green County.

What programs do you feel have proven most successful?

We have several programs that I am very proud of.  One that Roy began in the early 90’s that put a JPO in each middle school as a prevention officer.  We still operate this program and have continued to have around an eighty five percent success rate diverting kids from the system through the program.  I am also very proud of our Youth Advocate Intensive mentoring Program and a program we set up with our local Child Advocacy Center to provide intensive parent mentoring, the parent project and family preservation to a large number of the families we serve.

What do you see as the biggest challenges for juvenile justice in Texas?

I think most would agree that the challenge of dealing with more and more kids with intensive mental health needs is a major concern and is a very complicated problem that is difficult to find a solution to.  I also believe that we as a state are not spending our money effectively on prevention services and many families with problems receive no services until their child enters the juvenile justice system.

Are there any changes that you are considering in your county?
 
With the regional concept being pursued by the state and the changes coming as a result of SB 1630 and determination by some to add 17 year olds to our system I am looking at options to add more pre-adjudication beds to our current detention facility.

What do you want others to know about your department?

I have been very blessed in my career to work for a department with a supportive Juvenile Board, dedicated staff and community support.  Those things have been the major contributing factors to a wonderful career and a good department that has helped a lot of kids and families.

When you are not working, how do you spend your time?

I do not have many hobbies but I do have a couple of close friends who own recreational property and I like to go out with them and drive the tractor, grub mesquite and cactus and shoot a few rounds occasionally.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is the people I get to work with every day, the good friends that I have made across this great state in the field of probation, and having a good group of judges who support our efforts to change lives.

What advice would you give to a young new juvenile justice professional?

I tell each of our new employees that this profession is not for everyone and if you do not have a strong desire to help others then you will probably burn out fairly quickly. There are very few professions where you get paid to spend most of your time trying to make the lives of other people better.  I love that about what we do!

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diy faux tattoo | Willoughby House Celebrates Law Enforcement Appreciation Month

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In recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, Willoughby House hosted its first annual appreciation “Meet and Greet” for local police officers and law enforcement officials.

Law enforcement members joined youth and Willoughby House staff in sharing sandwiches, chips, juice and donuts.  They also received Certificates of Appreciation.

Willoughby House Superintendent Diane Eunice credits Assistant Superintendent Felicia Reynolds with the inspiration for this project.

“We really wanted to show our appreciation for our local officers because they always show up when their assistance is needed, even if they could have just taken our reports over the telephone.  They sometimes stop by on occasion just to see what we’re all about.”

One local police officer, Sgt. Preston Walker with the Fort Worth P.D., stopped by for the meet and greet.

“Sgt. Walker shared that he has been on the force for 26 years and it was nice listening to him share experiences he’s had in the field and how things have changed over the years,” Eunice said.  “He wanted us to know that there are good officers out there who care about public safety as well as protecting and serving.  Hopefully, one day our youth will realize that, as well.”

Other guests that stopped by were from the Office of Inspector General’s office.  OIG Officers Joey Hasten and Matthew Blackstock enjoyed an early snack, spoke with youth and received certificates.

“Our goal is to make this an annual event because it gave our youth an opportunity to speak with the officers and not see them as a threat,” said Eunice.  “We look forward to continue cultivating our relationship with our local law enforcement.”

PHOTO: OIG officers Joey Hasten (left) and Matthew Blackstock (right)

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diy rub on tattoo | Bell County Juvenile Services Boy Scout Troop 112 the Wolverines

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A grassroots effort by Bell County Juvenile Probation to sponsor a Boy Scout program resulted in the formation of Troop 112 in October 2009.  The Troop was originated by Prevention Technician Ronald Holston, who has since retired, and JPO Joey Cummings. Mr. Cummings is the Assistant Scout Master and works alongside Scout Master Monico Monroe.  These two gentlemen have a combined 49 years of experience in the Bell County department and are dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
At its onset six years ago, the troop’s activities included regular meetings and nearby day trips. Over the years, activities have expanded to include weekend campouts, fishing excursions, merit badge training, “leave no trace” hikes, voluntary community service, raising money for local charities, and a variety of other Boy Scout-sponsored activities.

In June 2014, Troop 112 began the tradition of a week-long campout where they traveled to ‘Bend of the River’ State Park, camped for two nights and completed a six-mile hike for scout advancement.  They then continued on to Enchanted Rock State Park where they camped for the remainder of the week, participating in various activities to provide the scouts with merit badge and advancement in rank opportunities.  In June 2015, the troop traveled to Palo Duro Canyon State Park for the week-long adventure.  The highlight of this trip was a 10-mile hike to a remote campsite where the scouts spent the night with only the provisions they carried on their backs.

To date, the troop has seen 48 scouts come through the program, usually with 10 scouts at any given time.  To join the troop, a prospective scout is typically referred by their supervising probation officer and must show interest in the program.  Prior to becoming an active member, they must attend at least two regular meetings and an outing. After demonstrating a willingness to adhere to the standards expected of a scout and a spirit of cooperation, they become an official member. Should they desire, scouts have the option to continue in the troop upon completion of supervision.  Many scouts have chosen to remain.

Fundraisers to “Back the Pack” are common place in the Bell County department to raise money and support to offset the cost of operations.  In these fundraisers, the Scouts plan, prepare and deliver “concession stand-type” food items for sale.  These fundraisers have proven to be very successful.  To continue the spirit of giving, the troop sponsors “The Pack Gives Back” activities.  From the funds they have raised, the troop makes monetary donations to worthy causes such as the Awareness and Prevention of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking.  Last October, the Wolverines held a fundraiser in conjunction with a local business (Spirit Halloween), and donated all of the proceeds to McLane Children’s Hospital to help make hospitals a little less scary for kids and their families.

Back in 2009, other Boy Scout troops and council members were a bit weary when they would see Troop 112 arrive at events, not certain what to expect.  Today, it is not uncommon for the Troop to receive high praise and recognition, such as “Best Camp Site” and other accolades, from the Boy Scout organization and other troops when they attend events.  The troop attended the Spring 2014 Boy Scout Longhorn Council “Camp-O-Ree” and won the Silver Shovel Award by finishing First Place in a weekend competition of scouting-based skills against 10 other troops in the council.  A responsibility of the Silver Shovel winner is to host the event the following year.   In March 2015, Troop 112 did just that, receiving rave reviews from the Longhorn Council and other troops who participated and finishing in second place.  Also in 2014, the Troop was the recipient of the “Gold Journey to Excellence” award after having met the required criteria.  The goal established by the Troop at the beginning of the year was to achieve the bronze award, which they overwhelmingly surpassed.

Two very special scouts are Matthew and Jerry, who are two original members who joined in 2009.  Both have made incredible advancement throughout their scouting career.  Each is currently classified as Scout: First Class.  In April 2015, both successfully completed the “Order of the Arrow Ordeal,” which is a major milestone towards achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

PHOTO: (Left to right) TJJD Board Chair Scott Fisher, TJJD Executive Director David Reilly, Scout Matthew, Scout Jerry, Scout Master Monico Monroe, Assistant Scout Master Joey Cummings, Bell County Chief Probation Officer Susan Humphrey, TJJD Senior Director James Williams.

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diy tris divergent tattoo | AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Visit Mart Youth

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On Saturday, September 26th, the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary visited the Mart facility, and delivered an “Americanism” presentation to a select group of youth. The purpose of the Saturday Enhancement Activities are to provide opportunities for youth to learn and participate in activities that will help to enhance career development, employability skills, self-sufficiency, family reintegration and self-advocacy. These activities also provide positive behavior incentives for youth, and aid in population management on the weekends.

AMVETS is a volunteer organization made up entirely of veterans.  They were the first World War II organization to be chartered by Congress.  President Harry S. Truman signed Public Law 216 chartering AMERICAN VETERANS WORLD WAR II on December 10, 1944.  The local chapters of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary work in five main areas of service:  Scholarship, Hospital, Child Welfare, Community Service, and of course Americanism.  Each local Auxiliary completes independent projects for their community as well as participating in projects for their State Level and National Auxiliaries.

During their visit with Mart youth, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary members spent a several hours teaching the youth how to tie blankets which had been purchased and cut by the Auxiliary members.  The blankets will be given to hospitalized veterans at the Temple Veterans Affairs hospital who require the use of wheelchairs.  The veterans will use the blankets to cover their legs and keep warm this winter and will appreciate that the youth volunteered their time to help make someone else more comfortable.

The Auxiliary 76 ladies will be back at Mart again during the Christmas holiday season, hosting one or more of the facility’s Christmas parties. They also plan to bring their “Americanism” program to more Mart youth in February showing the young men what the veterans did for our country. The Auxiliary 76 ladies greatly enjoyed working with TJJD youth and learned as much from the youth as the youth learned from them.

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diy tattoo sleeve onesie | Canyon Lake Evening Reporting Center

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When Comal County Juvenile Probation Chief Kris Johnson joined the department in March 2011, he brought with him a long-term vision to open an Evening Reporting Center (ERC) in the county.  ERCs, which require youth offenders to report to specified locations during evening hours for programming, skills building and community service, were first used in Chicago, where juvenile justice advocates needed after school programs to keep their higher risk kids from getting involved in the gang scene.  They also serve as an alternative to detention pending a youth’s hearings.  ERCs have become common detention alternatives in many communities throughout the United States and are based on research and best practices recognized by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Johnson believed implementing an ERC in Comal County would reduce juvenile crime by providing supervision during the hours crime is most likely to occur.  Additionally, it could significantly reduce the cost of detention and possibly residential placement.  While members of the juvenile board were immediately supportive, locating a place to host the program in New Braunfels proved difficult. Officials were unable to identify a location that was both affordable and conducive to this type of program.  Eventually, working with Comal County Commissioner Donna Eccleston, a location in Canyon Lake was identified that would serve youth in the Canyon Lake, Spring Branch and Bulverde areas of Comal County.  In October 2013, the Canyon Lake Evening Reporting Center (CLERC) was opened at the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church. The Methodist Church is available every weekday evening with the exception of Tuesday, when services are provided at the Community Recreation and Resource Center.

Youth referred to the CLERC report to the program at 4:30 p.m. each weekday after school and during the summer and remain until 8 p.m.  Each evening’s programming includes counseling, cognitive skills development, parenting classes, homework assistance, tutoring and community service opportunities.  It is designed to address not only the criminogenic needs of each youth but the individual, education and family needs, as well.  In addition to paid staff, volunteers play an important role in providing services to the youth.  Many of the volunteers are members of the church along with teachers from local high schools.

The CLERC is a 52-day program that stretches out over three-and-a-half months.  The first 40 days are devoted to core programming with the final 12 days of aftercare taking place over a six-week period of stepped-down contact.  The program’s capacity at any one time is 16 youth.

Britni Rodriguez, a juvenile supervision officer who has been with the program since its inception, described the changes she sees in the youth during their time in the program.

“The kids are not excited to be here at first,” Rodriguez said.  “However, after a week or two, they begin to realize that they are around people who care and truly want them to succeed.  We have had kids come back and visit after they complete the program.  One of the biggest things we do is focus on communication.”

The CLERC utilizes a pre- and post-program measurement called the Developmental Assets Profile.  This instrument measure each youth’s external and internal assets in areas such as support, empowerment, boundaries and expectations, constructive use of time, commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies and positive identify.  A 2014 review of the pre- and post-assessments by the nationally acclaimed Search Institute found dramatic increases in each of these areas.  In a letter to the Comal County Juvenile Probation Department, a Search Institute survey specialist noted: “In my experience (with hundreds of organizations), it’s rare to see positive increases of that size in that number of asset categories, so congratulations.”

Indeed, Comal County’s program has shown remarkable success in dealing with offenders at every level.  A total of 40 youth entered into the CLERC between October 2013 and October 2014.  Two youth reoffended while enrolled in the program and three have reoffended after completion of the CLERC program.  Only four youth have committed a new offense.

In addition to a lower recidivism rate, the CLERC has also resulted in considerable savings for the county.  The total cost of detention and placement is approximately $100 to $140 per youth per day.  However, Comal County has estimated that cost of providing CLERC program services in 2014 at just under $37 per youth per day.

Johnson and others involved with the program are seeking to open a second location in the county.  The success they are seeing with their youth, in addition to the cost savings to the county, certainly provide momentum for that to happen.

PHOTO: Youth begin their evening at the Canyon Lake Evening Reporting Center with group discussions about their days.

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diy temporary tattoo designs | Juvenile Justice Training Academy Implements New Legislative Training Initiative for Juvenile Correctional Officers

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This past legislative session, House Bill 2372 (84R) reduced the number of initial training hours juvenile correctional officers must receive from 300 to 240 prior to being considered eligible to provide sole-supervision, or when an officer independently has the ability to supervise youth alone.  An additional 60 hours of training is still required within the first year of employment.  As of October 1, TJJD began implementing this new schedule.

In anticipation of this legislation moving forward, there were several primary areas of focus when discussing how the agency trains new hires to ensure a successful transition to meeting the objectives of this bill that included:

• improving the quality of training (curriculum and delivery);
• adding additional on-the-job training;
• adding a coaching and mentoring component;
• making training more realistic; and
• making training more learner centered (versus lecture based).

By reducing the number of required hours up front, it allows for a JCO to become sole supervised after six weeks, if they have successfully completed all required training, versus the legacy eight weeks.  In addition, JCOs are now hired only once a month and will receive required core life and safety courses, along with de-escalation techniques, before receiving any on-the-job training. This will help ensure the safety of both staff and youth.

This revised schedule has been a collaborative effort between the Juvenile Justice Training Academy, State Programs and Facilities, Education Services, Superintendents and senior leadership within the agency.  The transition to this new training program is significant for the agency and will likely incur some growing pangs as the agency determines how to enhance the overall training program for new hires and tenured staff alike.  This initiative is another sign that TJJD is continually moving forward to demonstrate our passion and dedication to improving retention and creating a better trained staff and a safer environment for our youth.

For additional information on this training initiative, please contact Kristy Almager at 512.490.7125 or Chris Ellison at 512.490.7245.

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diy phone number tattoo | TJJD Administrators Named Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Fellows

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Seven Texas Juvenile Justice Department administrators were recently selected as Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) Fellows by the Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington, D.C.  The eight are TJJD Board Member and 386th District Juvenile Court Judge Laura Parker, Director of Secure Facility Operations Thomas Adamski, Chief of Staff Chelsea Buchholtz, Director of Treatment Services Madeleine Byrne, General Counsel Jill Mata, Director of Youth Placement and Program Development Rebecca Walters, and Senior Director of Probation and Community Services James Williams.

Members of the TJJD team attended the Youth in Custody Certificate Program hosted by the CJJR in July 2015 and were admitted to the CJJR Fellows Network in October 2015.  While in Washington, D.C., the team presented its proposed “Capstone Project.”  This project, which CJJR approved, seeks to improve the flexibility of youth scheduling and improve treatment services for youth in custody.

“This Capstone Project aims to improve services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system,” said Shay Bilchik, Director of CJJR. “Perhaps most importantly, the project has the potential to provide individualized services for youth with high level of treatment needs while in custody, thereby providing for improved public safety.”

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, located at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, advances a balanced, multi-systems approach to reducing juvenile delinquency that promotes positive child and youth development, while also holding youth accountable.  The Center works to focus the nations juvenile justice and related systems of care on the key principles embodied in an evidence-based juvenile justice reform agenda, utilizing a multi-systems approach.

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On September 17th, 2015,  McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility opened its Education doors to parents.  Students and parents took a tour of vocational buildings to learn about our Welding, Horticultural Science, and Principles of Agricultural classes.

After their tour, parents visited throughout the school and, for many of them, this was their first opportunity to visit face-to-face with their youth’s teachers and administrators. In many of the classrooms, student work was posted so parents could view what students are learning and the expectations that teachers have for them.

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Reprinted from the Search Institute Connect, the official blog of the Search Institute

Historically, the juvenile justice system has operated from a deficit-based mentality.

“The system would identify problems and try to fix those problems. This ends up being a very negative approach,” says Williamson County (TX) Juvenile Services (WCJS) Executive Director Scott Matthew.

This is why around 7 years ago Matthew began looking at how WCJS—which includes a detention center, residential facilities, an on-site school, and community prevention programs—could take a positive approach in their work with youth and families. “These youth are already in what is perceived to be a negative place in a negative situation, so expanding on the positives they have going for them is very powerful.”

That’s when Matthew found The Georgetown Project, a community initiative in Williamson County that has been building Developmental Assets in the lives of youth since the 1990s. Matthew met with The Georgetown Project’s Executive Director Leslie Janca to discuss how his juvenile justice department could tap into the strong network of support for positive youth development already present in the community. “Juvenile services is kind of a nontraditional out-of-school time organization and we were really excited about having them as a partner,” says Janca.

“A big thing for me was that there was already an established language,” says Matthew about the Developmental Assets. He also highlights the fact that the asset framework of youth strengths and supports has been measured and used with millions of young people around the world.  “Search Institute provides an evidence-based foundation about how kids thrive and succeed. If we build these things [assets] around them, we know we’re making an impact.”

By adopting the Developmental Assets framework, WCJS staff found that they could more easily connect with other community partners who were also using the asset framework with youth. As Matthew explained, the alignment of philosophies makes young people feel more supported when they leave the juvenile justice system to work with outside agencies, which is a huge benefit for all involved.

Assets have also helped improve staff morale at WCJS. “The change in the organization has been huge,” says Mathew. “If you come to work every day just looking for problems, it’s not pleasant. When people have the feeling that they are doing something good and identifying positive things, it’s motivating.” Matthew says the organization still identifies problems, but the staff now creates positive programs to support those issues using the asset framework.

To build on this work with the Developmental Assets, WCJS recently started incorporating the Developmental Relationships Framework into their programming. “We have found it useful to connect Developmental Assets and developmental relationships,” says Assistant Chief and Director of Mental Health Services Matt Smith. “It’s hard to know how to build relationships. It’s difficult to find time. The Developmental Relationships Framework has helped us narrow our focus and get more strategic in using all that Search has given us.”

The organization has started a dialogue about the Developmental Relationships Framework and is planning to use the framework in the future as a professional development tool. “We have a really lively, ongoing discussion in our organization and we are finding many different ways to integrate Search Institute research into training and practical tools to use with youth,” says WCJS Prevention Coordinator and Chaplain Kory Capps.

Matthew, Smith, Capps, and the WCJS staff have transformed the image of juvenile justice services in Williamson County. “We’re a resource, we provide youth services,” says Matthew. “Kids who come under our services are no different than the kids who don’t. It’s not a negative thing to be involved in juvenile services and the Developmental Assets have helped us come a long way to create that image.”

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PHOTO: Staff in the Austin Education Division office served as moderators and judges for youth participating in 2nd Annual Spelling Bee. 
Youth from all TJJD facilities participated via video conference.

When we are faced with words like “Obviate,” “Efficacy,” and “Quixotic,” we will often rely on the spell-check option to ensure we don’t make a mistake.  But 20 TJJD students didn’t have spell-check to depend on.  They were part of the 2nd Annual Agency-Wide Spelling Bee sponsored by the TJJD Education Department.

Each campus, including the Phoenix unit, was given a list of more than 1,200 spelling words from the Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary that were broken down into four tiers to study for their chance at the finals.  Each campus was responsible for holding the preliminary rounds of the Spelling Bee to determine their top three spellers that would compete in the finals.

Excitement filled the room as all of the facilities faced off for the finals!  Each campus was represented by their best and the college classrooms were filled with support from the adults that cheered on the students as they competed round after round.

Our Top 2 “Spellers,” IC-S (1st place) and JC (2nd Place), are from the Phoenix Unit housed at the McLennan Residential Treatment Center.  EC from the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex took 3rd place.  Each of the contestants will receive a t-shirt with the runner-up Spelling Bee logo, and our first place winner will receive a t-shirt with the winning Spelling Bee logo.

Congratulations to all of our participants and a tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make this event such a success.

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