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SECTION III I 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 aaps identified in the JCPC Annual Plan. The youth that come through the Stanly County Juvenile Justice Program usually suffer from various types of mental health disabilities, are users of mind-altering substances, and/or have various debilitating family issues that contribute to their delinquency. Family issues may include poor role modeling in the home which leads to the youth not being adequately prepared to handle conflict, peer pressure and important self-worth issues. There is an increasing number of juvenile violations, in the area of sexual offense, in Cabarrus County and unless the problem is identified and resolved during adolescent years, the offender may continue with offending behaviors into the adult years. The ALPHA program will offer individual, group and family counseling for youth and family that are determined by the court system to need services. The ALPHA program will address sexual offender specific issues as well as those listed 1_..._. Target Population Describe the taraet population and steps taken to insure that the taraet population is served. This program will serve clients that are in the age range of 7-17 years. ALPHA will also offer services to family members if needed. All clients will be assessed and assigned a therapist based on needed services. Once the referral is made, the client will be assessed and a written report will be received by the court counselor within 48 hours. If additional Psvcho-Educational Assessment is renuired a written full reoort will be issued within 15 days. Program Goal(s) State the effect this component is deSigned to have on solving the problem described above. ALI?HA's goal is to educate the client to the reasons he or she is involved with the court system and how to prevent reoCcurrence. This is done by the client's understanding of how his or her behaviors led to delinquency and how a modification of distorted cognition and maladaptive behavior can prevent reoccurrence. Also, ALPHA wants to increase the family members' knowledge and understanding of behavioral/delinquent issues and the ability to recognize and resolve inappropriate behavioral issues before they lead to delinquency. ::J Measurable Objective(s) State in measurable terms the intended effect on specific undisciplined and/or delinquent behaviors. Example: anticipated reductions in court refenals, runaway behavior, disruptive behavior at school, anticipated improved school attendance and academic achievement. These objectives must include participant outcomes and may include program outcomes. 1. We anticipate a 75% reduction in problem behavior a. We expect to see a major improvement in the school participation, grade improvement (for those capable l, and problem classroom behavior in 75% of those enrolled in the ALPHA program. b. We expect to see fewer family related problems in those enrolled in the program 2. We anticipate an 80% reduction in subsequent court related issues. 3. We anticipate a 75% improvement in total family functioning. Priority Community Risk Factor(s) Addressed State how prioritv risk factor(s) identified bv the JCPC will be addressed. The risk factors identified are family management problems, family conflict, disruption, parenting problems and early and present behavior problems. Youth and family members alilke need to deal with/resolve dsyfunctional behaviors and distorted thinking in order for treatment to be effective. Protective Factors Utilized (Ex. Healthy beliefs & clear standards, skills, opportunities, recognition) ALPHA will enforce that each client has the right to his or her own beliefs as long as the beliefs do not lead to unlawful or harmful behavior toward the family members, those in society, or the client. ALPHA will attempt to teach, youth and family members, the skills needed to recognize any unhealthy belief or standard that results in delinquent behavior and also how altering that belief system can result in a more healthy life style, better interpersonal relationships, increased life opportunities and overall well-being. This change can be accomplished by altering coanitive distortions that lead to dysfunctional or delinouent behaviors. F=-15 Page 3 of 10