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tSEC:rlON ~~~~~~girli~~~~,'_~: COMPONENT SUMMARY lattach for each comoonentl Statement of the Problem In concise terminology, describe the juvenile justice problem(s) to address and how these services meet the needs or service gaps identified in the JCPC Annual Plan. The youth that come through the Cabarrus 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 juvenile sex offense in Cabarrus County and unless the problem is addressed and resolved during adolescent years, the offender will continue offending into his or her adult years. Tarnet Pooufation Describe the taraet oooulation and steos 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 membets if needed. AU clients will be assessed and assigned a thetapist 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 Psycho- Educational Assessment is required, a written full report wiU be issued withln 15 days. Prooram Goal/sl State the effect this comf)Onent is designed to have on solvina the problem described abova 1. To protect victims by trying to keep the client from harming anyone else through his or her distorted thinking and self gratification behaviors; 2. To prevent client from harming his or her own self through distorted thinking and self-destructive behaviors; 3. T a help the client identify and correct thinking (cognitions}, which tend ta maintain feelings of anger andlor resentment that may lead to reoffending behaviors; 4. To help client recognize and identify maladaptive patterns of behavior and to develop alternate adaptive behavior patterns; 5. To help the client to accept responsibility and accountability for their actions and the consequences oftheit actions. Measurable Objectivelsl State in measurable tenns 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. 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}, 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 ALPHA program 2. We anticipate an 80% reduction in subsequent court related issues. , PriomVCommunitvRisk Factorlsl Addressed State how nrioritv risk factor(sJ identified bv the JCPC will be addressed. The risk factors identified are family managementproblems, famiiy conflict, disruption, parenting problems and early and present behavior problems. This component will provide individual and group counseling for aU risk factors noted. In addition, outpatient treatment will be provided to clients with this problem. Family counseling wilLbe made available to aU family members in need of assistance. Inherent damaging family issues will be discussed with the family of the client with a covenant established between the parent (family or legal guardian), the client and ALPHA as to the course of action including all anticipated goals. Periodic follow up will be conducted between each member of the covenant of action to evaluate oroaress and anv chanaes that need to be made. F"-4-