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'l\!1'ilFY f . ""~~(f}.,,, ,.., 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 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 assessments can provide an accurate picture of what the client's therapeutic needs are and facil~ate 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. COMPONENT SUMMARY (attach for each component) Target Population Describe fhe fa et pulation and ste s taken to insure thaf the ta et lafion is served. The targeted population includes youth ages 7.18 who are exhibiting pre-<lelinquent, delinquent, undisciplinesd or sexually aggressive behaviors. Adjudicated, diverted, and DJJ At.Risk youth will be considered for services. Services to these youth will be authorized through the Juvenile Court Counselors. Communication between the Cout Counselor and the staff s holo ist will occur re ula on a formal and informal basis, Program Goal(s) State the effect fhis component is designed to heve on solving fhe problem described above. 1. Youth referrred for the services will receive comptehensive evaluations and testing for behavioral, emotional and other related Mental Hea~h issues. 2. DAYMARK 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, home based services and case management will be referrred to these services within 1 week of assessment. 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. this pos~ion will assess all referrals from the DJJ Court Counselors w~hln seven days and provide recommendations and referrals for needed mental heatth services. In add~ion to the in~ial assessment, some youth may receive psychological testing ~ clinicially indicated. The goal will be to screeen all referrais over the 12 month period of the grant. This position will serve 40 youth during the course of the year. The staff psychologist will provide written report to the Court Counselor w~hin 21 days of the referral. Priority Community Risk Factor(s) Addressed State how riori risk factor(s) identified b the JCPC will be addressed. The program will be assessing and providing timely information concerning the needs of the client and the manner in which meeting these needs can be addressed. The service addresses the priority risk factors of Family Management probiems 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 comprehansive assessment w~h specific treatment recommendations focusing on increasing the child and the family's protective factors while decreasing the impact of the risk factors the family is facing. 1=+