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Coalition for Juvenile JusticeCoalition for Juvenile JusticeNew SAG Member Training New SAG Member Training

April 10, 2010April 10, 2010Washington, DC Washington, DC

Building Safe Communities Building Safe Communities Building Safe Communities Building Safe Communities Building Safe Communities Building Safe Communities Building Safe Communities Building Safe Communities

One Child at a TimeOne Child at a TimeOne Child at a TimeOne Child at a TimeOne Child at a TimeOne Child at a TimeOne Child at a TimeOne Child at a Time

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Welcome & IntroductionsWelcome & Introductions

The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ), since 1984, has The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ), since 1984, has served as the national association of State Advisory served as the national association of State Advisory Group Members, as well as allied individuals and Group Members, as well as allied individuals and organizations. organizations.

Coalition for Juvenile Justice members work collectively Coalition for Juvenile Justice members work collectively to create optimal approaches to delinquency to create optimal approaches to delinquency prevention and juvenile justice, in keeping with the prevention and juvenile justice, in keeping with the principles and goals of the federal Juvenile Justice principles and goals of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).

The Coalition for Juvenile Justice is YOUR RESOURCEThe Coalition for Juvenile Justice is YOUR RESOURCE––and this training program is designed to meet your and this training program is designed to meet your expectations and goals. expectations and goals.

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Coalition for Juvenile Justice Web SiteCoalition for Juvenile Justice Web Sitewww.juvjustice.orgwww.juvjustice.org

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Session GoalsSession Goals

�� To develop greater understanding of the leadership To develop greater understanding of the leadership responsibilities and roles inherent in serving as a responsibilities and roles inherent in serving as a State Advisory Group (SAG) member.State Advisory Group (SAG) member.

�� To develop ideas for improving juvenile justice and To develop ideas for improving juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs, policies and delinquency prevention programs, policies and practices. practices.

�� To enhance your state and local jurisdictionsTo enhance your state and local jurisdictions’’compliance with the Core Requirements of the compliance with the Core Requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.

�� To gain insights from your fellow State Advisory To gain insights from your fellow State Advisory Group members about ways to have a positive Group members about ways to have a positive impact on juvenile justice and delinquency impact on juvenile justice and delinquency prevention.prevention.

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Juvenile JusticeJuvenile Justice

TimelineTimeline……

1899:1899: The nationThe nation’’s first juvenile court opened in Cook County, s first juvenile court opened in Cook County, Illinois. For the next 50 years, juvenile courts held originalIllinois. For the next 50 years, juvenile courts held originaljurisdiction for all youth under age 18.jurisdiction for all youth under age 18.

1966: 1966: Kent v. U.S.Kent v. U.S.–– the U.S. Supreme Court decided that a the U.S. Supreme Court decided that a juvenile court's decision to transfer a juvenile into adult juvenile court's decision to transfer a juvenile into adult criminal court requires a hearing and application of criminal court requires a hearing and application of standards of due process and fair treatment. standards of due process and fair treatment.

1967: 1967: In re In re GaultGault–– the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the U.S. Supreme Court determined that juveniles are entitled to due process under the 14th juveniles are entitled to due process under the 14th Amendment, stating in the majority opinion, Amendment, stating in the majority opinion, ““neither the neither the 1414thth Amendment nor the Bill of Rights is for adults alone.Amendment nor the Bill of Rights is for adults alone.””

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1974: The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 1974: The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) is enacted, requiring Prevention Act (JJDPA) is enacted, requiring deinstitutionalization of status offenders and deinstitutionalization of status offenders and nonnon--criminal youth (DSO) and separation of criminal youth (DSO) and separation of juvenile delinquents from adult offenders juvenile delinquents from adult offenders (Separation). (Separation).

1980: The 1980: The ““Jail RemovalJail Removal”” requirement was added to the Juvenile requirement was added to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act so that juveniles would bJustice and Delinquency Prevention Act so that juveniles would be e removed expediently from adult jails and lockups.removed expediently from adult jails and lockups.

1988: The Disproportionate Minority Confinement requirement was 1988: The Disproportionate Minority Confinement requirement was added to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act to added to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act to address disproportionately high confinement of minority youth inaddress disproportionately high confinement of minority youth injuvenile detention and corrections facilities.juvenile detention and corrections facilities.

2002: The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act was 2002: The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act was reauthorized. Notably the DMC requirement was expanded from reauthorized. Notably the DMC requirement was expanded from ““confinementconfinement”” to to ““disproportionate minority disproportionate minority contactcontact..””

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Unique FederalUnique Federal––State State

PartnershipPartnership

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act bridges the Office of Juvenile Justice and Act bridges the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency PreventionDelinquency Prevention----

---- as the federal as the federal ““homehome”” for juvenile justice programs and for juvenile justice programs and policies at the U.S. Department of Justicepolicies at the U.S. Department of Justice——

----with each state/territory.with each state/territory.

Lead Agency:Lead Agency:

Each state/territory designates a stateEach state/territory designates a state--level level agency to receive technical and financial agency to receive technical and financial assistance from the Office of Juvenile Justice and assistance from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to implement the Delinquency Prevention, to implement the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act mandates and programs.mandates and programs.

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State Advisory Group and Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group and Juvenile Justice Specialist:Specialist:

The state agency staffs a State Advisory Group The state agency staffs a State Advisory Group (SAG) with a Juvenile Justice Specialist. State (SAG) with a Juvenile Justice Specialist. State Advisory Group members are appointed by each Advisory Group members are appointed by each Governor/Executive.Governor/Executive.

ThreeThree--Year State Plan:Year State Plan:

The State Advisory Group and Juvenile Justice The State Advisory Group and Juvenile Justice Specialist are responsible for a ThreeSpecialist are responsible for a Three--Year State Year State Plan for delinquency prevention and juvenile Plan for delinquency prevention and juvenile servicesservices

�� informed by data;informed by data;

�� designed to fulfill Juvenile Justice and designed to fulfill Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act core requirements;Delinquency Prevention Act core requirements;

�� aimed at addressing needs and gaps in the aimed at addressing needs and gaps in the statestate’’s juvenile justice system;s juvenile justice system;

�� updated annually and submitted to the Office updated annually and submitted to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ActPrevention ActFederal Office of

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention

Funds State Representative

State Advisory Group and Juvenile Justice

Specialist

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State Advisory Group Composition State Advisory Group Composition TheThe Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act requires Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act requires

that the SAG be composed as follows: that the SAG be composed as follows:

�� Appointed by the Governor/Executive from persons with Appointed by the Governor/Executive from persons with ““training, experience, or special knowledge concerning training, experience, or special knowledge concerning prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency and prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency and administration of juvenile justice.administration of juvenile justice.””

�� 15 to 33 members15 to 33 members

�� At least one locallyAt least one locally--elected officialelected official

�� A majority of the members shall not be fullA majority of the members shall not be full--time time government/public employees (including Chair)government/public employees (including Chair)

�� OneOne--fifth of all members shall be under age 24 (when fifth of all members shall be under age 24 (when appointed)appointed)

�� 3 members shall have been, or shall currently be, under the 3 members shall have been, or shall currently be, under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice systemjurisdiction of the juvenile justice system

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Role of Youth on the SAGRole of Youth on the SAG

�� Having youth membership (1/5 of total) is Having youth membership (1/5 of total) is required under the JJDPArequired under the JJDPA

�� Youth offer a unique perspective for the Youth offer a unique perspective for the SAGSAG

�� Youth provide Youth provide ““on the groundon the ground”” information information as to what programs and services are as to what programs and services are valuable and whyvaluable and why

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Promoting Effective Youth Promoting Effective Youth MembershipMembership

�� Using best practices for recruiting youth Using best practices for recruiting youth membersmembers

�� Maximizing participation during SAG meetingsMaximizing participation during SAG meetings

�� Ensuring administrative needs of youth SAG Ensuring administrative needs of youth SAG members are met (travel stipends, meeting members are met (travel stipends, meeting materials)materials)

�� Establish a youth subcommittee with specific Establish a youth subcommittee with specific goals to create ownership and encourage goals to create ownership and encourage leadershipleadership

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State Advisory Group Responsibilities State Advisory Group Responsibilities TheThe Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act specifies Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act specifies

the following State Advisory Group responsibilities:the following State Advisory Group responsibilities:

� Participate in the development and review of the State Three-Year Plan and its annual update.

� Submit, at least annually, recommendations to the Governor/chief executive officer and state legislature re: compliance with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act core requirements and programs.

� Contact and seek regular input from juveniles (and families) currently under jurisdiction of the juvenile court.

� Review and comment on grant applications and awards; review and comment on the progress and accomplishments of grant projects, funded with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act funds.

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State Advisory GroupState Advisory Group

Mission StatementMission StatementState Advisory Groups across the nation State Advisory Groups across the nation

have developed mission statements to have developed mission statements to clarify their purposes and goals. clarify their purposes and goals.

For example, this is the mission For example, this is the mission statement of the Vermont State statement of the Vermont State Advisory Group:Advisory Group:

““The mission of the Vermont Children and The mission of the Vermont Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs is to Family Council for Prevention Programs is to advocate for and promote healthy children, advocate for and promote healthy children, families, and communities, and to eradicate families, and communities, and to eradicate child abuse, delinquency, and other forms child abuse, delinquency, and other forms of violence.of violence.””

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Leadership by Leadership by

State Advisory Group MembersState Advisory Group Members

There is always a better way to do it. Find it!There is always a better way to do it. Find it!----Thomas EdisonThomas Edison

State Advisory Group members, nationwide, are effective State Advisory Group members, nationwide, are effective leaders for change and improvement, especially when leaders for change and improvement, especially when they:they:

�� Advocate for the goals of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Advocate for the goals of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.Prevention Act.

�� Educate legislators and administrators.Educate legislators and administrators.

�� Assist in writing and delivering the State Advisory GroupAssist in writing and delivering the State Advisory Group’’s annual s annual report to the Governor and legislature.report to the Governor and legislature.

�� Review grants for recipients of the Juvenile Justice and DelinquReview grants for recipients of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency ency Prevention Act funds.Prevention Act funds.

�� Guard against conflicts of interest.Guard against conflicts of interest.

�� Strategically make grants to address Juvenile Justice and Strategically make grants to address Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act priorities in your state.Delinquency Prevention Act priorities in your state.

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Stay active on the State Advisory Group and in Stay active on the State Advisory Group and in its subcommittees.its subcommittees.

Form subcommittees on Compliance,Form subcommittees on Compliance,

Disproportionate Minority Contact, Prevention and Disproportionate Minority Contact, Prevention and other core concerns.other core concerns.

Get to know your key state and federal Get to know your key state and federal representatives.representatives.

Become an expert in how your state and local Become an expert in how your state and local juvenile justice systems work and compare juvenile justice systems work and compare with others around the nation.with others around the nation.

Examine condition of confinementExamine condition of confinement–– go to go to court or tour facilities.court or tour facilities.

Attend state and national conferences and Attend state and national conferences and trainings.trainings.

Sponsor inSponsor in--state costate conferences and events. nferences and events.

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Ways to be an Active SAG MemberWays to be an Active SAG Member

�� Serve on SAG subcommitteesServe on SAG subcommittees

�� Stay connected with CJJ EStay connected with CJJ E--Monitor and Monitor and other publicationsother publications

�� Serve on CJJ CommitteesServe on CJJ Committees

�� Read the JJDP Act and concomitant Read the JJDP Act and concomitant regulationsregulations

�� Advocate for the goals of the JJDP ActAdvocate for the goals of the JJDP Act

�� Be aware of Congressional changesBe aware of Congressional changes

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Ways to be an Active SAG MemberWays to be an Active SAG Member

�� Be aware of changes in state legislation Be aware of changes in state legislation affecting juvenilesaffecting juveniles

�� Understand what your JJ Specialist doesUnderstand what your JJ Specialist does�� Assist with completion of required reports Assist with completion of required reports

(3 Year Plan and Updates and Annual (3 Year Plan and Updates and Annual Compliance Report)Compliance Report)

�� Help market/disseminate the Help market/disseminate the SAGSAG’’ssAnnual Report to the GovernorAnnual Report to the Governor

�� Serve as a mentor to Youth MembersServe as a mentor to Youth Members

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Becoming More Involved in Three Becoming More Involved in Three Year PlanYear Plan

�� Serve on a subgroup to assist with:Serve on a subgroup to assist with:�� Data collectionData collection�� Obtaining input from juvenilesObtaining input from juveniles�� Analysis of juvenile crime dataAnalysis of juvenile crime data�� Plan for compliance with core requirementsPlan for compliance with core requirements�� Plan for DMC compliancePlan for DMC compliance�� Coordination with child abuse/neglect Coordination with child abuse/neglect

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Become More Involved with Three Become More Involved with Three Year PlanYear Plan

�� Assist with development of:Assist with development of:�� Problem StatementsProblem Statements

�� Prioritization of Program AreasPrioritization of Program Areas

�� Program goals, objectives and activitiesProgram goals, objectives and activities

�� Process and Outcome MeasuresProcess and Outcome Measures

�� Annual Planning RetreatAnnual Planning Retreat

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Supporting & Monitoring Compliance Supporting & Monitoring Compliance

with the Juvenile Justice and with the Juvenile Justice and

Delinquency Prevention Act Core Delinquency Prevention Act Core

RequirementsRequirements

Each State Advisory Group has a legal responsibility Each State Advisory Group has a legal responsibility to ensure that its state/territory, as well as the to ensure that its state/territory, as well as the local jurisdictions, comply with the Four Juvenile local jurisdictions, comply with the Four Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Core Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Core

Requirements (also called Core Protections).Requirements (also called Core Protections).

Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO)

Sight and Sound Separation (Separation)

Jail Removal

Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC)

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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention Act Core RequirementsPrevention Act Core Requirements

Deinstitutionalization of Deinstitutionalization of

Status Offenders (DSO) Status Offenders (DSO)

Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, status offenders—minors who commit acts that if done by an adult would not be considered crimes, i.e. skipping school, running away, breaking curfews, possession or use of tobacco and/or alcohol—may not be held in secure detention or confinement, with a few exceptions.

•What issues related to Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders are occurring in your state or jurisdiction?

•What is the value of such a provision?

•How could violations be corrected?

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Sight and Sound SeparationSight and Sound Separation

When children are placed in an adult jail or lock-up for any period of time, no matter how limited, “sight and sound”contact with adults is prohibited under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. The “Separation”provision requires that children cannot be housed next to adult cells, share dining halls, recreation areas or any other common spaces, or be placed in any circumstance that could expose them to threats or abuse from adult inmates.

•What issues related to Sight and Sound Separation are occurring in your state or jurisdiction?

•What is the value of such a provision?

•How could violations be corrected?

[Note: children/youth transferred into adult court jurisdiction are not protected by this provision.]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention Act Core RequirementsPrevention Act Core Requirements

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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Core RequirementsPrevention Act Core Requirements

Adult Jail and LockAdult Jail and Lock--up Removalup Removal

““Jail RemovalJail Removal””

Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, this core requirement provides that no juvenile will be detained or confined in any jail or lockup for adults, except juveniles who are accused of non-status offenses and who are detained in such jail or lockup for a period not to exceed 6 hours. The provision does not apply to youth tried and/or sentenced in adult criminal court.

� What issues related to Jail Removal are occurring in your state or jurisdiction?

� What is the value of such a provision?

� How could violations be corrected?

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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Core RequirementsPrevention Act Core Requirements

Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC)

Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, states are required to address the disproportionately high contact of youth of color/minority youth with the juvenile justice system, across nine points of contact – from arrest to detention to adjudication and confinement. The Disproportionate Minority Contact provision requires states and local jurisdictions to collect data and assess possible causes of disproportionate minority contact and/or racial/ethnic disparities.

� What issues related to Disproportionate Minority Contact are occurring in your state or jurisdiction?

� What is the value of such a provision?

� How do you believe that your State Advisory Group can effectively address Disproportionate Minority Contact?

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Compliance with Core RequirementsCompliance with Core Requirements

In its Three-Year State Plan, each State and State Advisory Group makes a commitment to address compliance with the Core Requirements. This may be done by:

�Identifying where, when and why the problem exists;

�Collecting data that “map” problems and connect them to potential solutions;

�Conducting on-site inspections and annual monitoring of facilities and services;

�Regularly reporting on compliance to the State Advisory Group and other appropriate state leaders and agencies.

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Penalty for Being Out of CompliancePenalty for Being Out of Compliance

20% Reduction in Formula Funds20% Reduction in Formula Funds——

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act requires a reduction of 20% of a state/territory’s Formula Funds (Title II Funds) allocation for each core requirement with which the state is found to be out of compliance in the subsequent fiscal year.

Dedicating 50% of Remaining Funds to ComplianceDedicating 50% of Remaining Funds to Compliance——

In addition, the state/territory found to be out of compliance must then dedicate 50% of the remaining Formula Funds allocation toward actions to restore compliance.

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The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention Act Federal Support for StatesPrevention Act Federal Support for States

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act charges The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act charges the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention with responsibility to provide support to states/territories with responsibility to provide support to states/territories in faithfully and effectively implementing the Actin faithfully and effectively implementing the Act’’s s mandates, policies and programs. mandates, policies and programs.

Several supports are provided:Several supports are provided:

�� State Relations and Assistance Division (SRAD) State Relations and Assistance Division (SRAD)

–– get to know your State Representativeget to know your State Representative

�� Technical assistance and training for State Advisory Groups, Technical assistance and training for State Advisory Groups, Juvenile Justice Specialists, Disproportionate Minority Contact Juvenile Justice Specialists, Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinators, Compliance MonitorsCoordinators, Compliance Monitors

�� Regulations and guidance promulgated by the Office of Juvenile Regulations and guidance promulgated by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention AdministratorJustice and Delinquency Prevention Administrator

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Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention Act Funds for StatesPrevention Act Funds for States

Each federal fiscal year, Congress appropriates funds under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and

related programs that flow from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to the states/territories.

Title IITitle II

The Title II/Formula Funds Program is the lifeblood for state implementation of the JJDPA. It supports efforts to achieve and monitor compliance with the four Core Requirements and grants in 35 standard program areas.

Title VTitle V

The Title V / Prevention Grants Program funds collaborative, community-based delinquency prevention efforts. Eligible recipients are units of local government working in partnership with local service agencies. Requires a 50% local match of the federal award.

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Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention Act Funds for States, continuedPrevention Act Funds for States, continued

JuvenileJuvenile

Accountability Accountability

Block GrantBlock Grant

The Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) Program, reauthorized in 2002, supports state agencies, local units of government and community nonprofit organizations in efforts to strengthen juvenile justice systems within 17 purpose areas.

Enforcing Enforcing

Underage Underage

Drinking Drinking

LawsLaws

The Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) Block Grant Program is also under the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support initiatives related to enforcing drinking laws, prevention and education.

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66 2/3% of funds must be granted to providers/programs

addressing the State’s

delinquency prevention and juvenile justice

priorities

Native American pass-through

amounts vary by State

Up to 10% of initial award for planning and administration

5% of the minimum State

allocation ($600,000) is available to

assist the State Advisory Group

Title II/Formula Funds Allocations to StatesTitle II/Formula Funds Allocations to States

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Continuum of Care for Youth and FamiliesContinuum of Care for Youth and Families

Prevention andEarly InterventionTarget Population: At-Risk Youth and Families

Youth Development Goals:

Healthy and nurturing families

Safe communities

School attachment & achievement

Prosocial peer relations

Personal development and life skills

Healthy lifestyle choices

Graduated Sanctions

Target Population:Delinquent Youth and Youth inRe-entry

Youth Rehabilitation Goals:

Healthy family participation

Community reintegration

Educational skill development

Healthy peer network development

Prosocial values & behavior

Healthy lifestyle choices

Problem Behavior > Noncriminal Misbehavior > Delinquency > Serious, Violent, and Chronic Offending

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Continuum of Care for Youth and FamiliesContinuum of Care for Youth and FamiliesHereHere’’s how the core Juvenile Justice and Delinquency s how the core Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention Act funding streams may apply:Prevention Act funding streams may apply:

Prevention and Early InterventionTarget Population: At-Risk Youth and Families

Graduated Sanctions

Target Population: Delinquent Youth and Youth in Re-entry

Title II Formula Grants ProgramTitle II Formula Grants Program

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Juvenile Accountability Block Grant

ProgramProgram

Enforcing Underage Drinking LawsEnforcing Underage Drinking Laws

Problem Behavior > Noncriminal Misbehavior > Delinquency > Serious, Violent, and Chronic Offending

Title V Prevention ProgramTitle V Prevention Program

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Continuum of Care for Youth and FamiliesContinuum of Care for Youth and Families

It is wise to consider ways to augment federal fundsIt is wise to consider ways to augment federal funds

Prevention and Early InterventionTarget Population: At-Risk Youth and Families

Graduated SanctionsTarget Population: Delinquent Youth and Youthin Re-entry

Federal Grant Funded ProgramsFederal Grant Funded Programs

Local FundingLocal Funding

Other Funding Sources (i.e., Foundations)Other Funding Sources (i.e., Foundations)

State Funded Programs and ServicesState Funded Programs and Services

Problem Behavior > Noncriminal Misbehavior > Delinquency > Serious, Violent, and Chronic Offending

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Additional Expertise: Additional Expertise: CJJCJJ’’ss Resource BankResource Bank

Visit Visit CJJCJJ’’ss Resource BankResource Bankwww.juvjustice.orgwww.juvjustice.org/getinvolved_resources.html/getinvolved_resources.html

Includes hyperlinks to the following Web Sites, among Includes hyperlinks to the following Web Sites, among others:others:

Annie E. Casey Foundation, Juvenile Detention Alternatives InitiAnnie E. Casey Foundation, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, ative, Baltimore, MDBaltimore, MD

Center for ChildrenCenter for Children’’s Law and Policy, Washington, DCs Law and Policy, Washington, DC

Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, Braintree, MACouncil of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, Braintree, MA

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, ““Models for Change,Models for Change,””Chicago, ILChicago, IL

National Criminal Justice Association, Washington, DCNational Criminal Justice Association, Washington, DC

National Juvenile Justice Network, Washington, DCNational Juvenile Justice Network, Washington, DC

Reclaiming Futures, Portland, ORReclaiming Futures, Portland, OR

W. Haywood Burns Institute, San Francisco, CAW. Haywood Burns Institute, San Francisco, CA

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Strategic Resources OnStrategic Resources On--lineline

SAG Source SAG Source OnOn--Line @ Line @ www.juvjustice.orgwww.juvjustice.orgState Requests for Proposals State Requests for Proposals SAG Priority Areas SAG Priority Areas ---- Detention Reform Detention Reform ---- Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) ---- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Mental Health and Substance Abuse ---- Prevention Prevention

SAG Governance SAG Governance SAG Annual Reports SAG Annual Reports State Three Year Plans State Three Year Plans State Compliance Reports State Compliance Reports Other SAGOther SAG --Sponsored Reports, Studies and Profiles Sponsored Reports, Studies and Profiles

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Juvenile JusticeJuvenile Justice

The Coalition for Juvenile Justice supports exemplary State The Coalition for Juvenile Justice supports exemplary State

Advisory Group leadership by connecting you to support from Advisory Group leadership by connecting you to support from

State Advisory Group members and allies across the United State Advisory Group members and allies across the United

States. We would like to help you to become as States. We would like to help you to become as

knowledgeable and proactive as possible.knowledgeable and proactive as possible.

Resources include:Resources include:

Monthly CJJ “Juvenile Justice e-Monitor” containing issue-oriented resources, state and national juvenile justice news

Government relations alerts on federal policy issues

Coalition for Juvenile Justice on-line national membership directory

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Resources, continued:Resources, continued:� Invitations to Coalition for Juvenile Justice

Conferences and Regional Meetings

� Publications directed to State Advisory Group needs and goals

� SAG Source™, an online library of State Advisory Group related tools and documents

� Information and connections to specific reform efforts in your state or region

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Thank you for joining us today!Thank you for joining us today!

This presentation is brought to This presentation is brought to you by:you by:

Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ)

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See us on the Web:See us on the Web:www.juvjustice.org