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Statement of the Problem: In concise terminology, describe thejtcvenilejustice problem the program intends to address, ~g 6/JL. Id/-. 0_~0t, lA. J2>O/~/q~''' It is apparent to persons who work with troubled youth that often there are problems at home which may be contribute to the negative behaviors & atti- tudes being exibited & that these behaviors & attitudes often exacerbate dysfunctional home situations. These negative family situations often appear to be like "vicious cycles". Often the major contributing factors in these types of family situations are: a lack of communication skills; unclear boundaries; an inability to understand another person's feelings & needs; a lack of setting clear & obtainable goals; & a need for support/validation. Program Goal: State the effect that the program is designed to have on solving the problem described above. Goals of RESOLVE: to offer an alternative resource to the community for deal- ing with families in distress where there is n youth residing in the home & the youth is exibiting negative behaviors & attitudes which put him/her in danger of either beeoing involved with the Juvenile Court system or further involved. To do so by the use of an educational 8-week lifeskills curriculum to help youth to accept responsibility for their actions, to affect changes in attitudesPoehaviors to enhance & promote family & community harmony, while en- couraging referred youth & volunteer youth to become involved in the community. Target Population: Describe the target population and the steps that the program has taken to insure that the target population is served Youth who are between the ages of II & 16 who have committed certain types of misdemeanors or have exhibited "undisciplined" behoviors such as truancy, run- ning away, disobedience toward parrent(s)/custodian(s), thereby putting them- selves at risk of either first-time involvement with the Juvenile Court system or becoming further involved. The focus is on the types of behaviors which are often precursors to more serious delinquent behaviors: truancy, trespass; simple assault, simple affray, misdemeanor larceny, & communicating threats. Measurable Objective(s): State in measurable terms the intended effect of the program on spec~c undisciplined and/or delinquent behaviors. At a minimum, state anticipated reductions in court referrals, runaway behavior, disruptive behavior at school, anticipated improved school attendance and academic achievement. RESOLVE has the following measurable objectives forFY O1:26 youth referred; 24 accepted; & 20 successful completions. "Succesful" for not only RESOLVE completion but for those involved, a reduction or er~mi- nation of at least 75% in: court referrals; disruptive home, school, & commun- nity behaviors for 1 year after completion. At least 60% of RESOLVE classes will be TC referred youth. Other youth may be referred by: DSS, school staff, & other public service or counseling-related agencies. The CCMC may offer several public offerings of this curriculum which may not include TC youth, but will supplement the TC budget with a portion of any fees. Information Maintained for Effectiveness Measurement: List the data elements and records the program will maintain to document its effectiveness. The TC & RESOLVE Coordinator will perform the daily tasks of RESOLVE and will maintain: referral forms & logs; pre-program & post-program assessment forms; attendance & participation information; referrals to other agencies; certifi- cates of completion; letters of completion & termination to referral sources; and required funding & statistical reports, including Client Tracldng Forms.