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Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration Certificate Program for Private Sector Leaders
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University‘s Public Policy Institute has announced the 2012 Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration Certificate Program. The Certificate Programs are week-long periods of intensive study designed for organization and system leaders working with youth known to the juvenile justice and child welfare systems—youth commonly referred to as “crossover youth.” The programs are targeted at public and private sector leaders working in the juvenile justice, child welfare, judiciary, behavioral health, education and other systems that serve crossover youth. The programs utilize a multi-systems and multi-disciplinary approach in focusing on policies, programs and practices that improve outcomes for this population. Upon completion of the week-long program, participants apply the knowledge they gain via a Capstone Project—a reform agenda they implement in their organization/ community to make a positive impact on the lives of crossover youth. In order to enhance the possibility of implementing cross systems change after returning from the program, applicants from the same jurisdiction are encouraged to apply as “mini-teams.”.
For more information and to apply, please visit: http://cjjr.georgetown.edu and click on “Certificate Programs” or email CJJR at jjreform@georgetown.edu.
Black on Black Violence Conference
At this conference, sponsored by the Father's Day Rally Committee, Inc., (FDRC) attendees will learn about evidence-based crime prevention programs from across the country. Session topics will include economic development, trauma and healing, family values and culture, and media and communication. The event will serve as a networking opportunity for individuals and groups working to eradicate violence. Community violence and crime prevention advocates, school officials, elected officials, criminal justice and social service practitioners, youth leaders, local and state government leaders, faith-based leaders, and mental health and substance abuse workers are encouraged to attend.
Date: October 26-28
Location: Philadelphia, PA
To learn more about this conference visit the Father's Day Rally Committee website.
Internatioanl Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, Fifth Annual Fall Institute
The Fifth Annual Fall Institute, sponsored by the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, will discuss various aspects of reentry and how it must be considered in every phase of the criminal justice system.
- Date: October 25-26
- Location: Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC
To learn more about this event, click here.
Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration Certificate Program for Private Sector Leaders
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University‘s Public Policy Institute has announced the 2012 Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration Certificate Program. The Certificate Programs are week-long periods of intensive study designed for organization and system leaders working with youth known to the juvenile justice and child welfare systems—youth commonly referred to as “crossover youth.” The programs are targeted at public and private sector leaders working in the juvenile justice, child welfare, judiciary, behavioral health, education and other systems that serve crossover youth. The programs utilize a multi-systems and multi-disciplinary approach in focusing on policies, programs and practices that improve outcomes for this population. Upon completion of the week-long program, participants apply the knowledge they gain via a Capstone Project—a reform agenda they implement in their organization/ community to make a positive impact on the lives of crossover youth. In order to enhance the possibility of implementing cross systems change after returning from the program, applicants from the same jurisdiction are encouraged to apply as “mini-teams.”
For more information and to apply, please visit: http://cjjr.georgetown.edu and click on “Certificate Programs” or email CJJR at jjreform@georgetown.edu.
New Approach Proposed to Reduce Recidivism and Improve Recovery among Corrections-Involved Adults with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders
New Report Demonstrates States’ Success in Reducing Recidivism
On September 25th, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center’s National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) released a policy brief highlighting a number of states that are reporting significant reductions in recidivism. The states profiled in the report show significant declines in their three-year recidivism rates based on data tracking individuals released from prison in 2005 and 2007. Texas and Ohio reported reductions of 11 percent, while the Kansas rate fell by 15 percent and Michigan’s rate dropped by 18 percent. Incorporating data through 2010 (and in some cases, through 2011), the report provides some of the most recent data available for statewide three-year recidivism rates.
Webinar: A New Collaborative Framework for Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Behavioral Health
This webinar will provide an overview of the report, “Adults with Behavioral Health Needs under Correctional Supervision: A Shared Framework for Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Recovery,” which will be released September 27, 2012. This report provides a practical framework to assist corrections, mental health, and substance abuse policymakers and professionals to work collaboratively at the systems level to prioritize scarce treatment and supervision resources for the large number of adults with mental health and substance use disorders who cycle through the criminal justice system.
Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Time: 2:00—3:30 p.m. ET
To register for this webinar, click here.
Webinar: TLOA Tribal Justice Plan: An Overview & Update on Implementation
Description:The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), in conjunction with the Tribal Justice Plan Implementation Work Group (Work Group), developed and is implementing the Long Term Plan to Build and Enhance Tribal Justice Systems (Tribal Justice Plan). The Tribal Justice Plan is a congressionally mandated report that was developed in response to the Tribal Law and Order Act. The Tribal Justice Plan was released on August 5, 2011, and in the last year the Work Group partners have focused on implementing action steps specific to their agencies and assessing cross-agency action steps for implementation.
Purpose:
The webinar will provide an overview of the Tribal Justice Plan, the Work Group structure, and accomplishments to date. Representatives from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and BIA will provide updates of the significant progress made on implementing recommendations and continuing discussions to implement remaining recommendations.
- Date: Wednesday, September 19
- Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
To register for this webinar, click here.
Webinar: RSAT Correctional Policy and Planning: Preparing for National Health Reform, Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.
Description: Although many criminal justice programs across the country, especially RSAT programs, do a good job of identifying and developing partnerships with existing treatment and recovery support resources for inmates after release, many of these programs are underfunded, time-limited and stretched to capacity, reaching only a tiny proportion of the population in need. Fortunately, healthcare reform creates an opportunity for RSAT inmates to access primary care and behavioral health services upon release. This webinar discusses reentry from RSAT treatment within the context of health reform and discusses strategies to connect participants with essential treatment to preserve the gains made in RSAT treatment programs.
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Date: Wednesday, September 19
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Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
To register for this webinar, click here.
Campaign for Youth Justice Facebook Forum
In an effort to elevate awareness about youth in the adult criminal justice system and the detrimental effects of youth incarceration on family members, youth, and the general public, the Campaign for youth Justice has produced several short videos detailing the experiences of individuals involved in the system and their families. During this forum, David Fernandes, one of the individuals profiled in a video will respond to questions from the field.
- Date: Wednesday, September 12
- Time: 7-8pm E.T.
To learn more about David Fernandes, click here. To learn about other individuals and families profiled, click here.
To participate in the forum, log on to the Campaign for Youth Justice's Facebook page at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wedesday, September 12th.Webinar: Creating and Sustaining Improved Conditions for Youth in Custody
The National Center for Youth in Custody will host a series of webinars exploring comprehensive and sustainable ways to improve conditions of confinement for incarcerated youth. To register for the first webinar, Creating and Sustaining Improved Conditions for Youth in Custody, click here.
Date: Wednesday, September 12
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Cost: Free
Webinar: Interagency Memorandum of Agreement & Tribal Action Plans
Description: Tribes, jurisdictions, organizations, and individuals will have the opportunity to listen to and engage in a presentation on interagency efforts authorized under the Tribal Law and Order Act and led by the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse (IASA) Coordinating Committee to coordinate federal resources that address the alcohol and substance abuse problems faced by American Indians and Alaska Natives. A second webinar will follow this fall.
Purpose:
Participants will be introduced to current federal coordination efforts among the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of the Interior, in cooperation with American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, to support the IASA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) & Tribal Action Plans (TAPs).
- Date: Wednesday, September 12
- Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
To register for this webinar, click here.
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The Social Media, the Internet, and Law Enforcement (SMILE) Conference
This conference, sponsored by the Richmond, Virginia Police Department, will provide law enforcement professionals with hands-on skills and practical knowledge to enter the social media world with confidence. Attendees will hear from law enforcement and communications professionals on topics including social media strategy, reputation management, policy and other issues pertaining to community outreach.
Date: September 10-12, 2012
Location: Richmond, VA
To learn more about this conference, click here.
Third Annual Family Symposium: Community Partnerships and Programs for Evidence-Based Child and Family Well Being
The first day of the symposium, sponsored by the Center for Family Strengths, will focus on evidenced-based parenting programs that enhance child and family well being. The second day will highlight outstanding Harris County and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services family programs.
Date: September 5-6, 2012
Location: Houston, Texas
To learn more about this event, click here.
Family Drug Courts: A National Symposium to Improve Family Recovery, Safety and Stability
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), in collaboration with the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), is hosting a National Symposium for Family Drug Court (FDC) professionals. The purpose of the symposium is to engage a wide range of FDC professionals in discussion of FDC practices, research, and policy.
Date: September 5-6, 2012
Location: Anaheim, California
To learn more about this event, click here.
Webinar: Foundations as Strategic Partners in Sustainability Efforts
This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will introduce participants to the concept of philanthropic organizations as strategic partners and teach participants how to engage foundations as sources of sustainability funding. To register for this event, click here.
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET
Cost: Free
Gerard "Jerry" Murphy Joins CSG Justice Center Staff
The Council of State Governments Justice Center is pleased to welcome Gerard “Jerry” Murphy to its staff as deputy director of the National Initiatives division. Jerry brings to his role vast expertise and diverse experience in criminal justice policy and research, organizational management, technical assistance, and education. Based in the New York City office, Jerry will provide guidance and strategic oversight for the four programs within the National Initiatives division: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Reentry, and Courts.
Prior to joining the CSG Justice Center, Jerry held a number of positions at the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a nonprofit, membership organization of law enforcement leaders. In his most recent role, as the director of Homeland Security and Development, he managed and developed a variety of grant-funded projects focusing on research and technical assistance for law enforcement agencies.
During his 12 years at PERF, Jerry also authored and co-authored numerous publications and guides for law enforcement officials, including The Early Release of Prisoners and its Impact on Police Agencies and Communities in California, Managing a Multijurisdictional Case, and a two-volume series on countering terrorism that focused on building local-federal partnerships and working with diverse communities. Addressing police encounters with people with mental illnesses and disabilities, his 1986 book Special Care: Improving the Police Response to the Mentally Disabled was a landmark publication in the field and a precursor to the CSG Justice Center’s work with law enforcement under the Consensus Project.
Jerry also served as the director of the Homeland Security and Technology Division of the National Governors Association’s Center for Best Practices, providing guidance to state governments on emergency response planning. Prior to that position, he spent 12 years with the Baltimore County Police Department, where he developed agency policies and procedures, conducted program evaluations, and directed the Baltimore County Police Foundation. Jerry received his bachelor’s degree from Providence College and a master’s degree in public policy and administration from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Jerry can be reached at gmurphy@csg.org.
States Take Steps to Reduce the Prosecution of Youth in the Adult Criminal Justice System
A new national survey released by Gerstein, Bocian, Agne Strategies reveals that the majority of Americans support youth justice system reform. The study, which surveyed 1,000 adults from across the nation, shows that the public would support juvenile justice reform efforts that focus on rigorous rehabilitation over incarceration and against placing youth in adult jails and prisons.
Highlights of the survey include:
- The public strongly favors rehabilitation and treatment approaches, such as counseling, education, treatment, restitution, and community service (89%);
- The public rejects placement of youth in adult jails and prisons (69%);
- Americans strongly favor involving the youth's families in treatment (86%), keeping youth close to home (77%), and ensuring that youth are connected with their families (86%);
- The public strongly favors individualized determinations on a case-by-case basis by juvenile court judges in the juvenile justice system over automatic prosecution in adult criminal court (76%);
- Americans support requiring the juvenile justice system to reduce racial and ethnic disparities (66%);
These results are consistent with U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies that have concluded that juvenile transfer laws, which allow state courts to move youth to the adult system for trying and sentencing, are ineffective at deterring crime and reducing recidivism.