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COMPONENT SUMMARY (attach for each component) Statement of tile Problem In concise terminology, describe the juvenile justice problem(s) to address and how these services meet the needs or service a s identified in the JCPC Annual Plan. The majority of youth involved in DJJ services require a comprehensive psychological assessment in order to develop diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations for the youth. The assessmens can provide an accurate picture of what the client's therapuetic needs are and facilitate the linkage of these youth to the needed services in their community. Treatment in the community that involves the family is vital to be most effective and prevent placement out-of-the home. Target Popullilti\>" Describe the ta~ et opulation and ste s taken to insure that fhe ta~ et 0 ulation is served. The targeted population includes youth ages 7-17 who 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. F'rogtanii~Jg~II~) "Stafe fhe effecf this component is designed to have oI1J~(jMiJNJt/1e 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) DA YMARK 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. Mell$I!I'~~I~!~~j~c~ive(s) State in measurable terms the intended effect on specific undisciplined and/or delinquent behaviors. Exampte anticipated reductions in court referrals, runaway behavior, disruptive behavior at school, anticipated improved schoof attendance and Beade ic achievement. These objectives must include participant outcomes and may include program outcomes. This position will asses all referrals from the DJJ Court Counselors within seven (7) days and provide recommendations and referrals for needed Mental Health services. In addition to the initial assessment, some youth may receive psychologicat testing if c1iniclly indicated. The goal will be to screen all referrals over the 12-month period of the grant. This position will serve 53 youth during the course of the year. The Staff Psychologist will provide written report to the Court Counselor within 21-days of the referral. Priorityl;:j)mmUnity Risk Factor(s) Addressed State how riorif risk factor(s identified b the JCPC will be addressed. The program will be assessing and 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 & ciear 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" -15 Page 3 of 10