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,< '-'-.-"."::-'1,>' "".. ,1lh. COMPONENT SUMMARY (attach for each component) Statement of the Problem In concise terminology, describe the juvenile justice problem(s) to address and how these services meet the needs or service aps identified in the JCPC Annual Plan. Many youth involved in DJJDP have had some type of substance uselabuse involved in their acting out behavior. Currently a significant number of youth go undetected as a result of cohesive screening and assessment (as per reports from DJJDP court counselors). Assessments will provide an accurate picture of the client's substance uselabuse issues and needs, and facilitate the linkage of these youth to the needed services in their community. Treatment in the community that involved the family is vital for treatment to be more effective, and prevent placement out-of-the home. TargefPopulation Describe the target population and ste s taken to insure that the target opulation is served. The targeted population includes youth ages 7 -17who are exhibiting pre-delinquent, delinquent, undisciplined or sexually aggressive behaviors. Adjudicated, diverted, and DJJ at-risk youth will be considered for services. Services to these youth will be through referral by the Juvenile Court Counselors. Communication between the Court Counselor and the Staff Ps cholo ist will occur re ula on a formal and informal basis. t>t99r!iimlSloal(s). State the effect this component is designedtofJ@~:fill$olving the problem described above. Goals of the program are to: 1) Youth referred for the services will receive comprehensive evaluations and testing for behavioral, emotional and other related Mental Health issues. 2) OAYMARK staff will be placed at the court house 20 hours per week to insure accessibility of service in a timely manner and increased effective consultation to the court and its representative. 3) youth needing services such as individual, family, parenting, anger management, sex offender treatment, intensive family preservation services will be referred to such services within one week of assessment. !\ll~@~Mr~!lle Objective(s) State in measurable terms the intended effect on specific undisciplined and/or delinquent behaviors. Example: anticipated reductions in court referrals, runaway behavior, disruptive behavior at school, anticipated improved school attendance and acade ic achievement. These objectives must include participant outcomes and may include program outcomes. This position will asses all referrals from the DJJDP Court Counselors and provide recommendations and referrals for neewithin seven (7) days and provide recommendations and referrals for needed Substance Abuse - Mental Health services. The goal will be to screen all referrals over the 12-month period of the grant. This position will serve 40 youth during the course of the year and will provide written report to the Court Counselor within 21-days of referral. l"rig.t!tyCpmmunity Risk Factor(s) Addressed State how rlorit risk factor(s) identified b the JCPC will be addressed. The program will be providing timely information concerning the needs of the cleint and the manner in which meeting these can be addresses. The service addresses the priority risk-factors of Family Management Problems and Community Drug and Alcohol use through determining the appropriate course of treatment. Protective Factors Utilized (Ex. Healthy beliefs & clear standards, skills, opportunities, recognition) Protective factors to address "risk factors" will include a comprehensive assessment with specific treatment recommendations focusing on increasing the child and the family protective factors while decresing the impact of the risk factors the family is facing. F-I,;:::> Page 3 of 10