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Page 3 PROGRAM SUMMARY Statement of the Problem: The number of juveniles alleged to be delinquent and undisciplined referred to Juvenile Services continues to show a steady increase each year. In 199]-92, there were ]81 delinquent and 79 undisciplined juveniles referred. In 1992-93, the number of referrals had increased to 2~8 delinquent and 96 undisciplined juveniles. More and more of the juveniles being referred are for serious delinquent and undisciplined acts with placement in secure detention in the absence of effective alternatives. Those whd requir{ secure detention must often be transported long distances to a center with an available vacancy. Program Goal: {Purpose of the Program) The Alternatives To Detention Program will provide intense supervision and counseling to juveniles in order to reduce the need for placement in detention, training school and group care. Target Population: The program will serve juveniles between the ages of seven (7) and seventeen who are referred for delinquent and undisciplined behavior and who are in need of intense supervision and counseling. The population served may include juveniles placed under house arrest by the Court; juveniles who are being supervised on probation; juveniles being supervised on protective supervision; and juveniles on conditional release from training school,, or who have been released from group care. Measurable Objective(s): I. Of the juveniles served, 60% will show a reduction in referrals to juvenile court. 2. Of the juveniles served, 60% will show a reduction in runaway behavior. 3. Of the juveniles served, 60% will show a reduction in school suppensions and expulsions. 4. Of the juveniles served, 60% will require no further placement in secure detention or t~aining school. Infor~tion Maintained for Effectiveness Measurement: Documentation of staff time involved in the program will be maintained. Client files will contain social history information, referral form, services plan and case dictation. CBA client tracking forms will be maintained and submitted as required to the CBA office.