meeting of the minds: connecting with agency partners
TRANSCRIPT
PA Safe Schools amp Healthy Students Partnership-Cross Systems Training Collaboration
6192017
Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners
1
26192017
1
6192017
Department of Human Services (DHS)
DHS
OA
OA OIM
OIM OMAP OMHSAS OCYF ODP OLTL OCDEL
OA ndash Office of Administration OCYF ndash Office of Children Youth and Families OIM ndash Office of Income Maintenance ODP ndash Office of Developmental Programs OMAP ndash Office of Medical Assistance Programs OLTL ndash Office of Long Term Living OMHSAS ndash Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services OCDEL ndash Office of Development and Early Learning
6192017 3
Office of Children Youth and Families
Bureau of Policy Programs and
Operations
Bureau of Children and Family Services
Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services
Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Support
OCYF
6192017 4
2
6192017
Mission Vision and Values
Mission The Office of Children Youth and Families supports the provision of quality services andbest practices designed to ensure the safety permanency and well-being of PArsquos children youth and families
Vison All Children and youth grow up in a safe loving nurturing permanent family and community
In order to achieve this mission and vision OCYF believes that the agency culture must be built around the following values
Honest and respectful communication
Continuous Quality Improvement
Childyouthrsquos role and voice
Familyrsquos role and voice
Personal accountability
Commitment to action
Child youth and family centered decisions
6192017 5
Pennsylvaniarsquos Child Welfare System
bull Designed to ensure the safety permanency and well-being of Pennsylvanias children and youth Emphasis on preserving the unity of the family whenever possible and separating the child from his or her parents only when necessary for the childrsquos welfare health or safety or in the interest of public safety
When the unity of the family cannot be maintained an alternative permanent family is vital to the health and development of children
bull Funded through state federal and county funds
bull Supported under the DHS
bull State supervised by the OCYF
bull County administered by 67 County Children and Youth Agencies (CCYAs)
6192017 6
3
6192017
Pennsylvaniarsquos Child Welfare System
bull State laws and regulations prescribe the minimum standards for the county offices state child welfare and juvenile justice services are organized managed and delivered by CCYAs and Juvenile Probation Offices (JPOs)
bull Services to children youth and their families may be provided by the CCYAs purchased from provider agencies or a combination of both
6192017 7
DHS
DHS supports Pennsylvaniarsquos
children youth and families
through a comprehensive
variety of services
httpwwwdhspagov
6192017 8
4
6192017
OCYF
bull Assures availability and provision of public child welfare services
bull Provides oversight and technical assistance to CCYAs
bull Establishes and enforces policies and regulations that support the achievement of child welfare goals and outcomes
bull Licenses public and private child welfare agencies and investigates complaints received regarding these agencies
bull Responsible for the administration of the state-operated juvenile justice facilities which provide state-of-the-art treatment care and custody services to some of Pennsylvaniarsquos most at-risk delinquent youth
6192017 9
OCYF
Training Opportunities bull DHS contracts with The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center through the University of Pittsburgh to provide face to face and online training for child welfare professionals
bull Recommended trainings 202 Truancy Prevention and Intervention 301 Engaging Clients from Strength-Based-Focused Perspective
bull Non-public child welfare professionals can attend these courses when there is room
bull Several online courses are available for Pennsylvania service providers
bull Information can be found at wwwpacwrcpittedu
6192017 10
5
OCYF
County Grant Incentives
County Children and Youth Agencies have the opportunity to request funding for Special Grants through the Needs Based Program Budget at a lower county match rate for the following categories
Evidence-Based Programs Pennsylvania Promising Practices Alternative to Truancy Programs Housing
Special Grant Incentives are funded through a combination of state and matching county funds with a range of 5 to 15 depending on the program
6192017 11
OCYF Sponsored Conferences
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference
bull Conference focuses on ways families and professions from all aspects of the child welfare system can support one another and work together to achieve permanent connections for all children and youth
bull This will be the 25th annual conference which will be held June 28-30 2017 at the Kalahari Resort and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains
bull Offers 41 workshops addressing a variety of topics regarding permanency for children and youth in out-of-home care and the families that serve them
Pennsylvania Older Youth Retreat
bull Sponsored by the PA Department of Human Services and the University of Pittsburgh and held at the University of Pittsburghrsquos Johnstown campus
bull Retreat offers youth the opportunity to experience life on a college campus with the opportunity to meet peers across the state
bull This years theme is Even the Stars Need Darkness to Shine and will be held August 7-11 2017
12
6192017
6
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
6192017
OCYF Contact Information
Teresa MusserHuman Service Program Specialist OCYF Bureau of Policy
Programs amp Operations
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building Room 103
Harrisburg PA 17105
Email temusserpagov
Phone717-214-7385
Fax 717-214-3784
6192017 13
Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services
7
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Department of Human Services (DHS)
DHS
OA
OA OIM
OIM OMAP OMHSAS OCYF ODP OLTL OCDEL
OA ndash Office of Administration OCYF ndash Office of Children Youth and Families OIM ndash Office of Income Maintenance ODP ndash Office of Developmental Programs OMAP ndash Office of Medical Assistance Programs OLTL ndash Office of Long Term Living OMHSAS ndash Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services OCDEL ndash Office of Development and Early Learning
6192017 3
Office of Children Youth and Families
Bureau of Policy Programs and
Operations
Bureau of Children and Family Services
Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services
Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Support
OCYF
6192017 4
2
6192017
Mission Vision and Values
Mission The Office of Children Youth and Families supports the provision of quality services andbest practices designed to ensure the safety permanency and well-being of PArsquos children youth and families
Vison All Children and youth grow up in a safe loving nurturing permanent family and community
In order to achieve this mission and vision OCYF believes that the agency culture must be built around the following values
Honest and respectful communication
Continuous Quality Improvement
Childyouthrsquos role and voice
Familyrsquos role and voice
Personal accountability
Commitment to action
Child youth and family centered decisions
6192017 5
Pennsylvaniarsquos Child Welfare System
bull Designed to ensure the safety permanency and well-being of Pennsylvanias children and youth Emphasis on preserving the unity of the family whenever possible and separating the child from his or her parents only when necessary for the childrsquos welfare health or safety or in the interest of public safety
When the unity of the family cannot be maintained an alternative permanent family is vital to the health and development of children
bull Funded through state federal and county funds
bull Supported under the DHS
bull State supervised by the OCYF
bull County administered by 67 County Children and Youth Agencies (CCYAs)
6192017 6
3
6192017
Pennsylvaniarsquos Child Welfare System
bull State laws and regulations prescribe the minimum standards for the county offices state child welfare and juvenile justice services are organized managed and delivered by CCYAs and Juvenile Probation Offices (JPOs)
bull Services to children youth and their families may be provided by the CCYAs purchased from provider agencies or a combination of both
6192017 7
DHS
DHS supports Pennsylvaniarsquos
children youth and families
through a comprehensive
variety of services
httpwwwdhspagov
6192017 8
4
6192017
OCYF
bull Assures availability and provision of public child welfare services
bull Provides oversight and technical assistance to CCYAs
bull Establishes and enforces policies and regulations that support the achievement of child welfare goals and outcomes
bull Licenses public and private child welfare agencies and investigates complaints received regarding these agencies
bull Responsible for the administration of the state-operated juvenile justice facilities which provide state-of-the-art treatment care and custody services to some of Pennsylvaniarsquos most at-risk delinquent youth
6192017 9
OCYF
Training Opportunities bull DHS contracts with The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center through the University of Pittsburgh to provide face to face and online training for child welfare professionals
bull Recommended trainings 202 Truancy Prevention and Intervention 301 Engaging Clients from Strength-Based-Focused Perspective
bull Non-public child welfare professionals can attend these courses when there is room
bull Several online courses are available for Pennsylvania service providers
bull Information can be found at wwwpacwrcpittedu
6192017 10
5
OCYF
County Grant Incentives
County Children and Youth Agencies have the opportunity to request funding for Special Grants through the Needs Based Program Budget at a lower county match rate for the following categories
Evidence-Based Programs Pennsylvania Promising Practices Alternative to Truancy Programs Housing
Special Grant Incentives are funded through a combination of state and matching county funds with a range of 5 to 15 depending on the program
6192017 11
OCYF Sponsored Conferences
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference
bull Conference focuses on ways families and professions from all aspects of the child welfare system can support one another and work together to achieve permanent connections for all children and youth
bull This will be the 25th annual conference which will be held June 28-30 2017 at the Kalahari Resort and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains
bull Offers 41 workshops addressing a variety of topics regarding permanency for children and youth in out-of-home care and the families that serve them
Pennsylvania Older Youth Retreat
bull Sponsored by the PA Department of Human Services and the University of Pittsburgh and held at the University of Pittsburghrsquos Johnstown campus
bull Retreat offers youth the opportunity to experience life on a college campus with the opportunity to meet peers across the state
bull This years theme is Even the Stars Need Darkness to Shine and will be held August 7-11 2017
12
6192017
6
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
6192017
OCYF Contact Information
Teresa MusserHuman Service Program Specialist OCYF Bureau of Policy
Programs amp Operations
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building Room 103
Harrisburg PA 17105
Email temusserpagov
Phone717-214-7385
Fax 717-214-3784
6192017 13
Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services
7
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Mission Vision and Values
Mission The Office of Children Youth and Families supports the provision of quality services andbest practices designed to ensure the safety permanency and well-being of PArsquos children youth and families
Vison All Children and youth grow up in a safe loving nurturing permanent family and community
In order to achieve this mission and vision OCYF believes that the agency culture must be built around the following values
Honest and respectful communication
Continuous Quality Improvement
Childyouthrsquos role and voice
Familyrsquos role and voice
Personal accountability
Commitment to action
Child youth and family centered decisions
6192017 5
Pennsylvaniarsquos Child Welfare System
bull Designed to ensure the safety permanency and well-being of Pennsylvanias children and youth Emphasis on preserving the unity of the family whenever possible and separating the child from his or her parents only when necessary for the childrsquos welfare health or safety or in the interest of public safety
When the unity of the family cannot be maintained an alternative permanent family is vital to the health and development of children
bull Funded through state federal and county funds
bull Supported under the DHS
bull State supervised by the OCYF
bull County administered by 67 County Children and Youth Agencies (CCYAs)
6192017 6
3
6192017
Pennsylvaniarsquos Child Welfare System
bull State laws and regulations prescribe the minimum standards for the county offices state child welfare and juvenile justice services are organized managed and delivered by CCYAs and Juvenile Probation Offices (JPOs)
bull Services to children youth and their families may be provided by the CCYAs purchased from provider agencies or a combination of both
6192017 7
DHS
DHS supports Pennsylvaniarsquos
children youth and families
through a comprehensive
variety of services
httpwwwdhspagov
6192017 8
4
6192017
OCYF
bull Assures availability and provision of public child welfare services
bull Provides oversight and technical assistance to CCYAs
bull Establishes and enforces policies and regulations that support the achievement of child welfare goals and outcomes
bull Licenses public and private child welfare agencies and investigates complaints received regarding these agencies
bull Responsible for the administration of the state-operated juvenile justice facilities which provide state-of-the-art treatment care and custody services to some of Pennsylvaniarsquos most at-risk delinquent youth
6192017 9
OCYF
Training Opportunities bull DHS contracts with The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center through the University of Pittsburgh to provide face to face and online training for child welfare professionals
bull Recommended trainings 202 Truancy Prevention and Intervention 301 Engaging Clients from Strength-Based-Focused Perspective
bull Non-public child welfare professionals can attend these courses when there is room
bull Several online courses are available for Pennsylvania service providers
bull Information can be found at wwwpacwrcpittedu
6192017 10
5
OCYF
County Grant Incentives
County Children and Youth Agencies have the opportunity to request funding for Special Grants through the Needs Based Program Budget at a lower county match rate for the following categories
Evidence-Based Programs Pennsylvania Promising Practices Alternative to Truancy Programs Housing
Special Grant Incentives are funded through a combination of state and matching county funds with a range of 5 to 15 depending on the program
6192017 11
OCYF Sponsored Conferences
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference
bull Conference focuses on ways families and professions from all aspects of the child welfare system can support one another and work together to achieve permanent connections for all children and youth
bull This will be the 25th annual conference which will be held June 28-30 2017 at the Kalahari Resort and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains
bull Offers 41 workshops addressing a variety of topics regarding permanency for children and youth in out-of-home care and the families that serve them
Pennsylvania Older Youth Retreat
bull Sponsored by the PA Department of Human Services and the University of Pittsburgh and held at the University of Pittsburghrsquos Johnstown campus
bull Retreat offers youth the opportunity to experience life on a college campus with the opportunity to meet peers across the state
bull This years theme is Even the Stars Need Darkness to Shine and will be held August 7-11 2017
12
6192017
6
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
6192017
OCYF Contact Information
Teresa MusserHuman Service Program Specialist OCYF Bureau of Policy
Programs amp Operations
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building Room 103
Harrisburg PA 17105
Email temusserpagov
Phone717-214-7385
Fax 717-214-3784
6192017 13
Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services
7
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Pennsylvaniarsquos Child Welfare System
bull State laws and regulations prescribe the minimum standards for the county offices state child welfare and juvenile justice services are organized managed and delivered by CCYAs and Juvenile Probation Offices (JPOs)
bull Services to children youth and their families may be provided by the CCYAs purchased from provider agencies or a combination of both
6192017 7
DHS
DHS supports Pennsylvaniarsquos
children youth and families
through a comprehensive
variety of services
httpwwwdhspagov
6192017 8
4
6192017
OCYF
bull Assures availability and provision of public child welfare services
bull Provides oversight and technical assistance to CCYAs
bull Establishes and enforces policies and regulations that support the achievement of child welfare goals and outcomes
bull Licenses public and private child welfare agencies and investigates complaints received regarding these agencies
bull Responsible for the administration of the state-operated juvenile justice facilities which provide state-of-the-art treatment care and custody services to some of Pennsylvaniarsquos most at-risk delinquent youth
6192017 9
OCYF
Training Opportunities bull DHS contracts with The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center through the University of Pittsburgh to provide face to face and online training for child welfare professionals
bull Recommended trainings 202 Truancy Prevention and Intervention 301 Engaging Clients from Strength-Based-Focused Perspective
bull Non-public child welfare professionals can attend these courses when there is room
bull Several online courses are available for Pennsylvania service providers
bull Information can be found at wwwpacwrcpittedu
6192017 10
5
OCYF
County Grant Incentives
County Children and Youth Agencies have the opportunity to request funding for Special Grants through the Needs Based Program Budget at a lower county match rate for the following categories
Evidence-Based Programs Pennsylvania Promising Practices Alternative to Truancy Programs Housing
Special Grant Incentives are funded through a combination of state and matching county funds with a range of 5 to 15 depending on the program
6192017 11
OCYF Sponsored Conferences
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference
bull Conference focuses on ways families and professions from all aspects of the child welfare system can support one another and work together to achieve permanent connections for all children and youth
bull This will be the 25th annual conference which will be held June 28-30 2017 at the Kalahari Resort and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains
bull Offers 41 workshops addressing a variety of topics regarding permanency for children and youth in out-of-home care and the families that serve them
Pennsylvania Older Youth Retreat
bull Sponsored by the PA Department of Human Services and the University of Pittsburgh and held at the University of Pittsburghrsquos Johnstown campus
bull Retreat offers youth the opportunity to experience life on a college campus with the opportunity to meet peers across the state
bull This years theme is Even the Stars Need Darkness to Shine and will be held August 7-11 2017
12
6192017
6
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
6192017
OCYF Contact Information
Teresa MusserHuman Service Program Specialist OCYF Bureau of Policy
Programs amp Operations
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building Room 103
Harrisburg PA 17105
Email temusserpagov
Phone717-214-7385
Fax 717-214-3784
6192017 13
Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services
7
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
OCYF
bull Assures availability and provision of public child welfare services
bull Provides oversight and technical assistance to CCYAs
bull Establishes and enforces policies and regulations that support the achievement of child welfare goals and outcomes
bull Licenses public and private child welfare agencies and investigates complaints received regarding these agencies
bull Responsible for the administration of the state-operated juvenile justice facilities which provide state-of-the-art treatment care and custody services to some of Pennsylvaniarsquos most at-risk delinquent youth
6192017 9
OCYF
Training Opportunities bull DHS contracts with The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center through the University of Pittsburgh to provide face to face and online training for child welfare professionals
bull Recommended trainings 202 Truancy Prevention and Intervention 301 Engaging Clients from Strength-Based-Focused Perspective
bull Non-public child welfare professionals can attend these courses when there is room
bull Several online courses are available for Pennsylvania service providers
bull Information can be found at wwwpacwrcpittedu
6192017 10
5
OCYF
County Grant Incentives
County Children and Youth Agencies have the opportunity to request funding for Special Grants through the Needs Based Program Budget at a lower county match rate for the following categories
Evidence-Based Programs Pennsylvania Promising Practices Alternative to Truancy Programs Housing
Special Grant Incentives are funded through a combination of state and matching county funds with a range of 5 to 15 depending on the program
6192017 11
OCYF Sponsored Conferences
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference
bull Conference focuses on ways families and professions from all aspects of the child welfare system can support one another and work together to achieve permanent connections for all children and youth
bull This will be the 25th annual conference which will be held June 28-30 2017 at the Kalahari Resort and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains
bull Offers 41 workshops addressing a variety of topics regarding permanency for children and youth in out-of-home care and the families that serve them
Pennsylvania Older Youth Retreat
bull Sponsored by the PA Department of Human Services and the University of Pittsburgh and held at the University of Pittsburghrsquos Johnstown campus
bull Retreat offers youth the opportunity to experience life on a college campus with the opportunity to meet peers across the state
bull This years theme is Even the Stars Need Darkness to Shine and will be held August 7-11 2017
12
6192017
6
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
6192017
OCYF Contact Information
Teresa MusserHuman Service Program Specialist OCYF Bureau of Policy
Programs amp Operations
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building Room 103
Harrisburg PA 17105
Email temusserpagov
Phone717-214-7385
Fax 717-214-3784
6192017 13
Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services
7
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
OCYF
County Grant Incentives
County Children and Youth Agencies have the opportunity to request funding for Special Grants through the Needs Based Program Budget at a lower county match rate for the following categories
Evidence-Based Programs Pennsylvania Promising Practices Alternative to Truancy Programs Housing
Special Grant Incentives are funded through a combination of state and matching county funds with a range of 5 to 15 depending on the program
6192017 11
OCYF Sponsored Conferences
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference
bull Conference focuses on ways families and professions from all aspects of the child welfare system can support one another and work together to achieve permanent connections for all children and youth
bull This will be the 25th annual conference which will be held June 28-30 2017 at the Kalahari Resort and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains
bull Offers 41 workshops addressing a variety of topics regarding permanency for children and youth in out-of-home care and the families that serve them
Pennsylvania Older Youth Retreat
bull Sponsored by the PA Department of Human Services and the University of Pittsburgh and held at the University of Pittsburghrsquos Johnstown campus
bull Retreat offers youth the opportunity to experience life on a college campus with the opportunity to meet peers across the state
bull This years theme is Even the Stars Need Darkness to Shine and will be held August 7-11 2017
12
6192017
6
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
6192017
OCYF Contact Information
Teresa MusserHuman Service Program Specialist OCYF Bureau of Policy
Programs amp Operations
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building Room 103
Harrisburg PA 17105
Email temusserpagov
Phone717-214-7385
Fax 717-214-3784
6192017 13
Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services
7
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
6192017
OCYF Contact Information
Teresa MusserHuman Service Program Specialist OCYF Bureau of Policy
Programs amp Operations
625 Forster Street
Health and Welfare Building Room 103
Harrisburg PA 17105
Email temusserpagov
Phone717-214-7385
Fax 717-214-3784
6192017 13
Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services
7
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
OMHSAS Goals
bull Transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
bull Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system
bull Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults
OMHSAS Guiding Principles
bull Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
bull Are responsive to individualsrsquo unique strengths and needs throughout their lives
bull Focus on prevention and early intervention
bull Recognize respect and accommodate differences as they relate to cultureethnicityrace religion gender identity and sexual orientation
bull Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma
bull Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
bull Are developed monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers families and advocates
bull Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems
8
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Childrenrsquos Bureau Mission
The mission of the Bureau of Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Services is to promote the emotional well being of children and ensure that children with emotional and behavioral challenges disorders live learn work and thrive in their communities The bureau supports the objective of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services that is specifically related to the
behavioral health needs of children and adolescents to transform the childrenrsquos behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth guided
Childrenrsquos Bureau Priorities
bull Establish child and family teams and implementation of high-fidelity wraparound through the work of the Youth and Family Training Institute
bull Create home and community-based alternatives to residential treatment
bull Partner with the Department of Education to support the development of effective school-based supports and interventionsincluding the Student Assistance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
bull Develop a process for identifying and implementing evidence-based practices promising practices and culturally relevant practices
bull Develop strategies to address the needs of transition age youth bull Create behavioral health competency to honor the strengths andaddress the unique individualized needs of infants and toddlers as well as children and adolescents
9
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
19
PA SOC Expansion and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
bull Grant Term July 1 2013 ndash June 30 2017 (TBD possible 3-6 month extension)
bull Population of Focus Youth ages 8-18 that have behavioralhealth problems are involved in multiple systems and are in or at risk for or out of home placement and their families
bull Overview The PA SOC Partnership Expansion Implementation Cooperative Agreement was designed to enable PA to build on the 2009 Cooperative Agreement (see above) by implementing the eight standards and implement the strategic plan developedthrough the 2011 Expansion Planning Grant (see above) across all PA counties A significant goal of the Expansion grant was to create the infrastructures needed to support youth and families
bull Counties funded by the PA SOC Partnership ndash 2013 ndash 2016 - Schuylkill Wayne ndash 2014 ndash 2017 - Lawrence Susquehanna ndash 2016 ndash 2017-Delaware Montgomery Fayette Greene Lawrence Susquehanna York and Crawford
20
10
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
Partnership Standards
6192017
PA System of Care (SOC)
bull Youth Driven bull Family Driven bull Integration of Child Serving Systems bull Natural and Community Supports bull Cultural and Linguistic Competence bull CountyState Leadership Teams bull Youth amp Family Services amp Supports Planning Process bull Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
bull 5 year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant
bull Awarded to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS)
bull $700000+year ($35+ million over 5 years)
bull Targeting 100 districtsschools and 18 colleges throughout PA by the end of the grant (estimated 212000 youth)
11
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
Project Goals
6192017
GLS Project Goals
bull Increase the number of ndash staff in schools colleges and universities trained to identifyrefer youth at risk for suicide
ndash youth screened and referred for treatment ndash clinical service providers trained to assess manage and treat youth at risk for suicide
bull Increase awareness about youth suicide prevention among youthfamilies educators and community members
bull Implement sections of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to reduce rates of suicidal ideation attempts and deaths
bull Promoting state-wide systems-level change to advance suicide prevention efforts
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Implementersrsquo Forum Meeting of the Minds Connecting with Agency Partners Wednesday May 17th 1230 PM ndash 130 PM Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Hershey PA Presenter George Reitz DDAP Prevention Program Analyst
12
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
47 Single County Authorities(SCAs) across 67 counties
Each SCA receives state and federal dollars to identify needs plan services to meet needs and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol services at the local level
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
Who do we serve All residents of the Commonwealth PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its
contracted SCAs serve all residents of the Commonwealth with a mission to engage coordinate and lead Pennsylvaniarsquos effort to prevent and reduce drug alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse and to promote recovery thereby reducing the
human and economic impact of the disease
13
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
What types of services are delivered by our SCAs bull SCAs provide andor contract for school or community-based
bull Prevention Education
bull Intervention
bull Case Management
bull Treatment and Recovery Support Services
to prevent reduce or treat drug and alcohol abuse and dependency
(Many SCAs also receive funding to address problem gambling)
Single State Authority (SSA) for PA
How does our programming connect with school-aged youth teens and young adults Drug and alcohol problems present unique and complex challenges Our Department and SCAs can work with school districts and other partners to address the issues of substance abuseaddiction and problem gambling
bull Liaisons and prevention specialists can work with bull School officials (ie teachers counselors administrators etc) bull Student Assistant Program (SAP) teams
to identify and assess student needs as well as offer specialized educational programs trainings or referrals for substance abuse treatment to address those needs
14
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
and can offer Specialized Educational Programs
SCAs can also assist with administering and reviewing the
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Click on ldquoGet Help Nowrdquo
Then Find Your County Drug and Alcohol
Office
15
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
Enter
ldquoZip Coderdquo
or
select your
ldquoCountyrdquo (ie Dauphin)
Finding and Contacting your Single County Authority (SCA)
16
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Cost for Services
Prevention and Educational Services If an SCA has funding from DDAP or another source to pay for the services then it would be provided free of charge or at minimal cost
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and its resources please visit
For additional information about hellip
17
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
Questions
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
Presentation for 2017 PA PBIS Implementers Forum
May 17 2017
18
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission was established by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1959
Members of the commission are nominated by the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and appointed by the governor
for three‐year terms
Mission Statement
ldquoThe mission of the Juvenile Court Judgesrsquo Commission is to provide the leadership advice training and support to enable Pennsylvaniarsquos juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection offender accountability restoration of crime victims and youth
competency developmentrdquo
37
The Juvenile Court Judges Commission is responsible for
Advising juvenile courts concerning the proper care and maintenance of delinquent and dependent children
Establishing standards governing the administrative practices and judicial procedures used in juvenile courts
Establishing personnel practices and employment standards used in probation offices
Collecting compiling and publishing juvenile court statistics and
Administering a grant‐in‐aid program to improve county juvenile probation
38
19
Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
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23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
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48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
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Professional Development
Graduate Education
and ve
Secure Detention Monitoring
Information Technology Division
er coordinates tely 30 in‐person
sity t
6192017
39
The Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research is located at Shippensburg University
40
Programs
Balanced Restorati Justice
The cent approxima
workshops each year for juvenile justice and other child‐serving professionals and just recently launched an online‐learning
platform
The center sponsors a Masterrsquos Degree program with the
Shippensburg Univer Criminal Justice Dep
for juvenile justice professionals
The Information Technology Division collects compiles and publishes the juvenile court statistics for the
Commonwealth These statistics are used to analyze the function of juvenile courts and to develop long‐range plans for future court operations
20
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
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50
6192017
25
6192017
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Motivational Interviewing 101 ndash 628‐629 ‐ State College
Youth Mental Health First Aid ndash 97 ndash 98 ‐ State College
Ultimate Educator ndash 927‐928 ‐ Mechanicsburg
Building Professional Alliance Through Cultural Competence ndash 1012 ndash State College
Adolescent Development ndash 1017 ndash Mechanicsburg
Visit jcjcpagov Click on ldquoTraining ndash JEMSrdquo on the upper right corner of the screen
41
Annual James E Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice
November 15‐17 2017 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
Sponsored by the Juvenile Court Judges Commission the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and
the Juvenile Court Section of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Submissions for presentations are due by Friday June 9 2017 and can be directed to Leo J Lutz Director of Policy and Program
Development at lelutzpagov
42
21
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
6192017
THE PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGESrsquo COMMISSION
AND ITS
CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Kelly Waltman‐Spreha Director Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research
kewaltmapagov Jcjcpagov
PDE Office for Safe Schools
May 17 2017
22
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
PDE Office for Safe Schools
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Coordinates school safety and security programs Collects of the annual school violence statistics Coordinates school antiviolence efforts Develops policies and strategies to combat school violence Supports and provides technical assistance to school entities Provides professional development programs to all school entities in the following areas Security-related activities to support school safety Crisis intervention School police training Violence prevention and Socialemotional wellness
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Bullying Prevention bullEstablish and maintain PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE 1-866-716-0424 bull Share the PA Bullying Prevention Support Plan (2013) bull Provide technical assistance to school entities for the creation and maintenance of a school bullying prevention policy as mandated under PA law bullContact Mary Dolan (717) 214-4391 bullSchool Climate Leadership Initiative bull Builds capacity for school climate leadership in Commonwealth through the establishment of networked learning communities bull Each of Pennsylvaniarsquos Intermediate Units are currently participating in National School Climate Centerrsquos online learning modules and are working with 2 schools on school climate improvement Contact Dr Stacie Molnar Main (717) 736-7702
45
46
6192017
23
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives bull School Attendance ImprovementTruancy Prevention PDE offers a School Attendance Improvement Toolkit
ndash Contains resources for school attendance improvement ndash Contains a school attendance improvement plan template ndash Currently under revision to reflect 2016 changes to attendance laws
Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
bull PA Student Assistance Program - Building team approach required K-12 for all public schools including Charters - Referral-basedhellipparent can refer as well as student (self or other) teacher
administrator counselor etc Written parental consent required - 11 SAP Regional Coordinators in PA exist to offer guidance and resources to
districts in PAhellipSAP is an Interagency effort (Dept Human Services Div DrugAlcohol Prev and Education)
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives PA School Climate Surveys bull 4 versions studentparentstaffcommunity bull online dashboard bull free to all school entities bull Developed by the American Institute of Research Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Act 126 Child Abuse Awareness and Reporting bull Recognition of child abuse bull How to report child abuse bull Responsibility under the PA Educator Discipline Act bull 3 hours of training for all ho have contact with children required in a 5 year period
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
47
48
6192017
24
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25
PDE Office for Safe Schools
Current amp Ongoing Initiatives Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention bull Provides a youth suicide model curriculum bull Requires school entities to
ndash Adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy ndash Provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide to educators in grades 6-12
Contact Dr Joseph Loccisano 717-346-4253 Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
Collaborating States Initiative bull Working as a state partner with the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) and 17 other states to further work in the area of guidelines for student interpersonal skills and social emotional learning
bull The work will support PA School to Work initiatives Contact Dr Pamela Emery 717-736-7711
For more information on the functions of the Office for Safe Schools please visit PDErsquos website at wwweducationstatepaus
The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens The department seeks to ensure that the technical support
resources and opportunities are in place for all students whether children or adults to receive a high quality education
49
50
6192017
25