Transcript Post-Dispositional Detention Presentation to Judicial

Post-Dispositional Detention
in Virginia
Prepared by the Virginia Detention Association of PostDispositional Programs - VDAPP
April 2008
Post Dispositional Program
Overview
Legislative History, Virginia’s Post-D Programs,
Program Standards, Objectives and Goals
Code of Virginia §16.1-284.1 establishes
Virginia’s Post Dispositional Programs
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A sentence imposed on a juvenile offender by a
judge (usually in lieu of commitment to a state
facility and with recommendations by a
Treatment Team) for up to 180 days in a secure
detention facility, during which time the
juvenile must participate in facility-based
and/or community-based services for his/her
rehabilitation.
Post-D Legislative History
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1985:House Bill 1417 – established post-dispositional detention and prohibited
the pre-dispositional placement of juveniles in adult jails
1991:Statewide Task Force on detention issues – revised Board standards,
requiring separate services for post-d detainees
1994:DYFS Post-Dispositional Study – examined post-d utilization (10-day, 30day, and up to 180 days); Six-month post-d placements represented 24% of all
post-d placements
1999:Commission on Youth Study on Post-D – comprehensive examination of
post-d programs and utilization, resulting in House Bill 669 (died in Senate
Courts of Justice)
2000:Senate Bill 66 (incorporated components of HB 669) – amended §16.1284.1 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2002
2001:House Bill 1753 – further amended §16.1-284.1 of the Code of Virginia,
effective July 1, 2002
2002:Amended Code Section 16.1-284.1 becomes effective
2005:Post-d Detention Programs licensed and certified by DJJ – 18 programs;
228 beds
Detention Capacity FY94-FY06
Pre-D Vs. Post-D
1,600
1,400
# of Beds
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
FY94
FY95
FY96
post-dispositional capacity
FY97
FY98
FY99
FY00
FY01
FY02
FY03
FY04
FY05
FY06
47
63
76
76
104
137
123
122
149
228
1228
pre-dispositional capacity
532
549
549
593
645
856
883
974
1,033
1,135
1,239
1,303
ADP
715
789
888
926
994
1,134
1,166
1091
1107
1216
1110
1110
History of Expansion
FY01
FY02
FY03
Rappahannock 21 to 80
James River * 60
Highlands 20 to 30
Piedmont* 20
W.W.Moore 30 to 60
Roanoke 48 to 81
Blue Ridge *40
Shenandoah Valley 32 to 55 Virginia Beach* 90
Chesterfield 33 to 90
Newport News 40 to 110
Prince William 40 to 72
* denotes a new facility
FY04_____________ FY05_______.
Post-D Detention Capacity
Southwest Virginia:
Lynchburg (8)
 New River Valley (8)
 Roanoke (10)
 WW Moore in Danville (12)
 Highlands (7)
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Post-D Detention Capacity
Northern Virginia:
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Blue Ridge in Charlottesville (10)
Fairfax (15)
James River in Powhatan (20)
Loudoun (8)
Northern Virginia in Alexandria (10)
Northwestern in Winchester (13)
Rappahannock in Stafford (10)
Post-D Detention Capacity
Eastern/Tidewater:
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Chesapeake (20)
Chesterfield (10)
Merrimac (15)
Newport News (20)
Norfolk (16)
Virginia Beach (15)
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
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Must be at least 14 years of age
Interests of the juvenile and the community require
secure custody for rehabilitation
No violent juvenile felonies
Not eligible if released from the custody of DJJ within
the last 18 months
No credit for time served
Assessment for “appropriateness” conducted by the
facility
EXCLUSIONARY OFFENSES
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Capital Murder
First or Second Degree Murder
Lynching
Aggravated Malicious Wounding
Felonious Injury by Mob
Abduction
Malicious Wounding
Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer
Felonious Poisoning
Adulteration of Products
Robbery
Carjacking
Rape
Forcible Sodomy
Object Sexual Penetration
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
 If
eligible for state commitment, must
receive suspended commitment to DJJ
 Suspended commitment imposed if juvenile
fails to comply with program
 Thirty day review hearings or upon request
for good cause shown
 Facility’s program must meet all standards
set forth by the Department
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Licensed and Certified by the Board of Juvenile
Justice – including capacity
 Written agreement with the Court Services Unit
delineating roles and responsibilities
 Written Post-D Program policies and procedures
(i.e., treatment objectives, criteria for acceptance
and termination)
 Written policies, procedures, practice regarding
reasonable utilization of the facility – both pre-d
and post-d
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Highlights of Statutes and Standards
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Individualized Service Plan within 30 days of
placement describing:
• strengths and needs of resident
• resident’s current level of functioning
• goals, objectives, strategies
• projected family involvement
• projected date for accomplishing each
objective
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
 Structured
program of care including
provision of social services and written
daily schedule
 Policies regarding resident participation in
outside employment and/or communitybased services and activities
Examples of Post-D Program Services
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Case Management
Individual and Family Therapy
Group Counseling addressing the following topics:
 Anger Management
 Substance Abuse
 Empathy Enhancement
 Life Skills
Education:
 Academic (diploma or GED)
 Vocational
Community Service
Employment
Community Outings
Home Passes
“Key Components” in
developing a Post-D Program
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Cooperative relationship with judges, court service units, service
providers
Designated Post-D housing and staff
Qualified and Driven Post-D Coordinator
Continuum of facility-based and community-based
services/resources
Strong Educational Component – ideally a dedicated Post-D
teacher or GED-prep instructor
Solid case management component
Transitional/aftercare component that is tied to and consistent with
what was “learned” in secure setting
Built-in Evaluation Component
Well-Conceived Program that is also fluid, flexible, and
evolutionary
Release and Transition Planning
Mental Health Transition Plans
(6 VAC 35-180)
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Implementation date was January 1, 2008
Applies to all residents placed in Post-Dispositional
Programs or released from DJJ and identified as
having a recognized mental health, substance
abuse, or other therapeutic treatment need
The goal is to ensure implementation and continuity
of treatment and services in order to improve shortand long-term outcomes
The CSU and Detention Center enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with the public
agencies required to participate
Implementation of MH Transition Plans
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At least 90 days before a juvenile’s scheduled
release, a Post-D representative / qualified mental
health professional identifies the resident as
needing ongoing services
If the resident has an identified diagnosis and/or is
currently receiving medication treatment for a
mental illness he/she meets criteria
Recommended services are identified, to include
medication management, outpatient counseling
and substance abuse counseling
Participants in this meeting include, but are not
limited to, the juvenile, parents, Post-D Coordinator,
mental health professional and probation officer
Implementation of MH Transition Plan,
continued
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The PO then takes on the role of coordinating the
Community Transition Plan Meeting at least 30
days prior to the resident’s release
The Mental Health Transition Plan is developed at
least 10 days before release, to include specific
services provided, persons responsible for
implementation of services, a timeframe for
services, and funding sources
During post-release supervision, the service
providers must provide at least monthly progress
reports
Every 90 days thereafter, the plan is reviewed and
progress is assessed
School Re-Enrollment
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School Re-enrollment: The Code of Virginia
through §22.1-17.1 established the responsibility
of the Board of Education, in cooperation with
the Board of Correctional Education to
promulgate regulations for the re-enrollment in
the public schools of youth who have been in the
custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice
(DJJ). These regulations require a re-enrollment
plan for each youth who is of school attendance
age or is eligible for special education services.
Detention is included.
School Re-enrollment Plans
Required for any juvenile who has been detained
for thirty days or longer
 Juveniles returning to the community as well as
those being committed to DJJ
 Students who have obtained their GED are
exempt
 Plan should be completed thirty days prior to the
student’s release from custody
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Re-enrollment Plan Components
Student support services needed to promote the
student’s successful re-entry to public school,
such as counseling services
 Anticipated dates and timelines for scheduled
release to the receiving school division or for
court review of the case
 Establishment of school placement upon release
 Contact information of representatives
responsible for the re-enrollment plan
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Post Dispositional Program Philosophy
and Evaluation
Every presentation should have at least one
inspirational quote…
“Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make
for our children.”
Sitting Bull
Post Dispositional Program Philosophy,
Systems of Care and Program Evaluation
Core Values &
Guiding Principles
Child Centered and
Family Oriented
Performance
Measurement and
Evidence Based
Practices
Mental Health and
Other Child
Welfare Services
System of Care Philosophy
Core values of the system of care philosophy specify
that children and family services should be
community based, child centered and family focused,
culturally and linguistically competent.
 Comprehensive
 Individualized
 Coordination at all system delivery levels
 Youth and families as full partners
 Emphasis on early identification and intervention
Post Dispositional Programs around
the state…
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18 different program operate in distinct localities where response
to and services for juveniles and families are developed in a
collaborative nature, reflecting input and involvement from mental
health, schools, social services, juvenile justice and other systems.
Virginia Detention Association of Post Dispositional Programs
(VDAPP) meets quarterly to review and discuss best practices and
evidence based program interventions and treatment.
VDAPP is currently collecting data to assist in program evaluation
and assessment.
Because of these efforts, Virginia’s Post Dispositional Programs
meet the social and cultural needs of children and families in their
communities AND incorporate standard intervention, public safety
and treatment practices.
VDAPP
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The Virginia Detention Association for Post-Dispositional
Programs (VDAPP) was developed in 2003
Members consist of Post-D Coordinators from throughout
the state as well as Treatment Specialists, Post-D
Therapists, etc.
Meetings are held quarterly throughout the state
Accomplishments include: legislative input, development of
standardized forms and Post-D Acceptance and Discharge
Data (PDADD), coordination of our first VDAPP-sponsored
training today
Goals include: collaboration and sharing of program goals,
services, forms, policies; legislative communication; ongoing
discussion of best practices; united data collection; and
ongoing training
VDAPP Officers
Melinda Jarvis (Virginia Beach), President
 Sara Jones (Merrimac), Vice President
 Pam Jeffries (Lynchburg), Treasurer
 Tammy Kruger (New River), Secretary
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Average Length of Stay per Court of Jurisdiction
200
Average Length of Stay
180
160
140
120
100
Total
80
60
40
20
Court of Jurisdiction
Roanoke Co.
Amherst
Charlotte
Roanoke City
Charlottesville
King and Queen
Campbell
Louisa
Fairfax County
Bedford
Virginia Beach
Northumberland
Essex
Carroll Co
Radford City
Spotsylvania
Newport News
Albemarle Co
King George
Franklin Co.
Williamsburg
Hanover
Orange
Grayson Co
Caroline
Montgomery Co
King William
Lynchburg
0
Average Length of Stay
Court of Jurisdiction
Total
Lynchburg
48
King William
55
Montgomery Co
79.66666667
Caroline
83
Orange
83
Grayson Co
87
Hanover
90
Williamsburg
94.33333333
Franklin Co.
114.5
King George
117
Albemarle Co
117
Newport News
129.5454545
Spotsylvania
134
Radford City
136
Essex
138
Carroll Co
138.5
Northumberland
142
Virginia Beach
143
Bedford
151
Fairfax County
151
Louisa
157
Campbell
157
King and Queen
161
Charlottesville
174
Roanoke City
178
Charlotte
179
Amherst
179
Roanoke Co.
179
Grand Total
129.704918
Mental Health History and Admissions
12
Residents
10
8
Mental Health History
Inpatient & Outpatient
Inpatient
Outpatient
Other
None
6
4
2
0
Inpatient & Outpatient
BRJD
RVDC
RDH
1
Inpatient
Outpatient
LRJDC
2
3
1
1
4
2
VBJDC
NRVJDH
1
2
3
3
FCJDC
NNJDC
2
3
5
2
1
Other
None
MC
1
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
9
Average Age at Entry: Detention Facility Average = 16.2
17.2
Average Entry Age
17
16.8
16.6
16.4
16.2
Total
16
15.8
15.6
15.4
15.2
FCJDC
Total 15.79571429
RDH
15.834
MC
LRJDC
15.84333333 16.04333333
NNJDC
BRJD
RVDC
VBJDC
NRVJDH
16.06
16.2925
16.644
16.72
16.92428571
Detention Facility
Most Serious Offense at Time of Placement
20
Total Admissions
18
16
14
12
10
Total
8
6
4
2
0
Total
Burglary
Other
Fraud
Vandalism
Weapon/Firea
rm
Burglary
Dwelling
Other
Drug
Schedule II
Drug Other
Violation of
Probation/Co
urt Order
Assault
Larceny
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
7
9
13
19
Type of Offense
Resident Risk Level and Family Functioning
18
Number of Residents
16
14
12
Family Functioning
10
No Problem
Some Disorganization
Major Disorganization
8
6
4
2
0
low
medium
high
No Problem
1
1
1
Some Disorganization
1
17
11
Major Disorganization
2
11
17
Risk Level
Average Number of Petitions Prior to Entry, Resident Risk Level &
Gang Status
20
Average of Prior Petitions
18
16
14
12
Gang Status
None
Suspected Member
Identified Gang Member
10
8
6
4
2
0
None
Suspected Member
Identified Gang Member
low
medium
high
4
8.714285714
9.631578947
13.33333333
17.8
9.25
18
Risk Level
Educational Program Enrolled
30
Number of Residents
25
20
15
Total
10
5
0
Total
Community
College
Enrolled Home
School
Enrolled
ISAEP
ISAEP
IEP Diploma
Obtained GED
Other
GED
Regular
Diploma
1
1
2
4
5
5
7
10
24
Education Program During Program
Type of Program Services
30
Total Residents
25
20
15
Total
10
5
0
Total
Family
Counseling
Substance Abuse
Life Skills
NA/AA
Empathy Training
Anger
Management
Individual
Counseling
1
2
3
4
6
20
26
Type of Program Service
Type of Community Activity
20
Number of Residents
18
16
14
12
10
Total
8
6
4
2
0
Total
School
Other
Community Service
Home Visits
None
Group Outings
1
2
10
14
17
18
Type of Community Activity
12 Month Re-offense Rates for DJJ Agency
Programs and Community Alternatives
(Virginia DJJ Data Resource Guide FY2007)
Re-arrest
Reconviction
Re-incarceration
2004
2005
2006
2004
2005
2004
2005
Substance Abuse Treatment Needed
53.6%
51.0%
44.8%
42.4%
37.7%
29.3%
26.2%
Hanover JROTC
15.2%
35.5%
20.5%
15.2%
35.5%
12.1%
25.8%
Virginia Wilderness Institute
40.5%
32.4%
28.2%
31.0%
27.0%
21.4%
18.9%
JCC Releases
52.1%
49.5%
43.0%
41.7%
36.7%
28.7%
25.6%
Probation Placements
35.7%
35.7%
36.2%
25.9%
26.6%
NA
NA
Post Dispositional Detention with
Programs
42.9%
46.6%
49.6%
33.9%
35.7%
17.5%
15.9%
Thanks to the dedicated staff at Virginia’s
Detention Centers who help collect this data in
addition to performing their regular job duties.
The End!