Transcript DJJ YOUTH TRANSITION BOARD

DJJ School Board Training
Foundry Park Inn and Spa, Athens, GA
July 14, 2011
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Coy E. Satterfield, Director of Student
Support Services - DJJ
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Anthony Acosta, CEO-Acosta Technologies
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Schnavia Bronson, President- Total Youth
Outreach
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Keith Sagers, Dean of Students-DeKalb
Technical College
 A set of coordinated events
designed to guide youth towards a
successful reintegration into
society upon release from youth
detention facilities.
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U.S. Department of Labor Grant
Think Exit at Entry
Dr. O’Rourke – Satterfield Model/Article
(The Journal of Correctional Education)
Dr. Risler – Dr. O’Rourke Findings
Georgia DJJ Transition Budget
Development of Transition Boards
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Do something with them while they are
with us
Put something in their hands to help them
to successfully return to the community
Provide a support system upon reentry to
the community
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To empower and equip youth of the
Department of Juvenile Justice to
successfully reintegrate and become lifelong productive and law abiding citizens.
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The Department of Juvenile Justice
Transition Board will dedicate its resources
and energies to work in collaboration with
stakeholders to create relevant,
responsive, student-centered, and
culturally competent programs and
services that aid transition and promote
successful reintegration into society for
youth and young adults who have been
committed to the State of Georgia’s
detention system.
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Coy E. Satterfield- Founder
Tracey Knight, Dir. Strategic Partnerships Georgia Perimeter College
Adolphus Graves, Court Services Worker –
Fulton County Courts
Angela Dortch, Regional Sales Manager Johnson Controls
Keith Sagers, Dean of Students - DeKalb
Technical College
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Nick Goebler, Owner/Operator Chick-fil-A
Schnavia Bronson, President - Total Youth
Outreach
Giovan Bizan, Former DJJ Student
Lee May, Commissioner - DeKalb County
Robert James, District Attorney - DeKalb
County
Anthony Acosta, CEO - Acosta Technologies
Priscilla Kitt-Robinson, Director of
Development - Atlanta Urban League
The DJJ Youth Transition Board will work with
the Department of Juvenile Justice to connect
students from Macon and Eastman YDCs with
transitional supports and services
 Provide opportunities to increase life skills,
career development, post secondary
education, obtain employment.
 Provide career internships and co-op
opportunities.
 Engage youth in mentoring experiences.
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Developed Memorandums of
Understanding with:
 Atlanta Urban League
 Memorial Business Alliance
 UGA
 DeKalb Technical College
 Georgia Perimeter College
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STRATEGY: Make available continuing
education opportunities including high school
diplomas, GED’s, professional training and
certifications, and two and four year degrees.
 Gateway to College Academy – Early College
Charter School – DeKalb Perimeter College
 Nsoro Foundation for Education – provides Gap
scholarships for current or former foster care
students.
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STRATEGY: Make available employment
and career internships and co-op
placements:
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McDonald’s restaurant franchise owners
Chick-fil-A
Home Depot
Publix
Memorial Drive Business Alliance
Delta and Kappa Community Center
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STRATEGY: Make available a mentoring
experience:
 Pen Pal Mentors for Incarcerated Youth
Partnership
 Out Your Mind Partnership
Education
Employment
Infinite
Outcomes
Mentoring
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Appropriate life skills
Necessary social skills
Character flaws
Transportation
Short attention span
Problems with authority
Housing
Clothing
Financial Resources
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Willingness to cooperate
Responsibility
Accountability
Commitment
Dedication
Timeliness
Parental involvement
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Academic and vocational program services
Special education programs
General and remedial curriculums
Expedited student records transfer
College course work
Career education
Coaching and mentoring
Life skills and social skills
Balanced and Restorative Justice
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Transcripts
Withdrawal forms
Diplomas
GEDs
Technical College Certificates
Work Ready Certificates
Resume’
Letters of Recommendation
Certificates of Achievement
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Juvenile Probation and Parole Specialists
Job Corps
Department of Technical and Adult
Education
Department of Labor
Vocational Rehab Services
Workforce Investment Boards
Community Based Organizations
Social Service Agencies
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17 – 20 year olds in YDC’s ------630 or 65%
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Number of High School Diplomas (2010-11) 51
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Number of GED’s (2010-2011) -194
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Number of Students Earning Technical
College Credits (2010-2011)
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Number of Youth Released from Long Term
YDC- FY 2007-2011
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2007 ---------- 877
2008----------807
2009----------821
2010----------778
2011----------581
▪ TOTAL* 3864
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Committee Focus
 Expand on employment opportunities
 Educate business community on board mission
 Develop collaborative partnerships with local
Chambers of Commerce
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Profile
 19 years old
 Spent 4 years in YDC
 Earned a GED
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The Interview
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First Impressions
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Next Steps
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Atlanta Urban League Partnership
 Work-force readiness, Job skills, Life skills
Transportation
Identifying Job Opportunities
Job vs. School
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Initially Denied Opportunity to Enroll
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The Appeal Process
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Connections- Tracey Knight
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Required Academic Advisor / Mentor
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Access to Career Services at local schools
Access to motivated employers – MDBA
Chick- fil-A, McDonald’s, Sam’s Club,
Comcast, Home Depot, etc
Employer Incentives
Celebrate Success & Generate Positive PR
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Committee Focus
 President’s Rountable
 Increase Awareness in education community
 Develop collaborative with school
administrators
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DeKalb Technical College
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DeKalb Perimeter College
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President’s Roundtable
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Committee Focus
 Importance of mentoring
 Increase pool of mentors
 Develop comprehensive mentoring programs
Presentation
by:
Schnavia Bronson
3-Phase Transition Plan
Mentorship
 Skills Training
 Advocacy
 Brokering Sustainable Partnerships
 Community Linkage
 Aftercare Services
 Transitioning Goal
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 12 Youth
▪ 17 Pipeline PPM MYDC Participants
Macon YDC Volunteer
 ROH
 Worship Services
 Student Planning Committees
 Special Events
 Abstinence Educator (WSCI)
 Peer Educators
 Graduation
• DJJ Youth Transition Board Member
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Schnavia Bronson
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PPM has two main components:
 Mentoring
▪ PPM is a structured pen pal relationship between
incarcerated youth and caring adults
 Transitioning
▪ PPM is a 12-month re-entry program for youth preparing
to transition back into society
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To encourage, inspire and empower the youth
of the Department of Juvenile Justice to
achieve their fullest potential; by providing them
with caring adult mentors, tools and tangible
resources that will help prepare them for a
brighter and productive future.
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For mentors:
 Identify potential mentors
 Complete mentor application
 Face-to-Face interview with PPM Staff
 Complete background check/finger prints
 Mentor/Mentee match
 YDC Volunteer Training
 Mentor/Mentee Orientation
 Correspond and provide feedback to mentees regarding workshop
materials, transition goals and reflections
 Log mentor/mentee correspondence and progress
 Ongoing training
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PPM Site Coordinator:
 Coordinate and/or facilitate bi-monthly skills training
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workshops and events for mentors and mentees
Review all incoming/outgoing mail to maintain and ensure
appropriateness of communication between mentors and
mentees
Log all incoming/outgoing mail from program participants
Monitor attendance, participation, completion of
assignments and correspondence between mentors/mentees,
secure community linkage through DJJ Transition
Board/local partners, etc.
Correspond with YDC staff regarding inappropriate behavior,
lack of participation, emotional disturbance, etc. among
mentors/mentees
Ongoing Mentor Recruitment
DJJ/PPM pre-screening assessment tools and
interviews for potential mentors (background check
process)
 DJJ Volunteer Training
 Maintain effective channels of communication
 Online training/resources for mentors
 Onsite transition workshops for mentees
 Develop partnerships and community linkage
opportunities for transitioning youth
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For mentees:
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One-on-one mentoring opportunity with caring adults mentors
Increased self-esteem, self-awareness and self-confidence
Increased written and verbal communication skills
Decreased or aversion to risky behaviors
Increased problem solving and coping skills
Improved academic performance
Higher graduation rate
Increased enrollment in higher institutions
Increased job readiness and employability skills
Identify, set and accomplish goals (transition plan)
Increased opportunity for community linkage
Phase 1 - Development
During 12-Month Experience with DJJ
Directed by DJJ Transition Board and facilitated by local
community partner (i.e., church and civic group)
Pre-release services to be provided bi-monthly include: wholistic
life skills training, self-esteem building activities, Pen Pal
Mentoring, develop transition plan, secure official documents
for exit
Phase 2 - Transition
Within 2-Weeks of Release
Directed by DJJ Transition Board/JPPS Staffer and facilitated by
local community partner (i.e., church and civic group)
Aftercare services include: review transition plan, matched with
personal coach/mentor, refresher training, connect to
community resources, i.e. housing and transportation
Phase 3 – Placement
Within 30-45 Days of Release
Directed by DJJ Staffer and facilitated by transition board and
mentors
Post-release services include: drug screening, placement in
school and/or with employer, coaching/mentoring, evaluations,
and follow-up
Turning Point Video
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Where do we go from here
 Growth expand to other areas of the state i.e.
Savannah , Augusta, Columbus, and Albany
 Additional boards
 Waiting list
 Additional resources
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Clothing
Personal Items
Marta cards
Food vouchers