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REDUCINGRACIALANDETHNICDISPARITIES

INJUVENILEJUSTICE

CERTIFICATEPROGRAM

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e v i s i t h t t p : / / c j j r . g e o r g e t o w n . e d u o r c o n t a c t t h e C e n t e r f o r J u v e n i l e J u s t i c e R e f o r m a t j j r e f o r m @ g e o r g e t o w n . e d u .

November2019ReducingRacialandEthnicDisparitiesinJuvenileJusticeApplicationPacket 2

TABLEOFCONTENTSI.Introduction........................................................................................................................3

II.DateandLocationoftheProgram......................................................................................4

III.Curriculum.........................................................................................................................4

IV.CapstoneProject...............................................................................................................7

V.FellowsNetworkandOtherBenefitsoftheProgram..........................................................8

VI.SelectionCriteria...............................................................................................................9

VII.ApplicationGuidelines....................................................................................................10

VIII.TuitionandSubsidy........................................................................................................11

IX.Application.......................................................................................................................13

X.AboutthePartners............................................................................................................13


I.INTRODUCTIONChildrenofcolorareoverrepresentedinthejuvenilejusticesystemintheUnitedStates.Theyaremorelikely to be arrested, charged, and incarcerated than their white counterparts, even for the samebehaviors. Involvement in the juvenile justice systemhasnumerousnegativeconsequences foryoungpeople, including educational disruptions, reduced employment rates, and increased likelihood ofcriminal justice involvement as an adult.Disparate treatment of youthof color in the juvenile justicesystem can lead to disparities in other arenas, and contribute to an intergenerational cycle of justicesysteminvolvementandotherpooroutcomesforpeopleofcolor.TheReducingRacialandEthnicDisparitiesinJuvenileJustice Certificate Program is an intensive trainingdesignedtosupport local jurisdictions intheireffortstoreduceracialandethnicdisparitiesintheirjuvenilejustice systems. The program is operated jointly bythe Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform(CJJR) and the Center for Children’s Law and Policy(CCLP).ThethreeprimarygoalsoftheCertificateProgramaretohelpjurisdictionsreduce:

1. Overrepresentation of youth of color in thejuvenilejusticesystem

2. Disparate treatment of youth of color ascompared towhite youthwithin the juvenilejusticesystem

3. Unnecessary entry and movement deeperinto the juvenile justice system for youth ofcolor

Whiletheprogramwillprimarilyaddressdisparitiesinthejuvenilejusticesystem,itwillalsoincludeafocusontherelationshipbetweendisproportionality inthejuvenile justice system and disparate treatment inother child-serving systems, including child welfareandeducation.After completing the program, participants will beresponsible for the development of a data-drivenlocal Capstone Project reform effort. The CapstoneProjectallowsparticipantstoapplywhattheylearnedfrom theCertificateProgram towardnewor existingefforts to reduceoverrepresentation and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile justicesystem.AftertheCapstoneProject isdevelopedandapprovedbyGeorgetownUniversity,participantsreceive an Executive Certificate from the university and become part of the CJJR Fellows Network.Additionally, all participants are offered technical assistance from instructors to aid in theimplementationoftheirproject.

“Wethoroughlyvaluedthetimespentintheclassroomaswellasthetimespentsharingsuccessesandchallengeswithourfellow

participants.Theinstructorswereincrediblyknowledgeableintheirrespectivefieldsandprovidedapplicable,relevantinformationthathelpeduslookatourpracticesandpolicies

throughadifferentlens.Welearnednewtoolsandstrategiesthathelpedusfacilitatedifficultconversationswithsystempartners,engagestakeholdersmoreeffectively,andimprovecollaborativeeffortsinourcommunities.Thisprogramchallengedustothinkofnewwaystoreducedisparitiesateverydecision-makingpointinoursystem.Wereturnedtoourjurisdictionswithadeeperunderstandingofracialandethnicdisparities,arejuvenatedsenseofmotivation,andareadinesstobreakdownbarriersandmoveour

workforward.”

CelenaAngstead(DivisionDirector,PinalCountyJuvenileCourtServices)

CoryLustig(ResearchAnalyst,PinalCounty)DeniseSmith(JuvenileCourtDirector)

TheHonorableDanielWashburn(Judge,PinalCountySuperiorCourt)

PinalCounty,ArizonaTeam,Classof2017


II.DATEANDLOCATIONOFTHEPROGRAMTheCertificateProgramwillbeheldMonday,November18throughFriday,November22,2019.TheprogramwillbeheldattheGeorgetownUniversityHotelandConferenceCenterinWashington,DC.Participantsmustcommittoattendthefullprogram,throughtheearlyafternoononNovember22.AllparticipantsarerequiredtotraveltoWashington,DC,arrivingbythemorningofMonday,November18.TheprogramwillbeginwithamandatoryopeningmorningsessionandanafternoonculturalexcursioninWashington,DC.TheNationalMuseumofAfricanAmericanHistoryandCulturehasrecentlyreopenedtheirgrouptourprogram,sowewillbeseekinggrouppassesforthecohort.However,ifweareunabletosecureticketsforthegroup,anotheractivitywillbeplanned,suchas:

- AguidedtouroftheFrederickDouglassHouse- WalkingtheAfricanAmericanHeritageTrailandthehistoricUStreetcorridor- VisitingtheLincolnandMartinLutherKingJr.Memorials

III.CURRICULUMThecurriculumhelpsjurisdictionsidentifythemostpromisingareasforreformatkeydecisionpointsinthejuvenilejusticesystem.Theprogramprovidesinformationaboutspecificstrategiestoaddressracialandethnicdisparitiesatthosedecisionpointsthroughaseriesofmodules,allofwhichpresentwaystoovercome potential challenges. Participantswill have the chance to apply these strategies to in-classexercises throughout the week, and will also consider these topics within the context of their localsystems. Instructors provide guidance throughout the training to make connections between eachparticipant’sneedsandbestpracticesfromthefield.ModulesincludeelementsthathelpparticipantsapplylessonsfromtheCertificateProgramtotheirreformefforts:

• DelvingintoData:Thesediscussionshelpparticipantsunderstandthedatathatarenecessarytodiagnoseandanalyze racial andethnicdisparitiesatdifferentdecisionpoints, challengeswithavailabilityandinterpretationofdata,andwaystoovercomedatachallengesatthosedecisionpoints.Exercisesbuildthecapacityofparticipantstogatherandusedata.Whereappropriate,instructorswilldrawupondatasubmittedbyparticipantstoillustratetheseaspectsofthework.

• Objective Decision Making: Curriculum topics include an emphasis on the development andimplementation of objective tools and criteria that support reduction of racial and ethnicdisparitiesat keydecisionpointsand reduce theopportunities for implicit andexplicitbias toimpactdecisionmaking.

• TalkingaboutRace,ConfrontingImplicitBias,andOwningtheIssueofRacialandEthnicDisparities:Throughthesediscussions,participantswilllearnaboutstrategiestoconfrontracialandethnicdisparitiesinthejuvenilejusticesystem.Thesesessionswillalsoaddresstheimpactthatourimplicitbiaseshaveonourworkwithyouth,andstrategiesthatwecanusetolimittheimpactofthosebiases.Participantswillbeequippedwithresearchtosharewithpeers,aswellasexercises,videos,andstartingpointsforcontinuedconversationsabouttheirrolesinaddressingracialandethnicdisparities.

• CulturalResponsivenessandValuingFamilies:Providingculturallyandlinguisticallyresponsiveprogrammingandincorporatingfamilies’voicesenhanceseffortstoreduceracialandethnic


disparities.Thesevaluesareincorporatedacrossthemodulesbydiscussingtheorganizational,policy,andpracticetransformationsinagenciesthatareoftenneededtobetterengagefamiliesandtoensurethatprogramsaretailoredtotheyouthandfamiliestheyserve.

• CollaborationandEngagement:Throughouttheprogram,discussionswillexplorecollaborationbetweenjuvenilejusticeandotherchild-servingagencies,suchaschildwelfareandeducation,toreduceracialandethnicdisparitiesataparticulardecisionpoint.Exercisesreinforcetheimportanceofengagingavarietyofconstituencies,aswellasstaffwithinjuvenilejusticeagencies,whenimplementingreforms.Messagingstrategiesforbothinternal(agency)andexternal(community)audiencesareincorporatedindiscussionsandexercises.

• IdentifyingandUsingResources:Themodulesincludediscussionsandexercisesthatenableparticipantstoidentifyneededresourcesandmosteffectivelyusetheresourcestheyhave.

• ProgramPlanningandImplementation:AcriticalpartoftheCertificateProgramisanemphasisonplanningandimplementationofprogramorpolicyreformsviatheCapstoneProject.Theprogramdedicatestimetohelpingparticipantsdeveloptheirplansofactionandaddressimplementationchallenges.

Instructors engage participants in interactive, problem-solving hypotheticals and exercises (based onreal life scenarios) that highlight and reinforce the themes throughout the course. Exercises allowparticipantstoapplywhattheyhavelearnedtotheirownjurisdictions.

Thecurriculumwillincludethefollowingmodules:Module1:OverviewofRacialandEthnicDisparitiesintheJuvenileJusticeSystemThisintroductionframesthediscussionaboutracialandethnicdisparitiesinthejuvenilejusticesystem.Thismoduleensuresthatparticipantsunderstandkeyconceptsandvalues,andfoundationalelementsthat are necessary to begin planning for reforms. The foundational elements include collection andanalysisofdata,implicitbias,andhowtotalkaboutrace.

“Withunanimousagreement,ourteamfromGainesville,FloridawassoimpressedwiththedepthandbreadthoftheREDcertificateprogram.We’vebeenworkingonDMC/REDissuesforthepastcoupleofyearsbutneverimaginedthatwewouldlearnsomuchfromtheteamatGeorgetown.Werecognizethatlivesareatstake,familiesareatstakeandourcommunitiesareatstakeifwedonotaddressthisissuewithgreatsobriety,equippedwiththemostcomprehensiveknowledgeandtoolstoshifttheparadigm,perceptionsandbiasthatimpactouryouthofcolor

disproportionately.Ifyouandyourcommunityaretrulycommittedtoaddressingthisissueyouwouldbegreatlybuoyedbytheexpertiseofthistraining.”

JeffreyWeisberg(ExecutiveDirector,RiverPhoenixCenterforPeacebuilding)

PaulPardue(SchoolResourcesBureau14Sergeant,AlachuaCountySheriff’sOffice)WilliamHalvosa(DMCCoordinator,GainesvillePoliceDepartment)

ShawntaWalker(JuvenileProbationOfficer,FloridaDepartmentofJuvenileJustice)DonaldReed(ESESupervisor,AlachuaCountyPublicSchoolSystem)

CherylTwombly(CommunityDevelopmentAdministrator,Circuits3&8,FloridaDepartmentofChildrenandFamilies)

AlachuaCounty,FloridaTeam,Classof2015


Module2:ReducingDisparitiesattheArrest,Referral,andDiversionDecisionPointsThismodulewill focuson themechanisms thatcontribute todisparities inarrest,explorehowschooldiscipline, law enforcement, and child welfare practices can funnel youth of color into the juvenilejusticesystem,anddetailoptionsforhandlinglow-leveloffenderswithoutunnecessaryinvolvementinthe juvenile justice system. Instructors will also share information on how to use data to identifydisparitiesatarrest,referral,anddiversion,howtopartnerwithfamiliesandcommunitiesinculturallyresponsive ways, and the specific impact of disparities and disproportionality on special populationssuchasLGBTQyouthandcrossoveryouth.Finally,participantswill learnabout jurisdictions thathavesuccessfullyimplementedreformsatthefrontendofthejuvenilejusticesystem.Module3:ReducingDisparitiesattheDetentionDecisionPointThismodule discusses the unnecessary and inappropriate use of secure detention for youthof color.Instructionwillfocusonfactorsthatcontributetodisparitiesatthedetentiondecisionpoint,andhowtostructure detention decisions through the lens of equity. Participants will also learn how to employobjective and risk-based detention criteria, utilize screening instruments effectively, and develop orenhancecommunity-basedalternativestosecuredetention.

Module4:ReducingDisparitiesattheDispositionandPost-DispositionDecisionPointsThis module examines decision-making at disposition and post-disposition with an emphasis on itsimpact on youth of color. Participantswill learn about best practices in creating effective dispositionordersandhowtoapproachviolationsofprobationandothercourtorders.Discussionswillincludekeypolicy and practice reforms such as graduated incentives and sanctions for youth supervised incommunity settings. Thismodulewill also present casemanagement strategies at disposition,with aparticularfocusonimplicationsforcrossoveryouthandaholisticapproachtoreducingRED.Thesessionwillclosewithadiscussionofanalyzingandaddressingracialandethnicdisparitiesforyouthinout-of-homeplacementsandyouthreenteringthecommunity.Module5:REDReductioninPracticeExperiencedPractitionerPanelThispanel featuresCJJRFellowswhohavemadeprogress inaddressingracialandethnicdisparities intheircommunities.Theseexceptionalleaderswilldiscusstheirexperiencesundertakingreformefforts,and will respond to questions and concerns that participants have about their ability to overcomechallengesintheirownjurisdictions.

Coreinstructorsinclude:

• ShawnAshworth,Ed.D.,ProgramSpecialist,AnneArundelCountyPublicSchools• KaitlinBanner,J.D.,DeputyLegalDirector,WashingtonLawyer’sCommitteeforCivilRightsand

UrbanAffairs• Kevin Bethel, M.P.S., Foundation and Executive Director, Law Enforcement Juvenile Justice

Initiative• ShayBilchik,J.D.,DirectorandResearchProfessor,CenterforJuvenileJusticeReform• TianaDavis,M.S.W.,PolicyDirectorforEquityandJustice,CenterforChildren’sLawandPolicy• Kristin Henning, J.D., Associate Dean of Clinics, Center, Institutes and Experiential Learning;

JuvenileJusticeClinicDirector;Professor,GeorgetownLaw• ReginaLurry,M.C.J.,DirectorofSystemsInnovation,CenterforChildren’sLawandPolicy• Myrinda Schweitzer Smith, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Center for Criminal Justice

ResearchandDeputyDirector,UniversityofCincinnatiCorrectionsInstitute• MarkSoler,J.D.,ExecutiveDirector,CenterforChildren’sLawandPolicy


• JasonSzanyi,J.D.,DeputyDirector,CenterforChildren’sLawandPolicy• BetsyFoxTolentino,J.D.,ExecutiveDirectorofPre-AdjudicationServicesandReform,Maryland

DepartmentofJuvenileServices• MichaelUmpierre,J.D.,DeputyDirector,JuvenileJusticeSystemImprovementand

Communications,CenterforJuvenileJusticeReformPriortoattendingtheprogram,participantswillcompletepreworkreadingsandassignmentsdesignedtoestablishafoundationalunderstandingoftheissues.Participantswillcollectdatarelatedtoracialandethnicdisparitiesintheirownjurisdictionsaspartofthepreworkprocess.Participantswillberequiredtosubmitthedataatleastsixweekspriortotheprogramandparticipateinapre-programconferencecallwiththeinstructors.Availabilityofthisdatawillhelpeachparticipantorteamtailoritsfocustothemostpromising areas for reform. If possible, instructorswill incorporate thedata into the curriculumand exercises. Instructorswillmeetwith each participant or team during the program to review thedata,discusslocalsystemsoperationsandcapacities,andhelprefineplansfortheirCapstoneProjects.

IV.CAPSTONEPROJECT Participants are required to develop andimplementaCapstoneProjectduringthe12- to 24-month period following thecompletion of their Certificate Program.The Capstone Project is a set of actionsparticipantswilldesignand implement inorder topromoteefforts to reduceracialandethnicdisparitiesintheirjurisdiction.CJJR must approve the project forsuccessful completion of the CertificateProgramandacceptanceintotheFellowsNetwork. The Capstone Project can bedesigned as a large, systemic changeinitiative, or as a discrete effort toeliminate overrepresentation and reducedisparitiesataparticulardecisionpoint.ExampleCapstoneProjectsinclude:

• Implementinganobjectivedecision-makingtool,suchasadetentionriskassessmentinstrument

• Developingorenhancingalternativestodetention,withafocusonreducingracialandethnicdisproportionalityanddisparity

• Conductingananalysisoftheintersectionoffamilyinvolvementandracialandethnicdisparities,andimplementingstrategiestoincreasefamilyinvolvementataparticulardecisionpointinthejuvenilejusticeprocess

“TheREDtrainingwasawonderfulopportunitytobringtogetheralocalteamofinterdisciplinarypractitionerstohearfromnationalandlocalexpertsinthefield.Thespeakerswereinformativeandprovocative,thedatawascompelling,and

theteamsattendingbroughttheirownexperiencestoaddtothedynamicqualityofthedialogue.TheCJJRteamwalkedusthroughthepreparationrequiredpriortothetrainingand

providedtheneededsupporttodevelopandbeginimplementationofourCapstoneProject.”

AnneMoscinski(AssociateExecutiveDirectorforProgram

Services,LaSalleSchool)JamelMuhammad(ExecutiveDirector,YouthLIFESupport

Network,Inc.BarbaraRay(ProbationSupervisor,AlbanyCountyProbation)

KathleenSchlegel(SeniorCaseWorker,AlbanyCountyDepartmentforChildren,YouthandFamilies)

CamelaSteinke(ProgramAssessment&EffectivenessResearchSpecialist,LaSalleSchool)

LynnTubbs(ChildWelfareClinicalDirector,AlbanyCountyDepartmentforChildren,YouthandFamilies)

NicoleWard(ExecutiveDirector,AlbanyCountyYouthBureau)

AlbanyCounty,NewYorkTeam,Classof2017


• Focusingonreductionofonetargetpopulationofyouthofcolorataparticulardecisionpoint,suchasdetentionofyouthchargedwithtechnicalviolationsofprobation

• Reviewingagencypolicyandpracticestoidentifyandchangethosethatmaycauseadverseconsequencesforpopulationsofcolor

ParticipantswillsubmitaCapstoneSummaryapproximatelyonemonthaftertheendoftheCertificateProgram,andthefinalCapstoneProjectProposalwillbedueapproximatelythreemonthsfollowingtheCertificateProgram.CJJRwillprovide time forCapstonedevelopmentduring theweeklong training inWashington,DC.UponcompletionoftheCertificateProgram,eachindividualteammemberisallocatedfive hours of technical assistance from the Center for Children’s Law and Policy or other programinstructorswho have expertise in the area relevant to the project. Technical assistance is conductedthroughemails,conferencecalls,andwebinars,andisofferedinadditiontosupportfromtheCJJRstaff.CJJRrequestsformalprogressupdatesannually,foratleasttwoyearsaftersubmissionoftheCapstoneProject,totrackprogressandofferassistance.Basedontheseupdates,CJJRrecognizestheindividualorteamthathasmadethemostsignificantprogressinimprovingoutcomesforyouthintheircommunitywiththeCapstoneoftheYearAward.FirstdistributedinMarch2012,thisawardmarksanannualCJJRpractice to honor the success, innovation, and tremendous work of our CJJR Fellows through theirCapstoneProjects.

V.FELLOWSNETWORKANDOTHERBENEFITSOFTHEPROGRAMAfterparticipantscompletetheCertificateProgramanddevelopaCapstoneProject,theyareinductedintotheFellowsNetwork.TheFellowsNetworkiscomposedofthealumniofCJJR’sCertificateProgramswhoseCapstoneProjectshavebeenapprovedbyCJJR.Since2008,CJJRhasheldover43CertificatePrograms,andwelcomedover1,200individualsintotheCJJRFellowsNetwork.TheFellowsNetworkisdesignedtosupportthedevelopmentofcurrentandfutureleadersworkingtoimproveoutcomesforyouthknowntomultiplesystemsofcaresuchasjuvenilejustice,childwelfare,education,behavioralhealth,andothers.Thisisdonethroughassistanceprovidedbynationalexperts,membersoftheFellowsNetwork,andCJJRstaff.Fellows Network participants stay connected through online tools so they can share knowledge andexpertise, discuss reform agendas, and identify resources. The Fellows also have access to a FellowsNetworkWebsite that provides information on past and present Capstone Projects as well as otherresourcestohelpjurisdictionsmovetheirreformeffortsforward.BenefitsofparticipatingintheCertificateProgramandCJJRFellowsNetworkinclude:

• Instructionfromnationalexpertsoncuttingedgeideas,policies,andpracticesfromacrossthecountry

• Involvement in an interactive anddynamic learning environmentwith individuals fromacrossthecountrywhoshareacommoninterestinenhancingtheirreforms

• Guidanceonhowtousethelearningtodevelopanactionplan(CapstoneProject)toleadeffortsaroundreforminyourorganization,community,andprofession

• One-on-onetechnicalassistanceontheCapstoneProjectfromnationalexperts• ExecutiveCertificatefromGeorgetownUniversity


• Prioritytoattendfutureprograms,symposia,andforumssponsoredbytheCenterforJuvenileJusticeReform

• OngoingsupportfromstaffoftheCenterandotherCJJRFellows

REDCertificateProgramClassofMarch2019

VI.SELECTIONCRITERIAThisprogramisdesignedforleadersworkinginjuvenilejusticewhoarepositionedtoaffectmeaningfulchange to reduce racial andethnic disparities.While individualswill be considered, applications fromteams will receive greater consideration and first priority in the selection process. Applicants arestrongly encouraged to apply as a team to increase their capacity to implement reforms uponcompletionoftheCertificateProgram.Whenbuildingateam,membersshouldincludeleadersworkinginthejuvenilejusticefield,aswellasrepresentativesfromrelatedchild-servingagencies.Recommendedteammembersinclude:

• The senior juvenile justice administrator in the jurisdiction (this could be the chief juvenileprobationofficer,theregionaldirectorofjuvenilejustice,orotherindividualswithresponsibilitytooverseetheprovisionofjuvenilejusticeservicesandsupervision)

• Ajuvenilecourtjudge• Alawenforcementleader,suchasachiefofpoliceordeputychiefinchargeofjuvenilematters• Theindividualwhowillberesponsibleforcoordinatinglocaleffortstoreduceracialandethnic

disparitiesinthejuvenilejusticesystemPotential teammembersmay includeother leadersanddecision-makers inthe juvenile justicesystem(e.g.,districtattorneys,publicdefenders, lawenforcement, courtpersonnel,andstateadvisorygroupmembers),mentalhealthsystemrepresentatives,communitymembers,familymembersofyouthinthesystem,andadvocates. Jurisdictions shouldalso consider includingadataanalyst in their teams.CJJR


encouragesteamstoincludeaseniorchildwelfareleader,aswellasaseniorschooladministratorwhenpossible. Local teams should be comprised primarily of local (county or parish) representatives.However,localteamsmayalsoincludestate-levelrepresentativestosupportthespreadoflocalreformsto other jurisdictions in the state. Teams of individuals from state juvenile justice agencies are alsowelcometoapply.The strongest applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to reducing disparities, teamscomprisedofkeysystempractitionersandpolicymakers,acapacitytocollectandanalyzedata,andaninterestincommunityandfamilyinvolvementinreformefforts.Thoseselectedforparticipationshouldalsodemonstrateanunderstandingof the challenges thathavearisen todate, anda commitment toovercomingthosechallenges.Thebestapplicantswillhaveaholisticviewofhowtoaddressracialandethnicdisparities.Duringtheprogram,participantswillbeencouragedtotailortheirCapstoneProjectstofocusonareasinwhichtheycanhavethemostimpact.BecausetheCertificateProgramisdesignedtobenefitcurrentandfutureleaders,CJJRwillchooseonlythoseapplicantsfromappropriateprofessionalroles,possessingtheneededexperienceandexpertise.ApreferencewillbegiventothosewiththeabilitytomovereformeffortsforwarduponcompletionoftheCertificateProgram.Therearenominimumeducationorexperiencerequirements.Note that individuals who have participated in CJJR’s other Certificate Programs would benefit fromattendingthisprogramtoexploreracialandethnic issues in juvenile justicemoredeeplyanddevelopreformefforts specific to thisarea.Thisprogram isNOTacceptingapplications fromstudentswhodonotalsoholdaprofessionalroleinachild-servingorganization.

VII.APPLICATIONGUIDELINESApplicationswill be accepteduntil 11:59p.m.on Friday,August 9, 2019 (in theapplicant’s local timezone).Eachteammembermustcompleteanapplicationonlineat:https://cjjr.submittable.com/submit/a2b1bc06-f7d6-4acb-a04b-fe90f86b050a/2019-reducing-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-november

InordertoapplytotheCertificateProgram,youwillberequiredtocreateaSubmittableaccount.Onceyouhavecreatedanaccount,youwillbeaskedtoprovideyourContactInformation,DemographicInformation,Biography,andPersonalStatement.Additionally,ifyouareapplyingasanindividual,orifyouhavebeendesignatedtosubmitessayresponsesonbehalfofyourteam,youwillbepromptedtouploadyouressayresponsesasaWorddocument.(Eachteamisaskedtosubmitonesetofessayresponses.)Ifyouwishtoapplyforatuitionsubsidy,youmustcompletetheStatementofFinancialNeed.Onceyouhavesubmittedyourapplication,youshouldreceiveanemailconfirmationwithin24hours.Ifyoudonot,[email protected].

KeyDates

Friday,August9,2019at11:59pm

(inapplicant’stimezone)Applicationdeadline

Mid-August2019

Notificationofacceptance

November18-22,2019CertificateProgram


VIII.TUITIONANDSUBSIDYThe tuition for thisprogram is$3,000perperson.Tuitiondoesnot include travel,hotel,or incidentalexpenses,whicharetheresponsibilityoftheparticipant.Awelcomelunchwillbeheldthefirstdayofthe program, and breakfast and lunch are provided the second through last day of the program. Tomake the booking of hotel rooms as easy as possible, the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform hasreservedablockofroomsatareducedrateattheGeorgetownUniversityHotelandConferenceCenterwherethetrainingwillbeheld.Participantswill,however,beresponsibleforhotelexpensesandmakingtheirindividualreservations.Moreinformationwillbeprovideduponacceptancetotheprogram.TherearealimitednumberoftuitionsubsidiesavailablethroughCJJR’sJanetRenoScholarshipsandtheOffice of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Center for Coordinated Assistance to States.These competitive scholarships of up to $1,000 per person will be provided to teams that show aheightened readiness to utilize the curriculum to undertake changes in their local community, asdetermined by CJJR’s review of the individual and team applicants. Heightened readiness will beassessedbasedonthefollowingfactors:

• Understandingoftheissues:Athoughtfulunderstandingofissues,suchasspecificpoliciesandpracticesthatremaintobeaddressedinthejuvenilejusticesysteminyourjurisdiction.

• Leadership:Adescriptionofcontributionsteammembershavemadeorareabletomaketoreformefforts,andtoadvocatingforthisissuetobecomeapriority.

• Capacitytousedatainordertosupportandmeasuretheimpactofreformefforts:Specificreferencestodatadescribingtheissuesidentifiedinyourjurisdiction.

• Familyengagement:Thehistoryof,and/orstrategytopursue,effortstoeffectivelyengagefamiliesinordertobetterservetheyouthinyourjurisdiction.

• Efficacy:Adetaileddescriptionofchallengesorbarriersencounteredinpreviousreformefforts,andanunderstandingofsuccessfulandunsuccessfulstrategiestoeliminatebarriers.

• Capacityandwillingnesstocollaborate(withinyourteamandwithothers):Ananalysisofeachteammember'srole,influenceandresources,andadescriptionofanyhistoryofsuccessfulcollaborationandreformefforts.

• Availableresources:Ananalysisoftheavailableresourceswithinyourjurisdiction,aswellascapacityandstrategytoobtainresourcestoimplementthereformeffort.

Therewill also be a separate category of need-based subsidies available throughCJJR to support theparticipationof thosewith demonstratedneed. To apply for a subsidy, please submit a statement offinancialneedwithyour individualonlineapplication.Thestatementof financialneedshould indicatethe specific amount you are requesting as well as any attempts you have made to identify fundingsourcesthatcouldsupportyourparticipation.CJJRwillnotconductaseparatereviewofyourfinancialneed,soweencourageyoutoexerciserestraintinapplyingfortheselimiteddollars,helpingtoensurethattheyareallocatedtothosewiththegreatestneed.


Asmanyagenciesandorganizationsarefacingbudgetrestraints,westronglyurgeparticipantstoalsoseek other forms of financial assistance. For example, local, state, and regional level foundations areoftensupportiveofthistypeoftrainingactivityandmaybeabletoprovidegrantstocovertheportionofthetuitionforwhichtheparticipantisresponsible,aswellastravelcosts.Pleasealsonote:

• Foreducationprofessionals,staffdevelopmentactivitiesareanallowableexpenseofTitleIdollars,includingTitleI,PartDfunds.CJJRhasreviewedTitleI,PartDanditisourbeliefthattheCertificateProgramqualifiesasaneligibleprogramsinceitaddressesthestaffdevelopmentneedsofeducatorsandcoordinatorsworkingwithneglected,delinquent,orat-riskprograms.Therefore,CJJRurgeseducationprofessionalstocontacttheirStateCoordinatorsorTitleIDirectorstorequestapprovalfortheuseofTitleIfundstosupporttheirparticipationinthisprogram.

• TitleIV-EoftheChildAbuseandPreventionTreatmentActmayalsosupportthistypeoftrainingactivityforeligiblecandidatesworkinginthechildwelfarefield.

• FundsavailabletostatesandlocalitiesthroughtheJuvenileJusticeandDelinquencyPreventionActFormulaProgramcanalsobeusedtosupportparticipationinCJJR’sCertificatePrograms.Thesefundswouldbeaccessedthroughthestate’sJuvenileJusticeSpecialistandStateAdvisoryGroup

“Whatanintensive,enrichingweeklongexperience.AttimesIfeltoverwhelmed,butinapositiveway.Somuchtolearn,somuchopportunityforimprovementinthelivesofyouthinmycommunity.Ileftfeelinganawesomeburden,butwithsomanyideasandresourcestobeginthejourneyandenlistmentofothersonthisjourney,

includingmyREDfamily.”

MalrieShelton(ProjectDirector,DefendingChildhoodInitiative–NetworkforOvercomingViolenceandAbuse(DCI-NOVA),Memphis,Tennessee)

ShelbyCounty,TennesseeTeam,Classof2014


IX.APPLICATIONPARTI:ContactInformation,ProfessionalBiographyandPersonalStatementRequiredofALLapplicants.PARTII:EssayQuestionsRequiredofthosewhoareapplyingasanindividualANDthosewhoareapplyingaspartofateamandhavebeendesignatedtocompletetheEssayportionoftheapplicationonbehalfofthegroup.Responsestotheessayquestions(PartII)mustbeuploadedasaworddocument.Whilethelengthofyourresponsestoeachquestionmayvary,youressayquestionsasawholeshouldbeequivalenttoroughly3-4single-spacedpages.Teamsshouldprepareonejointsubmissionoftheessayquestions,anddesignateoneteammembertoupload/submitthecompleteddocument.

1) Describetheracialandethnicdisparitiesinyourjuvenilejusticesystem.Includedisproportionaterepresentation,disparatetreatment,andtheunderlyingfactorsthatcontributetotheseproblems.

2) Providebaselinedata,usingreadilyavailabledatasources,todescribecurrentracialandethnicdisparitiesinyourjurisdiction.Ataminimum,pleaseshareyourrequiredOJJDPRelativeRateIndex(RRI)data.Feelfreetoincludelinkstoanyreportsthatmaybeavailableonline.

3) Describeeffortsinyourjurisdictiontoaddressracialandethnicdisparities.Besuretoincludepastefforts,challengestoreform,effortstoaddressthesechallenges,andwhicheffortshavebeenmostandleastsuccessful.

4) Whatareyourgoalsforparticipatinginthisprogram?Howdoyouexpecttousethelearningfromtheprograminyourjurisdiction?(Forteams,pleasecommentonyourteam’sgoals.)

5) Describetheroleoffamiliesandcommunitypartnersinyourjurisdictioninracialandethnicdisparityefforts,includingleadership,representationoncommittees,andthekeyrelationshipsinvolvedintheseefforts.

6) Forteamsonly:Howdoesthecompositionofyourteamrelatetoyourjurisdiction’sgoalsforparticipatingintheprogram?Inthisresponse,pleaseincludeadescriptionofyourteam’sprevioushistoryofworkingwithsystempartnerstoaddresstheseissues.

7) Forindividualapplicantsonly:Whatfactorsinfluencedyourdecisiontoapplytothisprogramasanindividual?HowdoyouanticipatethatyouwillbeabletoleverageyourindividuallearningfromthisprogramintothesuccessfuldevelopmentandimplementationofacollaborativeCapstoneProject?

X.ABOUTTHEPARTNERSCenterforJuvenileJusticeReform(CJJR)CJJRsupportsleadershipdevelopmentandadvancesabalanced,multi-systemapproachtoreducingjuveniledelinquencythatpromotespositivechildandyouthdevelopment,whilealsoholdingyouthaccountable.HousedinoneofthemostprestigiousuniversitiesinthecountryattheGeorgetownUniversityMcCourtSchoolofPublicPolicy,theCenterisinauniquepositiontoprovidestrongandsustainednationalleadershipinidentifyingandhighlightingtheresearchonpoliciesandpracticesthatworkbesttoreducedelinquencyandachievebetteroutcomesforthisnation’schildren.AparticularfocusoftheCenter’sworkisyouthknowntoboththechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems,or“crossoveryouth.”ShayBilchik,oneofthecountry’smostinfluentialvoicesinthejuvenilejusticearena,workscloselywithGeorgetown’sotherpolicycentersanddepartmentsinleadingtheCenter’sefforts.


In2008and2009theCenterengagedinayearlongBreakthroughSeriesCollaborativetotestsmall-scalemulti-systemintegrationreformsinsevenjurisdictions.Theguidingprinciplesandbestpracticesidentifiedanddevelopedthroughstaff,expertinstructors,andthesurveyingofthejuvenilejusticeandchildwelfarefields,haveservedas“drivers”increatingthecurriculumforthevariousCertificateProgramstheCenteroperates.CJJRalsousedthisknowledgetodeveloptheCrossoverYouthPracticeModel(CYPM)whichdescribesthespecificpracticesthatneedtobeinplacewithinajurisdictioninordertoreducethenumberofyouthwhocrossoverbetweenthechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems,thenumberofyouthenteringandreenteringcare,andthelengthofstayinoutofhomecare.CJJRhasworkedwithover115jurisdictionsaroundthecountrytoimplementtheCYPM.In2016,CJJR,inpartnershipwiththeCouncilofJuvenileCorrectionalAdministrators,alsodevelopedtheYouthinCustodyPracticeModel(YICPM),acomprehensive,research-basedguidetobestpracticesinservingyouthincustody.AspartoftheYICPMinitiative,CJJRandCJCAworkwithstateandcountyjuvenilecorrectionalagenciesandfacilitiesoveraperiodof18monthstoaligntheirpoliciesandpracticeswiththosesetforthinthepracticemodel.CJJRandCJCApartneredwithsevenjurisdictionsinthefirsttwocohortsofthe18-monthinitiative,andarecurrentlyworkingwithanadditionalthreejurisdictionstoimplementtheYICPM.ThiseffortcomplementsandbuildsoffoftheworkoftheYouthinCustodyCertificateProgram.ThroughagrantfromthePublicWelfareFoundation,theCenterisalsoworkingtoconveneprogressivejuvenilejusticeleadersactivelyengagedinreformeffortsinaJuvenileJusticeLeadershipNetworktostrengthenpeersupportandsolidifylessonslearnedinthefield.Additionally,withsupportfromCaseyFamilyPrograms,theCenterhoststhePublicInformationOfficersLearningCollaborativeforcommunicationdirectorsinthejuvenilejusticeandchildwelfarefieldstoenhancemessagingaroundreformeffortsunderwayintheirjurisdictions.AnotherkeyaspectoftheCenter’sworkhasbeentheJuvenileJusticeSystemImprovementProjectandJuvenileJusticeReformandReinvestmentInitiative--effortsdesignedtohelpstatesimproveoutcomesforjuvenileoffendersbybettertranslatingknowledgeon"whatworks"intoeverydaypracticeandpolicy.FormoreontheCenter’swork,visithttp://cjjr.georgetown.edu/.CenterforChildren’sLawandPolicy(CCLP)CCLPisapublicinterestlawandpolicyorganizationfocusedonreformofjuvenilejusticeandothersystemsthataffecttroubledandat-riskchildren,andprotectionoftherightsofchildreninthosesystems.CCLPstaffworktoeliminateracialandethnicdisparitiesinthejuvenilejusticesystem,reduceunnecessaryincarcerationofyouthwithoutjeopardizingpublicsafety,andimproveconditionsofconfinementforyouthinstateandlocalfacilities.CCLP’sprojectsencompassarangeofactivitiesincludingtechnicalassistance,training,research,developmentandimplementationofstandards,writing,publiceducation,mediaadvocacy,andadministrativeandlegislativeadvocacy.Sinceitsfounding,CCLPhashelpedlocalitiesandstatesacrossthecountrycreatemoreequitableandeffectivejuvenilejusticesystems.CCLPisoneofthemostexperiencedorganizationsinthecountryinreducingracialdisparitiesinthejuvenilejusticesystem.CCLPcurrentlyservesasthefederalOfficeofJuvenileJusticeandDelinquencyPrevention’s(OJJDP)RacialandEthnicDisparitiesTrainingandTechnicalAssistanceCenterpartner.Inthiscapacity,CCLPmanageseducation,training,technicalassistance,andresourcesforstate,local,andtribalgovernmentsandorganizationstoimplementadata-drivenapproachforeliminatingdisparitiesandimprovingoutcomesforyouthofcolorinthejuvenilejusticesystem.


From2006to2011,CCLPstaffcoordinatedeffortstoreduceracialandethnicdisparitiesin17jurisdictionsineightstatesaspartoftheJohnD.andCatherineT.MacArthurFoundation’sModelsforChangeInitiativeandDisproportionateMinorityContactActionNetwork.Inthisrole,CCLPstaffofferedguidanceonpromotingsystemschange,learningopportunitiesforjuvenilejusticeofficials,andpracticalsolutionstotheoverrepresentationanddisparatetreatmentofyouthofcolor.Jurisdictionsreliedheavilyondatatoidentifyproblems,developsolutions,andmonitortheeffectivenessofinterventions.Asaresultofthesereformefforts,manyjurisdictionsexperiencedsignificant,measurablereductionsinracialandethnicdisparitiesintheirjuvenilejusticesystems.CCLPhasalsoledsuccessfulreformeffortsinConnecticut,Colorado,Massachusetts,Virginia,andFlorida,inadditiontoprovidingtargetedtrainingandtechnicalassistancetomanyotherjurisdictions.InadditiontopartneringtodelivertheReducingRacialandEthnicDisparitiesinJuvenileJusticeCertificateProgramsinceitsinceptionsixyearsago,CCLPstaffalsotrainjudges,probationdepartments,serviceproviders,lawenforcementleaders,andothergroupsoneffectiveapproachestoreducingracialandethnicdisparities.CCLPhasalsowrittenthemostcomprehensiveguideforpractitionersaimedatprovidingconcreteinformationonreducingracialandethnicdisparitiesateachmajordecisionpointinthejuvenilejusticesystem,theRacialandEthnicDisparitiesReductionPracticeManual(http://www.cclp.org/redpracticemanual/).FormoreonCCLP’swork,visitwww.cclp.org.

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