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" ... ...SECTIONIII . 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 !:laps identified in the JCPC Annual Plan. The Teen Court is a community alternative for first time juvenile offenders. Its emphasis is more parental responsibility. The Teen Court meets the needs of Cabarrus County by preventing first-time offenders from having further contact with the legal system. Teen Court works with the offender who remains at home under his/her parent's supervision while performing community service and paying victim restitution when required. Teen Court may also recommend victim/offender mediation to work through their .differences in order to promote harmony in the community. Vocational/educational opportunities are gained through mandatory community service. For alcohol/drug offenses Teen Court also requires a druglalcohol assessment. If treatment is deemed necessary by the health care provider, Teen Court will recommend appropriate services for the offender. Target Population Describe the taroet DODulation and steDs taken to insure that the taroet Dopulation is served. Targeted population is youth in the age range 11-16. Youth who have committed a first-time misdemeanor offense including truancy are possible candidates for our program. The Teen Court Coordinator completes an intake with the parent and youth involved. A risk factor checklist is used to determine if the youth meets the critieria for Teen Court and if thev will be a oood candidate for the oronram. Program Goal(s) State the effect this component is designed to have on solving the problem described above. Measurable 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 academic achievement. These objectives must include participant outcomes and may include program outcomes. Obj 1- to have 260 youth referred; 190 admitted; 130 to successfully complete the program. Obj 2 - to have 92% reduce their contact with the legal system. Obj 3 - to have 95% to display no runaway behavior or reduce such behavior. Obj 4 - to have 94% to display no disruptive behavior or to reduce such behavior. Obj 5 - to have 95% to improve or maintain school attendance and academic achievement. Obj 6 - to maintain a youth volunteer data base of 80 active participants. Obj 7 - to train 40 youth volunteers and 5 adult volunteers. Obj 8 - to receive 20% of referrals from the Department of Juvenile Justice; 75% from Law Enforcement(including School Resource Officers) and 5% from other resources. Obj. 9 - to establish the youth Advisory Board and have them work directly with the Board of Directors to implement positive changes. Priority Community Risk Factor(s) Addressed State how Drioritv risk factorls) identified bV the JCPC will be addressed. Family Management Problems - Teen Court addresses issues which occur with family members such as child/par~nt conflicts and anger management. It is a mandatory condition of Teen Court for the offender to attend any type of counseling that the Teen Court deems necessary. To document proof that counseling is or has taken place the . primary parent/custodian must submit in writing proof of involvement. The goal of Teen Court is to reduce conflict within the family structure and lessen the contact with the legal system in the future. Protective Factors Utilized (Ex. Healthy beliefs & clear standards, skills, opportunities, recognition) Teen Court empowers middle and high school students, volunteets and youth offenders to take an active role in adressing crime in their community. Through collaboration with other agencies and comml1l1ity leaders, youth have the opportunity to build skills, seek future opportunities and receive recognition. Community service agencies provide youth offenders with an opportunity to give back to the community and recognize the impact of their behavior. ;:::4-- Page 3 of1 0